Best deadeyes/rigging blocks

[Captain Cambo]

Hi all,
As the title suggests who makes the best deadeyes and rigging blocks?
I look forward to your suggestions.
Regards

 

[DARIVS ARCHITECTVS]

There are many choices, most of the a vast improvement over kit parts. Here are a few sites to look for them:

Dry-Dock model ship parts
HiS model in Czech Republic
Model Expo
Ebay
Syren Shipyard
Cornwall Boats Ltd in UK

 

[Uwek]

Some days ago I received my blocks from @Dry-Dock Models & Parts , which are also member here in our forum

The best quality on the market - and fast delivery

Dry-Dock Models & Parts

Dry - Dock Models & Parts is providing high quality ship model fittings and parts

drydockmodelsandparts.com

btw: postage costs are not a big problem, due to the lightweight

 

[Captain Cambo]

Thank you. I didn't know if there were any to avoid.

 

[AllanKP69]

any to avoid.

Yes there are but it depends on if you are looking for best quality or best price. Look at blocks from Syren and Dry Dock then look at blocks from others and then decide. Quality blocks like these two in particular are not cheap but they look great. Compare all prices, even between these two suppliers, as there are big differences. One consideration is that there are not very many sizes from any supplier, but at our scales this probably is not a problem for most builders.
Comparison below. These pictures are from their websites if you want to compare more closely. Look at these and blocks in photos of contemporary models then decide what suits you best
Allan.

 

[Dubz Modelling World]

Syren Blocks are plastic though ....

 

[paul ron]

there is a big difference from what i see in the comparison pic.

 

[Dubz Modelling World]

Best wooden Blocks are the Dry Dock Blocks.

 

[AllanKP69]

Syren Blocks are plastic though

Hi Dubz
That is only part of the story. If you look at their website you will see they offer both English boxwood blocks and deadeyes, as well as 3D printed resin.

Allan

 

[Dubz Modelling World]

Afaik he is abandon wood blocks completely. And I think his blocks are clumsy and wrong for most time periods. Just my 2 cent

 

[Jimsky]

Everyone has their preferences. I kinda agree with Dirk that DryDoc is the best rigging blocks on the market, IMHO. Not to mention the size range and wood selection they are made. How about the ebony blocks? How about 1.5mm blocks? Even with such a small size they look like blocks.



I think it is good that we have multiple sources to choose from, and that everyone can pick what they like.

 

[Steef66]

@Scheepshoorn

 

[Corsair]

HiS Models has very nice blocks too.

 

[AllanKP69]

@Scheepshoorn

What does this mean?

 

[DARIVS ARCHITECTVS]

Afaik he is abandon wood blocks completely. And I think his blocks are clumsy and wrong for most time periods. Just my 2 cent

Could you please provide some information on what shape blocks were used at different time periods? This is something I have not seen discussed on the forum. Do you have pictures for examples? It would be interesting to see how blocks changed over time.

 

[DARIVS ARCHITECTVS]

What does this mean?

That's the name of one of our forum members. The @ symbol sends a notification to the member so they know they were mentioned, and can respond.

 

[Jimsky]

What does this mean?

@DARIVS ARCHITECTVS Kurt already answered, thank you! The symbol "@" tagged the member. Once tagged, the member receives a notice.

 

[zoly99sask]

@DARIVS ARCHITECTVS Kurt already answered, thank you! The symbol "@" tagged the member. Once tagged, the member receives a notice.

Ok ,but we are not mind readers,what we need to do with this member?and why was he tagged?

 

[Jimsky]

Ok ,but we are not mind readers,what we need to do with this member?and why was he tagged?

... you don't have to be a mind reader, nor do anything with the member. You are not the one tagged, and maybe you don't have to know why he/she was tagged This is between Stephan and Scheepshoorn

I was explaining @AllanKP69 what the "@" symbol means, and how to use it.

 

[DARIVS ARCHITECTVS]

Ok ,but we are not mind readers,what we need to do with this member?and why was he tagged?

I have no idea why a message only included a tag. That's like ringing their doorbell then running away. Usually, the @ symbol is used to make members aware their names are being used in any coversation, so they can respond and contribute.