jdbradford Posted September 17, 2014 Share #1 Posted September 17, 2014 I am trying to simulate the boom tackle on my Endeavor J-class and wondered how others stropped the blocks using wire. I tried to recreate one tonight, but was unable to figure a way to get the "eye" created and then keep it secured to the tiny block. Thanks, Jeff Quote Current Build: Model Shipways MS2015 - Fair American Kit bash Previous Build: J-Class Endeavor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allanyed Posted September 17, 2014 Share #2 Posted September 17, 2014 Jeff, is the strop on the real block "buried" in the block or on the outside? I have built blocks for buried stropping in layers and if they are really tiny, I have drilled holes to bury the wire versus using a strap, leaving enough out to for an eye. These have been for schooners from 100 years ago. I do not know if this would be appropriate for the J boats, even the oldest ones. Is the following the type you need to make? Allan Quote PLEASE take 30 SECONDS and sign up for the epic Nelson/Trafalgar project if you would like to see it made into a TV series. Click on http://trafalgar.tv There is no cost other than the 30 seconds of your time. THANK YOU Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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