Have started to apply copper sheathing plates to the hull below the waterline.
This is the first ship that I have had which requires copper plates, so no experience with it.
I have read much online and in forums like SOS, about coppering.
The Vanguard kit I have has very detailed copper plates with port and starboard rivet patterns as mentioned in my earlier
post #62. They are easy to separate into rows of seven or individually.
Other options include Copper tapes and plate tapes from
Chinese suppliers ZHL.
My experience so far leads me to offer the following suggestions to other modeler.
1: When using CA glue for such a prolonged period, wear protective breathing mask and eye protection and disposable nitrile gloves
2: Apply CA glue sparingly, small dabs in Centre of the plate.
3: Pre-moisten the hull in the area of plate to facilitate CA setting (Thanks to Adiefenbach from his Victory log)
4: Avoid the temptation to use more than two plates at once, best results seen with only one at a time.
5: Some small amount of overlapping is preferred to cutting odd shapes.
6: Use toothpicks or scrap wood and or small metal probes to position the plates and apply contact pressure
7: Use paper towel or rag to wipe away excess glue as you go.
Still not sure how to clean up the CA glue residue on the surface of the plates.
I welcome any comments positive or negative.
More overlapping, especially at the Gore line which is about 11 rows from the keel. Also found some nice makeup brushes that are perfect for applying CA from a puddle of glue to the plates
www.flitz.com
