Single blocks british
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HiSModel manufactures a wide range of high-quality ship blocks made of walnut wood using modern CNC technology. These blocks are intended for static models of historic sailing ships. The blocks feature precisely drilled holes for threading ropes, but they do not include a functional sheave mechanism or freely rotating parts, and are therefore primarily intended for realistic representation of the ship’s rigging.
British blocks – characteristics
Standard ship blocks are manufactured as single, double, and triple blocks in two basic shape types: British and Continental. A typical feature of British blocks is their more angular, strongly profiled shape, which became a characteristic element of the rigging of British Royal Navy ships during the 18th century.
Originally, these blocks were used mainly on frigates and other Royal Navy warships. Thanks to their simpler production, they gradually spread into merchant shipping and later also onto vessels of continental fleets.
Single ship blocks
Single ship blocks, designed for leading a single rope, were among the most widely used types. They were employed in most areas of the ship where standard handling without extreme loads was required.
HiSModel manufactures British-type single blocks in sizes ranging from 2 mm to 13 mm. Other dimensions can be produced on request.
Choosing block size and rope diameter
On real ships, the rope diameter was selected according to the load, and a corresponding block size was used for that rope diameter. The same principle is recommended when building ship models.
For correct determination of rope diameters and block sizes, we use historical reference tables based on the size and type of the ship. These tables can be found here:
👉 Rigging calculator – instructions
Detailed information on correct block usage can be found in our instructions.
If rope diameters and block sizes are specified directly in your ship plans, we recommend following those values as a priority.
Overview of sizes
The appropriate block size and recommended rope diameter can be found in the table below.
Ropes of suitable diameters for rigging can be purchased here: ropes for ship models.
Recommended rope diameters according to block height:
| Block height (mm) | Rope diameter (mm) | Amati ropes |
|---|---|---|
| 2.00 | 0.16 | 0.10 |
| 2.50 | 0.20 | 0.10 |
| 3.00 | 0.24 | 0.25 |
| 3.50 | 0.28 | 0.25 |
| 4.00 | 0.32 | 0.25 / 0.50 |
| 4.50 | 0.36 | 0.50 |
| 5.00 | 0.40 | 0.50 |
| 6.00 | 0.48 | 0.50 |
| 7.00 | 0.56 | 0.50 / 0.75 |
| 8.00 | 0.64 | 0.75 |
| 9.00 | 0.72 | 0.75 |
| 10.00 | 0.80 | 1.00 |
| 11.00 | 0.88 | 1.00 |
| 12.00 | 0.96 | 1.00 |
| 13.00 | 1.04 | 1.00 |
Additional parameters
| Category: | Standard walnut blocks |
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| EAN: | Choose variant |
| Address : | Bedřicha Nikodema 4476/15 Ostrava 708 00 web: www.hismodel.com tel: +420 736643287 |
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| E-mail : | message@hismodel.com |