David Enghauser Posted August 17, 2023 Share #1 Posted August 17, 2023 Is the cross piece for the anchor epoxied in place or soldered? When it is slid into the hole it appears very loose. Suggestions? Many thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted August 17, 2023 Share #2 Posted August 17, 2023 I would think either way will work with some clean up filing involved before painting. Quote Mark "The shipwright is slow, but the wood is patient." - me Current Build: Past Builds: La Belle Poule 1765 - French Frigate from ANCRE plans - ON HOLD Triton Cross-Section NRG Hallf Hull Planking Kit HMS Sphinx 1775 - Vanguard Models - 1:64 Non-Ship Model: On hold, maybe forever: CH-53 Sikorsky - 1:48 - Revell - Completed Licorne - 1755 from Hahn Plans (Scratch) Version 2.0 (Abandoned) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Pellett Posted August 18, 2023 Share #3 Posted August 18, 2023 I assume that the anchor is from a kit. Most kit metal fittings are some sort of “white metal.” This can be one of several lead or pewter based alloys. These alloys are easy to damage with soldering heat as their melting point is close to or even less than that of the solder. Also, solder may not bond to some. Thickened Epoxy should work well in this application. I like JB weld. Roger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.