boatman's 1/72 HMS Tiger C20 build

[boatman]

HI ALL well wheather is beginin to look better an tomorrow if its still sunny will take her out an put her in test tank to check for stability an leaks so finger crossed on wheather an the ship
chrisb

[Tworrs]

Good luck Chris, I'm sure she'll be fine.

[scottie3158]

Chris,
I would wish you luck in the tank but given your build skills and eye for details, I just know she will be fine.

[Airborne01]

HI ALL well wheather is beginin to look better an tomorrow if its still sunny will take her out an put her in test tank to check for stability an leaks so finger crossed on wheather an the ship
chrisb

Are we having a Commissioning Party ...? ! If so I have some Woods and Shrubs in my stash (if you understand that I will guarantee you're of a 'certain' age and background!)
Steve

[Jim R]

As Scottie says it will all be fine but having come so far you are in for a few nervous moments.

[boatman]

HI ALL well the wheather stayed fine today so filled the test tank with water an got tiger down an on her table an just the hulls togeather with 20 pounds double batts in her an then she is in test tank an left her for half an hr an there was 6 small leaks through her stablilizers an her bow thruster an they were nothing bad just drippin in so removed the stabs an put vasalene on the shafts an then put her back in tank an that fixed the leaks im very happy to say an then fitted on her full S/S an well ? more later on an pics when ive resized the pics to load
chrisb

[boatman]

HI ALL an here she is now goin into test tank for the first time an she only a qauter of the way up her water line with 20 pounds of batts in her an she had a few minor drips comin in her so i was pleased

[boatman]

an nice an dry mostly near the eletronics

[Jim R]

That's great. You'll sleep well tonight.

[boatman]

an here her two 12v 12 amphr batts that will power her

[langy71]

Excellent news Chris, now grab yourself a victory beer and a cheeky glass of fizz for Jen... put ya feet up fella, results like this deserve a reward.

[boatman]

That's great. You'll sleep well tonight.

HI JIM yes i will as im now gettin the answers to the questions that have been on my mind for the last 4 yrs
chrisb

[Tim Marlow]

Good stuff Chris, not that I every doubted you. Your build quality is too good

[boatman]

Excellent news Chris, now grab yourself a victory beer and a cheeky glass of fizz for Jen... put ya feet up fella, results like this deserve a reward.

cheers chris yes i think i will as its been a nevre rackin day an grey clouds came up an i thought bl**dy typical goin to rain just as i have her in the tank but thank goodness it dint
cheers chris
chrisb

[boatman]

Good stuff Chris, not that I every doubted you. Your build quality is too good

cheers Tim but i must admit ive had loads of doubts all day untill she proved me wrong very pleased with her an may take a while to get all pics on as havin trouble posting
atb
chrisb