HMS Harpy 1796 by Glenn-UK – Vanguard Models - 1:64 scale

[Glenn-UK]

More progress on the copper plating task.

 

I just have to add the infill plates up to the waterline on the first side, as can be seen in the photos attached below. Once that is done I will repeat the plating process (and hopefully I will make a slightly better job) on the other side of the hull.

 

I am using cotton buds, dipped in acetone, to clean the copper plates once they are been positioned. Thankfully there is no sign of any ca glue of the plates that have been fitted so far.

 

[chris watton]

Looking good, Glenn

[ECK]

Well done !  It is a good way to clear the mind

[Glenn-UK]

Today I completed the copper plating on one side of the hull. I will add a 1mm square batten along the top of the cooper plates to neaten of the edges.

 

I did a test fit of the rudder assembly. I will need to trim the rudder copper plate sheet to match the hull lines.

The following is an insight in to how I went about fitting the copper plates along the water line.

 

A copper plate is offered up to the hull and the pencil mark is made where it meets the waterline.

Next I draw a line between the pencil marks.

The copper plate is then cut to size, using my guillotine.

The next copper plate is marked up and test fitted against its adjacent copper plate.

When I am happy with how they look they are glued in place.