Plainfaced's TL-51 Ash Nocaster build

[Plainfaced]

*Edit - I can no-longer call it a Nocaster.

Hi all.. Been two years since I posted in the forum... 2 years ago I built my first kit - An IB-7. I didn't document my first build here. While it wasn't a disaster, it could have gone better. I had never owned a floating bridge type guitar before - Building one certainly didnt give me the best first impression.

2 years later - Enter the TL-51 Nocaster.

Purchased the TL-51 Ash kit just last week, and it arrived today. It was pretty heavily discounted, so I just had to jump on it. Ive always loved Tele's and thinking back now, it should have been my first kit.

While I don't have any unboxing photos (will post soon). I did want to list out my build. and get some thoughts from the community.

• TL-51 Kit (umm got it)
• Wilkinson Compensated bridge - On its way
• Kluson vintage tuners - On their way (Kit didn't come with these, as was part of the discount)
• Tonerider Hot Classics set - Wanting to upgrade on install
• Emerson 3-WAY Telecaster prewired kit - In the hopes of getting better pots/switch and saving on some soldering
• All other hardware will remain the same
• Paint - I'm wanting to spray this a solid cream/yellow - recommendations? Not wanting to stain/lacquer

Hoping to continue with this build diary over the next month or two.

See you round.. and keep an eye out for photos.