Good On-Ya, Don!

I couldn't readily lay hands on my latest draft of the Construction-Tips Page for this set, but here's some already-uploaded pics (with some notes/recollections) intended for it:


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This set is also going to have nice little splined Gun-Director Tub and of course a pair of decent anchors.


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Make your first mark/cut following the Lindberg waterline back from the bow - but don't trust (anything about) the panel lines from there on: rely instead on your Mk1 EyeBall to pinpoint the location shown in these pics and to ensure your cuts are square and vertical, for the best/easiest execution.


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You should have practically no need even for putty (much less any "shimming") whatsoever - however you will need to decide how to deal with the rest of the Lindberg anchor deck: which isn't level, nor even flat. (!)


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In any case, your result is going to look one helluva lot more like a WWII Short-Bow Essex (including your Yorkie plus Lexington, Franklin, Wasp, Hornet, Intrepid, Bunker Hill, Bennington, BonHommeRichard and of course Essex herself) when you're done.

Good Luck, Donny and (anybody) don't hesitate to ask any questions about any of the above!


Cheers,

- Matty in Fl