scojack Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 Looks good from here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Andyjr1515 Posted January 12, 2017 Author Share Posted January 12, 2017 [quote name='Stylon Pilson' timestamp='1484240207' post='3213904'] That looks good enough to eat. S.P. [/quote] Yes - it's got a white chocolate vienetta look about it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinB Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 (edited) Genius, just genius. I am speechless... I have no speech! Edited January 12, 2017 by ColinB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyjr1515 Posted January 12, 2017 Author Share Posted January 12, 2017 [quote name='gelfin' timestamp='1484240300' post='3213905'] [URL=http://s970.photobucket.com/user/gelfin5959/media/Snoopy%20happy_zpsi3rmoywo.jpg.html][IMG]http://i970.photobucket.com/albums/ae181/gelfin5959/Snoopy%20happy_zpsi3rmoywo.jpg[/IMG][/URL][URL=http://s970.photobucket.com/user/gelfin5959/media/Snoopy%20happy_zpsi3rmoywo.jpg.html][IMG]http://i970.photobucket.com/albums/ae181/gelfin5959/Snoopy%20happy_zpsi3rmoywo.jpg[/IMG][/URL][URL=http://s970.photobucket.com/user/gelfin5959/media/Snoopy%20happy_zpsi3rmoywo.jpg.html][IMG]http://i970.photobucket.com/albums/ae181/gelfin5959/Snoopy%20happy_zpsi3rmoywo.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [/quote] Three Snoopys That's praise indeed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassmonkey Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 Love these threads. The quality of build is amazing. Bravo sir. I really like this one despite my preference for traditional shapes. This really appeals. Keep the good work Andy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martthebass Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 [size=5][sup]Lovely, lovely build Andy[/sup][/size] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyjr1515 Posted January 13, 2017 Author Share Posted January 13, 2017 Thanks, folks. Always very much appreciated...as is the guidance you all also give when I'm heading towards a precipice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyjr1515 Posted January 13, 2017 Author Share Posted January 13, 2017 ...and the varnishing has officially started! First coat on the back...: The 'playing' part of the neck will be tru-oil 'slurry and buffed', producing a silky smooth but very organic feel. Colour-wise, they will match the same tone (the oil will darken the maple in the same way the varnish has) but the playing length will be satin, changing to gloss for the neck-through section. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harryburke14 Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 I for one like the cream colouring. Looks even more retro, like its a spaceship from an old sci-fi film. Id love to see it and hear it when its done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 Love this...lovely tones Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardH Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 Yes, I had thought it a bit of a shame to cover the grain, but now it's painted I think it looks great - I think without the grain to catch the eye, the curves of the body shape somehow look better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyjr1515 Posted January 16, 2017 Author Share Posted January 16, 2017 [quote name='RichardH' timestamp='1484474123' post='3215617'] Yes, I had thought it a bit of a shame to cover the grain, but now it's painted I think it looks great - I think without the grain to catch the eye, the curves of the body shape somehow look better. [/quote] Yes - I also think that it greatly enhances the look by adding those contrasts. You had good vision there, Nic After that first coat of varnish had fully dried, I wasn't happy enough with the look of the top. While tip-toeing round the orange peel issues, I'd found a way to patch the missed bits, etc. But, perhaps because I knew where they were, I reckoned I could see them through the varnish. It niggled me and I would have been mortified if it had niggled Nic. So I've repainted it! Because of the varnish barrier, no orange peel provided the whole coat went on complete with no over-painting (it's ironical that this paint is perfectly compatible with other varnishes, but not with itself!) It went well. I'll take a shot when it's had a coat of varnish but it's a lot, lot better in my eyes. I'm happy now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gelfin Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 Slightly poignant. http://basschat.co.uk/topic/298722-rip-bassist-and-luthier-jim-mouradian/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyjr1515 Posted January 17, 2017 Author Share Posted January 17, 2017 I see what you mean... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyjr1515 Posted January 18, 2017 Author Share Posted January 18, 2017 (edited) With the re-coat of the cream done, the gloss coats are now being put on. Not much to see, but for the record (the horizontal lines are reflections): Edited January 18, 2017 by Andyjr1515 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truckstop Posted January 18, 2017 Share Posted January 18, 2017 Love it! Yeah, painting it's made the shape much more bearable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyjr1515 Posted January 19, 2017 Author Share Posted January 19, 2017 I know you're all going to say 'but that looks absolutely the same as the last one!' and yes, it does. But it's actually had another coat of varnish It's slow because I'm having to do one side at a time. With a bolt-on neck, you bolt the body onto a beam of wood and bung it in the vice to coat all four sides at one time. You can't do that with a neck-through... It will probably have a couple more coats of clear (so 3-4 days) and then I'll flatten it and try to do the final thin wipe-on coats. Still a bit to do after that (finish on neck and headstock, tidy up the fretboard, install the electrics, etc) but that can be done while the final coat is drying enough for the final polish. I think we are beginning to see daylight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oopsdabassist Posted January 19, 2017 Share Posted January 19, 2017 I cant wait to see that when its doing and being played, such an awesome concept! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyjr1515 Posted January 21, 2017 Author Share Posted January 21, 2017 No point in posting another shot because it will look just like the others BUT the final main coats of varnish on the body are complete. When that's dry (probably tomorrow) I will flatten with 800 grit used wet to remove any ripples, dust buggies and bubble craters. Then I will wipe or brush on what should be the final gloss surface. Sometimes this needs to be repeated a couple of times! That will need a couple of weeks to cure before final polishing, but is fully handle-able within days so I can get on and finish off the rest of the stuff during that time. So ETA for finishing....about two weeks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gelfin Posted January 21, 2017 Share Posted January 21, 2017 [URL=http://s970.photobucket.com/user/gelfin5959/media/Snoopy%20happy_zpsi3rmoywo.jpg.html][IMG]http://i970.photobucket.com/albums/ae181/gelfin5959/Snoopy%20happy_zpsi3rmoywo.jpg[/IMG][/URL] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyjr1515 Posted January 22, 2017 Author Share Posted January 22, 2017 (edited) We actually have a bit of daylight so before the final flattening and wipe coat, this is how it's looking in the daylight: In real life it's a bit creamier than these shots look. Also the playing area of the neck is presently completely unfinished. Once it's been 'slurry and buffed' it will darken to a tone very similar to the varnished section albeit satin rather than gloss. Edited January 22, 2017 by Andyjr1515 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allighatt0r Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 Gorgeous! Well done Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest aDx Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 the master at work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyjr1515 Posted January 22, 2017 Author Share Posted January 22, 2017 Thanks folks The flattening went well and I did the first attempt at the 'final coat' on the back this morning. I reckon that will do, ready for polishing in a couple of weeks time: The top and sides are also flattened and, with luck, they will go as well in the morning for the 'final' thin coat... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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