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Bismarck Pack 1 – Stage 7


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Stage 7: Building the bow anchor gearbox

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I started by fitting the anchor chains at the ends of the cross shaft. By pulling the chain upwards I found it was easier to ensure that the chain fed out though the little notch in the reel.

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Next, I dropped the anchor chains through the large holes in the gearbox housing by holding the housing off the work surface slightly and allowing them to fall through. The cross shaft was then rested in position in the recesses.

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The anchors were then assembled by pushing the shaft into the arm. This is quite a loose fit. Then the rings were fitted by gently prising them apart with a blade and sliding them onto the eye of the shaft.

Update: I have been advised from a forum friend who is at a later stage of this build that new anchor rings will be supplied in stage 44. They are oval in shape and apparently look more realistic. You can either wait for Pack 5 before adding or just replace them. Thanks Franval! WW

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Stage 07 complete

Here's another tip... I've just finished building stages 9 –11 of Pack 2 as I write the end of this pack 01 diary. You will need some of the screws from Pack 01, so keep everything (all the bits and left over screws) you have left over in a safe place!

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8 minutes ago, Franval said:

I would advise not to install the round anchor rings supplied in this stage. New oval shaped ones will be provided in stage 44 as they are more realistic.

Thanks for the tip. I will add that to the diary and share in a post. Top tips always welcome!

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