discussion boatman's 1/72 HMS Tiger C20 build

[boatman]

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

HI Pete yes good idea an ive already thought of it but by the time i get a table an 2 fold up chairs in an all the bits what make up tiger there is no room for a trolley in my car so no go im afraid
but cheers for the your thoughts on the subject
chrisb

 

[boatman]

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

CHEERS Jim as these handles are parts of old summer chairs what have broken so i just cut them up an then make the handle to fit the carry cradle an job done an yes jen has done a good job on the white paintin the handles as i thought id let her do it as she love painting next she is starting paintin out the bathroom
ATB
chrisb

 

[Waspie]

HI Pete yes good idea an ive already thought of it but by the time i get a table an 2 fold up chairs in an all the bits what make up tiger there is no room for a trolley in my car so no go im afraid
but cheers for the your thoughts on the subject
chrisb

How's about fitting a couple of wheels on the bottom of the frame? Wheels could even be detachable!! (I'm just plain lazy I guess, why carry when you can push/drag*)

Or - sign up for a weight lifting course at yer local gym!!!!

* - Delete as applicable!!!

 

[boatman]

How's about fitting a couple of wheels on the bottom of the frame? Wheels could even be detachable!! (I'm just plain lazy I guess, why carry when you can push/drag*)

Or - sign up for a weight lifting course at yer local gym!!!!

* - Delete as applicable!!!

HI Doug yes i have thought of that also as i was goin to fit some small castor wheels on the cradle bottom but as i have to go over rough ground the castors would jam up an bigger wheels as no can do as every thing just fits in the car very tightly like the bow section of tiger an the big FRONT S/S an helo box fits just in the boot an all the other bits of S/S AN THE REAR SECTION OF TIGER all just fits in on the back seat Doug SO all in a very tight fit all in an :thinking:no

weight lifting course at local gym!!!! as anit got one near me lol

:crying:
chrisb

 

[adt70hk]

Chris

Good see that you assist to have overcome your engine and problems! Here's hoping the sea trials go well!

ATB.

Andrew

 

[boatman]

Chris

Good see that you assist to have overcome your engine and problems! Here's hoping the sea trials go well!

ATB.

Andrew

Thanks Andrew yes lets hope so as on the day i'll be brickin it
just hope for good wheather
cheers
chrisb

 

[rtfoe]

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

Great looking lazania with extra pepperoni and spice Chris. Looks like you got a speedboat on your hands now. Good luck on the sea trials.

Cheers,
Wabble

 

[boatman]

Great looking lazania with extra pepperoni and spice Chris. Looks like you got a speedboat on your hands now. Good luck on the sea trials.

Cheers,
Wabble

many thanks Wabble
chrisb

 

[scottie3158]

Chris,
All looking great. Lets hope the motors and rudder do the trick.

 

[boatman]

Chris,
All looking great. Lets hope the motors and rudder do the trick.

YES Scottie i only hope so or im gonna be very dissappionted an i might jump in the lake Arrrrrccchhhhhh lol
chrisb

 

[Waspie]

Chris, if you think it's just models that hit snags, have a read of how HMS Somerset is doing. It's not a good read for the privatised dockyard services. Babcock and co!!!!
HMS Somerset, post multi million pound refit!!

 

[Tim Marlow]

Chris, if you think it's just models that hit snags, have a read of how HMS Somerset is doing. It's not a good read for the privatised dockyard services. Babcock and co!!!!
HMS Somerset, post multi million pound refit!!

At about thirty years old she’s probably beyond her operational lifespan now, so should have been replaced rather than upgraded. The cheap option isn’t always the best……but as you say, the dockyard should have done a better job of it……

 

[boatman]

Chris, if you think it's just models that hit snags, have a read of how HMS Somerset is doing. It's not a good read for the privatised dockyard services. Babcock and co!!!!
HMS Somerset, post multi million pound refit!!

HI Doug well from what i see of that ship im glad my type 23 Norfolk is ok an regards Tiger well cant say anything yet on her till this sunday when she goes for new sea trails on them new engins an new props an bigger rudder so there is still a big ? mark on her but im hopein this refit does the trick
cheers

At about thirty years old she’s probably beyond her operational lifespan now, so should have been replaced rather than upgraded. The cheap option isn’t always the best……but as you say, the dockyard should have done a better job of it……

AN yes Tim you are right but this is how the bean counters think till the R/N gets the new type 26 an 31 frigates an just look at the B*LLS up of POW mind you she is fixed now an heading to USA to get her F35 an yes i got high hopes for my TIGER this sunday after her refit but if not then try try try again lol
cheers
chrisb

 

[Tim Marlow]

HI Doug well from what i see of that ship im glad my type 23 Norfolk is ok an regards Tiger well cant say anything yet on her till this sunday when she goes for new sea trails on them new engins an new props an bigger rudder so there is still a big ? mark on her but im hopein this refit does the trick
cheers

AN yes Tim you are right but this is how the bean counters think till the R/N gets the new type 26 an 31 frigates an just look at the B*LLS up of POW mind you she is fixed now an heading to USA to get her F35 an yes i got high hopes for my TIGER this sunday after her refit but if not then try try try again lol
cheers
chrisb

Good luck Sunday Chris. I’m sure it will work this time though :thumb2:

 

[boatman]

Good luck Sunday Chris. I’m sure it will work this time though :thumb2:

MANY THANKS Tim i sure hope so
ATB
chrisb

 

[Waspie]

At about thirty years old she’s probably beyond her operational lifespan now, so should have been replaced rather than upgraded. The cheap option isn’t always the best……but as you say, the dockyard should have done a better job of it……

Wouldn't have happened in the days of the good ole 'dockyard matey'.
To quote one contractor I knew. A MoD contract is like a blank cheque!!!
I was gobsmacked at Bovington when I saw the invoice for a contractor to change a lightbulb in the guardroom!! £167. To change a £2 lightbulb!! Outrageous!!!!

 

[tr1ckey66]

Best of luck for Sunday Chris
All the best
Paul

 

[Guest]

Go Chris go .
Good luck for Sunday .

 

[Airborne01]

HI Doug well from what i see of that ship im glad my type 23 Norfolk is ok an regards Tiger well cant say anything yet on her till this sunday when she goes for new sea trails on them new engins an new props an bigger rudder so there is still a big ? mark on her but im hopein this refit does the trick
cheers

AN yes Tim you are right but this is how the bean counters think till the R/N gets the new type 26 an 31 frigates an just look at the B*LLS up of POW mind you she is fixed now an heading to USA to get her F35 an yes i got high hopes for my TIGER this sunday after her refit but if not then try try try again lol
cheers
chrisb

She'll probably come into harbour under tow Chris( :rolling: ) Wonderful example of modern British engineering and tactical forethought!
Steve

 

[Tworrs]

Good luck for the sea trials on Sunday Chris.
ATB
Garry