Where do I find cannon saddles/stirrups?

[Daedalus21]

Am currently building the Occre limited edition HMS Victory. Excellent model for anyone just starting true plank on frame. The major issue I have is the absence of what some would say are inconsequential parts, namely cannon saddles/stirrups. The model has 104 cannon, and not a single strap to hold a barrel to its carriage. Does anyone know who still makes and sells these items?
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[itwbluey]

 

[Uwek]

You have to check off course everytime the size of these capsquares.
and: you will not need really 104, because the guns carriages of the lower gun dekcs will be not or only partly visible.

another supplier would be @Dry-Dock Models & Parts - they have very good photo etched parts for the complete gun carriages incl. the capsquares
These would look much better than the Artesania

Photo-Etch Parts and Accessories

Copper Plates Gun Carriage Detailing Set Rudder Hinges Sweep Port Hinges Hooks Eye Pins Chain Plates

drydockmodelsandparts.com

 

[AllanKP69]

Luckily there are choices that work well for the cap squares. As the cap squares were usually iron, dark grey or black construction paper or thin card stock works well at our small scales. Brass pieces such as those in the photo above are obviously much stronger but the paper or card stock looks very good and will last. Card stock cap squares in the photos below have held up well on this 20 year old 1:48 scale model below of Inflexible (64) 1780. Just cut the black paper or card stock in strips the proper width bend it and glue into place on the carriage brackets. If you try cardstock I have only found it in white so I cut the strips then paint one side and the edges first. Once glued in place add the hardware using copper or brass wire. Copper is easy to work and can be blackened after it is in place with a touch of diluted liver of sulfur which will not stain the cap squares or carriage.
Allan

 

[Stuart Little]

I make my own using a press & dies, made from a hand drill press & brass.