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HMS Agamemnon (1/64 Caldercraft)

Everybody thanks for the comments and likes, i really appreciate it, thanks !!

The helm,

As I hadn't done the rudder blade after covering the hull with copper plates, it was now time for the rudder,

As there are already several posts on covering hulls and rudder blades, I won't go into any more detail, and stick to pictures of the result.

Below are a number of photos of the result.

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Ageing.

Since the rudder was still a tad too "bling bling", and does not really fit with the rest of the hull, I aged the copper work somewhat.

To do this, I first stripped the copper of any glue residue and then degreased it well, then smeared the copper work with a strong saltwater solution (unfortunately I no longer have any real seawater)
Then fixed the rudder in the lid of a yoghurt container. In the yoghurt container I had put a quantity of silver polish (unfortunately I didn't have ammonia in the house, and the nearest supermarket didn't have ammonia, but it did have silver polish (good enough for me)).
Left the container on the heater with the rudder in the lid of the container for a time, occasionally applying a little saltwater. To the desired result, sand lightly with a brass brush. Then rinse well and leave to dry.
Then treated with a coat of polyurethane lacquer, then a light filter green/blue mix, another coat of polyurethane lacquer and Viola done!!!

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Bit of playing with paint.

Something I had not yet done was to age the hinges of the rudder blade.
Given that the hinges was somewhat out of harmony with the rest of the weathering/patina
Aged the hinges only slightly so that I think it is in harmony with the rest of the patina of the copper.

To do this, I first smeared the hinges with a grey wash of oil paint, (naval ship weathering )
Then I apply various pigments, which I dilute with water, so it flows nicely between the seams and edges. After everything has dried, I seal it with a clear polyurethane lacquer.
Below some photos.

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Amazing build! Inspiring me to get the same kit :D So the model's hull is heavily primed to make it smooth? Did you use the airbrush to make that nice paintwork?
 
Energo said:
Amazing build! Inspiring me to get the same kit :D So the model's hull is heavily primed to make it smooth? Did you use the airbrush to make that nice paintwork ?
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Energo,

First sanded the hull well smooth, then sprayed in primer with an airbrush, then sanded everything again well, then another coat of primer, but very thin,
Sanded this again lightly,

This is the basis for the further colours, so I can tape them off nicely, and no paint can creep under the tape.

And also, the primer is a good base for the copper plates on the underside.

Otherwise, I do all my paintwork with an airbrush, the very small details with a small brush.
 
Another piece of progress,

Thanks everyone for the comments and watching.

Have placed the remaining rugs and further, touched up, let it rest further now, so that the paint and glue can settle somewhat, so that at a later date I can touch it up further.

Now back to putting further details on the fuselage, so now can slowly start preparing the masts....


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As it is about time to install the hatches in the gun ports, I started making the lead-throughs for the lifting tallies for the lower gun ports. Since I don't feel like "just" drilling holes in the hull, and feeding the rope through them,
So I used capillary tubing, which I think is fairly close to scale technically in terms of diameter, cut it into small pieces, and then placed it.
For drilling the holes, I made a jig, so that the holes all come out uniformly.

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For the cladding, I use Tork paper, which I first coat with a mixture of water, wood glue and a little paint,

I then leave it to dry. Once it's dry, it's fairly stiff, so you can cut nice strips out of it,

I then wet these strips lightly with the same mixture as described, so that you can model and shape it nicely.

Once it's in place, let it dry, then I airbrush it to get the desired colour, when the paint is dry, apply a light coat of matt varnish, and that's it.

Takes a bit of work and time, but I'm happy with the result.
 
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Hey Willbor,

your Agamemnon is really beautifully built. I copied a bit of your construction method and will use it for my Athena. Thanks for that and I look forward to further progress on your build. A new fan.

Best regards

Günther Ship-1
 
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