Brian's Caldercraft 1/72 HMS Victory

[Bri62]

Sorry guys more of the same

[flyjoe180]

Looking fantastic Brian. While it may be time consuming to fit the copper plates, they are already looking very nice indeed. The finished product will reflect the time you are putting into this beauty.

[Bri62]

Cheers Joe much appreciated

[Neil Merryweather]

Wow that's looking very sparkly!
Are you going to let the copper age naturally or treat it somehow?

[Bri62]

Yes a little too sparkly, going to let it age/weather Neil .......ideally I would like it a bit green

[Bri62]

[Jim R]

That's a lot of lovely, neat progress. On my cross section the copper dulled down nicely in quite a short time.

[Airborne01]

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

[Bri62]

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

[minitnkr]

Amazing. Might try a little vinegar on a buggered piece.

[Airborne01]

Rather than vinegar try a little natural yogurt - very effective and not so corrosive!
Steve

[Bri62]

does the yoghurt dull it or get some colour (green)

[Airborne01]

Dulls it initially but produces verdigris later mate
Steve

[Steven000]

Impressive progress so far Brian, goodluck ?

[Tim Marlow]

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…..

[Bri62]

Cheers Tim I'll take a look what's out there.

[HAWKERHUNTER]

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

[Bri62]

Started the cuts and there a pain, I'm not helping with my ocd having to have it just so lol

[Bri62]

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 !

[scottie3158]

Brian, coming on very nicely mate.