Thanks for the link Pablo. Looks cool. I was particularly amazed by the scalpel wielding! Reminds me of someone else on the forum :?
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Thanks for the link Pablo. Looks cool. I was particularly amazed by the scalpel wielding! Reminds me of someone else on the forum :?
Pablo @ Very cool design. How are you going to print it? [/quote]
Because the image will be under 1mm of clear lexan sheet with the edges under a 3.5mm MDF escutcheon, it's just printed onto matt photo paper. The whole thing is simply a sandwich (see pic)
Whoo Hoo - that vinyl wrap stuff is something else! I'd be fascinated to see if anyone has a go at doing it 8O
Great video clip BTW.
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Max - looking great. This is going to be one sick guitar!
This is going to be an amazing Guitar/ Art/ Engineering/ Headtrip. You're a brilliant luthier.
More kind words - thank you guys . . . I will be getting a swollen head(stock) oops, already got a swollen headstock on this job :|
Speaking of which, the "sandwich" head is now sprayed white. Next will be some stencilled artwork around the "backglass" then a clear satin urethane finish over the whole deal. Tests show this will result in a slighlty off white/yellowed effect which is just what I'm after.
Pics should explain better than words I hope.
Chrome humbucker cover just turned up - yay.
Also fabricated back cover for the head from ally plate(pic)
Just waiting on a set of 3L/3R big knobbed chrome machines.
All hardware will be chrome to be in keeping with the 70's era of pinball furniture.
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Rolling along . . . .
Pic 1:
I Managed to get the desired "speckle" effect on the white paint which is typical of pinballs of the 70's era. The body will get the same treatment.
Stencilled/sprayed on lightning bolt/plectrum design around front of headstock.
Masked off frets and applied first coat of urethane clear over the whole schmeer.
Printed up pinny style position markers on white waterslide film - the plan is to sand back their sections, slide 'em on & urethane over, then clear urethane the whole bloody neck again.
Pic 2:
A more speccy shot of speccle :P
Pic 3:
Playfield cut and in place. I've used ply with a bit of grain 'cos some areas (e.g. the shooter lane)
will remain visible, as per the real older style playfields.
Still have loads to do . . .
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Stunned - can't say anything but WOW.
Go Max!!!!!
Max the speckle and lightning bolts look awesome. I'm blown away!
Cheers,
Gav.
Update:
Struck a snag :(
The black position dots on the f/b showed through the white waterslide decals - fnyuck!
Rather than drill out the dots & backfill, I have reprinted onto thin white photo paper. I'm building this up with clear urethane and carefully sanding back 'til the board is smooth. If this fails, I 'spose it will beback to plan A.
Did a weigh up :|
Yes, it will be a heavy rocker . . . put all the PW gear on the kitchen scale and it'll be about 1.5 pounds or 0.7Kg heavier than my ESP MH50.
Decided sigle p/u will be chrome HB as per SG's (I am encouraged in this by the JR's that have been built here)
Coupla pics:
1. Neck decals on
2. Aluminium playfield apron awaiting artwork
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max, you have totally lost the plot - this is truely mad - I love it!
Out. Fricking. Rageous!
OK. The (lost) plot thickens . . .
Pic 1: Neck completed at long last. LED's for "TILT" wired & tested.
Pic 2: Glad to see the back of it ;)
Pic 3: Apron artwork done. Final playfield design/art happening now.
Why did I ever start this?
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Hey Max.
You ask why did you ever start this? Because it's got to be the coolest and weirdest guitar project ever. Don't stop now, I'm loving it!
Cheers
Max, I am deadly serious, people are going to be talking about this thread for years to come. I actually caught myself thinking about this build at work. Please, do not rush this. Take your time. And finally, I'm sure I speak for everyone following this thread, please update us, with photos, at every step, no matter how trivial.
I think we need to change your handle to Mad Max - not Max Axe... I'm with Adam - I think this will be a guitar that turns up on a range of websites as a crazy cool axe!
YES, THIS !!!Quote:
/<\\/p>[]<\\/p>/Quote from adam on January 10, 2014, 18:35
Max, I am deadly serious, people are going to be talking about this thread for years to come. I actually caught myself thinking about this build at work. Please, do not rush this. Take your time. And finally, I'm sure I speak for everyone following this thread, please update us, with photos, at every step, no matter how trivial.
Best Themed Guitar Ever !!!!
I am quite chuffed by all the encouragement and kind words from you guys, especially Adam.
So thanks again, as it really does help keep up the enthusiasm :D
Ordered the 16 LED chaser unit from the U.S. today, it boasts multi sequences & speed control - should add plenty of pizazz to the lighting setup.
Started boring/routing the "playfield" and below is a pic of a preliminary mock-up.
Looks awfully rough, but (trust me) it will all come out in the wash . . .
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Truly astonishing work. A classic in the making!
yes agreed with everyone's comments, Max this project is off the chain. Never seen anything like it. This will be a treasured axe once its finished ! You will have to post a video with all the lights flashing and gizmo's in action !
Hey Max. You got any updates on this insanity?
OK Lawry, here we go:
I've been busy making all the fiddly parts which will populate the playfield e.g. pop bumpers, drop target bank, standup target, kickout saucer, wire guides, lane guide, plastics and their posts, lighting inserts, rebound unit etc. (Pinheads will dig all this shit)
Also got stuck into the paintwork at long last, still some to do, then the black linework goes on by hand, followed by the printed artwork - some on transparencies, some opaque.
Yet to be built will be a spinner, gate, rebound mount, saddle & the upper arch guides all from sheet ally.
I reckon about 80% of this phase is done.
The sharp-eyed amongst you might spot a roll of copper sheathing, which will be applied flat under the playfield. With all the electronics & switching, I reckon it will be essential.
Next phase will be the LED lighting (the chaser control kit just turned up today as it happens, yippee!)
PIc 1: All the bits ready to go . . .
Pic 2: Decal sheets complete with stuff ups.
P.S. my psychiatrist is making a fortune out of me :(
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Max - lack of responses for a couple of hours is that you've totally stunned everyone... This is a blinder of a build!
It's a sensation!
Another Tommy pun...
This build is remarkable, and a testament to your perseverance.
Yep. I think Brendan is right. What can you say about a build like this? Gotta be one of the coolest, weirdest, freakiest (and a lot of other 'est' words) projects in the history of guitar building.
You are a very patient person!
Unbeleivable... one really dumb question, is this going to be a functioning Pinnie as well? That would be the wildest Guitar ever built...
So much detail, amazing!
super cool build Max, this is one of the most bizaar axes I've ever seen, pity it won't be eligible for GOTM because it would win hands down !
Hi DBQuote:
/<\\/p>[]<\\/p>/Quote from dingobass on February 8, 2014, 08:42
Unbeleivable... one really dumb question, is this going to be a functioning Pinnie as well? That would be the wildest Guitar ever built...
Unfortunately it won't be a working pinball.
Have a look inside a real machine if you get a chance - even a simplified version would be beyond my capabilities.
Plus the already burdensome weight would become unbearable. Also with all the coils, contacts etc the RF interference would be atrocious too.
So I've settled for a few "pseudo working" cabinet parts & flashing lights to "look the part".
More soon . . .
simply outstanding Max!
Gotta thank all you guys again for your words of encouragement.
A wee bit more done now on the faux playfield:
Outline work finished, lamp inserts inserted & decals applied.
It's at the stage of the build now where all the really fun stuff has started happening.
It's also looking pretty close to what I pictured when I first sat down at the old drawing board, with a few revisions along the way.
More soon . . .
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Coming together finally, at least the playfield is 96% finished, just waiting on some special screws.
One day soon (I hope) I'll get around to the actual guitar part of this build :?
In the interim, the first pic below shows the underside of the PF with all the controlled lamp brackets and their LEDs installed. Still waiting on some diffuse warm white LEDs to do the general illumination under the plastics.
Also plastered on some copper shielding for the PUP area which I hope will suffice.
Second pic shows progress on the upper PF which I am pretty happy with. I'm extra pleased with the "smashed mirror" spinner at the upper left. Also you can clearly see the lower inserts spell B-L-I-N-D the top left group of 4 naturally spell "deaf" and the right "dumb".
The 4 drop targets will get slotted in in front of the "smashed" Union Jack at a later stage.
Next phase will be wiring up the lighting and audio circuitry with some help from my electronics wiz mate Anthony.
More soonish . . .
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This build is just so incredible to watch I am lost for words. Max, when this is done, I would love to come over with my video camera and shoot a demo of the guitar and get you to talk us through this build and what you do for a living. I'm sure I speak for everyone on here when I say I want to get a look inside your lair.
OH WOW, MAX, THIS IS JUST TOO AWESOME !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!111
This is still insane, Max. And I'd forgotten about the guitar bit too. This stuff as a guitar is even more insane. Like Adam says, gotta see a vid of it.
The playing field is jaw-droppingly awesome Max. I'm on the edge of my seat waiting for updates! And to think this thing will be a working axe in addition to all this awesomeness! Can't wait. Adam's behind the scenes doco is a must watch.
cheers,
Gav.
Thanks again everybody, I'm amazed at all the interest shown in this oddball project.
With Adam now offering to personally do a video of it I'm a bit over awed, not to say flattered :D
Yes Adam, I would be more than happy for you to do a video thing when the job's complete, only snag is I'm a less than ordinary guitar player & rather shy about it.
I'm hoping this effort will be completed by the end of March. (Then, armed with GAS, I can start building something a bit more conventional)
awesome build Max, doubt anyone has attempted to build anything this bizaar and cool.
Look forward to the final results.
I'd love to come to the video shoot if possible and see this wicked axe in the flesh.
Keep us posted on the build diary when its happening !
No worries Max, I'm an ordinary guitar player who is not shy about it. I'm looking forward to seeing your lair and getting to know some of your history. Give me a shout when its done. And whatever you do, don't rush it.
Odd ball? Naa you're not round enough Maximus.Quote:
Quote from maxaxe on February 26, 2014, 16:12
Thanks again everybody, I'm amazed at all the interest shown in this oddball project.
With Adam now offering to personally do a video of it I'm a bit over awed, not to say flattered :D
Yes Adam, I would be more than happy for you to do a video thing when the job's complete, only snag is I'm a less than ordinary guitar player & rather shy about it.
I'm hoping this effort will be completed by the end of March. (Then, armed with GAS, I can start building something a bit more conventional)
I've been looking up programming for ya, looks simple enough just need the read write tools. and an example piece of code to pull apart.