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Here I go, fingers crossed. Sanded and ready for the first stain coat. The plan was to use Coolangatta Gold on top and Outback Sunset for back and neck. I had a mishap with the Outback Red getting onto the maple top in the middle around the pickups. Problem solved by mixing the two colours together and created an "inside out" sunburst colour which fades to pure gold at the edges of the top. Pretty happy with the result so far. More to do:D
good save, the reverse sunburst looks incredible!
Man the quilt is awesome. I too like the reverse burst.
Thanks guys, it was not what I had planned but is looking better as it dries. Will put the enhancer coats on later this week, it should look great. I will post some pics :D
nice start Cubcall and good save, reverse burst looks great. As DB always says there is always (well mostly haha) a workaround !
The reverse burst has come up a treat and really effective
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Just a thought, but if you end up less happy with the reverse burst, then you could simply use the red all over the top - as it does bring out a lot more detail in the quilt (at least in the photo) - and then use a darker finish round the edge (or even just more red) to create a normal sunburst.
Yeah, good point. I had considered making the entire top red however my initial idea was for a blond/gold quilt. I added some more red to adjust some areas and that worked fine. I now have applied a number of intensifier coats and am pretty happy with how it looks given that it has yet to dry.
that's looking very tasty Cubcall. Remember give the intensifying coats at least 3 days to cure between coats and apply thin coats.
Thanks for the feedback. I just finished the Intensifier coats on the back and that looks fine IMHO. next week, I will glue the neck on and apply the final gloss coat.Quote:
Originally Posted by wokkaboy
I love how that has come up mate, i wouldn't change a thing with that colour effect. That is seriously spankworthy. Fantastic result.Quote:
Originally Posted by CubCall
Looking really good. Loving that colour I'd definitely look twice at that in a shop mate.
Looking great. Would suggest just using the Coolangatta Gold intensifier only as that will brighten everything up much better and saves having to muck around with the 2 different intensifiers.
Cheers, Waz
Don't change the colour, it's looking the goods right now. Just a bit more gloss to make it pop. Great stuff
Thanks, I agree. It is a one off so to speak :cool: Here is a picture of how it looks with the neck attached (my son is holding it for me). It is not glued yet, thats next on the list.Quote:
Originally Posted by FrankenWashie
Question for you experienced folk, should I put a gloss coat on the binding?
Man that quit is looking dreamy, you've almost convinced me to do one.
Easiest way to go and saves all the fiddly scraping.Quote:
Originally Posted by CubCall
Superb finish, it looks great
I'm with Waz, I always clear coat the binding. Looking good
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Good plan Waz, thats what I did, it worked a treatQuote:
Originally Posted by wazkelly
Thanks for the tips and the feedback everyone, I will clear coat the bindingQuote:
Originally Posted by andrewdosborne
That's looking sensational. Love the quilt and the stain really brings it out. I'd call the reverse burst a very happy mistake.
Have to agree. Quite often those 'Oops' moments at first seem wrong but after emotions have calmed down and logic takes over things tend to look quite good after all, if not better.
It is all part of the magic involved with building your own.
I agree with both you guys, the accident turned into something goodQuote:
Originally Posted by wazkelly
beware Cubcall not all accidents or changes of plans work out, but well done on the reverse burst looks cool
Hello everyone,
It has been a few weeks since I last posted an update. In that time, I have applied the clear coats and waited 20 days. I am now getting ready for finishing. Here are a few pictures with the final coat. I used some decals that my wife had made for her ceramics business to give it a personal touch. They came out great. Next step is wet and dry sanding, then cut and polishing.
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wow that's come up a treat Cubcall. Are the decals hand painted or printed onto decal paper ? Looks hand painted
If hand painted you may need a few more clear top coats before commencing the wet sand and/or micro mesh polishing.
Very nice indeed! I'm waiting for my LP-1QM kit to arrive and hopefully this will have a nice veneer top like yours. Great job!!!
Love the reverse burst. That veneer has come up amazingly well. Great job!
cheers,
Gav.
Thanks. The decals were printed onto decal paper then applied. They started as hand painted designs before being made into decals.Quote:
Originally Posted by wokkaboy
Well, it is pretty well finished. Installed the hardware and pickups and it works as expected. Just need to replace the nut next and do some fine tuning. I will put up and audio file soon. Here are some pictures
wow amazing result , well done
Nice job CubCall, looks great
Very impressed! Nice flamed top :)
Lookin spesh, can't wait to hear her.