Last edited by Sonic Mountain; 15-04-2022 at 07:08 AM.
Build 1 - Shoegazer MK1 JMA-1
Build 2 - The Relliecaster TL-1
Build 3 - The Black Cherry SG AG-1
Build 4 - The Sonicaster TL-1ish
Build 5 - The Steampunker Bass YB-4
Build 6 - The Howling Gowing ST-1
"What I lack in talent I make up for with enthusiasm"
Only took about 50 goes but here is an attempt at showing the sparkle after this mornings clear coating
Build 1 - Shoegazer MK1 JMA-1
Build 2 - The Relliecaster TL-1
Build 3 - The Black Cherry SG AG-1
Build 4 - The Sonicaster TL-1ish
Build 5 - The Steampunker Bass YB-4
Build 6 - The Howling Gowing ST-1
"What I lack in talent I make up for with enthusiasm"
Dots in. Had the pilot holes perfectly aligned on the front, but they still ended up slightly wonky after i drilled them out to 6mm. Annoying, but not super noticeable... I guess the test will be having strings on.
Build 1 - Shoegazer MK1 JMA-1
Build 2 - The Relliecaster TL-1
Build 3 - The Black Cherry SG AG-1
Build 4 - The Sonicaster TL-1ish
Build 5 - The Steampunker Bass YB-4
Build 6 - The Howling Gowing ST-1
"What I lack in talent I make up for with enthusiasm"
Loving how this is going. Very impressive work.
What's the plan for smoothing the step between the sparkle and non-sparkle on the sides?
First (proper) build: http://www.buildyourownguitar.com.au...ead.php?t=8546
Second build: http://www.buildyourownguitar.com.au...ad.php?t=10229
Cheers Drew, plan is to build up a heap of clear and block it back. It’s going to take a while, but I can see some areas filling up on the front of the guitar after about half 400g can of clear.
Dots cleaned up, initial radiusing done, I think I'll give it another pass before I move onto frets. Also made a start on the slot for the nut.
Few more coats of clear on the body, but doesn't look substantially different yet.
Build 1 - Shoegazer MK1 JMA-1
Build 2 - The Relliecaster TL-1
Build 3 - The Black Cherry SG AG-1
Build 4 - The Sonicaster TL-1ish
Build 5 - The Steampunker Bass YB-4
Build 6 - The Howling Gowing ST-1
"What I lack in talent I make up for with enthusiasm"
Dry enough for a quick mock up. Long way to go with the clear coating!
Build 1 - Shoegazer MK1 JMA-1
Build 2 - The Relliecaster TL-1
Build 3 - The Black Cherry SG AG-1
Build 4 - The Sonicaster TL-1ish
Build 5 - The Steampunker Bass YB-4
Build 6 - The Howling Gowing ST-1
"What I lack in talent I make up for with enthusiasm"
WOW! The body looks great. The neck looks amazing - I really like the fretboard wood pattern.
How many clear coats have you given to cover the sparkle?
PitBull Builds: FVB-4, LP-1SS, FBM-1, AG-2, TB-4, SSCM-1, TLA-1, TL-1TB, STA-1HT, DSCM-1 Truckster, ST-1, STA-1, MBM-1.
Scratch Builds: Pine Explorer, Axe Bass, Mr Scary, Scratchy Tele's.
The little voices in my head keep telling me "build more guitars"
Well so far there is about 3/4 of a 400g can on there. I'm thinking probably another two cans.
Decided to have a go at the pickguard today to get a better idea of the finished look. It's pretty eye catching...
I made a little 'follow bearing' arrangement for my dremel. Worked Ok, will need a tidy up and I still need to bevel the edges.
I also ordered a 'Mr Sparkle' decal to go between the pickups.
Build 1 - Shoegazer MK1 JMA-1
Build 2 - The Relliecaster TL-1
Build 3 - The Black Cherry SG AG-1
Build 4 - The Sonicaster TL-1ish
Build 5 - The Steampunker Bass YB-4
Build 6 - The Howling Gowing ST-1
"What I lack in talent I make up for with enthusiasm"
I like the Dremel follower idea!
Looking very good.
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