Graf Zeppelin Steps 15-16

Anchor & Aircraft

This phase focuses on finalizing the motorized anchor mechanism and completing an additional aircraft model.

The anchor's gearbox assembly is completed by securely closing the housing and installing the electric motor. Following lubrication, the unit is successfully installed and tested for proper function. The mechanism is then fully finalized by attaching the end switch.

Separately, a second Ju 87 aircraft model is completed by adding the landing gear and bombs. A mandatory, yet visually confusing, instruction requires replacing the propeller on the previously assembled Ju 87 model.

Step 15/140: Anchor mechanism gearbox

This step completes the anchor mechanism gearbox.

It begins by closing the gearbox housing, followed by the installation of the electric motor which drives the mechanism. Once the gearbox was lubricated and installed, a successful test with the test board was conducted to confirm proper function.

Step 16/140: Anchor end switch and another Ju 87

The anchor mechanism is finalized by installing the end switch for the moving mechanism.

Additionally, another Ju 87 is "build" by adding the landing gear and bombs. Surprisingly - and I do not know why, the propellor of the Ju 87 from step 10 has to be replaced by a different one. I cannot see any difference, so I have no idea why this replacement is required.