boatman's 1/72 HMS Tiger C20 build

[boatman]

Awesome!
You see, I think stuff like this is every bit as impressive as the build itself. And yes, thank you for the explanation.
I’m definitely onboard (forgive the pun) with this build :tongue-out2:

G/M Paul glad you like the build an are are onboard for the voyage bound to be some stormy waters ahead eg.(problems) but I love the challenges to try an work out have you done anymore on your panzhers ?
chris

[tr1ckey66]

Nothing to report yet but I’m working on the rear hull today, and tomorrow I hope to finish the Zimmerit. I’ll post an update after this is complete. I think after that stage I should be looking at the transmission and motors (I think). Because of the mods I’m making I’m not following Tamiya’s build sequence. But because the detail work should be, by and large, finished (there is still more on the deck and turret) I can start looking at the bigger parts of the build. Hopefully testing the RC shouldn’t be too far away.
Paul

[boatman]

Nothing to report yet but I’m working on the rear hull today, and tomorrow I hope to finish the Zimmerit. I’ll post an update after this is complete. I think after that stage I should be looking at the transmission and motors (I think). Because of the mods I’m making I’m not following Tamiya’s build sequence. But because the detail work should be, by and large, finished (there is still more on the deck and turret) I can start looking at the bigger parts of the build. So (hopefully) testing the RC shouldn’t be too far away.
Paul

OH cor im lookin forward to seein the gearbox an motors layout an you testin out the R/C for me it will be very intrestin as it might give me some ideas for workin things on my tiger im an enggineerin spy now LOL
chris

[boatman]

HI guys another small update
for the last two weeks or so ive been tryin to work out how an where the main bridge S/S will fit on the deck an as by all the writeing on the deck ive fineally managed to work out how its gonna fit

[BattleshipBob]

Making good progress Chris, is the queen launching her:tongue-out3:

[boatman]

An its now all cut out an the outer parts of the deck is all screwed down when im sure its all right fittin then the screws will be removed an the outer deck parts will be all glued down an the screw holes will be filled an sanded down ready for deck paintin

[boatman]

Making good progress Chris, is the queen launching her:tongue-out3:

DONT I wish Bob we will all be proberly to old to lift her to the launch :cold-sweat:
chris

[boatman]

[scottie3158]

chris,
I have just caught up with this again. Lovely work really taking shape now.

[boatman]

Anyway now onto the rear deck cutouts for the batt bay deck lift out an them bloomin plans have struck again an this time its not just mm's out of true but 4 bloomin inches unbelveible. The other night I just sat lookin at the stern section an to me it just dint look right to the pics a gent on another forum sent me so I sorted through all 6 plan sheets for the top elevation an laid the stern section upside down on the plan an yes its bloomin miles out.Now you might ask what was out well this has mistake has been in since I started building the hull an its to do with the hull frames numbers to the high frames were one too many an it caused me to build the high frames on the hull sides to far down towards the hull joint aaaaahhhh but keepin calm I just had a look at the fault an thought right i'll try out my new Dremel with a diamond cutting disk an promptly drew out the prob an away with a cut both sides an on the top deck an now thankfully it looks right now an its just as well I noticed it as it would have a bit awkward to alter later in the build (phew im getting grey hair now an goin bald )lol

[boatman]

chris,
I have just caught up with this again. Lovely work really taking shape now.

Cheers Scottie nice of you to drop in
chris

[boatman]

IN THE ABOVE PIC all the deck sections are cut out an they are from the hull joint no 1. batt bay deck cover AN then the no.2 hangar bay cover an then the no .3 filghtdeck cover an all the deck outers have been again like the front all screwed down an all the screws will be removed when im ready to glue an holes filled an sanded down an below pic shows all the deck fittins all lifted out so I can get to the motors an such for seviceing

[boatman]

[tr1ckey66]

Hi Chris
Nice, timely spot of the mistake. That could have been really costly later on.
I’m slightly taken aback with the progress you’ve made. Well done mate, she looks to be really taking shape now.
It’s a great build so far and I’m glad you’ve sorted the glitch.
Cheers
Paul

[boatman]

Hi Chris
Nice, timely spot of the mistake. That could have been really costly later on.
I’m slightly taken aback with the progress you’ve made. Well done mate, she looks to be really taking shape now.
It’s a great build so far and I’m glad you’ve sorted the glitch.
Cheers
Paul

YEA so am I Paul I would have been cursein if I hadn't spotted it any pic on your panzer ?
chris