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On 7/25/2021 at 7:48 PM, Will Ferris said:

Caldercraft HMS Victory build Update - Copper Plates

 

Ted - Thank you for the advice.  Your work looks fantastic.

Allan - Thank you for your kid words.

 

I did as Ted and others suggested - starting at the garboard and working my way down.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Notice all the CA glue on the tiles

 

I used a brownie pan filled with acetone and a new kitchen sponge to clean all the CA glue off after I was finished.

 

I then masked off a new water line 1/16" onto the edge of the copper and painted it on with an airbrush.  This gave me a very clean finish at the edge.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I then applied a patenating solution (Modern Masters Green Patina Aging Solution) using a small misting spray bottle.  I let it completely dry.

The result was this horrifying neon turquoise color:

 

No worries though.  The majority of it came off with just a wet cloth leaving the patina I was looking for:

I needed to do this now, because I will not be able to start my rudder for several more months and wanted to be sure I could recreate this finish:

 

 

Next:  Upper deck?  Please let me know what you think.

It'll be a few more months before I'm able to post again due to work.

 

Sincerely,

 

Will

Will, I think it looks absolutely fantastic. There’s just something about this which in my opinion finishes the hull. Are you intending on ageing any other part of the build ?

Well after many months of painstakingly applying each copper plate, then removing, adjusting I am finally nearly there ! I learnt so much and after some great advice from the members I am somewhat pleased with the outcome. I am going to apply a gun oil polish to remove the surplus ca glue and it will also fill in the small areas. There are a few more little areas which I think I will touch up with copper paint. I am still undecided whether to age or not.