HMS Agamemnon (1/64 Caldercraft)

[Willbor237]

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.

 

[Willbor237]

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!!!

 

[Willbor237]

After I had further colored the copper, it was time to make the mounting for the rudder blade and also finish the rear,

The pictures below explain it all.

 

[Peter Voogt]

After I had further colored the copper, it was time to make the mounting for the rudder blade and also finish the rear,

The pictures below explain it all.

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Hi Boris. I was not visiting your build here on the SoS. The patina of the copper looks great. With a nice regular 4-nails pattern at the aft of the rudder.
Regards, Peter

 

[Willbor237]

Mini project.
Since there was no binnacle included in the package and there is no mention of one in the build description,
I decided to make and install one anyway.

Below some pictures, say more than words,

 

[GrantTyler]

Good evening Boris. Wow this is fabulous modelling. Way to go. Cheers Grant

 

[Willbor237]

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.

 

[Energo]

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

 

[Willbor237]

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

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.