Diameters in Tenths of an Inch
Diameters Converted to 3/16" Scale
Inches in 10ths ÷ 64=
5/16"
.3125"
.005" (.12mm)
3/8"
.375"
.006" (.15mm)
1/2"
.5"
.008" (.20mm)
5/8"
.625"
.009" (.25mm)
3/4"
.75"
.012" (.30mm)
7/8"
.875"
.014" (.35mm)
1"
1"
.016" (.40mm)
1-1/4"
1.25"
.020" (.50mm)
Inches in 10ths ÷ 64=
4"
.06" (1.52mm or 1/16")
5"
.08" (2.03mm or 5/64")
6"
.09" (2.28mm or 3/32")
7"
.10"(2.54mm or 7/64")
8"
.13" (3.18mm or 1/8")
10”
.16" (4.06mm or 5/32")
12”
.19” (4.83mm or 3/16”)
Lengths Converted to 3/16” Scale
Diameters for Lifesize Vessel
B L O C K S
S C A L E C O N V E R S I O N T A B L E
1 mm = .03937 of an inch
To find tenths of an inch:
.03937" x mm
s
= tenths of an inch
To find mm
s
from tenths of an inch:
Tenths of an inch ÷ .03937" = mm
s
Formulas for CONVERTING
MilLimeters and Inches
.20mm (.008")
.40mm (.016")
.50mm (.020")
.60mm (.024")
.75mm (.030")
.80mm (.032")
.90mm (.035")
.95mm (.037")
1.20mm (.047")
1.25mm (.049")
1.30mm (.051")
1.50mm (.059")
1.60mm (.063")
1.70mm (.067")
1.75mm (.069")
2.00mm (.079")
2.50mm (.098")
.
10mm (.004")
RIGGING LINE DIAMETERS
1.00mm (.039")
Bibliography
1. Melbourne Smith, "U.S. Brig Niagara,"
Seaways-Ships and Scale
,
(September/October 1991), 28-35;
(November/December 1991), 32-37;
(January/February 1992), 24-26;
(March/April 1992), 40-45;
(May/June 1992), 52-55.
A description with excellent photographs of
the reconstruction and original
Niagara
when
recovered.
2
.
Bill Gilbert, "The Battle of Lake Erie,"
Smithsonian
, (January, 1995), 24-34.
An account of the battle with discussions
on shipbuilding.
3.
The War of 1812
, edited by Donald K.
Beman. New York: Fine Art Historical
American Prints Collection, The Knight
Group, 1991.
Good account of the battle with plans of
Niagara
and other ships in the war. Quite a
few reproductions of paintings.
4.
Tall Ships 1994
. Visitor's guide, Erie, PA.
Photos of tall ships gathering at Erie and a
brief history of
Niagara
.
5. Robert Malcomson, "U.S. Brig Niagara
Cruises on Lake Erie Again,"
Model Ship
Builder
, March/April 1991, May/June 1993,
July/August 1993.
General discussion with photos of the
restored
Niagara
and her history.
6
.
HMS Detroit, The Battle for Lake Erie
by
Thomas and Robert Malcomson. Annapolis:
Naval Institute Press, 1990.
Extensive exposition of events precipitating
the battle and a fearsome account of it.
Heavily illustrated with prints, photographs,
maps, and battle lines. Extensive bibliography
for those seeking more information on the
War of 1812 or other battles on Lake Erie.
TOPMAST CROSSTREES
.25mm (.010")
R I G G I N G
Lengths for Lifesize Vessel
