boatman's 1/72 HMS Tiger C20 build

[boatman]

As others have said those figures and the flags really are the icing on the cake. You must be so happy to see your Tiger nearly finished.

AN HI Jim yes im really pleased she is near finished after nr 4 yrs of work an this is the first time ive ever built a crusier as its always been mostly frigates an desroyers an the odd aircraft carrier over a 30 yrs period
ATB
chrisb

[scottie3158]

Chris,
Sorry mate I have run out of superlatives so I will simple say superb.

[Waspie]

boatman Chris. Just out of interest, have you got a bottle of champagne for the launch. AND, which Royal is pulling the lever!!
Such an endeavour deserves only the best.
Also - Can I have a front seat?

[boatman]

Chris,
Sorry mate I have run out of superlatives so I will simple say superb.

NO WORRYIES Scottie superb will be fine with me as i hope she will be on the big day cheers
chrisb

[boatman]

boatman Chris. Just out of interest, have you got a bottle of champagne for the launch. AND, which Royal is pulling the lever!!
Such an endeavour deserves only the best.
Also - Can I have a front seat?

HI Doug well if you could get to the pond not only could you have a front seat but you could have lifted her in with me as she is a big girl now an the missus jen is goin to bless her an pour a little pompane over her bows after her stability tests lol as jen lanched my big USS NIMITZ aircraft carrier PIC BELOW an she sailed very well pic of her an she was bigger than tiger
chrisb

[boatman]

HI ALL well the day is here that i can say tiger build is officaly finished after 4 yrs as far as im concerned so now when i have built her two carry cradles she will be ready to SAIL or or or sink AS the case maybe an ive today finished fittin on her another 40 crew members so all told about 80 crew an will put on sailin pics if things go ok when wharmer wheather firstly though some pics of her finished with all her crew on doin their dutyities

[boatman]

[scottie3158]

Chris,
This has been an epic build and I have enjoyed following along. Your dedication and attention to detail are to your credit. I look forward to watching her sail. She is a beauty.

[boatman]

[boatman]

Chris,
This has been an epic build and I have enjoyed following along. Your dedication and attention to detail are to your credit. I look forward to watching her sail. She is a beauty.

MANY THANKS Scottie glad you have enjoyed the build over all these yrs an i had more hair when i started this build lol:rolling::crying::smiling2:
ATB
CHRISB

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[Mark1]

Congratulations on reaching the finishing post Chris your time and effort has resulted in a most excellent build,outstanding work indeed.