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  • boatman
    • Nov 2018
    • 14498
    • christopher
    • NORFOLK UK

    #4831
    Originally posted by Steven000
    Lovely ship Chris! So much work, all in one small image :surprised::hugging-face::thumb2:
    THANKS Steven yes 4 yrs worth in that pic but im glad i built her as it was a heck of a challange but the biggest one still to come will she float an sail ok ?
    THATS what givin me nightmares
    chrisb

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    • tr1ckey66
      SMF Supporters
      • Mar 2009
      • 3592

      #4832
      Hi Chris
      What can I say?… Wow!!! Tiger looks terrific, an absolutely outstanding achievement. I cannot adequately convey in this post all the admiration I have for this build, your dedication and skill has been on a truly epic scale.

      I can hardly wait to see her afloat. With all the electronics working it certainly will be a spectacular sight for anyone watching. I look forward to seeing a video after her inaugural launch :thumb2:

      Bravo sir!!!

      All the very best
      Paul

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      • Jim R
        SMF Supporters
        • Apr 2018
        • 15817
        • Jim
        • Shropshire

        #4833
        Well Chris, what can I say that hasn't already been said. This epic build is truly amazing. You must be very proud of it. Like many others I can't wait to see her on the water.

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        • adt70hk
          SMF Supporters
          • Sep 2019
          • 10444

          #4834
          Chris

          That really is quite simply outstanding. I think Paul tr1ckey66 has summed it perfectly. This - with the greatest respect to all the GREAT modellers on here - really is something exceptional.

          Very, very well done indeed.

          Also, sorry to hear that you've not been well, it's been hard to keep up as much as I would like, what with my studies!

          All the best.

          Andrew

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          • Mark1
            • Apr 2021
            • 4156

            #4835
            Looks fantastic Chris

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            • Tworrs
              SMF Supporters
              • Jan 2022
              • 1982
              • Garry
              • New Zealand

              #4836
              So pleased that you are on the mend Chris, Tiger is looking amazing, very well done.
              Strength isn't about what you can do, rather it's about overcoming what you thought you couldn't do.

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              • Guest

                #4837
                Well what can I add to the praise it's all ready had Chris !
                Think one thing that is noteworthy is Jen, she has been great through all of the build, even when she was ill from her fall .
                Don't think many wives would be as accomodating as her with having the house and garage taken over .
                The build it looking good , bring on the figures please .
                Glad you are feeling better .

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                • boatman
                  • Nov 2018
                  • 14498
                  • christopher
                  • NORFOLK UK

                  #4838
                  Originally posted by John Race
                  Well what can I add to the praise it's all ready had Chris !
                  Think one thing that is noteworthy is Jen, she has been great through all of the build, even when she was ill from her fall .
                  Don't think many wives would be as accomodating as her with having the house and garage taken over .
                  The build it looking good , bring on the figures please .
                  Glad you are feeling better .
                  HI John yes we are both managineing to get better dont feel a 100% but a heck of a lot better than i have been but poor jen is still in a lot of pain an she should drink morphine but she wont as she dont want to get depedant on it an yes over the next few days the crew figures will get done but got visitors tomorrow an more on monday so i wont get a lot done on them days an more bloomin tea makin Aaaaaaccchhhhhh
                  ATB TO you an christine have a nice week end
                  chrisb an jen

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                  • wotan
                    • May 2018
                    • 1154

                    #4839
                    WoW

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                    • rtfoe
                      • Apr 2018
                      • 9124

                      #4840
                      All the hard work is paying off Chris, she looks a beaut. After all the make up you're adding the trinkets and accessories like the crew.
                      Forgive me if I ask this, perhaps it's the angle of the shot but her keel is looking shallow making her looking top heavy. I'm not worried of how deep she will sit but more like capsizing on a sharp turn. Have you looked into that. I'm guessing you've addressed that with the ballast. Just concerned.
                      Looking forward to the launch and shake down.

                      Cheers,
                      Wabble

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                      • Neil Merryweather
                        • Dec 2018
                        • 5208
                        • London

                        #4841
                        What an achievement Chris, this is absolutely fantastic!

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                        • scottie3158
                          • Apr 2018
                          • 14256
                          • Paul
                          • Holbeach

                          #4842
                          Chris,

                          This is a truly outstanding build my friend. It shows your skills as a model maker and problem solver. You should be really proud of what you have achieved to create this masterpiece.

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                          • Mickc1440
                            • Apr 2018
                            • 4786

                            #4843
                            Just had a very enjoyable catch up with the build, firstly glad you’re feeling better. She really is a thing of beauty Chris, like the rest I can’t wait to see her launched.

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                            • boatman
                              • Nov 2018
                              • 14498
                              • christopher
                              • NORFOLK UK

                              #4844
                              Originally posted by tr1ckey66
                              Hi Chris
                              What can I say?… Wow!!! Tiger looks terrific, an absolutely outstanding achievement. I cannot adequately convey in this post all the admiration I have for this build, your dedication and skill has been on a truly epic scale.

                              I can hardly wait to see her afloat. With all the electronics working it certainly will be a spectacular sight for anyone watching. I look forward to seeing a video after her inaugural launch :thumb2:

                              Bravo sir!!!

                              All the very best
                              Paul
                              HI Paul well thank you very much for your very kind comments an im really glad you like the build an how the ship has turned out an yes im pleased at how the build went what with all you guys pullin for me over the yrs an to the gent who built my gunfire sound unit it would have been a poor model without all you guys help THANK YOU ALL
                              ATB ALL chrisb an jen

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                              • boatman
                                • Nov 2018
                                • 14498
                                • christopher
                                • NORFOLK UK

                                #4845
                                Originally posted by Jim R
                                Well Chris, what can I say that hasn't already been said. This epic build is truly amazing. You must be very proud of it. Like many others I can't wait to see her on the water.
                                AN HI Jim yes im very pleased at how she as turned out an not everything has been fitted but im a bit worried at her wheight but i treid to build as light as possible but got to be strong an yes i think if i can get her on the water it will be a miricale as so many things to remember an that can go wrong so what will be will be cheers for stoppin an your nice comments
                                ATB chrisb an jen

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