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. 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
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? 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. 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
BRiddoch Posted January 6, 2014 Author #6 Posted January 6, 2014 Double sided tape did the trick. Thanks for the suggestions. Bob R. 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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