boatman's 1/72 HMS Tiger C20 build

[boatman]

Hi Chris
This whole build becomes more impressive with each update. The ship itself is mind-blowing but working helicopters with lights is beyond mind-blowing.
Jim

HI Jim so glad an pleased you like the build as ive had some boaty m8 s round an they were amazed to see her all goin an said cant wait for launch day but i'll be a bundle of nerves as ive said before as that when murphy or sods law strike or the gremlins an thing dont work an many thank yous for your kind comment Jim they will keep me at it building till she ready
cheers for lookin in ATB
cheers chrisb

[boatman]

WOW the detail you are putting into Tiger is out of this world Chris, I am in awe my friend.

An hi Garry like jim im glad you both like what im tryin to do an so far its all goin great but as i said to Jim sod's law will strike sooner or later it bound to happen just hope its not to bad an yes Garry i love getting things to work as to me they are challlenges that i love an if it does all work then im a happy bunny just got to hope i dont have a power shortage even though they are big batts but if there is then i will fit in the monster 20 amp hr batt as she is desindged to take it an cheers to you for you out of this world comments
take care an stay safe

chris b

[adt70hk]

Chris,

That's coming on very nicely indeed. The lights will really as to the effect.

ATB.

Andrew

[boatman]

Chris,

That's coming on very nicely indeed. The lights will really as to the effect.

ATB.

Andrew

CHEERS Andrew thats what im hopeing
chris b

[Tworrs]

Chris, I have spent the last week going through your build from the very beginning, and read most of it, but am fascinated by all the build pictures which speak a thousand words to me..
It has peaked my interest in this type of build, not that my skill levels would manage what you are achieving though, and my electronics knowledge is somewhere in the non existent realm. :smiling: I am able to wire plugs though:smiling4:
Perhaps a smaller build might be more suitable for me to consider cutting my teeth on?
Where does one find the plans for this type of build?
Unfortunately I don't have the supplier base that most of you fine modellers/makers have in your part of the world, which may present a challenge, but I will investigate further as to what might be available here.
ATB
Garry

[boatman]

Chris, I have spent the last week going through your build from the very beginning, and read most of it, but am fascinated by all the build pictures which speak a thousand words to me..
It has peaked my interest in this type of build, not that my skill levels would manage what you are achieving though, and my electronics knowledge is somewhere in the non existent realm. :smiling: I am able to wire plugs though:smiling4:
Perhaps a smaller build might be more suitable for me to consider cutting my teeth on?
Where does one find the plans for this type of build?
Unfortunately I don't have the supplier base that most of you fine modellers/makers have in your part of the world, which may present a challenge, but I will investigate further as to what might be available here.
ATB
Garry

HI Garry WOW well you have done well if you have looked through most of the build an i hope you enjoyed the build an yes it would take about a week or so lookin at a few pages at a time to look through most of the build as even i dint think it would go this far but still quite a bit more to come im afraid as this is the one of the most complex build ive EVER done about on par with my USS NIMITZ CVN 68 SUPER CARRIER build that took 7 yrs to build but im hopeing this one will be done in 5 yrs as its been nr 3 yrs build already

An if you do wish to have a go at a smaller build than the company i bought my plans from ( i'll put the address of them in a pic below in a moment where you can contact them if you want a small plan as they do most plans in 1/128th scale an 1/96 th SCALE ) as i had my 1/72 scale plans done specialy an boy did it cost but worth it as without them i could not have built tiger in 1/72 scale an im really pleased at how its comin on

But Garry if you do get a smaller plan for a ship you like to build then the golden rule is always think ahead an regards eletronics im not very good Garry all these wires that you see are just circuts an jump circuts with a gadget that you want to power in the circut an some fuses boxes an a relay or two but most of the stuff you will need is made by a manufactuer an its a simple postive an negitive feeds so in reality its easy although ive made light on things but there are a few areas where you may need help with but im on here an i will help you if i can but in a small ship there wont be much of anything as you can make it simple eg. batt' fuse box' ESC' an motors ' so its simple mine is only complex as i wanted a few thing to work but ive made a small mine sweeper called HMS KELLINGTON for a lady freind an its about 18inches long in 1/96 scale from a deans marine kit in three months so if you dont want to build the hull thats the way to go with a kit SORRY to ramble on lol
anyway the address where i get my plans from is below ATB TO YOU SIR
chrisb

[Guest]

Chris .
Morning .

It reaches a stage you think it can't be beaten , then you achieve another , my word how much more work are we going to be amazed with ?

What ever your on can we have some please.

[boatman]

Chris .
Morning .

It reaches a stage you think it can't be beaten , then you achieve another , my word how much more work are we going to be amazed with ?

What ever your on can we have some please.

HI John hope you will soon be both feeling better as we are thinking of you both an yes i'll ship you some happy tabs lol an there is quite a bit more to come on the build im afraid as i have said to Garry above that this build is goin longer than i even exspected but if i want to finish her to sail her its all got to be done eg. over 400 railings brass P/E posts go to be fitted yet but they will only go on after her maiden voyage as if she dont need them keel weights

then i will have to turn her upside down on cushions to protect her an remove them an them guns turretts have still got to be built an at the moment i only have a vauge idea on how im gonna make them an hopefull work rotating the turres an elevating the guns an i hope if i can afford it to have gunfire sound units an 3mm ultrabright leds in the gun barralles an there are still the scott domes for the satcoms to build

an the qauter deck is to be fitted out an all the fair leads fitted an the bolloards several around the decks an about a hundred white leds to light her up on show when in a show an the front breakwater is not built yet an more that i will come to looking at the plans so it may be a 7 yr build yet lol an i have to fit the ships crane an the motor launches are to be built an about 70 to a hundred crew figures have got to be altered from railway men figures to naval crew Aaaaaaaaagggggghhhhh will i ever finish lol
chrisb

[Tworrs]

Hi Chris, thank you for taking the time to respond, and thank you so much for the name of the plan company.
You kind offer of assistance is gratefully received and accepted, should I decide to venture forth with actual model making.
The build thread was a pleasure to read, and so very interesting.
I will research the plans, and see if I can find something that I feel I may be able to tackle.
ATVB
Garry

[boatman]

Hi Chris, thank you for taking the time to respond, and thank you so much for the name of the plan company.
You kind offer of assistance is gratefully received and accepted, should I decide to venture forth with actual model making.
The build thread was a pleasure to read, and so very interesting.
I will research the plans, and see if I can find something that I feel I may be able to tackle.
ATVB
Garry

HI again Garry well im glad you enjoyed looking through my tiger build an yes i will be happy to help you if i can so i hope if you do actualy do a build i hope you will post it on here an good luck if you do
ATVB
Chris an jen

[Tim Marlow]

Just caught up (again) Chris. Sterling work mate. Just fabulous. Interested to see how you solve the turret conundrum as well….. :thumb2:

[boatman]

Just caught up (again) Chris. Sterling work mate. Just fabulous. Interested to see how you solve the turret conundrum as well….. :thumb2:

HI Tim cheers for your nice comments AN regards the turret conundrum an i suppoce you mean how i will get the gun turrets to work ? well i'll be intrested as well lol as ive only a vague idea at the moment so i'll have a swot up when ive finshed the helo an look at some ideas i will draw out on paper
chrisb ps hope you are better soon Tim

[BattleshipBob]

Superb work every time Chris, lovely skills and progress!!

[Peter Gillson]

Gets better and better/

Peter

[Tworrs]

HI again Garry well im glad you enjoyed looking through my tiger build an yes i will be happy to help you if i can so i hope if you do actualy do a build i hope you will post it on here an good luck if you do
ATVB
Chris and Jen

Hi Chris, the website for Trinity Aries is no longer in use, and my research on the web indicates that they have retired and closed down.
I will carry on looking on the web for other sources though.
Thanks
ATVB
Garry