Flintlock with glitter

[selfdestroyer]

Yeah, i etch, then tape, paint & sand. I've not reached level Cody yet, but I'm getting better at it.

Shoot, your stuff is killing it. That glitter blast paint is a PITA to work with and you definitely got it down to an art brother.

Cody

[jubal81]

Yeah, i etch, then tape, paint & sand. I've not reached level Cody yet, but I'm getting better at it.

Shoot, your stuff is killing it. That glitter blast paint is a PITA to work with and you definitely got it down to an art brother.

Cody

Thanks, bud.


It's definitely a PITA. It's textured and if you sand it, it gets nice & flat, but then it gets dull. What I worked out is to put masking tape over the whole area and use a bright light and razor cutter to just leave the tape on the design areas. Respray, then use the Envirotex to get a nice, smooth finish.


As a comparison, you can see how the sanding dulled the glitter area on the Duplex:

[Govmnt_Lacky]

Sooo....

How does the Gate work for you on your build? Did you use a 10K or 100K pot for it?

Just trying to see if this build is comparable to the A/DA builds. 

[jubal81]

Sooo....

How does the Gate work for you on your build? Did you use a 10K or 100K pot for it?

Just trying to see if this build is comparable to the A/DA builds. 

Oh yeah, I meant to get back to you. I used 10K, but I didn't try the 100K so I can't really speak to a comparison. I also used a 5457 JFET like Keefe. I think it sounds spectacular, but I don't really know enough about the circuit to give good advice on it.

[TGP39]

These last couple builds you have done are just unbelievable. I'm hoping for a tutorial on just one of your amazing finishes. You too Cody. Help us newbies who have trouble with just spray paint and a waterslide decal. Ok.....not all newbies....just me.

[Cortexturizer]

Incredible work. Just...oh why am I praising this so much as if it was a surprise, I mean man whenever I see a topic in build reports started by this fine fine man - I know what to expect.