Spalted morse now? So be it...

[Bob123]

suck it up, buttercup - art is pain! :d

kevin

swear on me mum mate!

 

[Bob123]

Scary part done Detail work now... and some crafty washer placements...

 

[kestrou]

swear on me mum mate!

View attachment 28198

There you go - a double row of staples will keep that plastic tape from peeling up!

Kevin

 

[Bob123]

Now we just need the boss man to agree on some chrome knobs and we're mostly there




edit: just realized I've been here for years... astounding haha

 

[mystixboi1]

Looks cool but I'm not giving with the purple pickup covers. How about black pickup covers?

Either way , can't wait until this is done

 

[Bob123]

Looks cool but I'm not giving with the purple pickup covers. How about black pickup covers?

Either way , can't wait until this is done

The purple actually is really really nice in person. The coloring on the photo gives it more of a brighter purple than it really is.

 

[Bob123]

Yeah, Im totally ok with that lol

 

[QuietSpike]

Wow... Siiiiiiiiiccckkkk!

 

[Astrofreq]

It's amazing that there's even wood that looks like that.

 

[Bob123]

It's amazing that there's even wood that looks like that.

As good as it looks... its quite unpleasant to work with haha. Its a beautiful piece for sure, kev picked well!

 

[Bob123]

Well.................. productive day. Weather is crap, so I have to paint at MIDNIGHT :-/. "Liquid glass" aka "liquid cancer" or "liquid death" applied. Glad I dont have to do this every day... Just a teaser for now.







edit: even with a mask, full body clothing, and goggles... still dont feel fantastic! if anyone is thinking about hobbying this kinda stuff, this is a PSA -> ALWAYS WEAR PPE!!!!!

 

[dave1812]

WOW!!
What Brand/Product did you use for this?
Is that a Resin that you pour on the Surface or is it applied with a Paint Gun?

 

[kestrou]

Bob,

Can I say this in public? I've got wood!

Kevin

 

[Bob123]

WOW!!
What Brand/Product did you use for this?
Is that a Resin that you pour on the Surface or is it applied with a Paint Gun?

I use PPG high solids catalyzed urethane. Very nasty stuff, but its very gorgeous.


Good looking couple here...

Bob,

Can I say this in public? I've got wood!

Kevin

Come again? hahaha

 

[Bob123]

Second coat done... and boy is it ugly... No really, it wont photograph, but I have some cuttin n buffin to do. THAT SAID, its rounding the final turn, just gotta do some wet sanding and polishing then wire her up!

 

[joe web]

that's sick!!!
great job you've done!

 

[Bob123]

So... lets call it an unfortunate circumstance involving a rag with acetone on it. Not my fault... the plaintiff has plea bargained and we'll call it even for a bit... but I'll take tragedy to opportunity.

Kev wanted a recessed neck plate... and I told him no, it was too risky. Seeing as I was going back to square one, I grew a pair of ernie balls and hand routed the neck plate in as he wanted it done. Came out pretty well, and he seemed really excited to have it done. I dont really notice a huge difference, but Im glad he's excited for it.

 

[kestrou]

"grew a pair of Ernie Balls" - cracking me up here!

Yeah, I like the recessed neck plate - just another subtle "smoothness" to the earlier models that I appreciate - and given the opportunity I'm thrilled it's on this guitar now - thanks!

Kevin

 

[Bob123]

First round of clear coats finished today. Tomorrow I will block sand the finish, do another coat or two, then she will be ready to cut and buff and then assemble!

 

[mystixboi1]

Looks so good