Wow! Love the racing stripes! Wasn't expecting those.
That's very cool. Looking great!
Wow! Love the racing stripes! Wasn't expecting those.
That's very cool. Looking great!
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Yeah. Was not sure about them till I saw them on there. Love the way they turned out. Kind of unconscious, unintentional throwback to a 1970’s GTHO phase III of the same namesake as I believe this kit was based on. Better half reckons I am just a bogan at heart.
Not kit based on. Just similar name!!!
I love the depth that you achieved in the color. And the racing stripes look amazing. Great work. I'll definitely have to work on my staining and finishing process to achieve a similar effect.
As you mentioned in my build diary, we are at about the same stage in our build. I am also thinking about upgrading the pups and am wondering which toneriders you finally ordered?
Are they more or less traditional humbuckers or more like filtertrons?
Thanks and keep up the good work.
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They are the tonerider rock songs. I googled and listened to a few video demos and liked the sound of these. I ordered the black as they come with no covers and I like the look of the "open", chrome covers in the standard kit. I swapped the covers onto the rock songs and they are exactly the same look except for adjustable screws on one side/magnet.
Ha, that's actually a great idea. Thanks for the tip.Originally Posted by Rossco381
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I had to google the car. I see the inspiration, though I think you've done it one better with the stain. Out where I'm from we'd say it's totally bitchin' ;-)
long session on wet sanding yesterday. Finished just before lunchtime. Gave the guitar a quick wipe over with a damp cloth to get rid of excess water. Perfect.... it will dry out over the afternoon and be ready for final wipe off and a coat of clear. Did a few other things went back and got everything ready to paint.
Clear was going on beautifully and about halfway through I looked up and saw the wax and grease remover I was supposed to use before spraying.
Had a close look and clear was full of fine sanding dust and a few tiny fine "hairs" from a tree nearby. All on the front face that was facing up. I had also forgotten to close the shed up during lunch. GRRRRR!!!!!!!
Back to sanding AGAIN!
Final coat of clear done (I hope)!!!! Woo hoo! Now to try and bring out my patient side to let it all cure before cut and polish.
Yes, fingers crossed. "The wai-ai-ting is the hardest part!" - Tom Petty.
Curious why you're wet sanding between coats though?
I'd be concerned about possible adhesion issues, and I only do it as the final step after the last coat of clear has gone on and set.
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