Well, that went better than expected, ignore the top colour, it will be covered by images. Time to attempt to glue on Binding
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Well, that went better than expected, ignore the top colour, it will be covered by images. Time to attempt to glue on Binding
Looks great ! I don’t mind that colour on top either :cool:
Looking good there!
Only had partial success using acetone on the binding, not sure if it comes down to exact acetone make up or what, but it only had very poor hold in most spots despite two goes round and lots of tape, definitely not like the you tube clip I saw. I ended up using Revelle CA model glue to stick it down, I'll take the tape off to day and see how it went. Just need to finalise the top layer design and then epoxy it on.
Strange, I’ve had no problem using acetone. The only difference I used was dissolving some binding in acetone to use like a thin smear of glue in addition to painting the acetone onto the binding and the wood.
The Revelle glue wasn't much good either, resorted to 406 Loctite which just about stuck my fingers to the guitar, but it worked
Bit of headstock shaping done, staining it black soon.
Disposable Nitrile Gloves. Far easier to peel off a guitar body than finger skin.Quote:
Originally Posted by Hardcoretroubadour
They stuck first 😀Quote:
Originally Posted by FrankenWashie
Spent a bit of time down in the lab today, did a restain on the body to lighten it up a bit, also made some fret markers. I hope Igor approves 😁
Well, that's a wee bit different to most! (Apart from maybe Dedman!) they will look awesome!! Are you going to recess them slightly and cover with a resin?
Yes, that is the plan, just need to get some Brad point bits to recess them. There is no point in going half way 😄
great idea indeed. I've used shotgun shells for pot knobs and 9mm, 40 cal and 38's for switch tips and trus rod covers. 25acp ( hard to get these days) and 32 S&W would probably be perfect for fret boards. Also check this stuff out https://usaknifemaker.com/shop-categ...-c-95-109.html
I have something cool planned for volume and tone knobs, just need to do a bit more hunting around.
I had to use rim fires for lower down on the fretboard, then just increased in sizes 30.06 , 30-30's and .44 magnum shells
Trying out wipe on poly, pretty happy with how it looks so far.
Well after a lot ofsanding and drilling I managed to epoxy in the shell casing fret markers. When they are set I'll sand them flush and hopefully all will look good.
Watch out for HCT, he’s locked and loaded! Nice work mate👍🏾😁
Digging up some older threads but this EX build is a killer!
It is still chugging away slowly in the back ground, been rebuilding retaining walls around my pool and landscaping,so not much time or energy to tackle this, but in a month or so I should have a clear run at fixing some small issues and getting on with assembly.Quote:
Originally Posted by Kick
Well been a while since last post. Been playing around with graphics for the top of the body for many months. Finally started to get the hang of using GIMP software. I'll post this here for feedback as to preference. Still need to finish cutting out hulk and punisher logos.
Or one with a background?
I vote for with background. Looks good.
Yep, background for me too (just sent you an email with some ideas) looks great man.
Yeah, after initially looking at this on my phone tend to think with background does look better whereas on the phone it looked too busy.
Cheers, Waz
cheers gents, back ground it is. i'll have a bit more of a play around and hopefully print this out and see if it will work to epoxy over.
Trying a burst again for the back of the guitar, wasn't real happy with first attempt. This is first coat using wood dyes, pretty happy so far....
Oh nice. sdefewfewewwe
Yeah, that looks pretty good.
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Got the scaling on the image right to go. Did a mock up with Hardwear fitted. Finally getting somewhere on this build.
Sick! You've captured almost all of my Favourite comic book characters! If the ABC Warriors, Judge Anderson and Ghost Rider were on there, I'd be all "Shut up and take my money!"
Fantastic work!
Hah, I reckon a Dredd themed guitar would be awesome. So many great artists have had a go at that over the years.Quote:
Originally Posted by FrankenWashie
Mean machine dialed to 4 and Fink angel nearly made an appearance. I did have a Ghost rider appearance planned, but art didn't work. Lobo should have been there too 😁Quote:
Originally Posted by Sonic Mountain
Well fingers crossed, the epoxy is poured, hopefully this comes off .....
Shall do.....Quote:
Originally Posted by Hardcoretroubadour
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Well generally pretty happy with result, very shiny glass like finish. A little bit of cleaning up to do from some small runs. Also need to rebate around post holes to get nice surface to put the posts in. It looks as if some of the expoxy has penetrated the image and left it a bit 'wet' looking, it is not quite as sharp as the original image. In hindsight maybe I could have used waterproof paper if it comes that large, or printed onto vinyl but I needed to keep the costs down and this is always going to be my build, and not one I would sell.
Well like many builds here it is 2 steps forward and 3 back. After initial epoxy pour I had some issues with graphics lifting from body and I cracked the epoxy when smoothing off around the post holes. The decision was made to lift it all off and go again, this time using a vinyl print rather than sealed paper. I must say I'm glad I did, because the vinyl print looks amazing and won't suffer the bleed issues that the paper had. I have now applied the graphics and cut it all out ready to epoxy again, fingers crossed this one works.
Woo hoo. Looks great and like it fits nicely.
Yeah fits well, epoxy is poured and levelled. Doing a fine grit final wet sand on neck then hopefully later this week attach the two so it looks like a guitar at least.
Starting to get shiny, still got body to go, but happy with neck and custom fretboard.
Finished the polish, now to join the bits and wire it up.