boatman's 1/72 HMS Tiger C20 build

[boatman]

Chris, I've been following this build from the start and check in every few weeks to see how you are getting on. I have to say mate, this is truly an awesome thing of beauty and I can't wait to see vids of it under power on the pond.

Oh, and I think you should build the HMS Queen Elizabeth next.

AN HI Bob glad you have been followin the build from the start an even i dint realise how she would turn out as im very pleased with the outcome an not every thing is fitted on her from the plans but all the main bits are as she is gettin heavy an a big girl an my freind paul said he will help me get her to the car an then get her out at the pond but its gonna be very nevre rackin rememberin everything to get her to sail so i'll just have to take my time gettin her ready an build Q/E URG I DONT LIKE IT IM AFRAID as i dont like the design an as im thinking of building HMS CLYDE IN 1/48 th scale but this ship even though its in a big scale she will be only bout 5 ft long so it will be liftable
an cheers for stoppin
ATB
c/j

[boatman]

Loving all the new details Chris. Can’t be far away now?

HI Jack yes she is gettin near to her launch now an yes lots of new details but its difficult to see as she is so big but love your sub an the way you have wheather itvery realistic i think an just got to hope tiger dont turn into a sub lol
chrisb an jen

[boatman]

As with everyone else, I am stunned at the work that has gone into "tiger". Exceptional modelling. Look forward to the launch.
John.

AN Many thanks John an yes there is a fair bit too her isnt there an over the yrs i have really enjoyed the build of her an thanks to other freinds ive been able to get over the problems that have cropped up cheers for your comments on her an yes lets hope she is not a damp sqib lol
chrisb

[langy71]

Just had a catch up on this Chris, and I'm sat here totally gobsmacked.
She's absolutely gorgeous, all the hard work and attention to detail you've put into her really does show, I'd be petrified to even go anywhere near a boating lake with something so gorgeous. I wonder if Jen has a 1/72 bottle of champagne ready to christen her before her maiden voyage ?
When I see what you've created from just a set of plans it puts my efforts with preformed plastic model parts to shame,
A most excellent build buddy,

[boatman]

Just had a catch up on this Chris, and I'm sat here totally gobsmacked.
She's absolutely gorgeous, all the hard work and attention to detail you've put into her really does show, I'd be petrified to even go anywhere near a boating lake with something so gorgeous. I wonder if Jen has a 1/72 bottle of champagne ready to christen her before her maiden voyage ?
When I see what you've created from just a set of plans it puts my efforts with preformed plastic model parts to shame,
A most excellent build buddy,

wow Chris yes she is a hansome ship an yes i will be petrifeid n the day but she got to go into the water some day an yes i'll be a bundle of nerves on the day but im just goin to take it easy even if poeple say come on we want to see her on the water but im not goin to be hurried as i will have to do some tests on the water on stability an look for leakes so will see what happens on the day
ATB
TO YOU

[boatman]

HI GUYS well a small update on her as i have now fitted the steel bump bars wires 1an ahalf mm steel rod on her an not very sightly im afraiid an no pics yet as they must be fitted on her to stop her scrapin along the ponds concrete wall an causein damage to her S/S an helo blades but i have only fitted the port side so far as she is too big to turn around in my model room so will have to wait till she can be taken apart in 2 halves to do the other side an more visitors boaty mates comin to see her today so yes i know what that means Aaaaaaacccchhhhhhh more bloomin tea to make an i think i will let them make their own as they both have their own ways an thoughts on how a cuppa should be made URG
chrisb

[stillp]

Sounds a bit like my TR4A rebuild Chris - I had to work on one side then get some help push it out to push it out of the garage, turn it round and push it back in to work on the other side.
Pete

[boatman]

Sounds a bit like my TR4A rebuild Chris - I had to work on one side then get some help push it out to push it out of the garage, turn it round and push it back in to work on the other side.
Pete

YEA Pete thats the trouble with something big but dont they look great when done eh
chrisb

[Caustik Filth]

Catching up here Chris, I is speechless, brilliant how far you've come, she is stunning!!!
All the very best for launch day! Can't wait,!
Cheers Rob

[boatman]

Catching up here Chris, I is speechless, brilliant how far you've come, she is stunning!!!
All the very best for launch day! Can't wait,!
Cheers Rob

HI Rob im very glad you like how my tiger has turned out an same with me as its turned out better than i thought it would an yes 4 yrs worth there of modelelin enjoyment an a few blue words at time if a problem pops up an yes you an several others are waiting for the big day but there are so many veribles probs that i cant name the dead on day but i'll try am let you all know within a couple of days notice but no more as the main thing is our crazy wheather system but thanks for stoppin an havin a look as hopefully she will be on show in a model show in octber if i can get her there ok
ATB
Chrisb

[boatman]

HI GUYS Another small update on the ships pantagraph think ive spelled it right
an usein stretch ealstic cotton with them beads Bob what you was on about they are now all gluded in place an the whole thing can be uncliped off both masts so i can strip tiger down for transport to pond an model show now some pics just got to hope it dont sag at all
chrisb

[boatman]

an there are 5 wires with their inslatin cups come beads

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