boatman's 1/72 HMS Tiger C20 build

[Tworrs]

I reckon that rudder extension, with the larger props, should do the trick Chris, good luck mate.
ATB
Garry

[boatman]

I reckon that rudder extension, with the larger props, should do the trick Chris, good luck mate.
ATB
Garry

YES I HOPE SO Garry an many thanks for the good wishes an jen an i hope you are healin well after your op an hope to see I/D sailin again soon but any detail pics if you have done anything but take it easy an get better soon
chrisb an jen

[boatman]

HI GUYS well i put tiger all togeather to tests all the workins an everything worked great then out of the blue another problem has rose its ugly head an thats one of the 3mm orange LED's in one gun barrel on the main 6 inch turret has i think has fused but it could be one of 3 things 1. the gun fire unit has gone faulty 2. or the resistor has failed or 3. the LED has fused so tommorrow it looks like i will have to open up the main gun turret to find out the problem Aaaccrrrhh just as well i made it so it all screwed togeather an can be stripped down but not lookin forward to it OH DEAR OR DO YOU GUYS THINK I SHOULD LEAVE IT TILL AFTER THE NEXT SAILIN ?
chrisb

[JR]

Think you should leave well alone if it dosen't effect anything else Chris.
What's the betting you will have to investigate as it will be driving you mad not knowing !
That new rudder looks good , so along with the new props all is set for a great sail .

[Waspie]

Think you should leave well alone if it dosen't effect anything else Chris.
What's the betting you will have to investigate as it will be driving you mad not knowing !
That new rudder looks good , so along with the new props all is set for a great sail .

Agree with John. My mantra has always been 1 problem at a time. Finish 1 prob - then move on to prob number 2 and so on!!
Always worked for me. :thumb2:

[Jim R]

I'd say have a quick look at the faulty LED. If it's an easy fix then great, if it looks more complicated then come back to it after Sept 10th.

[stillp]

I'd leave it, but as JR said it'll drive you crazy until you know what's the problem.
Pete

[boatman]

Think you should leave well alone if it dosen't effect anything else Chris.
What's the betting you will have to investigate as it will be driving you mad not knowing !
That new rudder looks good , so along with the new props all is set for a great sail .

Agree with John. My mantra has always been 1 problem at a time. Finish 1 prob - then move on to prob number 2 and so on!!
Always worked for me. :thumb2:

I'd say have a quick look at the faulty LED. If it's an easy fix then great, if it looks more complicated then come back to it after Sept 10th.

I'd leave it, but as JR said it'll drive you crazy until you know what's the problem.
Pete

WELL Guys god how well you all know me as yes it is sendin me round the bend not knowin what the fault is with that gun led as i think its in my brain condion to sort out a problem as soon as possible an yes Jim id like to do as all the guys say an leave it till after her sail an the october model show BUT i think i'll be climbin the walls if i dont have a look but its so complex all the wirein under that gun deck an it was a real trail to fit it all in the first place an if it is the LED then i will have to drill it out of the gun barrell an fit a new one in place which will be far from easy OH DEAR i feel defeated before i have even begun OH DEAR as mojo hit rock bottom again BUT i cant resist havin a look in side the gun turret so i will open it up an have a gentle look see will i ever get this ship right ? but wont know unless i have a butchers inside an ive ordered some new 3 mm yellow LEDS already so im prepared Aaarrch i feel as though ive failed on this model
CHEERS ALL for your replys
chrisb

[Tim Marlow]

WELL Guys god how well you all know me as yes it is sendin me round the bend not knowin what the fault is with that gun led as i think its in my brain condion to sort out a problem as soon as possible an yes Jim id like to do as all the guys say an leave it till after her sail an the october model show BUT i think i'll be climbin the walls if i dont have a look but its so complex all the wirein under that gun deck an it was a real trail to fit it all in the first place an if it is the LED then i will have to drill it out of the gun barrell an fit a new one in place which will be far from easy OH DEAR i feel defeated before i have even begun OH DEAR as mojo hit rock bottom again BUT i cant resist havin a look in side the gun turret so i will open it up an have a gentle look see will i ever get this ship right ? but wont know unless i have a butchers inside an ive ordered some new 3 mm yellow LEDS already so im prepared Aaarrch i feel as though ive failed on this model
CHEERS ALL for your replys
chrisb

You have not failed! In something this complex you are bound to have teething troubles. That’s why real boats have shakedown cruises……I say get ‘er sorted Chris, then when she sails at the October show you’ll have a grin from ear to ear! I know you can do it, so you should as well! :thumb2:

[boatman]

You have not failed! In something this complex you are bound to have teething troubles. That’s why real boats have shakedown cruises……I say get ‘er sorted Chris, then when she sails at the October show you’ll have a grin from ear to ear! I know you can do it, so you should as well! :thumb2:

MANY THANKS Tim for sayin i have not failed on this model an that has brung up my mojo quite a bit cheers Sir an yes this is a complex model but i thought when building this model that id go all out for as many life like features as possible as this maybe my last big model but i think id better wait till i get them new led's an then maybe near sept 10th warship day so no go then it wont be long till model show in october so i think i'll have to just grin an bear it till these shows are over OH DEAR but cheers Tim for your thoughts on this subjeck
cheers ATB Sir to you an yours
chrisb

[boatman]

HI ALL here is a pic of that gun deck underside an you can see the 4 wires that go to work them led's but beleive it or not but just treid it again an the damm led now works so its either the resistor gettin hot an cuttin out an will only work when cooled down or the led is faulty crazy anit but yes i'll leave it till i can strip it down proper an it is in the knock on postion to work against the knock on switch

[peterairfix]

That's a bit annoying I have had with my car bulbs stop working but when you come to replace them the little sods are working

[Jim R]

... but beleive it or not but just treid it again an the damm led now works

Well let's hope it stays working.

[Waspie]

HI ALL here is a pic of that gun deck underside an you can see the 4 wires that go to work them led's but beleive it or not but just treid it again an the damm led now works so its either the resistor gettin hot an cuttin out an will only work when cooled down or the led is faulty crazy anit but yes i'll leave it till i can strip it down proper an it is in the knock on postion to work against the knock on switch [ATTACH=CONFIG]n1207149[/ATTACH]

Thats electricery for yer!! Stops working - you fly into a panic!! Then when you either try and fix or, like me, get an electrician and find when he calls it all works fine!!!
Lets hope it keeps on working!

[Tim Marlow]

HI ALL here is a pic of that gun deck underside an you can see the 4 wires that go to work them led's but beleive it or not but just treid it again an the damm led now works so its either the resistor gettin hot an cuttin out an will only work when cooled down or the led is faulty crazy anit but yes i'll leave it till i can strip it down proper an it is in the knock on postion to work against the knock on switch [ATTACH=CONFIG]n1207149[/ATTACH]

Not a cold soldered joint is it Chris?