That looks really cool, finished that will be spectacular.
That looks really cool, finished that will be spectacular.
Tony
Thanks so much, everybody!
The first layer of epoxy is on now. So in about another 24 hours it should be cured enough for me to do the back (and sides again).
So, as long as the neck plate and etc get here soon, I should be done in a week or two!
Very, very cool. Can't wait to see more.
'As long as there's, you know, sex and drugs, I can do without the rock and roll.'
Paisley reminds me of my Nanna's old lounge suite, or if you wanta be modern - Mandelbrot sets.
Either way, if the epoxy works out as hoped you will finish up with something truly extraordinary.
Dying to see this axe all assembled.
So I did the whole thing in resin, but low tack tape let to much resin through. So I sanded down the offending bits (using wet & dry 400 on the worst and 1200 on the rest).
Something to note: 1200 wet & dry is still super agressive on the resin.
Here's the sanded down photos:
P.s. I took a few weeks off while I was trying to sort out such things as my stolen car... :S
Annnd a couple of quick pre-finishing ones + bonus extra projects in shot.
Last one for the day to give y'all a heads up on the difficulties with the epoxy.
It reaaaaallly likes to get underneath tape. Fortunately, if you do the pour in the evening the next morning you take off the tape and you can scrape off the unwanted extras with a fingernail and a little perserverance. For this to work it is absolutely imperitive that you've been patient and let your previous coat of epoxy fully cure (i.e. at least 3 days between flipping your guitar over for the other side).
To do the side initially, I did the whole way around it with epoxy and sat around flipping the guitar every 20mins or so until it had hardened enough to give a good coat. each time you flip you should give it a quick go over with the mini blow torch.
Also, get the small epoxy. The big one has done 4 amp chassis and three guitars. There's still about 1/5 to 1/6 left.
The last photo shows the working area/our lounge. We did those four all at once. I'd suggest a maximum of 2 items at a time. And yes, I also have a matching amp like the white guitar body.
Sorry to hear about your car.Guitars are looking fantastic. A matching amp is a great idea.
'As long as there's, you know, sex and drugs, I can do without the rock and roll.'
Love how the material is highlighted by the light binding. Should be fantastic once it's finished!
cannot wait to see this when its done, really did a great job recovering the body from its previous condition, its looking stunning now. binding on the f hole is a great touch as well
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