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

[Jack Sparrow]

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]

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]

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]

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

thank you. It's fun.

 

[AllanKP69]

It's fun.

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

 

[Jack Sparrow]

For me it's all about the journey and not so much the end.

 

[g8rfan99]

Hey JS,
Where did you find that document?

 

[JSGerson]

g8rfan99, you can find the document 30359 at the USS Constitution Museum's Modeller's Resources under Masts, Yards, & Sails. There are 16 pages that comprise the complete document so you'll have find the right page.

Jon

 

[g8rfan99]

Thanks Jon. Should have known you would be the one to know where this is.