playedtodeath Posted March 9, 2013 Share Posted March 9, 2013 (edited) just joined so be gentle with me. just adde a bright copper base coat to this body. there will be cut away sections airbrushed on as if a panel has been removed from the front and rear to show inner brass clockwork workings. more for fun than any thing else. its a new ash body that has had the grain partially filled to leave a faint hint of the grain through the lacquer. its going to be five string 34 inch scale and 24 fret. the neck will be maple with a rosewood finger board. still deciding on the bridge . toying with some sort of mono rail two vol and two tone pots more pics as and when i make progress. [IMG]http://i1258.photobucket.com/albums/ii526/hussywillowcat/IMAG0671_zps4f63a1c2.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i1258.photobucket.com/albums/ii526/hussywillowcat/IMAG0668_zps46865866.jpg[/IMG] Cheers for looking. Edited March 18, 2013 by playedtodeath Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigsmokebass Posted March 9, 2013 Share Posted March 9, 2013 Wow, already looking funky, can't wait to see the final piece BSB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted March 9, 2013 Share Posted March 9, 2013 A steampunk design bass sounds like fun, keep the pics coming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
playedtodeath Posted March 9, 2013 Author Share Posted March 9, 2013 (edited) [quote name='ezbass' timestamp='1362816269' post='2005066'] A steampunk design bass sounds like fun, keep the pics coming. [/quote] Had not really considered it as steampunk! But I guess it is a bit. I just fancied a change from the usual skulls and flames I get asked to do. I was going to paint the copper as riveted panels like a copper jacket water tank with green verdigris patches and streaks but it looked so nice as a solid colour I am keeping it. Lacquer still soft this morning so no work till next week. Kev. Edited March 9, 2013 by playedtodeath Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
playedtodeath Posted March 9, 2013 Author Share Posted March 9, 2013 This was the effect I got on a strat I painted for a customer. But this copper is so much brighter and I am keeping it [IMG]http://i1258.photobucket.com/albums/ii526/hussywillowcat/IMAG0591.jpg[/IMG] Kev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
playedtodeath Posted March 9, 2013 Author Share Posted March 9, 2013 These are the stencils for the insides. [IMG]http://i1258.photobucket.com/albums/ii526/hussywillowcat/IMAG0676_zpsfc6fa923.jpg[/IMG] Two sheets ovelayed the lower one will be darker to show a 3d effect. Lots of sanding painting masking and buffing! Kev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimBobTTD Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 Wicked! I'll be watching this one too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myke Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 Man that'll be awesome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
playedtodeath Posted March 12, 2013 Author Share Posted March 12, 2013 I wasn't 100% happy with the finish on the copper in a couple of patches. Couldn't rectify easily so have flatted it back and repainted, so all soft still! I have been busy buying tamiya acrylic modelling paints in various metalic shades as they are so realistically coloured. And loads easier with the airbrush. Still debating weather to finish it all in Matt gloss or satin. Any thought anyone? Kev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
playedtodeath Posted March 18, 2013 Author Share Posted March 18, 2013 Made a little progress. Added some bronze to break up the copper. And applied the stencil work to the rear. Basic design on, a few tweeks here and there and i will be happy with it. Matt finish at the moment but destined for a high gloss finish I think. [IMG]http://i1258.photobucket.com/albums/ii526/hussywillowcat/IMAG0677_zpsfae35439.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i1258.photobucket.com/albums/ii526/hussywillowcat/IMAG0678_zps90740bc6.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i1258.photobucket.com/albums/ii526/hussywillowcat/IMAG0681_zpsa349d9ac.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i1258.photobucket.com/albums/ii526/hussywillowcat/IMAG0680_zps0f8b0a9d.jpg[/IMG] Going to make a brass cover for the controls should finish it off nicely. Kev. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
playedtodeath Posted March 19, 2013 Author Share Posted March 19, 2013 Sharpened up some of the lines and added a little detail and cracks. Stopping now. [IMG]http://i1258.photobucket.com/albums/ii526/hussywillowcat/IMAG0683_zpse0bd10d6.jpg[/IMG] Kev. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
playedtodeath Posted March 25, 2013 Author Share Posted March 25, 2013 Add some more shading and it looks a lot better. [IMG]http://i1258.photobucket.com/albums/ii526/hussywillowcat/IMAG0684_zps63fac49d.jpg[/IMG] Looks a lot deeper. [IMG]http://i1258.photobucket.com/albums/ii526/hussywillowcat/IMAG0685_zps6b62ba1e.jpg[/IMG] Cheers Kev. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myke Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 That looks so cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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