Cheers Joe much appreciated 
Brian's Caldercraft 1/72 HMS Victory
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Yes a little too sparkly, going to let it age/weather Neil .......ideally I would like it a bit green
That's a lot of lovely, neat progress. On my cross section the copper dulled down nicely in quite a short time.
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
Steve
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
and I'm wasting a few plates due to me not being 100% happy.Steve my sister was a copper lol
Amazing. Might try a little vinegar on a buggered piece.
Rather than vinegar try a little natural yogurt - very effective and not so corrosive!
Steve
Steve
does the yoghurt dull it or get some colour (green)
Dulls it initially but produces verdigris later mate
Steve
Steve
Impressive progress so far Brian, goodluck 
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…..
Model is looking fantastic though……can’t wait for the rigging to start…..
Cheers Tim I'll take a look what's out there.
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
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Started the cuts and there a pain, I'm not helping with my ocd having to have it just so lol
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 !
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
Brian, it will well worth the effort when the copper work is completed.
Just take your time.....
Ron
Definitely getting there. Deep breathe and carry on
Looking awesome.
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