boatman's 1/72 HMS Tiger C20 build

[Waspie]

Chris, if you think it's just models that hit snags, have a read of how HMS Somerset is doing. It's not a good read for the privatised dockyard services. Babcock and co!!!!
HMS Somerset, post multi million pound refit!!

[Tim Marlow]

Chris, if you think it's just models that hit snags, have a read of how HMS Somerset is doing. It's not a good read for the privatised dockyard services. Babcock and co!!!!
HMS Somerset, post multi million pound refit!!

At about thirty years old she’s probably beyond her operational lifespan now, so should have been replaced rather than upgraded. The cheap option isn’t always the best……but as you say, the dockyard should have done a better job of it……

[boatman]

Chris, if you think it's just models that hit snags, have a read of how HMS Somerset is doing. It's not a good read for the privatised dockyard services. Babcock and co!!!!
HMS Somerset, post multi million pound refit!!

HI Doug well from what i see of that ship im glad my type 23 Norfolk is ok an regards Tiger well cant say anything yet on her till this sunday when she goes for new sea trails on them new engins an new props an bigger rudder so there is still a big ? mark on her but im hopein this refit does the trick
cheers

At about thirty years old she’s probably beyond her operational lifespan now, so should have been replaced rather than upgraded. The cheap option isn’t always the best……but as you say, the dockyard should have done a better job of it……

AN yes Tim you are right but this is how the bean counters think till the R/N gets the new type 26 an 31 frigates an just look at the B*LLS up of POW mind you she is fixed now an heading to USA to get her F35 an yes i got high hopes for my TIGER this sunday after her refit but if not then try try try again lol
cheers
chrisb

[Tim Marlow]

HI Doug well from what i see of that ship im glad my type 23 Norfolk is ok an regards Tiger well cant say anything yet on her till this sunday when she goes for new sea trails on them new engins an new props an bigger rudder so there is still a big ? mark on her but im hopein this refit does the trick
cheers

AN yes Tim you are right but this is how the bean counters think till the R/N gets the new type 26 an 31 frigates an just look at the B*LLS up of POW mind you she is fixed now an heading to USA to get her F35 an yes i got high hopes for my TIGER this sunday after her refit but if not then try try try again lol
cheers
chrisb

Good luck Sunday Chris. I’m sure it will work this time though :thumb2:

[boatman]

Good luck Sunday Chris. I’m sure it will work this time though :thumb2:

MANY THANKS Tim i sure hope so
ATB
chrisb

[Waspie]

At about thirty years old she’s probably beyond her operational lifespan now, so should have been replaced rather than upgraded. The cheap option isn’t always the best……but as you say, the dockyard should have done a better job of it……

Wouldn't have happened in the days of the good ole 'dockyard matey'.
To quote one contractor I knew. A MoD contract is like a blank cheque!!!
I was gobsmacked at Bovington when I saw the invoice for a contractor to change a lightbulb in the guardroom!! £167. To change a £2 lightbulb!! Outrageous!!!!

[tr1ckey66]

Best of luck for Sunday Chris
All the best
Paul

[JR]

Go Chris go .
Good luck for Sunday .

[Airborne01]

HI Doug well from what i see of that ship im glad my type 23 Norfolk is ok an regards Tiger well cant say anything yet on her till this sunday when she goes for new sea trails on them new engins an new props an bigger rudder so there is still a big ? mark on her but im hopein this refit does the trick
cheers

AN yes Tim you are right but this is how the bean counters think till the R/N gets the new type 26 an 31 frigates an just look at the B*LLS up of POW mind you she is fixed now an heading to USA to get her F35 an yes i got high hopes for my TIGER this sunday after her refit but if not then try try try again lol
cheers
chrisb

She'll probably come into harbour under tow Chris( :rolling: ) Wonderful example of modern British engineering and tactical forethought!
Steve

[Tworrs]

Good luck for the sea trials on Sunday Chris.
ATB
Garry

[boatman]

She'll probably come into harbour under tow Chris( :rolling: ) Wonderful example of modern British engineering and tactical forethought!
Steve

HI Steve well i hope you are wrong there about comin back to harbour under tow lol but it could happen if them 30 amp fuses are not up to the job so i may have to try again some 40 amp fuses as as ive now fitted in her them bigger motors so when she is in the water there will be a bigger load on them props so a bigger power consumption by them motors so the fuses may blow but will see how thing go tomorrow if i dont melt first as its goin to be 31C an just got to hope the S/S plasticard dont melt also but hopefully when she on th water it will cool her an added to the fact she is fitted 5 fans inside her hull for coolin purposses so its fingers crossed time
ATB
Chrisb

Good luck for the sea trials on Sunday Chris.
ATB
Garry

AN cheers Gary yes im gonna need plenty of luck as there is always somthing that plays up an causes a prob but what ever happens im goin to enjoy the day as there is so many people who are askin qeustions about the ship i normally end up the day doin more of that than sailin as the public seem to be quite intressed in how the ship was made an whats the eletrics like inside an they always ask me where they can buy one but i tell them these ships are not sold in shops as they are made by moddelers like me so if they want one badly enough they will have to look around the boat mags for one that is for sale an they dont come cheaply either as you well know but the public havnt a clue as they think its a toy boat an wont cost much but they will be in for a shock if they do follow one up


ATB an hope you are recovering well from your op ?
Chrisb an jen

[boatman]

Wouldn't have happened in the days of the good ole 'dockyard matey'.
To quote one contractor I knew. A MoD contract is like a blank cheque!!!
I was gobsmacked at Bovington when I saw the invoice for a contractor to change a lightbulb in the guardroom!! £167. To change a £2 lightbulb!! Outrageous!!!!

WOW Doug thats just takin the p*ss an all our taxpayers money as i still pay tax on my penshion so im still a taxpayer cheecky bliters
chrisb

[boatman]

Best of luck for Sunday Chris
All the best
Paul

THANKS Paul i'll let you all see pics of her underway if my p/c dont clap out firstly as my norton security runs out on tuesday so wont be online till i get some more fitted if they can as its in the red
ATB to you an yours

Go Chris go .
Good luck for Sunday .

AN John many thanks to you also i will be brickin it on sunday if them fuses blow when she is in the middle of the pond so may have to ask a tuggy chappie to push her back to harbour but im tryin to think on the positive side but ive been let down twice now by her but my fault really as i dint fit the right eqinpment on her so hope this time with bigger engines an bigger props an bigger rudders an with the bow thruster teid into the rudder an to work by auto i hope now to have things covered as both the main big batts are all charged up so should have plenty of power an just got to hope them new big monster motors dont drain the batt to quick when running but again will find out tommow THANKS ALL for thinkin of me on the day
cheers ALL
chrisb

[Jim R]

Fingers crossed for tomorrow Chris.

[boatman]

Fingers crossed for tomorrow Chris.

AN GM to you Jim an yes thanks Sir an im goin to be wearin my lucky hat an jen normally is lucky as she is nearly alway finding money which people have dropped an dont know they have an today got to load tiger into my car as its a bit complex to fit it in so im goin to take my time doin it so she already for tomorrow
ATB Jim hope you have a nice day
chrisb an jen