Darrens HB4

[dingobass]

Ok, here is a link to one of the most simplified explanations on how to FP....

http://www.stewmac.com/How-To/Online..._spraying.html

[Analyst69]

Thanks for the link DB.

Confirms for me that a fine grit sand and rubbing compound should be my final steps.

Now to get myself a suitable rubbing compound...

Cheers

Darren

[Analyst69]

So, after having a bad experience with the Stanley knife when scraping the binding and slipping across the body, I decided I didn't trust myself with a such a sharp tool.

After some thinking, I decided I wanted to sand the binding clean, but needed a way to be fairly precise and not sand the finish. So I made myself a special sanding block using a block of wood, a stick on felt protector and some lacky bands.

I basically cut a section out of the block that gave me sufficient clearance for sanding the binding without getting the finish. I used a file to curve the bit of the block where the sandpaper runs so that the block will work on the inside curves.

In use I found that the block worked well and if I cut long strips of sandpaper, I can just feed it around the curved face when it gets clogged (without having to reload it, which was what I was doing initially). Much slower than scraping, but much less risk for those with limited coordination (like me).

Here's a piccie of my biding sanding block and a piccie of the HB4 binding mid cleanup (clean side on left).

[Analyst69]

Wow. Obviously a long time since I posted an update on this build. Thanks for the nice comments Gavin, Fretworn and Wokka.

It's been a bit of a trial getting a finish on this kit, I feel like the Karate Kid (Shellac on, Shellac off), but have learnt a lot along the way, and am really happy with how it has progressed.

Unfortunately (sort of), through a series of events, I am in the process of rebuilding the kitchen and as a result, feel a bit guilty if I spend time on my build (on the plus side, it allows time for the finish to really cure properly ).

The following photos provide some form of update. Think I am finished with the Shellac, and now plan to work through the 3M polishing papers in the hope I can bring up the mirror finish I am looking for. The last picture is the reason I am progressing slowly

[pablopepper]

That looks so good Darren. A real classic looking burst.

[wokkaboy]

looking very traditional colour/burst for this shape Darren, well done, should look sweet strung up