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Better you than me lol
boatman's 1/72 HMS Tiger C20 build
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Well Bob someone got to do it if I want to see this build come to fruitation or would you like to volunteer ?
ok I know you stuck in stug world 
have fun
Starten'ta look like a ship now. Some mighty fine work there. PaulE
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Thanks guys for your comments an intrest 
chris
chris
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HI GUYS time for an update after all the sandin down an painting the hull with clear sandin sealer to help make her water proof im poodded
here 1st pic
here 1st pic
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NOW startin to spray her grey primer to bring up any holes or cracks so they can be filled an sanded down smooth
boatman
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the primer paint is the only way to spot any cracks an such here half way along rear hull secktion
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scottie3158
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Chris,
Great work so far mate keep it up
Great work so far mate keep it up
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an done only a few minor cracks to fill an sand down its come up better than I exspected
boatman
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An now for the front section OH BUGGER im nr out of paint I would have thought 500ml would have gone further than that have to get several more tins of primer tomorrowView attachment 353571
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well I did run out of paint not just enough to finish both sections so i'lll leave them to harden off in shed as I got told off by swmbo sayin you not bringin that smelly paint indoors so she in the sheth
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Cheers StevenVery nice work Christopher
It's like a piece of art!
Cheers,
Steven
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HI Guys a small update as now doin an important part of the hull build
an that's fitting the armour belt on the hull an from what I see so far its goin to be quite difficult but will see how it goes
Starboard side
an that's fitting the armour belt on the hull an from what I see so far its goin to be quite difficult but will see how it goes
Starboard side
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AN port side
Jim R
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Hi Christopher
Looking very good. Still taking in the size of this.
Jim
Looking very good. Still taking in the size of this.
Jim