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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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