boatman's 1/72 HMS Tiger C20 build

[boatman]

Hi Chris
You never cease to amaze and entertain with this build. Love the helicopter with its lights and sliding door.
Jim

AN HI Jim im really glad you like the helo with the lights as more got to go on yet when i get that far an yes i was pleased with how the slidein door worked out but i was a bit dubiush on how you guys who build the models how they really are would take it but cant do to much on it for the moment as im waiting for some tiny motors to come to fit in the tail section as i want to first fit the motor an then fit the flashing red 2mm led on the tail top an i think they have a white running light pointin backwards so thats 6 wires in there so im thinking of runnning all the wires togeather through a bit of shrink rap but not heated up as it must be fexible so the wires will pull in an out when i fit the tail hinge in place as im doin this so the tail rotars wont get broken in transport
ATB you Sir
chris b

 

[outrunner]

Great work and attention to detail Chris, this will be something special when it is finally finished.


Andy.

 

[boatman]

Great work and attention to detail Chris, this will be something special when it is finally finished.


Andy.

an hi Andy cheers for the nice comments an yes i hope it will be as it may be my last ship so nice to finish on something special but im enjoying the build immensly
cheers
chris b

 

[wotan]

Chris

This is going from strength to strength. Excellent building and attention to detail. Living in Canada I could not resist suggesting a small addition to your heli deck....if you have room that is.



John

 

[Mini Me]

One wild shot and it's PUCK OVERBOARD!!!!!!

 

[boatman]

Chris

This is going from strength to strength. Excellent building and attention to detail. Living in Canada I could not resist suggesting a small addition to your heli deck....if you have room that is.

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John

HI John thanks for the nice pic but on my flight deck there wont be room for this as havin a big seaking takin of it would be bloomin dangerous to say the least for the hokey guys lol
chris b

 

[Andy the Sheep]

HI John thanks for the nice pic but on my flight deck there wont be room for this as havin a big seaking takin of it would be bloomin dangerous to say the least for the hokey guys lol
chris b

Dangerous? They are hockey playing VMF seamen... Nobody is more dangerous then them at sea!
Sorry, Chris, just kidding but those are really a Russian crew at sea.

 

[boatman]

Dangerous? They are hockey playing VMF seamen... Nobody is more dangerous then them at sea!
Sorry, Chris, just kidding but those are really a Russian crew at sea.

HI Andy yes i see they are russkies by the choppers an in my opinion horrible things never did like them
chris b

 

[boatman]

HI ALL well a bit more done on the helo build as im doin just a few photos at a time so its easyier to resize the pics an load them on here well ive fitted the cock pit out with the controls decals not very good but will do me an at the moment the floor is just laid in as i will have drill through the fusalarge with two holes to aceppt th main eletric pickup wire
chrisb

 

[boatman]

an fitted in the two pilots not sure if right colours but will do me

 

[boatman]

an getting all the wires to meet up so they can be soldered is a might tricky but hopefully all the wirin will jion up ok

 

[boatman]

an fitted in some cabin lights an they are weak white 2mm leds 6v so when its all togeather the insides can be seen

 

[boatman]

an another light fitted in the main fusealage as i intend to have some crew figures in there so they can be seen

 

[Jim R]

Hi Chris
This whole build becomes more impressive with each update. The ship itself is mind-blowing but working helicopters with lights is beyond mind-blowing.
Jim

 

[Tworrs]

WOW the detail you are putting into Tiger is out of this world Chris, I am in awe my friend.

 

[boatman]

Hi Chris
This whole build becomes more impressive with each update. The ship itself is mind-blowing but working helicopters with lights is beyond mind-blowing.
Jim

HI Jim so glad an pleased you like the build as ive had some boaty mate s round an they were amazed to see her all goin an said cant wait for launch day but i'll be a bundle of nerves as ive said before as that when murphy or sods law strike or the gremlins an thing dont work an many thank yous for your kind comment Jim they will keep me at it building till she ready
cheers for lookin in ATB
cheers chrisb

 

[boatman]

WOW the detail you are putting into Tiger is out of this world Chris, I am in awe my friend.

An hi Garry like jim im glad you both like what im tryin to do an so far its all goin great but as i said to Jim sod's law will strike sooner or later it bound to happen just hope its not to bad an yes Garry i love getting things to work as to me they are challlenges that i love an if it does all work then im a happy bunny just got to hope i dont have a power shortage even though they are big batts but if there is then i will fit in the monster 20 amp hr batt as she is desindged to take it an cheers to you for you out of this world comments
take care an stay safe

chris b

 

[adt70hk]

Chris,

That's coming on very nicely indeed. The lights will really as to the effect.

ATB.

Andrew

 

[boatman]

Chris,

That's coming on very nicely indeed. The lights will really as to the effect.

ATB.

Andrew

CHEERS Andrew thats what im hopeing
chris b

 

[Tworrs]

Chris, I have spent the last week going through your build from the very beginning, and read most of it, but am fascinated by all the build pictures which speak a thousand words to me..
It has peaked my interest in this type of build, not that my skill levels would manage what you are achieving though, and my electronics knowledge is somewhere in the non existent realm. I am able to wire plugs though
Perhaps a smaller build might be more suitable for me to consider cutting my teeth on?
Where does one find the plans for this type of build?
Unfortunately I don't have the supplier base that most of you fine modellers/makers have in your part of the world, which may present a challenge, but I will investigate further as to what might be available here.
ATB
Garry