What is the actual size of the tackle blocks on the carronades of the USS Constitution

Jack Sparrow · 2025-12-16T17:59:32-0600

I am trying to figure out what size to use for the carronade tackle blocks on my model ship. I was wondering if anyone would know the size of the single and double blocks on the actual carronades of the actual ship?

Thank you in advance

Jack Sparrow · 2025-12-17T06:32:42-0600

Well,
I think I may have my answer. When I look at the following table it says the length of the block shell is 8 inches. That's good enough for me.
The figures below show the table as well as the title page of that document.

So, since my scale is 1/76 then the block size is 2.7 mm.

AllanKP69 · 2025-12-17T06:53:15-0600

Jack Sparrow said:
When I look at the following table it says the length of the block shell is 8 inches. That's good enough for me.

Great find with your research! The extra effort you are putting into this is paying off. Kudos!!
Allan

Jack Sparrow · 2025-12-17T07:29:57-0600

AllanKP69 said:
Great find with your research! The extra effort you are putting into this is paying off. Kudos!!
Allan

thank you. It's fun.

AllanKP69 · 2025-12-17T08:32:41-0600

Jack Sparrow said:
It's fun.

I must admit I enjoy the research as much as the build, sometimes even more when it strikes gold!!