Would the Constitution be more like the English gun rigging?
Soleil Royal - ZHL 1/90 Scale by Paulb [COMPLETED BUILD]
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On the Constitution, there are carronades on the upper deck. There are only two long guns in the nose. The network has a lot of photos of the real Constitution. There is also anatomy.
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That is a misch-masch of different gun/carriage configurations. I see extra eyebolts. Are they there to attach to a retrieval rigging system to bring the gun back for swabbing and loading? I don't see such a system. I also don't see extra rope coiled on the ground like so many portray on their ships in this forum. Are those missing on the present day ship because it is a museum and the management is afraid someone will trip over them and get sue happy?
Wow! Did those blocks come with the kit? I was thinking of making some tiny fake blocks out of brown clay or something with fine thread at that scale.
The blocks were ordered from Syren.
Do they have a lot of sizes?
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If you look closely, you can see that the running ends of the hoists are wound on the blocks.In the combat position, they are placed on the deck.Well, of course in the heat of battle, I think no one carefully turns the Bay.But it's more beautiful, you'll agree.
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Now about the extra ring ring.Carronades have low recoil.the base itself is rigidly fixed in front, freely moves only to the right and left, on special wheels.It turns out a certain radius for aiming.But the barrel is fixed on separate skids.They have these ring rings on them.To roll back the barrel for loading.
A little more progress - 4 cannons installed and the outside gunport decorations attached. Only 2 left on this side and they are in the open and easy to instell.
Two more installed, they aren't fully rigged yet. I've run out of 4mm double blocks, more on the way from Syren.
Do they make them smaller?
I think they start at 2mm. Those puppy’s are small.
Syren Ship Models:
syrenshipmodelcompany.com
they sell single, double and triple blocks that range in size from 2mm to 6mm in length. They are very nice, made of boxwood.
Syren Ship Model Company|Boxwood ship model rigging blocks|Ship Model rigging rope |turned brass cannon| Chuck Passaro
Syren Ship Model Company supplies fitting for the ship model builder. Ship Model Rigging Blocks and miniature rope.
syrenshipmodelcompany.com
they sell single, double and triple blocks that range in size from 2mm to 6mm in length. They are very nice, made of boxwood.
I HAVE A QUESTION:
In the picture below - where do the French store the cannon balls? I want to depict that on my SR.
In the picture below - where do the French store the cannon balls? I want to depict that on my SR.
That’s just what I needed - thank you!
Where and how do the French store their cannon balls on deck?
As you can see in the picture below (My ZHL Soleil Royal) - where are the cannon balls stored on deck? In the kit there is no information. Can anyone shed some light on this?
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Uwek - yes I posted that too. Thanks for your answer!! It seems I have a choice of the rectangular and triangular cannon ball containers.
Cannon balls added in their racks.
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Just found your build log Paul. I have no idea how I missed it. Very clean work sir. I will not miss another post.
