discussion boatman's 1/72 HMS Tiger C20 build

[boatman]

That's a bit annoying I have had with my car bulbs stop working but when you come to replace them the little sods are working

HI Peter yes ive also had that problem on my ole relaiant relato but your best bet is spray the light fittin with WD40 that should get the bulbs goin again as thats what i did till i sold the car an went for my test an got a 4 wheel car as my then girlfeind an one boaty mate said it was the only car they ever felt seasick in terrible ride hope yours is better
chrisb

 

[peterairfix]

the only car they ever felt seasick in terrible ride hope yours is better

12 inch tyres that are slightly wider not much of an improvement but the rear axle and suspension are new at so it helps

 

[boatman]

Well let's hope it stays working.

WELL Jim if its packed up once it will do it again damm
cheers for your hopes Jim

Thats electricery for yer!! Stops working - you fly into a panic!! Then when you either try and fix or, like me, get an electrician and find when he calls it all works fine!!!
Lets hope it keeps on working!

YES Doug you are right there an yes but i dont think it will so a look inside that gun turret is on when i get them model show over an her next sailin OH DEAR
ATB

Not a cold soldered joint is it Chris?

AN HI Tim it could be but if it was as i pulled the wires tight i think if a cold jiont the wire would have come off as remember i was a welder by trade when i was younger an know all about cold jionts lol but i will find out the prob when i have the time as i think the prob is in the gun turret itself so just as well i made it to come to bits phew ATB an cheers for stoppin all
Chrisb

 

[scottie3158]

Chris,
Great work my friend.

 

[boatman]

12 inch tyres that are slightly wider not much of an improvement but the rear axle and suspension are new at so it helps

WOW Peter so yours is allso a bit bouncy then as i found thats the problem with my 3 wheeler when i took a sharp corner my ole job use to tip to one side an scrape the fiberglass on the rd an talk about put the wind up of passengers but i use to laugh but she was a good ole bus an got me from A to B in the dry better than a motor bike where even with oilesy on id still get wet but you enjoy yours
ATB chrisb

 

[boatman]

Chris,
Great work my friend.

AN HI Scottie hope you are well my freind an yes it will if i can find out the prob
cheers for stoppin
ATB
Chrisb

 

[boatman]

HI GUYS well over the week ive been tryin out them motors with the johnsons motors against them two monster motors an well i found with the big motors alot more wind thrust from the props than the johnsons so its all change again for about the 5th or 6th time as ive lost count so its all change an out come them johnsons an in go them other two monster motors an talk about the wind thrust off the bigger props now so now there are all 4 monster motors in her so these should move her an to help the steerin bigger rudder an ive now teid in the bow thruster to help her turn so when i hit the stick to turn the rudder the bow thruster comes in on auto to help steerin an pic of the all 4 big motors now fittered in her
chrisb

 

[Waspie]

HI GUYS well over the week ive been tryin out them motors with the johnsons motors against them two monster motors an well i found with the big motors alot more wind thrust from the props than the johnsons so its all change again for about the 5th or 6th time as ive lost count so its all change an out come them johnsons an in go them other two monster motors an talk about the wind thrust off the bigger props now so now there are all 4 monster motors in her so these should move her an to help the steerin bigger rudder an ive now teid in the bow thruster to help her turn so when i hit the stick to turn the rudder the bow thruster comes in on auto to help steerin an pic of the all 4 big motors now fittered in her
chrisb

They certainly look the business Chris and the air coming from the props certainly sounds promising. Fingers crossed the rudder keeps its end of the deal.
All sounding quite favourable for a successful test next month.

 

[Jim R]

Certainly looks powerful enough. After all your time, head scratching and expense I'm sure this is it! :thumb2:

 

[stillp]

Any bigger motors and you'd be able to waterski behind her!
Pete

 

[Waspie]

Any bigger motors and you'd be able to waterski behind her!
Pete

Hehehehe, they did behind HMS Amazon!!!! Oh - it had gas turbines!! Mind you!!! That's an idea Chris!!! Fit a couple of baby gas turbines!!!!

 

[stillp]

Don't encourage him Doug!
Pete

 

[Guest]

Chris
Looking at that photo of the motor area , wow, there's a lot of work just in that small space. Hopefully you will be able to leave that part alone and sort out the gun problem. You won't relax until it's in the water sailing perfectly will you ?:nerd:

 

[boatman]

They certainly look the business Chris and the air coming from the props certainly sounds promising. Fingers crossed the rudder keeps its end of the deal.
All sounding quite favourable for a successful test next month.

AN HI Doug yes things now look more promein but one thing is still niggelin me an thats how long that big batt will last powerin them big monster motors OH DEAR cheers

Certainly looks powerful enough. After all your time, head scratching and expense I'm sure this is it! :thumb2:

HI Jim i only hope so cheers

Any bigger motors and you'd be able to waterski behind her!
Pete

YES THAT would be great Pete but i'll settle for her powerin herself lol

Hehehehe, they did behind HMS Amazon!!!! Oh - it had gas turbines!! Mind you!!! That's an idea Chris!!! Fit a couple of baby gas turbines!!!!

COR just think of the Exspence Doug but it would be great an can dream cant i
cheers

Don't encourage him Doug!
Pete

if only Pete

Chris
Looking at that photo of the motor area , wow, there's a lot of work just in that small space. Hopefully you will be able to leave that part alone and sort out the gun problem. You won't relax until it's in the water sailing perfectly will you ?:nerd:

AN HI John yes there is a lot of work in that motor eara but my fault really i should have gone big on the motors an props but i was tryin to cut exspences an in the end its cost me 3 times as much Arrrrrccchhhhh but now ive learnt my lesson an yes im leavin it as that motor area is now good to go an gun well i'll sort that but that damm led is still workin amazein anit an no i wont relax till i see her sail around the pond at least twice then i can say success
chrisb

 

[Tworrs]

That looks amazing Chris, fingers crossed for next months trials.
ATB
Garry

 

[boatman]

That looks amazing Chris, fingers crossed for next months trials.
ATB
Garry

CHEERS Gary yes im as they say here's hopein an the motors an rudder outlay looks a lot more posative now for a model of this size an now the only problem will be if good wheather as i really need to sail her in Norwich pond but if bad wheather on the day then i will take her to sheringham pond when better wheather as a last resort an jen an i hope you are recoverin well from your op
ATB to you an your SWMBO
Chrisb

 

[boatman]

HI GUYS well apart from tigers sea trails she is all finished building as ive been building the twin carry cradles to carry her into a model show as its a fair way from the car park to her show stand so its like carryin a heavy suitcase an both handels come apart so i can get the hull out an the handles all come off if i want to leave her in her carry cradles while on show here are some pics of her in them an i painted the rear set an jen is now in my shed paintin my front big handles gloss white an ive treid to carry tiger in her cradles an boy is she heavy so im gonna just carry the hulls in them cradles as with the S/S ON it goin to be the qiuckest way to a hernia lol so the S/S will be carried seperate in their protection boxes

 

[boatman]

AN now the front section but jen is now in the shed paintein these handels gloss white

 

[stillp]

Would it be worth building some kind of trolley Chris?
Pete

 

[Jim R]

Those handles really look good. Up to the job and very smart and well designed. Beautifully painted so well done Jen.