After a research , I found in https://sites.google.com/site/shipwrightsfaq/smf-researchnotes/smf-RN-VictoryCopper the size of the copper plates.
I converted the dimensions on the 1/32 scale , and gave me length 38,1mm and width 14,29mm. By rough calculations , I will need about 600 pieces for the one side of the model.
Two months ago , I bought copper and I placed it outside in rain and sun for two months , to take aging color.
I cut the desirable dimensions ( 38,1mm x 14,29 mm) , using office paper cutter...
...and using rivet maker , I made the rivets on the perimeter of each one .
Finally , using a cotton bud , I washed them with sea water to get the green color of verdigris.
I converted the dimensions on the 1/32 scale , and gave me length 38,1mm and width 14,29mm. By rough calculations , I will need about 600 pieces for the one side of the model.
Two months ago , I bought copper and I placed it outside in rain and sun for two months , to take aging color.
I cut the desirable dimensions ( 38,1mm x 14,29 mm) , using office paper cutter...
...and using rivet maker , I made the rivets on the perimeter of each one .
Finally , using a cotton bud , I washed them with sea water to get the green color of verdigris.
This process was tiring , monotonous and it took two weeks. On the other hand , the result satisfied me.
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