"Popping the grain"....!!!!!
Who's f#$%&*@ idea was THAT?
If I didn't hate sanding before, I sure do now. Safe to say, I'm not trying that again.
I've gotta say, I'm not enjoying this hand rubbed burst experience. Hopefully, the fruit of my efforts will make it all worthwhile, but I'm not liking the result so far.
After more 240 grit (and even down to 180 grit) than the whole build so far...
I was just going to coat the whole face with Nullabor Ochre and wait until the new improved 'BLACK Stump' arrives.
But my curiosity and impatience got the better of me - I tried my hand at the initial stages of a burst using the 'Blackish' Stump - thinking the thin-ness may help me with the blending.
The third photo is after about 5 coats of N.O. and B.S. Probably should've stopped after 3 or 4 as it just wasn't taking any more in.
BTW, the Black Stump does look black in these photos, but it's really thin/transparent. The grain of the maple is still very visible.
I reckon my airbrush is going to see the light of day for the first time in over 12 years on my next build. It'll need new 'O' rings I'd say...
Can you spray DingoTone? Or does it HAVE to be rubbed in?
Reply With Quote