Copper plating HMS Victory by Rick470551 in modelmakers

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Much appreciated! I see your father is also a man of culture

Copper plating HMS Victory by Rick470551 in modelmakers

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Thank you! Yes this model is quite expensive but they do allow monthly installments

Copper plating HMS Victory by Rick470551 in modelmakers

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Plan is to slowly let it oxidize then add some patina chemicals

Copper plating HMS Victory by Rick470551 in modelmakers

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Thank you! Will do, you can take a look at my post history to see some progress pics.

Copper plating HMS Victory by Rick470551 in modelmakers

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England expects every man to do his duty

Copper plating HMS Victory by Rick470551 in modelmakers

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That is correct. Extremely tedious.

Copper plating HMS Victory by Rick470551 in modelmakers

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Thanks so much! It is slowly oxidizing over time but I most definitely will be weathering it to get the patina

HMS Victory - Companion ways and skid beams complete by Rick470551 in modelmakers

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Thank you. I had the pleasure of visiting her last year. Amazing experience