I may be missing something here but this section is locked down and does not allow us to open new topics to share with those who might also be interested in the issue raised.

Mike T

I can't remember off hand where I saw it, but someone had used a chesnut stain to mimic the copper & it looked great. The planking helped to give it a plated effect.

God my spelling is bloody awful

Bob

2. We are offering the copper plating for the hull which is not available in the base kit
8. ... you can choose to add a copper bottom ...

To clarify this I asked: Perhaps Admin could clarify for me.

Will there be an option to copper clad the Victory and will the cladding be supplied as part of one of the issues?


Mike T[/quote]

Admin Here,

We will be supplying a copper bottom kit. We have been researching the best way in which to do it, and have been waiting on feedback from our experts on this, plus other experienced model builders we have consulted.

We understand that not every modeller will want the copper effect on their ship, so it will be supplied as an optional issue somewhere before the end of the planking, but before the rigging gets you all tied in knots!. This is our plan.

We favour the supply of copper tape, as this appears to be the best way by far (other than painting it copper).. for the best possible finish for your ship's hull, and ease of supply of materials. We have viewed many ships where using copper panelling has resulting in some rather unsightly buckling owing to the extremities of our weather and proximity to central heating.

As soon as we have more specifics we will of course update you.

Thanks

Admin

Well thats a good news... as far as the "extra issue" wont cost £120391023

Mike

i think Adins post and a previous post they made re this subject quite clearly state that the copper kit is part of what they are providing. i also wish to copper the bottom of my ship and i am not paying any extra for this lol.

good luck with your build

glen

having just re re read Admins post it appears the copper bottom is an optional extra mag, i DO NOT THINK SO ADMIN this was clearly advertised on both the dvd and the adds and as far as i am concerned this is not an option but part of the KIT, if this is not so i have a feeling you will be paying back an awful lot of money to people. and risk being sued for false advertisement. My apologies mike i see where your coming from now.

Glen

No problem

I think ALL of you have a valid point.
What we want is no moaning/fighting. More clarity on supplies/extras.
Speedy response time, (even just to say we are researching the question). As for the copper bottom, after reading all this thread Im still not sure how much the extra will cost us if anything. All I know is that copper tape will be used not panelling. A bit vague Admin. I was bitterly disappointed after learning that not all the cannons will be supplied. Again somebody made a great point of not wanting to build 100+ cannon in the first place. This made me feel a little better. My problem is with the scale. Sometimes it is off a bit from the 1/84 scale. i.e. anchor ring and blocks for the cannons. The replacement blocks I bought were only a few pence (not bothered there) but I hope different items dont need replacing. As for when other people look at it finished, and not notice the scale issues and just say "WOW looks great". I WILL KNOW. Im not building this just for others to look at. Its for me first. And each time you see a mess up or a different issue. Others will not. Trust me. Even when we all finish this, we will all moan about our own workmanship and think "wish I could do it all again". Thing is none of us can afford it all again, and want it perfect, first time, even me. A total noob. So we try and pre-empt (not sure if thats right) all this by ensuring that we can only blame ourselves, therefore we want absolute perfection from Deagos. A little unfair if you ask me. I think this is the reason why peps are going a bit mad.
Well thats my 2 pence worth.
Piot

Well said Piot007
I would have liked the 100 Cannons, it would have given me something to do, instead of listening to the wife go on about someone having an affair on Private Practice? Bloody soaps!!!! I sat there for 20 mins waiting for some juicy gossip, but to find out it was a fictional character, well!!!

PS if we are going to be using copper tape, you might want to invest in a pin wheel, this is used to create the effect of rivets, you can get them from some hobby shops, or a tailor shop.