boatman's 1/72 HMS Tiger C20 build

[boatman]

Looking good Chris :thumb2:
Goodluck with the windows :astonished:...
Steven

An hi Steven thanks for the good wishes on doin them windows as im gonna need plenty of luck to get these windows right as one sharp slip of the file an its gone pear shaped so I must be very carefull doin this but im in no hurry so if I do a few windows a day I get there in the end all I ive got to hope I don't get the shakes as getting old all best
chris

[tr1ckey66]

That superstructure is ceratinly shaping up now. The bridge windows look as though they may need support as the frames are quite thin once the windows are cut out. It certainly does look quite a task to plan, draw and build all those windows, angles and facades - bravo on the job so far!

Cheers
Paul

[boatman]

That superstructure is ceratinly shaping up now. The bridge windows look as though they may need support as the frames are quite thin once the windows are cut out. It certainly does look quite a task to plan, draw and build all those windows, angles and facades - bravo on the job so far!

Cheers
Paul

HI Paul well ive got some more pics to post of that bridge an no Paul The bridge windows look as though they may need support as the frames are quite thin once the windows are cut out. well they turned out ok no supports needed
chris

[boatman]

UPDATE on the cutting out of the bridge windows an it all went fine its just patience an more patience an I dint get the shakes once so im a happy bunny 1st pic now starting to cut out them window by chain drillin an it looks quite rough but it will get better as I progress

[boatman]

next pic all drilled out

[boatman]

nxt pic some of the windows on the right side have been filed out but not 100% as will do these propeperly at the end

[boatman]

AN some views of them all done thank goodness it all worked out ok as one slip of the drill or file an it would have been very awkward to put right an the glazein in the windows will be fitted in after the bridges have been sprayed in their top coat paint in the near future

[boatman]

angle veiw

[boatman]

front veiw

[boatman]

an a overall view of what I got so far an I forgot I will tomorrow have to cut out in the bridges the four doors

[Steven000]

Great work and progress Chris :thumb2:
Steven

[Guest]

Just come upon this Chris.

Wow & crikey. I do admire this work. I just love a bit of DIY with my models but ouch this is something else.

:smiling6: Great work & now watching. No mistakes though :smiling6:

Laurie

[boatman]

Great work and progress Chris :thumb2:
Steven

THANKS Steven I feel as though it comin togeather nicely

chris

[boatman]

Just come upon this Chris.

Wow & crikey. I do admire this work. I just love a bit of DIY with my models but ouch this is something else.

:smiling6: Great work & now watching. No mistakes though :smiling6:

Laurie

HELLO Laurie glad you found the build an yes I love DIY or as I call it scratch building an thank you for your comment an i'll try an not make no mistakes but remember I have no instruckins booklet so if a mistake happens then ive just got to put it right as this when done will be a very exspensive model an the only one of her kind in the country in 1/72 scale anyway thank you for lookin in on the build
chris

[Mini Me]

The chain drilling looks to be successful, well done. Now comes the real fun of squaring them all up, very tedious but rewarding when you stand back and take it all in. Whats next after you cut in the bridge doors? Rick H.