BRiddoch Posted January 3, 2014 #1 Posted January 3, 2014 Hello all, I completed the copper plating on my Constitution a while back and put her aside to complete my Longboat. I finished the longboat and getting back into Connie. The problem is, I laid the copper plating on a towel and the plates have accumulated a lot of lint and dust. What would be the best way to clean the copper plating? Keep in mind I did individual plates with a small lap and the lint is clinging to those corners. Bob R. Quote San Diego Ship Modelers' GuildNautical Research Guild USS Constitution Ship Modelers GuildUSS Constitution - Model Shipways - 1:76 scale. 18th Century Longboat - Model Shipways - 1:48 scale Higaki Kaisen - Woody Joe - 1:72 scale
Chazz Posted January 3, 2014 #2 Posted January 3, 2014 Maybe try one of those sticky-roller tools used to get lint off of clothes. They're not too sticky. Chazz Quote
S.Coleman Posted January 3, 2014 #3 Posted January 3, 2014 Would a vacuum cleaner on low power be helpful? Even a dust buster maby? Quote Regards, Scott Current build: 1:75 Friesland, Mamoli Completed builds: 1:64 Rattlesnake, Mamoli - 1:64 HMS Bounty, Mamoli - 1:54 Adventure, Amati - 1:80 King of the Mississippi, AL 1:64 Blue Shadow, Mamoli - 1:64 Leida Dutch pleasure boat, Corel - 1:60 HMS President Mantra, Sergal Awaiting construction: 1:89 Hermione La Fayette AL - 1:48 Perserverance, Modelers shipyard
BRiddoch Posted January 3, 2014 Author #4 Posted January 3, 2014 I will try a lint roller. I am afraid to touch a vacuum nozzle to the plating. Bob R. Quote San Diego Ship Modelers' GuildNautical Research Guild USS Constitution Ship Modelers GuildUSS Constitution - Model Shipways - 1:76 scale. 18th Century Longboat - Model Shipways - 1:48 scale Higaki Kaisen - Woody Joe - 1:72 scale
Chazz Posted January 5, 2014 #5 Posted January 5, 2014 As an afterthought, you really don't need a roller. Just crumple a wad of masking tape into a ball, and dab at the dust where you need it. If the tape is too sticky, rub the wad in your hands before use. Chazz Quote
BRiddoch Posted January 6, 2014 Author #6 Posted January 6, 2014 Double sided tape did the trick. Thanks for the suggestions. Bob R. Quote San Diego Ship Modelers' GuildNautical Research Guild USS Constitution Ship Modelers GuildUSS Constitution - Model Shipways - 1:76 scale. 18th Century Longboat - Model Shipways - 1:48 scale Higaki Kaisen - Woody Joe - 1:72 scale
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