discussion Brian's Caldercraft 1/72 HMS Victory

[Bri62]

Cheers Joe much appreciated

 

[Neil Merryweather]

Wow that's looking very sparkly!
Are you going to let the copper age naturally or treat it somehow?

 

[Bri62]

Yes a little too sparkly, going to let it age/weather Neil .......ideally I would like it a bit green

 

[Bri62]

 

[Jim R]

That's a lot of lovely, neat progress. On my cross section the copper dulled down nicely in quite a short time.

 

[Airborne01]

Coming on beautifully (reminds me of a young female Police Officer I was briefly familiar with - nothing like a well formed copper bottom ...) Sorry! But once again, coming on beautifully mate!
Steve

 

[Bri62]

Cheers guys, did a bit this morning but got to admit I'm not looking forward to all the cuts and I'm wasting a few plates due to me not being 100% happy.
Steve my sister was a copper lol

 

[minitnkr]

Amazing. Might try a little vinegar on a buggered piece.

 

[Airborne01]

Rather than vinegar try a little natural yogurt - very effective and not so corrosive!
Steve

 

[Bri62]

does the yoghurt dull it or get some colour (green)

 

[Airborne01]

Dulls it initially but produces verdigris later mate
Steve

 

[Steven000]

Impressive progress so far Brian, goodluck

 

[Tim Marlow]

Be aware Brian, acetic acid (vinegar) and copper produces verdigris, which is poisonous. There are commercial patination solutions that may be a little safer…..and Vallejo do a good verdigris paint wash.

Model is looking fantastic though……can’t wait for the rigging to start…..

 

[Bri62]

Cheers Tim I'll take a look what's out there.

 

[HAWKERHUNTER]

Crickey Brian. What a job. I just looked at some finished model images and it's going to look stunning. Didn't realise these ships had copper hulls

 

[Bri62]

Started the cuts and there a pain, I'm not helping with my ocd having to have it just so lol

 

[Bri62]

Did a bit this morning after a bit of a rest from copper plates, I really don't want this to become a chore and up to now I think it's going well !

 

[spanner570]

Patience of a Saint, that's for sure.

Brian, it will well worth the effort when the copper work is completed.

Just take your time.....

Ron

 

[Jim R]

Definitely getting there. Deep breathe and carry on

 

[minitnkr]

Looking awesome.