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 Post subject: BB Anchors
PostPosted: Thu Feb 04, 2016 8:53 am 
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I asked this question in the Tricks and Tips forum, but I thought this might be a better site for it since I am a scratch builder.
I am looking for 1/192 anchors for my Missouri model I am building. I just completed the Alaska in the same scale, which had the same anchors. The problem is I bought the anchors about 25 years ago and don't remember where I got them. It may have been HR Products, but they don't list them as being available anymore.
Someone on the other forum suggested a Haynes anchor, but this was for a British cruiser and would be too small. Any ideas or do I have to make them?

Larry


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PostPosted: Thu Feb 04, 2016 8:58 am 
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Hi Larry!

A set of 3D-printed USN BB anchors is in the design queue for this month. They will be available in 1/192 scale and larger.

Hope this helps.

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PostPosted: Thu Feb 04, 2016 12:01 pm 
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ModelMonkey wrote:
Hi Larry!

A set of 3D-printed USN BB anchors is in the design queue for this month. They will be available in 1/192 scale and larger.

Hope this helps.


That is great news. Any idea when they will be available for purchase?


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PostPosted: Fri Feb 05, 2016 9:04 am 
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This weekend. They've been in the queue a long time, now, Just had to wait their turn.

I'd also like to offer designs for CVs and CAs but need to confirm dimensions first.

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PostPosted: Sat Feb 06, 2016 8:59 am 
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ModelMonkey wrote:
This weekend. They've been in the queue a long time, now, Just had to wait their turn.

I'd also like to offer designs for CVs and CAs but need to confirm dimensions first.


Thanks again. I'll be looking for them.


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PostPosted: Sun Feb 07, 2016 8:51 pm 
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The design for USN 30,000 pound battleship anchors is complete. The shank will swivel for proper positioning on your model, whether stowed or aweigh (hanging), as you can see.

They are offered as a set of two anchors. Many scales possible.


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PostPosted: Mon Feb 08, 2016 9:02 am 
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ModelMonkey wrote:
The design for USN 30,000 pound battleship anchors is complete. The shank will swivel for proper positioning on your model, whether stowed or aweigh (hanging), as you can see.

They are offered as a set of two anchors. Many scales possible.

It looks great, just as I thought it would.

Larry


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PostPosted: Mon Feb 08, 2016 9:20 am 
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Thanks, Larry!
I tweaked the design a bit adding details to the bottom. It's even better, now.


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PostPosted: Mon Feb 08, 2016 3:12 pm 
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ModelMonkey wrote:
Thanks, Larry!
I tweaked the design a bit adding details to the bottom. It's even better, now.

Ordered them this morning. You sure saved me a lot of work for $10.

Thanks Steve.


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PostPosted: Mon Feb 08, 2016 7:18 pm 
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Feel like tweaking them a little more?
There are two types, one made back in the 40's and the newer style
New Jersey actually carried both styles for a long time

Older version:
Bottom part is more angular
http://navsource.org/archives/01/063/016338.jpg
http://navsource.org/archives/01/063/016311a.jpg

Newer version:
Bottom part is more rounded
http://www.navsource.org/archives/01/016201c.jpg

http://www.navsource.org/archives/01/0162001.jpg
New Jersey on the left has the newer version
Missouri has the older version


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James M wrote:
Feel like tweaking them a little more?...

Definitely!

It will have to be done later. There are other designs I've promised to complete. But soon!

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