Hello from Idaho,
I just purchased the ARK version Episode from F3A. Tracking tells me it is supposed to be here Tuesday...whoohoo!
Trying to figure out what color and color scheme I will be making it.
As to the hatch latch reattachment question. As far as lining it up, perhaps you could substitute in a same size pin/dowel rather than the hatch itself for alignment purposes. That way you could see where to apply the glue.
Kerry