boatman's 1/72 HMS Tiger C20 build

[boatman]

That looks amazing Chris, fingers crossed for next months trials.
ATB
Garry

CHEERS Gary yes im as they say here's hopein an the motors an rudder outlay looks a lot more posative now for a model of this size an now the only problem will be if good wheather as i really need to sail her in Norwich pond but if bad wheather on the day then i will take her to sheringham pond when better wheather as a last resort an jen an i hope you are recoverin well from your op
ATB to you an your SWMBO
Chrisb

[boatman]

HI GUYS well apart from tigers sea trails she is all finished building as ive been building the twin carry cradles to carry her into a model show as its a fair way from the car park to her show stand so its like carryin a heavy suitcase an both handels come apart so i can get the hull out an the handles all come off if i want to leave her in her carry cradles while on show here are some pics of her in them an i painted the rear set an jen is now in my shed paintin my front big handles gloss white an ive treid to carry tiger in her cradles an boy is she heavy so im gonna just carry the hulls in them cradles as with the S/S ON it goin to be the qiuckest way to a hernia lol so the S/S will be carried seperate in their protection boxes

[boatman]

AN now the front section but jen is now in the shed paintein these handels gloss white

[stillp]

Would it be worth building some kind of trolley Chris?
Pete

[Jim R]

Those handles really look good. Up to the job and very smart and well designed. Beautifully painted so well done Jen.

[boatman]

Would it be worth building some kind of trolley Chris?
Pete

HI Pete yes good idea an ive already thought of it but by the time i get a table an 2 fold up chairs in an all the bits what make up tiger there is no room for a trolley in my car so no go im afraid
but cheers for the your thoughts on the subject
chrisb

[boatman]

Those handles really look good. Up to the job and very smart and well designed. Beautifully painted so well done Jen.

CHEERS Jim as these handles are parts of old summer chairs what have broken so i just cut them up an then make the handle to fit the carry cradle an job done an yes jen has done a good job on the white paintin the handles as i thought id let her do it as she love painting next she is starting paintin out the bathroom
ATB
chrisb

[Waspie]

HI Pete yes good idea an ive already thought of it but by the time i get a table an 2 fold up chairs in an all the bits what make up tiger there is no room for a trolley in my car so no go im afraid
but cheers for the your thoughts on the subject
chrisb

How's about fitting a couple of wheels on the bottom of the frame? Wheels could even be detachable!! (I'm just plain lazy I guess, why carry when you can push/drag*)

Or - sign up for a weight lifting course at yer local gym!!!!

* - Delete as applicable!!!

[boatman]

How's about fitting a couple of wheels on the bottom of the frame? Wheels could even be detachable!! (I'm just plain lazy I guess, why carry when you can push/drag*)

Or - sign up for a weight lifting course at yer local gym!!!!

* - Delete as applicable!!!

HI Doug yes i have thought of that also as i was goin to fit some small castor wheels on the cradle bottom but as i have to go over rough ground the castors would jam up an bigger wheels as no can do as every thing just fits in the car very tightly like the bow section of tiger an the big FRONT S/S an helo box fits just in the boot an all the other bits of S/S AN THE REAR SECTION OF TIGER all just fits in on the back seat Doug SO all in a very tight fit all in an :thinking:no

weight lifting course at local gym!!!! as anit got one near me lol

:crying:
chrisb

[adt70hk]

Chris

Good see that you assist to have overcome your engine and problems! Here's hoping the sea trials go well!

ATB.

Andrew

[boatman]

Chris

Good see that you assist to have overcome your engine and problems! Here's hoping the sea trials go well!

ATB.

Andrew

Thanks Andrew yes lets hope so as on the day i'll be brickin it
just hope for good wheather
cheers
chrisb

[rtfoe]

HI GUYS well over the week ive been tryin out them motors with the johnsons motors against them two monster motors an well i found with the big motors alot more wind thrust from the props than the johnsons so its all change again for about the 5th or 6th time as ive lost count so its all change an out come them johnsons an in go them other two monster motors an talk about the wind thrust off the bigger props now so now there are all 4 monster motors in her so these should move her an to help the steerin bigger rudder an ive now teid in the bow thruster to help her turn so when i hit the stick to turn the rudder the bow thruster comes in on auto to help steerin an pic of the all 4 big motors now fittered in her
chrisb [ATTACH=CONFIG]n1207648[/ATTACH]

Great looking lazania with extra pepperoni and spice Chris. Looks like you got a speedboat on your hands now. Good luck on the sea trials.

Cheers,
Wabble

[boatman]

Great looking lazania with extra pepperoni and spice Chris. Looks like you got a speedboat on your hands now. Good luck on the sea trials.

Cheers,
Wabble

many thanks Wabble
chrisb

[scottie3158]

Chris,
All looking great. Lets hope the motors and rudder do the trick.

[boatman]

Chris,
All looking great. Lets hope the motors and rudder do the trick.

YES Scottie i only hope so or im gonna be very dissappionted an i might jump in the lake Arrrrrccchhhhhh lol
chrisb