Brodies MB-1 "The Wasp"

Hey there folks, and welcome to my build diary.

I'm going to take you on a journey into the mind of someone who has no idea what he's doing, but who's gonna have a blast doing it anyway.

I'm building an MB-1 kit which I plan to modify slightly and try a whole plethora of different things on.

Attached are a few photos of the kit in its raw form, and I'll keep you all updated as I go.

Let's have some fun! :D

Cheers,

Brodie
Adelaide Student, Kangaroo Island Guitar Builder.

(PS. Feel free to check out my IB-1 build I am completing concurrently with this one)

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Awesome stuff Brodie. Love your attitude mate.

The MB is a killer shaped design, your going to have one very cool axe once it's done.

well done Brodie starting with 2 kits on the go. Haven't seen too many of these kits built so will follow this thread with interest. Any clues what sort of mods you have in mind ?

Hey guys, thanks for the interest in my build. :)

@DanMade: I'm a bit of an out there person, and I loved the look of the Mockingbird body (suits my nature) so inspiration struck. Hopefully your prediction is correct.

@Wokka: I intend to put my layer painting to the test, as I want to have a black/yellow alternating stripe pattern across the body. I'm also going to reshape the neck mount to be more like that of the IB, and recess the screws into the body for a cleaner look (I don't like neck plates on bolt-ons - they look tacky to me). I'm also going to mount a decal of a wasp underneath my clear, up on the big empty space above the bridge. Never tried it, nor seen it done before so we'll see how that goes.

I'll get some photos of my design process up shortly. I've also started sanding ready for primer coats too. Exciting times ahead methinks. ;)

sounds like an awesome plan Brodie, sure if you take your time you can build the axe that you are planning
look forward to the progress of the build and photos !

Update:

After spending an hour and a half (or more) in front of a computer screen I have put together a rough design for The Wasp. I know it's fairly wild and in your face, but that's what I'm going for with this baby. I already have the understated guitars. ;)

I'll be trying a whole plethora of different things to make this happen, so could be an interesting journey.

But yeah, more on that later. What do you all reckon? :)

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Wicked. Totally suits the body style.

Looks like a smokin' plan! Good luck in getting it done!

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Brodie, you could not have picked a better axe for such an out there paint scheme - this will look wild, in a good way

Those colours and that design are a perfect match for the shape. Looks awesome. I don't think I've seen a build of this guitar before so I'm keen to watch it grow.

Those colours and that design are a perfect match for the shape. Looks awesome. I don't think I've seen a build of this guitar before so I'm keen to watch it grow.[/quote]

I completely agree with Lawry - so be warned, you are being scrutinised . . .

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/<\\/p>[/<\\/p>[/<\\/p>[/<\\/p>[/<\\/p>[]<\\/p>/]<\\/p>/]<\\/p>/]<\\/p>/]<\\/p>/Quote from west0288 on June 5, 2014, 19:39
Update:

After spending an hour and a half (or more) in front of a computer screen I have put together a rough design for The Wasp. I know it's fairly wild and in your face, but that's what I'm going for with this baby. I already have the understated guitars. ;)

I'll be trying a whole plethora of different things to make this happen, so could be an interesting journey.

But yeah, more on that later. What do you all reckon? :)

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First thing that came to mind when I saw your design...."Stryper"...gay as shit band, but on a serious note....do it bro!!!
It's gonna look sweeeeet if you pull it off.
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You could always talk to Andyport about a decal. Then simply clearcoat over the top. Especially since you have already done all the computer design work.

That band!
Surely they're looking back now and saying 'what the hell was I thinking'. It'd make a great 'don't take drugs or you may end up like this' poster.

Awesome plan Brodie. This is gonna look amazing. I agree about sourcing th decal from Andy. Best way to go IMO.

cheers,
Gav.

@MaxAxe: Uh-oh, now there's pressure to perform. Jeez, making my life hard mate. :P

@Bargeloobs: Lucky my stripes are curved, and not straight - can't have people thinking I'm supporting Stryper, if they are as bad as you say (I'm too young to have ever even heard of them).

@Gav x 2: Thanks for the suggestion RE decal. Do you have some deets for me to get in contact with Andy to rustle up a decal? :)

Stryper were as bad as it can get... Wussie big hair pseudo christian metal band that sounded even worse than they look..... Sad thing is the band still exists...
PS. No offence towards those Christian folk amongst us... Most of you who have had the misfortune to be old enough to actually remember this band will no doubt agree with me as to how abysmal their "music" is..

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Stryper were as bad as it can get... Wussie big hair pseudo christian metal band that sounded even worse than they look..... Sad thing is the band still exists...
PS. No offence towards those Christian folk amongst us... Most of you who have had the misfortune to be old enough to actually remember this band will no doubt agree with me as to how abysmal their "music" is..

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I'm old enough!

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/<\\/p>[]<\\/p>/Quote from dingobass on June 7, 2014, 16:20
Stryper were as bad as it can get... Wussie big hair pseudo christian metal band that sounded even worse than they look..... Sad thing is the band still exists...
PS. No offence towards those Christian folk amongst us... Most of you who have had the misfortune to be old enough to actually remember this band will no doubt agree with me as to how abysmal their "music" is..

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I'm old enough!

Hi Brodie,
You can contact Andy on the following email address:

citysigns AT internode.on.net

cheers,
Gav.

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I'm old enough!

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Sadly so am I!!

Cheers,
Gav.

Yhep.... Some parts of the 80's we wish we could forget along with the rest..... But some really bad bands just refuse to be forgotten!

yep was there as well

I can highly recommend Andy's work

Yeah, Andy made the Paisley JM-1 didn't he, with a custom decal. Definitely will email him in the next few days. He might even be able to provide a few tips and tricks for making it turn out even better. Cheers for the email address Gav. :)

As a side note, the way you lot are all carrying on about Stryper makes me really, really glad I was not around at the time to hear them. I'm sensing a very depressed overtone to the conversation about them. Although, that said, I have had to suffer through Rebecca Black and Justin Bieber, so I did not escape unscathed. :P

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Lol. I think I prefer stryper.

Sad thing - I remember them as well. Then again - have always had the mantra that I won't buy Christian music just because it's Christian - it also needs to be good.

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As a side note, the way you lot are all carrying on about Stryper makes me really, really glad I was not around at the time to hear them. I'm sensing a very depressed overtone to the conversation about them. Although, that said, I have had to suffer through Rebecca Black and Justin Bieber, so I did not escape unscathed. :P

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You poor kid..... Bieber is far worse than Stryper......

@Brendan, there has been a few really rockin Christian bands. Years ago one of my old childhood mates was going through the Anglican Seminary college and his fav band was an outfit called Petra.... Those guys could really rock the house down!

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@MaxAxe: Uh-oh, now there's pressure to perform. Jeez, making my life hard mate. :P

@Bargeloobs: Lucky my stripes are curved, and not straight - can't have people thinking I'm supporting Stryper, if they are as bad as you say (I'm too young to have ever even heard of them).

@Gav x 2: Thanks for the suggestion RE decal. Do you have some deets for me to get in contact with Andy to rustle up a decal? :)

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Yeah I was only a kid myself when I first became aware of Stryper back in their heyday but they were always the subject of much ridicule being that I was quite a staunch metalhead.
Yellow and black is one of my favorite colour combos so (Stryper comparison aside) I think you're onto a winner right off the bat. Just be aware that if you're gonna use a vinyl cut decal their inherent thickness means they take a bit of "burying" with whatever clear you're using so just something to consider, coz you really don't want the decal sitting proud of the surface (especially on the top)
@lawry - They're still active you say??? Shit that is sad.

And on another bent, you young 'uns had Miley Cyrus, but we had her dad! :(

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/<\\/p>[]<\\/p>/Quote from lawry on June 8, 2014, 07:49
And on another bent, you young 'uns had Miley Cyrus, but we had her dad! :(

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That mullet...
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Hey Brodie.
I know this thread has gone off on some weird tangent but we're not in anyway uninterested in your Wasp. Ya just gotta get used to us. When something catches our fancy we tend to run with it. Please keep us updated on your build cos I, for one, DO want see your interpretation of this guitar.
Cheers man.

I'm sure Brodes is feeling super offended right now. ;)

Yhep.... It is not at all unusual for threads to get hijacked :P

Keep us updated with progress, you just never know where the conversation is going to go but rest assured you will always learn heaps from the ramblings of us older guys.
I know I have :)

@Lawry: I never expected anything different. I've been a ghost on the forums for some time now, so I knew what I was getting myself in for. I actually quite enjoy creating interest and conversation through my work, so please feel free to hijack my build thread any time. :)

@DB: I am certainly hoping to pick up some great pearls of wisdom from you older guys over the coming journeys of my builds.

On the subject of my actual build, today will be spent outside losing my arms with some paper, a damp rag and a big chunk of wood. Updates to come.

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Lawry - I've got 3 young daughters - so unfortunately have seen more of the Hannah Montanna movie than is good for my mental health - both were in it, but thankfully the 30 seconds or so that I've seen of the movie didn't have Billy singing.

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/<\\/p>[]<\\/p>/Quote from Brendan on June 9, 2014, 21:55
Lawry - I've got 3 young daughters - so unfortunately have seen more of the Hannah Montanna movie than is good for my mental health - both were in it, but thankfully the 30 seconds or so that I've seen of the movie didn't have Billy singing.

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So there is a god then!