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HMS Victory 1:180 (Airfix) – Complete Set of 308 Rigging Blocks and Photo-Etched Parts

Notice! This offer does NOT include the plastic model kit, wooden deck, rigging ropes, sails, flags or any other accessories not expressly listed below.
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Complete set of 308 rigging blocks, four rope threaders and black-patinated photo-etched brass hooks and eyelets for the HMS Victory 1:180 plastic model kit by Airfix.

The package combines the recommended deadeyes for standing rigging with British-type CNC-machined walnut blocks for running rigging. The included photo-etched fittings can be used for attaching blocks, ropes and other rigging equipment.

1. Blocks for Standing Rigging

The standing-rigging set contains 114 deadeyes for tensioning the shrouds and other parts of the standing rigging. Their size corresponds to the requirements of the Airfix HMS Victory model in 1:180 scale.

Code Block type Size Number
WB-DD2,5mm Deadeye 2.5 mm 114 pcs
Standing-rigging blocks 114 pcs

Two rope threaders are included with the standing-rigging blocks.

2. CNC Walnut Blocks for Running Rigging

This part of the package contains 194 CNC-machined walnut blocks for the running rigging. The single, double and triple blocks have the British shape appropriate for HMS Victory.

Code Block type Size Number
WaB-SB1/2 British-type single block 2 mm 96 pcs
WaB-SB1/3 British-type single block 3 mm 60 pcs
WaB-SB1/4 British-type single block 4 mm 22 pcs
WaB-DB2/2 British-type double block 2 mm 8 pcs
WaB-TB3/3 British-type triple block 3 mm 4 pcs
WaB-TB3/4 British-type triple block 4 mm 4 pcs
Running-rigging blocks 194 pcs

Two rope threaders are included with the running-rigging blocks.

Complete block content: 114 standing-rigging deadeyes + 194 running-rigging blocks = 308 blocks. Four rope threaders are included separately.

3. Black-Patinated Photo-Etched Brass Parts

The set also contains photo-etched brass hooks and eyelets for fastening ropes, blocks and other rigging equipment. The components are supplied with a black patinated finish, so they do not require painting before installation.

Code Included component Size Number
PE-LH3/B Ship hooks 3 mm 12 pcs
PE-LO1,5/B Eyelets Ø 1.5 mm 50 pcs
Total photo-etched fittings 62 pcs

Other Accessories Available in Separate eBay Listings

A laser-cut wooden deck for the Airfix HMS Victory 1:180 model is available separately and is not included in this package.

Instructions and recommendations for assembling the blocks, photo-etched fittings and rigging are available in the HiSModel workflow guide.

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