Nowadays I'm trying to apply a french polishing technique but I can't spare enough time for my build. But it is going on :) and I hope it will finish soon. :)
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Nowadays I'm trying to apply a french polishing technique but I can't spare enough time for my build. But it is going on :) and I hope it will finish soon. :)
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The latest image of the build is this.
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I'm applying the 20th french polish layer now. Because I had done a lot of mistakes in the early phases. I didn't noticed them since the french polishing. :) Anyhow it is going well now.
Well my friends, I'll keep posting here when I get a result. But excuse me for not working too hard on my project. :)
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By the way, the drink is Turkish Raki . I highly recommend it ;)
Take care...
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The Strat is looking great so far, can't wait to see it finished.
The colour is looking amazing. Never knew you could add dye to Shellac, until now! Might be something to try on a future build.
cheers,
Gav.
Thanks Nomis, I also can't wait to see it finished and played :) But it's so slow for me.Quote:
Originally Posted by DrNomis_44
Thanks Gavin. It was also very interesting for me. Perhaps I should take a few photos of my trials to get an appliable color. All my effort was to keep the ingredients minimum and affordable nearby. I didn't want to order them abroad. I'm sure there are lots of ways (and most of them are preferably-easy-to-do I guess) to finish a guitar. But this way is way too challenging and enjoyable.Quote:
Originally Posted by gavinturner
well done Singulum what an update ! Colour is looking very nice and the food looks just as good - keep up the good work
Awesome axe, awesome food! Love the finish & colour
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great results with local products, well done
oh, and the food looks amazing
Great to see the progress. And the food.
Wow. That is looking very nice indeed :)
Thanks, I hope it will be better when completed.Quote:
Originally Posted by vh2580
Thank you wokka. I try to do my best. Colour was my teenage choice :) But I think it is a good one. (Not mybuild , the colour RED :) )Quote:
Originally Posted by wokkaboy
Thanks Andrew. I'll keep posting the updates on my build and my food practice of course :)Quote:
Originally Posted by andrewdosborne
Thanks Stan. There are some choices that can be made and applied on a build here, but I prefered shellac. It's fun to work with.Quote:
Originally Posted by stan
Thank you Fretworn. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Fretworn
Thanks Dingobass.Quote:
Originally Posted by dingobass
I figured, maybe i should prefer another wood for body under shellac finish. Basswood is too simple and shellac is crying to get some more veins. But I think I'll keep in mind to prefer a different wood for future builds.
Looking good. I liked the original yellow colour as it really highlighted the grain however what you have now looks like red coloured glass with just a hint of grain. Slow progress has paid off in a brilliant finish.
Hi everyone. Greetings. I'll have to jump forward a little bit. But I will try to send the missing pieces of the build later.
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Sorry for the resolution of the pics.
Nice work!
Thanks Dingobass. I really appreciate it.Quote:
Originally Posted by dingobass
Havent seen this build before...This is a very very nice build Singulum.. congratulations!! How does she play?
S!
Beautiful strat, I love that finish!
Looks great mate, the perseverance with the shellac has really paid off!
really nice build Singulum you got a very nice gloss and the finish looks flat. Love the red is very nice.
Have a look at your bridge saddles aren't flat, adjust the screws so each saddle is horizontal. The saddles should be in the same shape as the 12' raduis fingerboard ie middle strings D G the highest and outside strings both E's the lowest
Straight to the pool room (the PBG Facebook) Great build man!