James RC-1

James is still having trouble replying here. James, don't use "Quick Reply", it doesn't work unless you're using a particular version of MS Explorer. Instead, use "Reply" or "Quote".

Anyhoo, James says:

"To each his own, as I may have said never French Polished before and never put a Guitar together and I was impatient into the bargain. The instructions on the bottle say dry after 15 minutes and here in warm Brisbane it seemed to go off even quicker (you should try fibreglassing here the Solution goes solid before you know it) so the temptation was always there to keep going.

Part of the roughness might also be changing the method of Shellac application, from Cloth to Brush and back to Cloth, after all French Polishing is a whole profession in its self. Will always use Cloth from now on.

All lessons for next time.

As to the truss rod guard none of my other Guitars have one and there was no mention in the Video guides that I could see.

I Have to decide whether to drag the Jigsaw out to shape the head but at this stage I am enjoying playing it too much to have it out of action.

Its all food for thought."

I'm obviously a fan of the Rick and share the same level of patience. I reckon if you're playing it and loving it, it's done. Maybe get the approval from what ever minsters you need to, and get another kit to apply your learnings. That's what I'm going to do and my minister for finance, war and peace, is ok for me to do this. So now it's all about what kit to order. ;)

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Quote from glenno3228 on May 6, 2013, 18:17
I'm obviously a fan of the Rick and share the same level of patience. I reckon if you're playing it and loving it, it's done. Maybe get the approval from what ever minsters you need to, and get another kit to apply your learnings. That's what I'm going to do and my minister for finance, war and peace, is ok for me to do this. So now it's all about what kit to order. ;)

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Too True though I don't have to worry about any Ministers giving me approval, mine moved on years ago and they ain't worth replacing, unlike a Guitar.

When I have the money I will go for a Full Hollow Body Kit and take my time with it.

Hey Jimbob,

French Polishing is an art form... I used to finish all of my scratch builds with FP or wax.
Now I just use Wudtone!

The trick with FP is to sand lightly with 400 grit between coats to level it off, (that is when you are brushing it on)

Maybe when you have your next kit done you can re visit the RC and get it looking shmick :D

Anyhoo, have fun with the next build.

James, key thing is that you're having fun. Good luck with the next build - can understand the desire to get in and play!

Yep. Wot Brendan said! :D

Thought for the night - you don't learn much from getting something right - it's when you get something wrong and learn from the mistake (large or small) that real learning happens - so, celebrate mistakes!