T-Bird JM 1

[stan]

wow, looks pretty vivid, nice

[x.yamaha]

Thanks for feedback gents. Being a bit of perfectionist and on closer inspection finish is more patchy then I wanted. Check out pics. Have run out of colour and too tight to spring for more. So thinking road worn look. Has anyone done this? Any tips welcome.

[bargeloobs]

"roads worn"? Try this...

[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pVbdBBrqino[/embed]

[x.yamaha]

Really in 2 minds about road worn look now I have seen mock build.

[Tim]

Looks Nice very nice

[x.yamaha]

Decided to go for road worn look (see pics). Just as well really because just after did the sanding off dropped body and dinged it. Also going to try boiled linseed oil/gum turpentine finish to see if it gives it an old look.

[Gavin1393]

Well, too late now! Road worn look it is!

[x.yamaha]

Road worn mock build looks ok

[bargeloobs]

/<\\/p>[/<\\/p>[]<\\/p>/]<\\/p>/Quote from x.yamaha on September 15, 2014, 07:48
Road worn mock build looks ok

Not sure if this is an avenue you might want to explore but it's something I've done on my current build and gives a really nice effect, especially if you're going for a "worn" look. I gave the back plate(s) a very light rub with 1200 to expose a bit of the copper (just in places), then finished with some 2000, it adds a really nice reddish blush to the chrome, would work well on the control plate I reckon.

[wokkaboy]

looks great Peter, the worn look is very cool. Should look sweet when its finished