boatman's 1/72 HMS Tiger C20 build

[tigersteve]

Fantastic result ! Superb attention to detail - will look forward to seeing her afloat !

[flyjoe180]

Beautiful result Chris, a true labour of love culminating in this wonderful build. I hope it goes well on the water and look forward to hearing about the maiden voyage.

[boatman]

SSSSOOOOOooooo Mr. Chris, Watcha gonna build next? You know, this being a modeling forum, we all just finish one model and move on to the next. There must be something on your wish list, so let us know..... :thumb2:

Congrats on all them "Dog's" Awards, I'm told Matron had to go around and inoculate the entire Committee with sedatives to calm 'em all down, they got so excited at the news that Tiger was finished, they were running around like a bunch of Minions, bouncing off each other and such.....:tongue-out3::tongue-out2::tongue-out:

HI Rick you ask what im gonna build next well ive had my eye on HMS CLYDE in 1/48th scale so i may do that as i can get a f/g hull for that an save a lot of work scratchbuilding the hull but how much the hull now costs will be a factor but if i buy that then i can just move straight on to the intrestin detail work of the S/S an such as i would like to finish it before i snuff it an regards the committee like a bunch of minions that would have been very funny to see lol but ive still got too build them to carry cradles for tiger so i'll not be idle an turn into a couch potatoe lol but if i do another build i''ll show it on here so you can all see it thanks for stoppin an your comments Rick
ATB
chrisb

[boatman]

If I was to say I'm impressed Chris I'd be guilty of major understatement - she is superb! I've enjoyed watching the build over my two years on the forum and I've marvelled at your skill, determination and vision - the 3D is richly deserved, very well done mate!
Steve

AN HI Steve thank you for your nice comments on my tiger build an im very glad you have enjoyed whatchin her come together as at times its been a trial but got through all the probs with all you guys given me inspireation on your comments an im goin to have a rest for a while untill the modelin bug bites again an yes im very pleased at the treble dogs award from the committee that was a shock but a nice one indeed
ATB Steve
chrisb

[Tworrs]

AN HI Garry yes im pleased with her but i only hope she will sail ok thats now my big worry as dont know as she sat ok with 50 pounds of batts in her in the test tank but movin when sailin is a whole new ball game an yes lets hope we get good vid on utube an how is your ship comin on as havnt seen much of her latley
ATB Garry to you an your wife
chrisb

Hi Chris, you should be pleased and very proud of her.
ID is still progressing, just nothing really worth showing atm, it is all small cosmetic stuff like adding the ID on the stern deck, adding aerials, arranging the securing of the SS to the hull, and lots of other small stuff that has to be done to get to the finish line.
I am just about at the railings stage now, so that will be fun.
ATB to you and Jen
Garry

[boatman]

Congratulations Chris on finishing this Tour de Force! It's utterly spectacular and as someone else has said it's been a privilege to watch it grow over the years. I wish you a hearty bon voyage for her maiden trip and can't wait to see it here.

AN THANK YOU Neil yes lets hope it is a hearty bon voyage an not a sunk one but i'll make sure thats she's ok as before she sails i will do some stability tests an if she dont pass them then she will not sail as im a bit worryied about how heavy that bridge S/S is an ive tried to build it as light as poss but the wheight is there as its mostly 1mm plasticard an balsa wood an yes we all want to see her sail but will she as she was good in the test tank but a whole lot more has been added since then
ATB
chrisb

[boatman]

Fantastic result ! Superb attention to detail - will look forward to seeing her afloat !

an hi Steve cheers for your coments an yes im hopein she will sail ok
cheers
chrisb

[boatman]

Beautiful result Chris, a true labour of love culminating in this wonderful build. I hope it goes well on the water and look forward to hearing about the maiden voyage.

AN thank you as well Joe as yes i really enjoyed building her like i have all my ships over the last 30 odd yrs an yes lets hope for a good maiden voyage
ATB TO YOU
Chrisb

[boatman]

Hi Chris, you should be pleased and very proud of her.
ID is still progressing, just nothing really worth showing atm, it is all small cosmetic stuff like adding the ID on the stern deck, adding aerials, arranging the securing of the SS to the hull, and lots of other small stuff that has to be done to get to the finish line.
I am just about at the railings stage now, so that will be fun.
ATB to you and Jen
Garry

MANY THANKS Garry an yes i am an hope you enjoy workin on ID
ATB to you
chrisb

[Ian M]

I look forward to seeing photos of the whole ship when you get her out of the dock yard.

Well done.

[boatman]

I look forward to seeing photos of the whole ship when you get her out of the dock yard.

Well done.

HI Ian many thanks but due to her size its a job to get her in the camera viewer as if i go to far back then none of the detail will be seen but i think i will get out my camera with a wide angle lens in an that way may get most of the detail an all the ships lenght but got to charge up the camera's batt first as it hasnt been used for a while
cheers ATB
chrisb

[wotan]

I think this award goes without question.



Outstanding job Chris

John

[boatman]

MANY THANKS John
cheers
chrisb

[stillp]

i;ll need some nerve tabs lol

MATRON - Chris needs tranquillising!
Pete

[boatman]

MATRON - Chris needs tranquillising!
Pete

i will on the big day pete lol as there is so much that can go wrong so for once i'll be glad to see matron lol
chrisb