Fishooks Posted June 9 Share #1 Posted June 9 Can anyone tell me where to buy quality finished blocks, either pearwood or boxwood...the only place i have heard of is Dry Dock Models but know nothing about them..? Appreciate the assistance. Sick of the awful rough square boxwood ones in the average kit. Chuck Seiler and mtaylor 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Seiler Posted June 9 Share #2 Posted June 9 Syren Ship Model Company. A Model Ship World sponsor. CPDDET and mtaylor 2 Quote Chuck Seiler San Diego Ship Modelers Guild Nautical Research Guild Current Build:: Colonial Schooner SULTANA (scratch from Model Expo Plans), Hanseatic Cog Wutender Hund, John Smith Shallop Completed: Missouri Riverboat FAR WEST (1876) Scratch, 1776 Gunboat PHILADELPHIA (Scratch 1/4 scale-Model Shipways plans) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeband Posted June 14 Share #3 Posted June 14 If you want wood blocks then HiS Model sells some good looking parts, especially for 3mm and larger sizes. https://www.hismodel.com/en/. The 2.5mm single blocks made by HiS are similar to the 2.0mm blocks that are sold by Caldercraft and others. I have now decided on 3D printed blocks for my current build. They are made by Seahorse at https://seahorse.pl/en/14--3d-printed and you can buy directly from them or on Ebay or from ModelNet at https://modelnet.co.uk/collections/marine-fittings-1 I have another thread running which includes photos of the 3D printed blocks and a spreadsheet with sizes of blocks from several suppliers. https://modelshipworld.com/topic/36649-blocks-wood-card-or-3d-resin/?do=findComment&comment=1048875 George mtaylor 1 Quote George Bandurek Near the coast in Sussex, England Current build: HMS Whiting (Caldercraft Ballahoo with enhancements) Previous builds: Cutter Sherbourne (Caldercraft) and many non-ship models Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GGibson Posted June 14 Share #4 Posted June 14 4 hours ago, georgeband said: If you want wood blocks then HiS Model sells some good looking parts, especially for 3mm and larger sizes. https://www.hismodel.com/en/. The 2.5mm single blocks made by HiS are similar to the 2.0mm blocks that are sold by Caldercraft and others. I have been getting my blocks most recently from Syren, as I do really like both their quality and customer service. I have, though, been intrigued by HiS Models' method of marketing their blocks in complete sets by models of standing and/or running rigging, as well as their various deadeye options. Has anyone used the HiS Models blocks, deadeyes and any other accessories? Comments on their product quality, shipping service to the States, etc.? mtaylor 1 Quote Gregg Current Projects: Completed Projects: Waiting for Shipyard Clearance: Bluenose 1921 1:64 - Model Shipways Norwegian Sailing Pram 1:12 - Model Shipways Yacht America Schooner 1851 1:64 - Model Shipways Muscongus Bay Lobster Smack 1:24 - Model Shipways RMS Titanic 1:300 - OcCre (Couldn't help myself when it was on sale) H.M. Schooner Ballahoo 1:64 - Caldercraft USS Constitution 1:76 - Model Shipways Santa Maria Caravelle 1:48 - Ships of Pavel Nikitin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James H Posted June 14 Share #5 Posted June 14 On 6/9/2024 at 6:15 AM, Fishooks said: the only place i have heard of is Dry Dock Models but know nothing about them..? A banned company on MSW for their support of piracy in the hobby. If you want blocks far better than those, then you should look at Syren. CiscoH, GGibson, mtaylor and 2 others 5 Quote SAY NO TO PIRACY. SUPPORT ORIGINAL IDEAS AND MANUFACTURERS. KEEP IT REAL! On the bench: HMS Harpy - 1796 (production prototype) - Vanguard Models - 1:64 On Hold: HMS Winchelsea Double Capstan - Syren Ship Models - 1:48 Finished US Baltimore Armed Privateer Schooner Grecian 1812 (prototype) - Vanguard Models - 1:64 'Zulu' fishing boat, Vanguard Models - 1:64 Fifie' fishing boat, Vanguard Models - 1:64 HMS Flirt 1782, Vanguard Models - 1:64. Duchess of Kingston c.1780 - Vanguard Models - 1:64 HMS Sphinx 1775, Vanguard Models - 1:64 ERYCINA - Plymouth Ketch-Rigged Trawler 1882, Vanguard Models - 1:64. 'Nisha' - The Brixham 'Mumble-Bee' - Vanguard Models 1:64 'Saucy Jack' fishing boat - Vanguard Models - 1:64 Ranger 'Barking Fish Carrier' - 1864 - Vanguard Models - 1:64 HMS Indefatigable - 1794 (production prototype), Vanguard Models - 1:64. Indeterminate: Tender Avos - Master Korabel - 1:72. H.M.S. Victory (production prototype) - Amati - 1:64. HMS Granado 1742 (cross section) - CAFModel - 1:48 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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