boatman's 1/72 HMS Tiger C20 build

[boatman]

Chris.
As It will take the bus that long to get there Matron has instructed the driver Sid Postlethwaite to fuel up and has organised the onlookers and most importantly The Committee to take their seats.

They are on their way .

WOW COR John i think i'll have to sell tickets for this launch 20 quid ahead lol i could be quite rich by the evening lol an i'll charge matron double for all them blunt needles she has been usein lol eps on poor 570 bottom lol

[boatman]

justHI GUYS well Tiger went for her maiden vouyge an it was a bit of a dissopintment as i had trouble with her keep blowin 40 amps fuses but she sailed ok an was nice an stable an to my suprise Gerry w Wife Shirrley came up to see the launch with all her family an it was so nice to see them an was in a bit of a shock TBH but had a chat with her about poor Gerry but its a job to know what to say but she was very understandin an i was in a bit or a twirl in my mind as to what was the problem was in tiger but spent most of the day with the guys all havi a look inside tiger an some sayin bloomin heck look at the wires to which i just laughed off AN now some pics for you guys an god it was hot phew

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[Waspie]

Looks awesome Chris. The figures really do look the part!! What's a 40 amp fuse when you see all that effort and work come to fruition!!
You must be well pleased with yourself!

[boatman]

[boatman]

Looks awesome Chris. The figures really do look the part!! What's a 40 amp fuse when you see all that effort and work come to fruition!!
You must be well pleased with yourself!

HI Doug YES i was pleased to see her sail but ive found that she got gremlins in her as ive now got to fit in new motors as there is a fault with them to back groupener motors now i know why my brother gave them to me as he used to use them for eletric flight in his planes an he did say there was a prob with them but when i treid them they seemed ok so i fitted them but no blew all the 40 amp fuses after about 5 mins of sailin so got to take them out an buy new motors Aaaaaccchhhh but im pleased she sailed ok as last night i kept dremin she was sinkin Aaaaaccgghh BUT cheers Doug for you nice comment on her but will put her right an try again on SEPT the 10TH
Chrisb

[Tim Marlow]

Bloody marvellous :thumb2: Some of the head on shots look almost real…..especially the one that’s just sea and ship….l

[Waspie]

HI Doug YES i was pleased to see her sail but ive found that she got gremlins in her as ive now got to fit in new motors as there is a fault with them to back groupener motors now i know why my brother gave them to me as he used to use them for eletric flight in his planes an he did say there was a prob with them but when i treid them they seemed ok so i fitted them but no blew all the 40 amp fuses after about 5 mins of sailin so got to take them out an buy new motors Aaaaaccchhhh but im pleased she sailed ok as last night i kept dremin she was sinkin Aaaaaccgghh BUT cheers Doug for you nice comment on her but will put her right an try again on SEPT the 10TH
Chrisb

Well, you may have a motor problem but the trim and everything else seems spot on Chris.
I'm confident you will have the motor issue resolved in your usual - 'no prisoners' fashion.

[boatman]

Bloody marvellous :thumb2: Some of the head on shots look almost real…..especially the one that’s just sea and ship….l

Well, you may have a motor problem but the trim and everything else seems spot on Chris.
I'm confident you will have the motor issue resolved in your usual - 'no prisoners' fashion.

CHEERS Tim glad you like her on the wet stuff an yes i was very pleased with her like Doug was sayin about trim just RIGHT an yes it was when i sailed her again in a good wind but dint get any pics then as the fuses blew almost straight away good job my mate rich had some 40 amp fuses as i dint exspect this prob but well ive now got to put it right an yes Doug ill will not be takin no prisoners an talk about a big turning circle about 50 ft so i wont be doin any zig zagin when sailing
chrisb

[minitnkr]

Beautiful result. Looks excellent. Top marks.

[nickedw]

Only just seen this. Wow. I need to read this from the start, looks amazing!

[Tworrs]

You can be justifiably proud of Tiger Chris, she really looks fantastic on the wet stuff
Pity about the motors though.
As has been said the bow shots are so lifelike.
ATB to you and Jen
Garry

[Mini Me]

Not too bad a result for her first time out......there's always bugs to work out, so feel right at home Chris. I have every confidence that you'll have it sorted and be back on the water soon. Great pics., looks like you had a beautiful warm day for it. Congrats and well done! :thumb2: