Stans LP build

[bargeloobs]

[quote]/<\\/p>[]<\\/p>/Quote from stan on May 19, 2014, 12:49
OK, trying to make the edges nicer, but getting bleed through on the binding.

From what you can see the finish looks wicked but why the hell is that bleeding through so much? What sort of tape you running Stan. Is it possible to get some turps on a cotton bud and very gently rub away a bit of that over spray to save scraping anymore binding off and then just finish off with the blade to get a fine edge? Not sure how binding reacts with turps, might be a bad idea...

[stan]

yep thought about that one and didnt want to risk melting binding or I'd have a melt down myself.

The type a bear brand yellow, pretty good, I think the trouble was my application, not the tape itself.
Anyway - it's ready for the tack cloth and clear coats

[stan]

all cleaned up and a 1200 grit rub down ready for the clear:





However, a win; the neck turned out great!

[bargeloobs]

It that just glare on the back of the body?...Tell me you you didn't...
That neck looks outstanding, looks like you got a well defined edge along the binding, sharp as!

[stan]

yes mate just glare, there is so much paint on there I would have to use a chisel to rub through... lol

As for the neck - proper application of tape, thin coats all good, should have done the same with the body, but both will be fine

[bargeloobs]

Orr phew, it was a bit deceiving that pic. You're away laughing now!

[gavinturner]

Great job on the neck Stan! Roll on the clear coats...! Looking forward to seeing the satin.

cheers,
Gav.

[stan]

cheers Gav, clears have started, OMG, as bad as doing the black!
Have to be very light and careful here

[stan]

Looks like the body is catching up to the neck. A couple of coats of satin clear, 1200 wet rub between coats:



iPhone pics so far, will do some nice ones when finished

Bargeloobs has dubbed this build The Dark Knight, and I think it will stick. At least Christian Bale was Batman in that one, so not too bad.

I think a couple more of clear, let it cure and on to the front....
Have my headstock logos done, by Andyport and they are awesome, so my "brand name" will be released soon...

[maxaxe]

A triumph of perseverence.
This is the business now, looking forward to those better pics . . .