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PostPosted: Tue Jun 06, 2017 3:28 pm 
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Ran into an issue of installing the anchors (Thanks Trumpeter!) It seems when the created the mold, they increased the depth of the hull plating by around 3/16 of an inch. Needless to say I did not dry fit the anchors prior to installing the deck. Here is a picture of the hawse hole.
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Since I wanted to show the anchor stowed, the hawse hole in its current form I had a big problem as it was too late to modify. That left me with modifying the anchor. Unfortunately, the picture I took of the anchor after it was modified was trash. In short I had to cut the shank a tad shorter than the flukes. I would then attach to the material that should not be there.
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Yes, I noticed the glue glob and have rectified the problem. In the end, while I would have rather had the shank at the top of the hawse hole. Comparing the picture of the Iowa during construction and my result, I am satisfied with the outcome. Hopefully, this will help others who are building the Iowa or Missouri to solve the hawse issue before the deck is installed.

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USS Iowa BB61 1943 post refit
1:200 Trumpeter w/ Pontos detail up with deck
USS Missouri BB63 1945 1:350

In planning T2-SE-A2 tanker AO-82


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PostPosted: Wed Jun 07, 2017 4:51 am 
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Scott,

As you & I have been emailing re. the anchors - the photos look good. I'm glad you brought this issue up with me - at least I am in the position on my build to change/alter as needed.

Once again, I guess that "test fitting" parts is NOT part of Trumpeter's punch list for producing model kits. :doh_1:

Hank

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USS STODDARD (DD-566) 66-68 1:144, Various Lg Scale FC Directors
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USS NEW JERSEY (BB-62) 67-69 1:200
USN Sloop/Ship PEACOCK (1813) 1:48
ROYAL CAROLINE (1748) 1:47
AVS (1768) 1:48


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