Anchor Chain for 1:200 MISSOURI kit

[PATMAT]

Mine arrived today. Simply beautiful!!! 13.5 LPI is great


Bob

Thanks, great to hear!

But I just sold out of the 13.5 LPI... more in a couple weeks...

[PATMAT]

OK, I'm back from vacation, and my chain gnomes surprised my by gnawing out some more of the 1:200 scale BB anchor chain. It's now re-listed at:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... 1173646591


Thanks!

[PATMAT]

This batch is almost gone... more in two weeks! (I gotta order bigger quantities from the chain gnomes...).


More chain lore: Titanic and her sisters used chain quite a bit larger than the Iowa class's... 5-1/2" vs. Iowa's 3-1/2", per this article:
http://www.encyclopedia-titanica.org/ti ... chors.html

This translates to 15.9 LPI for a 1:350 Titanic... my 13.5 LPI chain is close, though a bit oversized, for this application.

You can also find humongous chain used on anything with lots of wind exposure-- like large car carriers, container ships, and oil platforms.

[wargrider]

ordered on ebay

[PATMAT]

Thanks!

Say, does anyone have a clear shot of the kit's anchors?
I'm trying to work up some connections for my 3D printed chain to the anchor shackle, and a way to include the swivel in the chain... it would help if I could see what the kit provides in that area. TIA!

Also in the works... 1:200 chain stoppers... more later!

[youngtiger1]

Just saw this thread...and wow dude, those 3D chains look awesome. I am going to have to grab one. eBay item saved into my watch list

Btw, I'll try and see if I can take a pic of the anchor for you as I'm working on the Mighty Mo right know. Thanks.

Mike

[BJohnson]

Got mine today, very fast delivery to UK, never thought I would be excited about anchor cable, it is very good.

[wargrider]

I received it too: amazing

[PATMAT]

Thanks all, for the comments. Can't wait to see your installations!

For anyone waiting on me-- I just got in a new batch, but it requires some secondary ops at home, and I'm running out of town for the weekend (anyone else going to Manitowoc??)... So it should be ready early next week. Sorry for the delay.

[PATMAT]

OK, I should have another small batch of 13.5 LPI x 15� bulk chain on my ebay listing tonight. Made a last-minute decision to travel to the Manitowoc show last weekend, which put quite a hitch in my �production process�!

Now, here�s a preview of a new design: Custom chain sets for the 1:200 Iowa Class. The images show CAD renderings for clarity, and actual initial samples.

The sets include:

2 runs of chain for the �anchor stowed� condition:
> 13.5 LPI chain links.
> Correct elongated link and bending shackle at outboard end. The bending shackle can be pinned to the anchor shackle with a bit of .020� (0.5mm) wire.
> Swivel link in the correct position (just aft of the middle chain stopper)

1 sprue with 6 + 2 extra chain stopper assemblies.
> Each stopper has a padeye, turnbuckle, pelican hook, and chain links. The upper jaw of the pelican hook is to be assembled onto the lower jaw, trapping the chain.


Using these stoppers will look better than the incorrect practice of simply using short runs of chain. Placing the pelicans under the chain (three places per side) will lift the chain off the deck locally, an effect which you can plainly see in any photos.


Questions:
> I have yet to see what Trumpeter provides for the anchor. I hope they include the anchor�s shackle?
> Not sure what Trumpeter provides for the padeyes on deck. Separate or molded on? Molded will require removal, and drilling of a 0.040� (1mm) hole for the provided chain stopper.

[Akula]

Wow!! Looks like the IJN stuff as depicted in the GPS books.
Oh Goody..... more 1:200 scale stuff for my Nagato


Sign me up!!!

Bob

I blasted mine with the air eraser and they cleaned up even more. Good ol Baking Soda and a custom made support and they are stupendous Pat!!

[kb466]

That looks great! I'll be getting some for my Missouri kit for sure!
Bill M.

[BB62vet]

Pat,

Your stoppers, etc. look like the real deal.

I've bought the chain from Floating Drydock (a month or so ago). Do you offer the stopper parts, etc. as a separate purchase? Also, are they available thru OTHER THAN Ebay? I had problems with them years ago and simply won't go that route again - esp. now with their accounts being hacked, etc. I would love to purchase the additional add-ons, if available.

When I get back to my shop Monday evening I'll take a pic or two of the MISSOURI kit anchors and post them early Tues. morning for you.

Thanks,

Hank

[PATMAT]

A small amount of the 13.5 LPI chain is back in stock: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... 1173646591

Hank: I use ebay because I can't justify putting together a full e-commerce site for this one item I make, and ebay makes it easy to track orders. But feel free to contact me offline, I'll take care of you one way or another!

Thanks for the comments on the chain stoppers. They are TINY, only 1/2 inch long each, and very fragile. Not quite ready for prime time yet, but I'll announce here when they are.

Pat M

[BB62vet]

Pat,

Will do - I'm not yet doing hull work, but will contact you when the time comes. I will get the anchor pix for you as mentioned. I fully understand your reasoning.

Thanks,

Hank

[Akula]

Hey Pat

Is the stopper assembly links movable? I will need to add 4 links toward the U shaped piece.


Bob

[PATMAT]

Moveable and removeable are 2 different things. I'm working on improving the articulation. Adding links would require a modified design. ..

[PATMAT]

Happy/Sad! Sold out again. I need to order MUCH more of this stuff each time...

Thanks all!

[PATMAT]

OK, I've added a few 1:200 "swivel shots" to the ebay listing:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... 1173646591

Includes 2x 7" lengths of 13.5 LPI chain, having the elongated link and shackle at the anchor end, and a simulated swivel link in the right place for Iowas.

Still working on those pelican hooks...

[BB62vet]

Pat,

Ok, here are a few pix of the Trumpeter 1:200 MISSOURI anchor parts:

Hope this helps,

Hank