boatman's 1/72 HMS Tiger C20 build

[boatman]

I understand your frustration Chris, however in the big scheme of things, does it really matter? It's not like you will want to remotely open and close the tail section is it? I assume it's only because it should do it, therefore it must do it.
It will in no way detract from your model, which is amazing.

WELL Cheers for that Gary thats calmed me down a bit
THANKS maybe i do try to hard as again as jen said but i havnt given up on it yet i'll have another look at it tomorrow to see what stoppin it from goin right up
chris b

[boatman]

Thinking practically, is the restriction perhaps due only to the stiffness of the wrapped wires?

IM afraid not Garry its to do with the plastic kit sides im sure but will have a study as you say the stiffness of the wires may not help so its under investigation lol
chris b

[Tworrs]

OK Chris, I had another look at the pic, and I think that as the hinge is mounted on the inside, as you said, the thickness of the body plastic is restricting the movement, tbh the only way you will get the tail to fold back fully is for the hinge to be mounted on the outside of the body, or for the hinge to be altered to an L shape with the actual hinging part to be stuck through the gap in the bodywork so that it clears the body and the hinging moment is outside. Almost like a reversed parliament hinge mounted from the inside.
Just my thoughts :smiling2:

[adt70hk]

Chris,

I've said this many times already but this is really is a whole different level of 'modelling'. There's the basic modelling, there's the engineering and there's the electrics/electronics.....so much more than sticking some bits of plastic together.

This really is the most amazing build I've seen since coming back to the hobby and I've seen some very good builds.

Keep up the great work.

Andrew

[tr1ckey66]

Brilliant stuff Chris. Love the Sea King and the moving rotors. Seeing all this stuff happening on the water will be a real treat!
Plenty of work (I’m sure) before then but it’s all very exciting.

Cheers
p

[boatman]

Chris,

I've said this many times already but this is really is a whole different level of 'modelling'. There's the basic modelling, there's the engineering and there's the electrics/electronics.....so much more than sticking some bits of plastic together.

This really is the most amazing build I've seen since coming back to the hobby and I've seen some very good builds.

Keep up the great work.

Andrew

WELL Many thanks Andrew for your kind words an if you like it then im happy but i want to see if i can do better
chrisb ps hope you both feeling better

[Guest]

Talk about going the extra mile

[boatman]

OK Chris, I had another look at the pic, and I think that as the hinge is mounted on the inside, as you said, the thickness of the body plastic is restricting the movement, tbh the only way you will get the tail to fold back fully is for the hinge to be mounted on the outside of the body, or for the hinge to be altered to an L shape with the actual hinging part to be stuck through the gap in the bodywork so that it clears the body and the hinging moment is outside. Almost like a reversed parliament hinge mounted from the inside.
Just my thoughts :smiling2:

YES Garry i see what you mean about the hinge an ive already give that idea a miss of a hinge on the out side but your idea has merit but im tryin not to mess up the detail on the fusalarge if possible so im gonna try an round off the edges an see if that helps
but cheers for your ideas
chrisb

[boatman]

Talk about going the extra mile

HI KEN well ive had this idea in my mind for months an im not about to give up on it if i can help it but TBH im fairly happy that ive got it as far as i have according to jen its a model not the real thing an i suppose she is right
chrisb

[boatman]

Brilliant stuff Chris. Love the Sea King and the moving rotors. Seeing all this stuff happening on the water will be a real treat!
Plenty of work (I’m sure) before then but it’s all very exciting.

Cheers
p

HI Pual glad you are likeing what you see but i like to try an make things work as you say its more exciting
chrisb

[Airborne01]

HI Pual glad you are likeing what you see but i like to try an make things work as you say its more exciting
chrisb

Chris, you are an exceptionally dedicated modelmaker - and your results speak for themselves! All credit to you mate ... :smiling5:
Steve

[adt70hk]

WELL Many thanks Andrew for your kind words an if you like it then im happy but i want to see if i can do better
chrisb ps hope you both feeling better

Getting there, thanks Chris. So far it seems I'm getting off getting lightly compared to most. Not sleeping great though for some reason. No breathing issues or coughs.... Just seem to be waking up at odd times.....

And you're more than welcome, this build deserves it

ATB.

Andrew

[boatman]

Chris, you are an exceptionally dedicated modelmaker - and your results speak for themselves! All credit to you mate ... :smiling5:
Steve

HI Steve many thanks for your nice comments an yes but in in my opinon im just a avrage model maker that likes to try better myself than i would normally as this is not a static build if it was then it would be just all glued togeather like i have done loads of time before but as this model ship an chopper may be my last build as getting on so im trying more harder
cheers
chrisb

[boatman]

Getting there, thanks Chris. So far it seems I'm getting off getting lightly compared to most. Not sleeping great though for some reason. Not breathing issues or coughs.... Just seem to be waking up at odd times.....

And you're more than welcome, this build deserves it

ATB.

Andrew

thanks Andrew an glad you are feeling better an hope your wife is as ive lost some good freinds to this bug

[stillp]

Chris, I'm surprised you didn't power that tail rotor through contacts in the hinge area instead of wires, so when the tail is folded the contact is broken so the rotor isn't powered.
Pete


ps I'm only joking! :tongue-out: