discussion boatman's 1/72 HMS Tiger C20 build

[boatman]

HI
another small update im now starting to build the lower admrill's bridge on 01 deck an here can be seen the mountings to which the bridge will be built

 

[boatman]

an its built an can be removeable

 

[boatman]

sideview shot of 02 deck S/S with the lower bridge fitted against the plans

 

[boatman]

UNDERSIDE SHOT OT IT

 

[boatman]

TOP VEIW shot of 02 deck with the lower bridge removed lose an I usein tiny 45 decgree set squares from a Christmas cracker as they are very hand to get into small spaces to check what im building is square

 

[boatman]

here a shot of the lower bridge against the plans an the bridge windows will all be drawn on an cut out later

 

[boatman]

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[boatman]

front view of lower bridge

 

[BattleshipBob]

Never cease to be amazed at the level of skill Chris. Lovely:thumb2::tongue-out3:

 

[boatman]

an the roof of lower bridge is fitted on which will become the floor for the second level conn bridge

 

[boatman]

Never cease to be amazed at the level of skill Chris. Lovely:thumb2::tongue-out3:

OH hello Bob thanks for your reply glad someones lookin in
chris

 

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an a top shot of the nr done for now lower bridge as bothe the bridges must be removeable for sevicin

 

[boatman]

AN I treated myself to a new head visor with built in lights as my old one is over 30 yrs old an the glass magnifier's have got scratched with age

 

[BattleshipBob]

Thats one technical looking visor, becarefuo you can now see more than you can afford lol

 

[Steven000]

Nice progress Christopher, a hell of a project! :hugging-face:
Steven

 

[boatman]

Thats one technical looking visor, becarefuo you can now see more than you can afford lol

YEA you are right there Bob but what the heck your only here onece im splashin out to cheer myself up
:thumb2:
chris

 

[boatman]

Nice progress Christopher, a hell of a project! :hugging-face:
Steven

AN hello Steven yea its givin me the screamin meemies tryin to work all this out but I think im on the right track just reqires a bit of thought an forward planning so that thing turn out right (PHEW ) tomorrow ive got to try an work out how im gonna build that top conn bridge as its a whole new ball game on that as there are the bridge wings fitted to this section an again it must all lift off so I can get to the lower bridge but im really enjoyin the challange's
an thanks for droppin in an havin a look Steven :thumb2:
chris

 

[stillp]

Chris, do you have a naval background?
Pete