boatman's 1/72 HMS Tiger C20 build

[stillp]

She looks great Chris, as we all knew she would. Looking forward to seeing her first voyage.
Pete

[boatman]

AN HERE she is out of the water for an inspection of the hull for any cracks as we lifted her with all both big batts in an all the S/S on her as a mate turned up to give a hand as i dint want jen to lift it with her foot

[Mini Me]

Well done Chris....is it me or is she light in the stern? Looking forward to the Maiden Voyage!! :thumb2: :thumb2:

[boatman]

You need a well deserved rest!!

She looks great Chris, as we all knew she would. Looking forward to seeing her first voyage.
Pete

MANY THANKS you pair yes a holl would be nice
chrisb

[Waspie]

an nice an dry mostly near the eletronics [ATTACH=CONFIG]n1200952[/ATTACH]

Even the big boys leak Chris. (Thats why they have bilge pumps!!)
Think a big pat on the back for yourself and a large glass of what you fancy!

[boatman]

Well done Chris....is it me or is she light in the stern? Looking forward to the Maiden Voyage!! :thumb2: :thumb2:

HI Rick yes she is sittin light at the stern as i said she would be as there are 4 heavy servos in them front gun turrets to turn them port an starboard an that front big BRIDGE S/S is very heavy due to brass mast but could not build it out of plastic box section as i was hopein to as it would melt on a hot day so that where all the wheight is comin from but i was pretty pleased at how stable she is as i thought i might have to add more counter balance wheight but she is just right
CHEERS boyo
chrisb

[outrunner]

Well done Chris, she looks just fabulous and the crew figures really make the ship look real.

Andy.

[boatman]

Even the big boys leak Chris. (Thats why they have bilge pumps!!)
Think a big pat on the back for yourself and a large glass of what you fancy!

an thank you mr wasp an yes if when sailin an there is more water pressure on the hull leak points then i will fit in a bilge pump as i have one already in my spares box in case its needed but wont know till she sails an yes i will have what i fancy a nice blonde lol
chrisb

Well done Chris, she looks just fabulous and the crew figures really make the ship look real.

Andy.

an cheers Andy yes crew figures make all the difference thats why i fit them on as with no crew figs to me the ship looks dead

[boatman]

AN HERE another major 4yr question has been today answered an thats wil the bow half fit in my boot of my car an yes im very pleased to say just as well my car has a big boot or trunk as there is plenty of room in there to take the big S/S an such as well

[boatman]

an also the stern half fits lovley on my back seat so yes ive got a tiger in my tank lol so warship day here we come yippee an hopefully my freind neil is goin to vid her for u tube
chrisb

[JR]

Big relief all round then Chris, glad the bath test went well .
Matron tells me she's bought a new hat for the occasion, so that's another way of spotting here !!!!!

[boatman]

Big relief all round then Chris, glad the bath test went well .
Matron tells me she's bought a new hat for the occasion, so that's another way of spotting here !!!!!

AN HI John yes it certainly is a 4 yr big relief an now im a lot happyier as yes when she gets to the pond there will be problem like this dont work or something all ways a probs till i get all the gremlins out of her had same trouble with my big nimitz but she turned out ok in the end an dont tell matron where i am sailing her lol
chrisb

[Mini Me]

Well Chris, why should you have it any easier than the U.S. Navy....I can remember taking a short "Shake Down" cruise aboard USS Intrepid after she was out of "Refit".....Looks like you'll be running down the same "bugs", only smaller! :thumb2: :thumb2:

[boatman]

Well Chris, why should you have it any easier than the U.S. Navy....I can remember taking a short "Shake Down" cruise aboard USS Intrepid after she was out of "Refit".....Looks like you'll be running down the same "bugs", only smaller! :thumb2: :thumb2:

HI Rick well i think i desevre a bit of a break man as i had a lot more hair when i started this build but very thin on top now lol an for a change it would be super to have to just put her togeather an then try everything an have it all go an make me pleased but no i bet goin over these bloomin old potholes filled roads to get to NORWICH pond will upset the delicate eletronics in her an over all these big ole speed bumps i just cant figure it out rather than makin big speed bumps why not use the materieral to full up the potholes now to me that makes sence but no they go about makin the rds worst an ive got to get tiger over them without any damage if poss as they have layed down speed bumps all round the pond park Aaaaaaacccccggg an double yelllow lines so cant park anywhere but in the pond an the US NAVY has a few dollars more than me to sort out probs flamein gremlins but so far she is workin great but will she when get to pond on warship day eh but im gonna do some testing on stabilty as its ok in test tank but not up the pond as she will have gale force winds to face as up pond its all open so the winds can build up force enough to make her turn turtle as ive seen other ships sink just like that snap SO yes i want an easy time for me an thank goodness i'll have freinds up there to do all the liftin of her into pond as i normaly have to nr fight them off as they all want to get their hands on her an i have to tell them where to lift her so no damage to hull or fittins an it should be quite a good day esp if neil can vid her as its a very sad do on gerry so i will be thinkin of him OH SO SAD
ATB Rick to you an your missus
chrisb

[Neil Merryweather]

Chris that's a fantastic achievement, although we never doubted you for a minute. Many congratulations