Wojtekp90,
OK, here is a recap of what & how I did the hull mods on my model. I reshaped both the lower bow and lower stern areas to more closely imitate the actual shape of the ship in which the kit hull is incorrect. The following photos and text are from a log I had planned to post, but I don't think I ever got around to it at the time (2016). Anyhow, there are photos of the station templates that I made (I've replied to your msg.) in place and you basically do the same in the stern area where you need to reshape the hull. Other photos of the hull are as I worked on it during the grinding down procedures.
Lower Bow:
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File comment: Hull in stand with station lines marked
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File comment: Fwd Hull templates located on hull
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File comment: Templates for stations #6 & #7
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Lower Stern:
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File comment: Lower port side reshaped (compare to stbd side)
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From my Hull Modification Log:
Preparations, etc:
The hull of the model needs to be mounted upside down on a stationary surface, so I shaped two basswood stands (one fwd, one aft) that could be bolted into the hull cross members with a couple small machine bolts on each stand. I then bolted the stand to my work surface to keep the model steady without movement.
The modeler will need a scaled set of hull templates to work from for the two areas that will be modified. These can be obtained by copying the body plan of the IOWA class from a good set of ship’s plans available from various online sources. You will need t cut out the various station elevations and mount on hardboard/cardboard etc. These will form the shape of the hull at that particular station along the length of the hull. The stations work out to be ¼” apart (1:200 scale) although I probably will only use every 3rd or 4th station (3/4” – 1” apart).
Lower After Hull Modification:
This modification includes the part of the hull that is 19” from the absolute stern of the model going aft about 4-5, possibly 6” inches in length.
The two areas of the hull that I modified were the two areas described above. One other area of the lower hull that is not correct would be the area below Turret 2 – I did not attempt to modify this part as it is not that much out of shape and is something I could “live with” as is.
Simply put, the bow area needs to be
built out and reshaped as it is too narrow while the after section needs
removal as it is too wide and misshaped. I started with the bow area and finished with the after section.
As I mentioned to you, all my modeling stuff is packed up - otherwise I would include a copy or two of the templates so you could see how they are printed out.
Before doing anything - I would write out a Build Plan for yourself - how you plan to do the model, what comes first (I would recommend any hull changes be made at the start), an orderly list of construction and so forth. I call this a Punch List - something to go by and check off as you complete. This model is a major undertaking, even for experienced modelers.
I hope this helps!
Hank