j21896 Posted December 10, 2013 #1 Posted December 10, 2013 (edited) Where's the best place to get specs for British gun tackle? Are there tables to determine dimensions of breeching rope, blocks, and tackle rope? Guidelines for when single blocks vs. single & double blocks should be used? Etc. Thanks, Robert Edited December 11, 2013 by j21896 Quote Current Build: HMS Mars
j21896 Posted December 11, 2013 Author #2 Posted December 11, 2013 I have the table, in Goodwin's book, with the sizes of the carriage eyebolts and ringbolts relative to the size of the shot. However, he mentions nothing about rope or block dimensions. Does anybody know if Lavery's book on the Arming and Fitting of British Ships might include this information? Thanks, Robert Quote Current Build: HMS Mars
russ Posted December 11, 2013 #3 Posted December 11, 2013 There are tables for blocks and tackle dimensions in Shipmodeler's Shopnotes, published by the NRG. The information comes from late 18th century and early 19th century sources. Russ WackoWolf 1 Quote T'aint a hobby if you hurry Completed projects Cross section model by Russ 1/48 scale Biloxi schooner model restoration 1/24 scale Biloxi oyster skiff 1/24 scale Biloxi schooner 1/48 scale POB Current project Biloxi lugger Captain Roy 1/48 scale POB
j21896 Posted December 11, 2013 Author #4 Posted December 11, 2013 Thanks Russ! I'll check their website. Robert Quote Current Build: HMS Mars
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