Layout for copper plates

[Bobby K.]

I know I had to look up what gore lines were, I have only coppered one ship, certainly no expert here lol I just had amazing results with this glue on the copper I tryed to chim in.
About the raised tiles on the keel I filed mine smooth, then added the false keel, and put it on her stand .
Bobby K.

 

[AllanKP69]

THANK YOU CHUCK This was extremely helpful!
Allan

 

[threebs]

Use adhesive backed copper tape. Use a gray primer undercoat as the adhesive on the tape seems to react chemically with the primer in a way that after a few days you will need a razor blade to get them off. To prevent the tape from curling up over time where it over laps, wipe the surface down with acetone, sand it lightly with 600 grit sandpaper and coat it with spar varnish. I have a couple videos on my you tube channel that might help. @gregbaumgartner8257

 

[Ted Robinson]

Thank you Chuck

 

[Ted Robinson]

Use adhesive backed copper tape. Use a gray primer undercoat as the adhesive on the tape seems to react chemically with the primer in a way that after a few days you will need a razor blade to get them off. To prevent the tape from curling up over time where it over laps, wipe the surface down with acetone, sand it lightly with 600 grit sandpaper and coat it with spar varnish. I have a couple videos on my you tube channel that might help. @gregbaumgartner8257


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I love your model

 

[threebs]

USS Pennsylvania 1837 second build.

Now that the balcony railing of the Pennsylvania is on I think I can call the stern done.

shipsofscale.com

Thank you. I have several builds on this web forum. This is my latest. The one in the photos is a commissioned model.

 

[Ted Robinson]

I looked up your YouTube channel to find the copper plating and got distracted by the gun carriage hardware video. So far I have made two of the hooks shown and am learning the process. A little wonky but with a little practice it should turn out ok
Thank you

USS Pennsylvania 1837 second build.

Now that the balcony railing of the Pennsylvania is on I think I can call the stern done.

shipsofscale.com

Thank you. I have several builds on this web forum. This is my latest. The one in the photos is a commissioned model.

 

[Stuart Little]

It looks like it's deno time again. The CA glue isn't cutting it. Plates are getting knocked off when I brush against them.
Ordered some of the Super Phatic glue but at over$20 for 50 ml I need a better solution.

Try BSI odourless CA medium, it's manufactured in California - Ca ! Hah, a pun! Shouldbe cheaper to you than the UK one.

 

[Stuart Little]

Here's my Victory done recently.

 

[Ted Robinson]

Try BSI odourless CA medium, it's manufactured in California - Ca ! Hah, a pun! Shouldbe cheaper to you than the UK one.

Unfortunately it is now almost $19 plus tax

 

[Ted Robinson]

Here's my Victory done recently.

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Thanks for the photos, it really helps

 

[Ted Robinson]

Here's one of my hooks. Like the hook but out of scale. Made it with the very smallest top of my jeweler's pliers
I'm trying to figure out how to make them using a piece of wire or drill bit.

 

[Namabiiru]

Use adhesive backed copper tape. Use a gray primer undercoat as the adhesive on the tape seems to react chemically with the primer in a way that after a few days you will need a razor blade to get them off. To prevent the tape from curling up over time where it over laps, wipe the surface down with acetone, sand it lightly with 600 grit sandpaper and coat it with spar varnish. I have a couple videos on my you tube channel that might help. @gregbaumgartner8257


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Copper foil can be obtained from stained glass supply outlets. I always burnish mine with a plastic spoon or something similar and never have a problem with lifting or curling.

 

[Rob444]

Here's one of my hooks. Like the hook but out of scale. Made it with the veryView attachment 525748 smallest top of my jeweler's pliers
I'm trying to figure out how to make them using a piece of wire or drill bit.
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Here are two sources for the hooks you may want to try

Upgrade your kit with these Laser Cut fittings!! Laser Cut Basswood cannon carriages

syrenshipmodelcompany.com

Ship hooks 3mm/th.0,3mm/60pcs - patinated in black - HiSModel

Ship hooks 3mm/th.0,3mm/60pcs - patinated in black. Boat hooks black patinaHeight: 3 mmThickness: 0.3 mmNumber: 60 pcs

www.hismodel.com

Rob

 

[The Gavel]

As for hooks also look at Dry Dock @Dry-Dock Models & Parts ! Their stuff is legit!

 

[Ted Robinson]

Here are two sources for the hooks you may want to try

Upgrade your kit with these Laser Cut fittings!! Laser Cut Basswood cannon carriages

syrenshipmodelcompany.com

Ship hooks 3mm/th.0,3mm/60pcs - patinated in black - HiSModel

Ship hooks 3mm/th.0,3mm/60pcs - patinated in black. Boat hooks black patinaHeight: 3 mmThickness: 0.3 mmNumber: 60 pcs

www.hismodel.com

Rob

Thank you

 

[Ted Robinson]

Copper foil can be obtained from stained glass supply outlets. I always burnish mine with a plastic spoon or something similar and never have a problem with lifting or curling.

Thank you

 

[Ted Robinson]

As for hooks also look at Dry Dock @Dry-Dock Models & Parts ! Their stuff is legit!

Thank you, I've used them for pear wood blocks and they were excellent

 

[Stuart Little]

Unfortunately it is now almost $19 plus tax

That's interesting, over here I buy BSI @ 1/2oz gap filling is = $11.52, & 1oz thin =$18.99. Probably due to 'The Creature' running - or should that be 'ruining', the country??

 

[Stuart Little]

Here's one of my hooks. Like the hook but out of scale. Made it with the veryView attachment 525748 smallest top of my jeweler's pliers
I'm trying to figure out how to make them using a piece of wire or drill bit.
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I filed one jaw of mine to about 1mm diameter, then using 0.48 brass wire, I can make very small eyes.