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How did I miss this update
That copper tiling is looking spectacular, a job well done
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hi Steve that coppering looks really good, never done it before  but defo going to try it on my next build and the colours are striking. excellent build  regards Ant Current builds :
AL's HMS Surprise
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Hi Steve, Just looking at your build Steve and I must say that your coppering look's very realistic, what a job to do but well worth the time and effort, but what a result you will accomplish, waiting for the next post Steve no pressure eh! Regards Trev. Work in progress: Tombstone (Scratch) - San Francisco 2. -The Mayflower ( scratch by plan).
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Thanks for the comments A small update, although a lot more work has been done. As you can see in the last update I saved all the cut tiles till the end. This took a week to complete, a lot more work than I allowed for. On side 2 I will be doing the cut tiles as I go, row by row so I dont have this horrible job left till the end again  Anyway, side 1 is complete It's had an all over polish to even out the aging on the tiles and already it's stated to tarnish. I will be leaving to age plus will be adding a very weak patina solution when the entire hull is complete. The walnut strip at the keel is there instead of the lower copper row, I found these were getting bent and knocked off a lot when placing the ship down. I will prob replace the strip with tiles later in the build or when I get a stand for it. On with side 2 then  Steve stevie_o attached the following image(s):
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Hi Steve, That copper plating is 100%.  Plus the rest of the build is on a par.  Did you buy the plates ready cut or make them from strip copper? Lastly is there a way, once you`ve let the normal air do it`s work, that you can seal it to stop any further reaction? Reason for asking is that I`ve got a lot of this to do in the future. Victory and Cutty Sark, but to mention two. Regards delboy271155 (Derek) COME BACK GUY FAWKES "YOUR COUNTRY NEEDS YOU"
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Hi Del, Thanks for looking. If you want the copper to look aged and want to let it happen naturally rather than with any solutions then the best way is to give it an all over very bright polish first (all traces of CA or glue must be removed first or these areas will stay bright). Dont use any oils or chemicals though, just micromesh as you dont want any protection from corrosion. When the tiles have the look you are after you can then clear coat them with lacquer. It's surprising how fast the patina starts, within days in fact . The tiles are the HMS Victory tile pack which I believe are now sold out. Steve
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looking good Steve Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Excellent job on the tiling Stevie, looking fab.... .. Regards Alan
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Hi Steve. fantastic job on the tiling. Look forward to seeing more. Ian Current builds.Hachettes build the bismark,HMS Victory, HMS Hood.
Finished Builds Corel HMS Victory cross section.
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Hi Steve Well don . looking buteful  Cheers Jens
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Hi Steve! A very nice work, well done !!! Regards, Bernd
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Hi Steve. Are you going to keep shiny tiles or let them dull. looks realy superp with the black and red hull paint. are the gun carriges red steve. look forward to seeing more of this one Ian Current builds.Hachettes build the bismark,HMS Victory, HMS Hood.
Finished Builds Corel HMS Victory cross section.
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Stunning job on the tiles Stevie lovely work Rgd Martyn Building ?
Completed. Soliei Royal . Sovereign of the Seas . Virginia . Scotland . San Felipe . Corel vasa , Santisima Trinadad X section , Vasa
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When sailors have good wine, They think themselves in heaven for the time. John Baltharpe
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Thanks guys I will be updating this one as soon as all the tiles are done. @Ian - Yes, will be leaving the tiles to dull on their own, no varnish or polishing - and yes, the gun carriages will be red as well Steve
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Hi Steve. I think the red gun cartridges will go really well with the deck colour. Ian. Current builds.Hachettes build the bismark,HMS Victory, HMS Hood.
Finished Builds Corel HMS Victory cross section.
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 Celebration Time!  ...well for me anyway. The copper is complete, just the rudder to do later. The wood on the keel bottom is a "U" shaped walnut cover press fitted over the tiles to stop them coming off as I don't yet have a stand to protect them. I will give both sides a final polish up to get the shine even and then a wipe over with patina solution and let them age naturally. I'll be having a brandy tonight Really glad it's done, took 3 months but not been at it every night. Back to the instructions now to pick up where I left off with this build. Steve stevie_o attached the following image(s):
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Looks awesome Jase “Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect.”
-Mark Twain
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That does look pretty awesome, your patience has certainly paid off 
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Nice going Steve Paul Building: DelPrado HMS Victory. Building: DeAgostini Sovereign Of The Seas.
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Stunning work m8 looking forward to seeing more Rgd Martyn Building ?
Completed. Soliei Royal . Sovereign of the Seas . Virginia . Scotland . San Felipe . Corel vasa , Santisima Trinadad X section , Vasa
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