House stf-1

[Hbg]

Well it has arrived just in time. I decided to order something simple to begin with. Now to start looking at the tutorials and mock builds. At this stage I am going to spray paint it. Looks like a trip to bunnings or super cheap auto.😀

[wazkelly]

What colour scheme did you have in mind?

[Andy40]

Supercheap colours are better IMHO

[JB RETRO]

Super cheap

[Hbg]

Super cheap

I ended up going to bunnings. I bought a deluxe metallic blue. I was looking at a different series, which required no priming. I just looked and this one does on dark surfaces.i assume this one maybe okay?

[Hbg]

Started sanding the body today. Now just about to cut the headstock.I found a few templates at this site. I have decided on a Buddy Guy/Eric Clapton copy. I found downloading Adobe Acrobat and printing in 1:1 helps. ;-)

[wazkelly]

Hi Hbg, the no priming sounds great but have you checked on the can what it is used for as that may be fine on metal, which is probably the intended purpose, but on timber it can be a bit porous and primer helps to seal the timber so that top coats go on smoother and thus save lots of time spent sanding top layers and maybe needing to buy more of the expensive cans to finish the job.

Even on cars or anything bare metal there is always an undercoat of some sort which is generally the primer.

[JB RETRO]

Hi Hbg, the no priming sounds great but have you checked on the can what it is used for as that may be fine on metal, which is probably the intended purpose, but on timber it can be a bit porous and primer helps to seal the timber so that top coats go on smoother and thus save lots of time spent sanding top layers and maybe needing to buy more of the expensive cans to finish the job.

Even on cars or anything bare metal there is always an undercoat of some sort which is generally the primer.

Yep I agree, unless you want the grain to show. If you want that super gloss mirror type finish you've got to fill that grain somehow

[Hbg]

Yep I agree, unless you want the grain to show. If you want that super gloss mirror type finish you've got to fill that grain somehow

Yeah I held back on any painting today. I was working on shaping the head. Their is an undercoat available in this range https://www.dulux.com.au/products/31L.

[nitroburner1000]

Yeah I held back on any painting today. I was working on shaping the head. Their is an undercoat available in this range https://www.dulux.com.au/products/31L.

Seems like a good undercoat, Dulux is pretty reliable, just check to see if it is a oil, metho, thinners or water based undercoat, then stick with this formula and brand. Undercoats are also essential for proper adhesion, you don't want it bubbling down the line. Waz is on the ball as usual.