Zandit's First Build Thread

[Zandit75]

That's what it looked like to me too. Somehow got things confused with some of the other guitars. Must be time for bed as I am no longer making much sense.

Haha, all good bud!! I did the same thing. My eyes were hanging out of my head, so I called it a night!

[stan]

Mate this is so good, one of the nicest LP bodies I've seen, you got super lucky, and nice job

[andrewdosborne]

Such a nice LP great job

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[Zandit75]

Had another crack at the headstock logo.
It's a slight variation on what was there, but more in line with my original design. Not sure how to go about sealing it though. The DT clear coats gave it no protection last time, so perhaps I can go with a clear rattle can spray?

[wazkelly]

White Knight Acrylic could work as that is what you use to coat decal transfer paper to keep the ink sealed.

[Zandit75]

White Knight Acrylic could work as that is what you use to coat decal transfer paper to keep the ink sealed.

Thanks Waz, I'll look into it.
I'll be using a Dulux Duramax clear finish on my other build - http://www.dulux.com.au/products/dul...?product=13672
And that's an acrylic also. Hopefully that will be suitable.

[wazkelly]

Looks like similar stuff and should do the trick.

Don't forget to tape up and mask off everything and do very light passes from about 30cm away to begin with and only move in slightly closer if that doesn't provide much coverage. Too close and it could end up too thick and result in runs.

[nitroburner1000]

Just checked your thread and you axe is super stunning, the natural woodgrain makes it a showstopper!!!

[Zandit75]

Looks like similar stuff and should do the trick.

Don't forget to tape up and mask off everything and do very light passes from about 30cm away to begin with and only move in slightly closer if that doesn't provide much coverage. Too close and it could end up too thick and result in runs.

Yep, thanks for the tips. I've already come across that with my other build when doing the undercoats. Using spray cans is a steep learning curve!!

Just checked your thread and you axe is super stunning, the natural woodgrain makes it a showstopper!!!

Thanks Nitro, I can't take all the credit, the canvas was already there, and without the assistance of everyone on here, it wouldn't look as good as it does! I've never been a part of such an active, thoughtful, fun and encouraging forum/family!!
Bring on the final stages!!

[Zandit75]

It seems like things are stepping up in pace!!
Got the shielding done, hopefully I have done it right! How pedantic do you have to be with this stuff? It's not perfect, there are a couple of small slivers of timber showing in some areas, should they be completely covered?




I'll be picking up some of the snail tape tomorrow night, along with a new soldering iron. Will hopefully have the body nearly completed soon!! The neck will be my only stumbling block beacause I had to re-do the logo, and it needs sealing.