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Hey guys,
A while ago I placed an order for this STA-1M and it finally came in early May. I've been always GASing over a surf green/sonic blue strat with a maple neck for the longest time but they were always way too overpriced.
Well, I thought.
I'll make it myself.
Here's a few pics so far. Only unfortunate thing is there are a couple of chips on the body. I have Timbermate on standby.
Pics:
Face
http://i.imgur.com/v5D13h7.jpg?1
Rear
http://i.imgur.com/6LrROpw.jpg?1
Curve
http://i.imgur.com/wkYhXQh.jpg?1
Chips
http://i.imgur.com/Ta35Kct.jpg?1
Neck
http://i.imgur.com/iKGp5xm.jpg?1
http://i.imgur.com/t6588Hq.jpg?1
Headstock
http://i.imgur.com/gnDLaWv.jpg?1
To be continued... Slowly...
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umm... is that last image flipped or is it actually a reverse headstock?
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Nick - there may be a few chips, but there's also some nice grain there too. Looks like you scored.
With you Scott - the headstock looks ... unexpected.
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I was hoping someone would notice. Definitely a reverse stock :D
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Great kit Nick! Reverse headstock is really cool and the grain looks great. a couple of patches to make but she is going to look amazing when finished!
cheers,
Gav.
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this will come up very nicely mate
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So I tried filling today with Timbermate however I'm not sure I'm doing it right...
I'm using one of the applicators you use for wall patching. I mixed some sawdust + putty and applied it thick then scraped off excess like I've been told to, however after I scrape it off the putty isn't sitting in the chips - it's getting taken with the rest of it.
Should I lay it on thick, leave it to set, and then sand it off? I don't want to leave any of the residue on there because the grain is really nice around these chips.
Any ideas?
Cheers.
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hey Nick sounds like the timbermate paste is too thick. If you put a popstick in the mix and lift some it should slowly run off the popstick and drop. You don't need to mix much. Maybe don't add the sawdust in the mix, just use a timbermate and water slurry. Make sure you mix it up well.
Try and scrape in minimal putty so there's less clean up, so get a small scrap piece of wood with a sharp wedge shaped edge to apply the putty. Make sure the paste is proud of the surface and give it plenty of time to dry before you sand it off
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Sounds like the go Wokks. Will try this on the weekend.
Cheers.
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Keen to see how this baby turns out Nick.
Even keener to have a shred once we get our gear together. ;)
