boatman's 1/72 HMS Tiger C20 build

[boatman]

AN HERE the deck mountings in the hull as just had lots of pva glue all squitred in where it will be glued in hull an when the pva goes off hard its like a glass hard finish so no leaks

[boatman]

an deck mounting all fitted in the hull an it fiits like a glove an no big gaps

[boatman]

an deck for now just laid in but later will be all screwed in place so water tight

[boatman]

an here ive also fitted in a WATER TIGHT BULK HEAD fitted around the stabs pushrods to stop the water from flooding into the hulld

[boatman]

AN SO far im pleased with how the build is comin on apart from that mast eletric pin hiccup.So im now :thinking: what next an planning ahead a bit the only next step in what comes to mind is now to fit in the accessoryies wireing harness all 44 wires so hopefully i'll be able to fit 22 wire on each sides in rear sectiction an front section an now it gets complex so a lot of thinking to do with the ole grey matter will goin into over time lol

[scottie3158]

Outstanding Chris. I really can't wait to see this on the water.

[Airborne01]

AN HERE the mast is all repaired an put back together but buy gum i was shattered as it took from 10am till 7pm to sort it so 9 hrs worth of the screamin memmeies lol an jen was also bloomin tired [ATTACH=CONFIG]n1161492[/ATTACH]

That is a worthy stand-alone model in its own right mate! Good recovery as well!
Steve

[boatman]

Outstanding Chris. I really can't wait to see this on the water.

HI Scottie same here but weve got to be patience about 2yrs worth lol
ATB to you sir
chris

[boatman]

That is a worthy stand-alone model in its own right mate! Good recovery as well!
Steve

CHEERS Steve yes im pleased jen an i managed to repair the mast lights but it was a near thing an yes the mast turned out good as a model in its own right but should look good on its emplacement on the ships main S/S
ATB thanks for stoppin
chris

[Nicko]

HI GUYS a few more build pics an ive finally finished working on the 4 stablizers in the stern section an as can be seen the all the 4 rear stabs are now all linked up to work from the push rods connected to the rudder mounting in the stern
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That's a pretty beefy fuse you've got in there Chris. Looks like a 30A - that must be a fair few watts going through the system power-wise.

Loving the updates. I think we all need plenty of notice for the maiden voyage so we can all get along and cheer from the bank.....

Nick.

[Airborne01]

CHEERS Steve yes im pleased jen an i managed to repair the mast lights but it was a near thing an yes the mast turned out good as a model in its own right but should look good on its emplacement on the ships main S/S
ATB thanks for stoppin
chris

Good teamwork mate - Jen should take a Bow!
Steve

[boatman]

That's a pretty beefy fuse you've got in there Chris. Looks like a 30A - that must be a fair few watts going through the system power-wise.

Loving the updates. I think we all need plenty of notice for the maiden voyage so we can all get along and cheer from the bank.....

Nick.

HI Nick yes the inline fuse is 30 amps an there are three all told the one that can be seen an two more 30 amp fuses in the glass topped fuse box just to be on the safe side in case of a power surge as the ESC are rated at 40 amps each but to be on the safe side fuses are 10 amps under so they will or should blow in stead of causeing exspensive damage to the eletronics but well spotted Nick nothing up with your eyes then an glad you like these updates on the state of build as its been an still is a long time comin but im getting there an yes it would be nice to see you all at the launching but id hide up in case she sinks lol
ATB
chris

[boatman]

Good teamwork mate - Jen should take a Bow!
Steve

YES Steve jen is a good un an if i want help in any way she is always willing to help as she wants to see this ship built an sailing as much as i do as she helps me with sailing my norfolk as she loves to answer the general public qeustions on the ship so she/s my P/A lol
ATB to you
Chris

[Airborne01]

YES Steve jen is a good un an if i want help in any way she is always willing to help as she wants to see this ship built an sailing as much as i do as she helps me with sailing my norfolk as she loves to answer the general public qeustions on the ship so she/s my P/A lol
ATB to you
Chris

You are a lucky man mate - treat her well! I may even post a couple of questions to your PA ... !

[Jim R]

Hi Chris
Absolutely amazing stuff. Really impressive. All those wires - nightmare.
Jim