boatman's 1/72 HMS Tiger C20 build

[stillp]

Congratulations Chris! I think we all knew you finish her, but hadn't realised how good she'd look. I'm sure she'll sail as well as she looks, and hope to see the video of the launch.
Pete

[boatman]

What a stupendous build Chris, something to be really proud of considering the amount of time you have put in. If you were not so far down country I might have come to the launch as it will be great to see it in the water.

Andy.

HI Andy yes im pleased with her but dreadin takin her on her maiden vouyge as i think she will be bow heavy as all them guns servos make a fair amount of wheight but will see when we see an yes a pity on how far away you are but i think there will be enough people there already
cheers
chrisb

[boatman]

This has been an amazing build Chris and a real privilege to follow. Good luck with the maiden voyage.
My Mrs reckons we stood by that boating pond on our last trip to Norfolk

AN HI Mick yes ive enjoyed the build an glad you have an which pond did your missus mean norwich or sheringham ? as i suppoce you was here on holloiday ?
chrisb

[boatman]

Congratulations on reaching the end Chris, this has been an awesome build from start to finish, I'm glad you shared it on here for us all to see.. top marks buddy.

Can't wait for the 'sailing' pics... :thumb2: :thumb2: :thumb2: :thumb2:

AN thanks Chris for the congrats an yes its been a tough build at times with probs an such but got through them with all you guys an guys on other forums help as you all kept up my mojo to keep goin till the end
chrisb

[boatman]

Nice job Chris, feet up now with a hob nob and consider what next!! HMS Prince of Wales!!!!! It's big, it's flat and it's got aircraft!!!

Don't forget Chris, when preparing for sea the following announcement has to be made!!!

HOOTROTDCOTUDCASDAS

Anyone serving aboard a war canoe will be aware of its significance!!!

AN WOW Doug im not goin to even ask what that means as i cant even pronounce it lol so on the launch i'll just think back to your blog lol an yes its goin to be funny to get up n the mornings without a tiger prob to sort out an yes feet up as im thinkin of retirein from modeling when tigers had her launch AN that POW urgh no thank you as its been called the unlucky ship as its spent more time in drydock than at sea down with probs also TBH i dont like the design of the ship just dont ring my sea bells lol n yes i'll retire to a big hobnob
when i can
ATB
CHRISB

[boatman]

Congratulations Chris! I think we all knew you finish her, but hadn't realised how good she'd look. I'm sure she'll sail as well as she looks, and hope to see the video of the launch.
Pete

an Pete yes also thanks for your congrats as yes i was pretty sure i would finish building her but the proof in the puddin is will she sail or at least float as she is really heavy now but jen an i this aftertnoon lifted her with all ther S/S ON BUT NO BATTS yet an she was liftable so im hopein for the best just got to hope i dont get them shakes on the big day or it will be a big problem for me
an yes hopefully gerry an neil will vid her for utube vid on the day an i;ll need some nerve tabs lol
ATB
Chrisb

[JR]

Never before have the Committee awarded a trio of the Dogs .
This is a very special day, after 4 years of skill, determination, battling with electrical problems, which you have always solved it's done .
The launch is hopefully not to far off . Having it videoed will enable us all to marvel at your work .


Congratulations Chris and Jen for standing by you .
Matron has ordered a new hat in readiness for the great day !

[Waspie]

Never before have the Committee awarded a trio of the Dogs .
This is a very special day, after 4 years of skill, determination, battling with electrical problems, which you have always solved it's done .
The launch is hopefully not to far off . Having it videoed will enable us all to marvel at your work .

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Congratulations Chris and Jen for standing by you .
Matron has ordered a new hat in readiness for the great day !

Well deserved Chris.

[boatman]

Never before have the Committee awarded a trio of the Dogs .
This is a very special day, after 4 years of skill, determination, battling with electrical problems, which you have always solved it's done .
The launch is hopefully not to far off . Having it videoed will enable us all to marvel at your work .

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Congratulations Chris and Jen for standing by you .
Matron has ordered a new hat in readiness for the great day !

WOW John a triple dogs well theres a first time for everything i think an thank you very much Sir an regards Matron with her new hat better tell her to tie it tightly on her head as normaly at sheringham there is a gale blowin from off the sea as the pond is on a cliff top an if she comes im goin into hidein an let gerry face her lol an many thanks for the again congrats as to me it dont seem like 4 yrs where did all the time go seems to me it was only last week i was cuttin out her keel an now she done oh dear
ATB TO YOU BOTH
chrisb

[boatman]

Well deserved Chris.

CHEERS Doug TBH i thought it would take me longer to build her but like garry with his ship it came a lot qiucker than i thought it would an thank for your nice comment
ATB
chrisb

[Tworrs]

Great work Chris, she is looking really good mate.
Looking forward to the launch video :smiling:

[boatman]

Great work Chris, she is looking really good mate.
Looking forward to the launch video :smiling:

AN HI Garry yes im pleased with her but i only hope she will sail ok thats now my big worry as dont know as she sat ok with 50 pounds of batts in her in the test tank but movin when sailin is a whole new ball game an yes lets hope we get good vid on utube an how is your ship comin on as havnt seen much of her latley
ATB Garry to you an your wife
chrisb

[Mini Me]

SSSSOOOOOooooo Mr. Chris, Watcha gonna build next? You know, this being a modeling forum, we all just finish one model and move on to the next. There must be something on your wish list, so let us know..... :thumb2:

Congrats on all them "Dog's" Awards, I'm told Matron had to go around and inoculate the entire Committee with sedatives to calm 'em all down, they got so excited at the news that Tiger was finished, they were running around like a bunch of Minions, bouncing off each other and such.....:tongue-out3::tongue-out2::tongue-out:

[Airborne01]

If I was to say I'm impressed Chris I'd be guilty of major understatement - she is superb! I've enjoyed watching the build over my two years on the forum and I've marvelled at your skill, determination and vision - the 3D is richly deserved, very well done mate!
Steve

[Neil Merryweather]

Congratulations Chris on finishing this Tour de Force! It's utterly spectacular and as someone else has said it's been a privilege to watch it grow over the years. I wish you a hearty bon voyage for her maiden trip and can't wait to see it here.