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Simple but interesting JRM-1DC kit arrived this week, found time to start today. Unlike some others I like to set the neck first and this being my 3rd set neck am now comfortable with what previously was a stressful job. Today I spiced the job up by having two glasses of red BEFORE I started, possible contribution to my comfortable approach :-) Not a lot more to say now as she sits waiting for the glue to dry.
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Oh nice. Yeah it's funny how after a couple it's not so scary. Did you get real rosewood or black wood on that kit?
G'day cork.
Is it my imagination or is there a sudden surge in guitar building?
Looks like it will be another winner.
Cheers, Mark.
I ordered rosewood and it looks like rosewood, I'm no expert, don't know what your "black wood" looks like.Quote:
Originally Posted by Sonic Mountain
I have plans BUT as with previous builds I bob and weave with any problems and allow my imagination move about in strange directions. I'm sure it will end up very different from what's in my minds eye just now :-(Quote:
Originally Posted by king casey
At it again today, cut the headstock shape, ATT intend doing the same as recent resonator project (second photo).
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Created relief for right arm and spreading middle bit :-(
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Yesterday filled the step at neck to body joint.
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Finally put a light coat of seal / primer onto the "fluffy" timber.
Going to do most of the before paint finish prep after it's primed, the grain just keeps standing up, I'll fix that :-)
Got it smooth after 5 coats of white.
Some colour today.
In about a week I'll use a blade to clean the mess up, lots of wet and dry and 8 or 10 coats of poly.
After sanding and before the poly I'll do something with the headstock.
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Will sand a lot of colour off the back and fade into the white centre then put a feature of some kind in the middle.
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That looks fantastic, well done!
Wild!
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Absolutely spiffing old chap!
Got it the right way up as well. :)
We in the Commonwealth know such things :-)Quote:
Originally Posted by blinddrew
A day of work resulting in ZERO progress.
Cleaned the front up ... good.
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Cleaned the back up ... good.
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Worked on an idea for the back and the blue ink ran at the last minute ... bum!
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While finish the red and blue I cut through the white, now a reverse tape job for another white respray tomorrow :-(
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Poos and wees. Some days it's one step forwards two steps back eh?
Buggery. It'll be worth it in the end though
Awesome! Love the flag design. Glad you got your kit and are cruising on your progress. Gonna be be great.
Well now I have no choice but to start wet sanding mine. Been sitting with my leg up for almost three weeks after surgery and am super bored. If I can trust my wife to bring the guitar out to the kitchen without dinging it up I'll get it all polished up over the weekend and then start working on the electronics and hardware.
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Oh man, that's nasty! Get better soon but don't push these things they take time, been there with two unsuccessful shoulder rebuilds.Quote:
Originally Posted by geddyfan
Had another muck about today with ideas for the back of my project. I like this one but again the ink ran :-(
I'm going to make a water slide this weekend of the black and white image of HRH, I know it piss*s some people off, what better reason to run with it :-)
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Immediate thought was 'God Save the Queen' from The Sex Pistols Never Mind the Bollocks album.
By pure chance as I sit here just now I have this shirt on, it's old and faded, had it for a loooong time.Quote:
Originally Posted by wazkelly
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I now have HRH on the rear and four coats of poly locking her in place. Later in the week I hope to post on progress, little things slowing the job down, all self inflicted injuries :-(
Got the alloy headstock sheet and water-slides on today.
This #4 build is so different to #3 but has one similarity :)
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Looking fairly spectacular cork.
cheers, Mark.
Looks great...very cool idea.
Nice flag. Cap.
Thanks, problem is coming up with new ideas :confused:Quote:
Originally Posted by geddyfan
How's the leg coming along?
Not even my flag :rolleyes:Quote:
Originally Posted by captainleeward
So while this 4th build sits for a couple of weeks to harden up before the final cut, polish and then build the important bits into it, I'll start a new thread on the 5th build :-)
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I'll call this finished ... well sorta, are they ever finished.
I'll eventually upgrade the pickup and pots but for now done.
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Well executed build, love the Union Jack!
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Looks good. Loving how creamy that neck looks
Is it against the law to give her majesty a case of buckle rash?
That looks fantastic! The sort of guitar you know will only improve with a few wear marks and scuffs. Outstanding. Now you have to learn the entire 'Never Mind the Bollocks' album on it...
Thanks Andrew, John, WB and Andy.
I spoke with the good people at "Buck House" and they said (re the buckle rash), it was OK as long as I only play it in my Speedos. I suspect HRH want's a photo of me in action :-)
As far as the existing finish and future scuffs are concerned ... This is the only guitar I own that firstly, received deliberate rub through on the paint before ploy, and secondly, I won't stress if it takes a a knock or two. I won't deliberately knock it about but I'll be relaxed when it leaves the house.
Think I mentioned early in the thread how a general plan can seriously evolve into something else. This sure did, but I'm happy with the result.