1:200 Iowa (BB61) 1943 + Pontos

[Scott56]

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.

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.

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.

[BB62vet]

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.

Hank