My first 2 pedal builds - finishes. (BYOC)

[Apocalypto]

Hi guys.  I'm new to pedal building.  I started with BYOC for simplicity sake, and I've got a bunch of Madbean boards now backed up that I plan to build.

I'm learning a ton on this forum and just wanted to thank everyone for their amazing help with their information, tips and tricks.  In terms of finishes, I always wanted to make my pedals look cool (or at least give it a shot as opposed to using an unfinished enclosure with labels on it!

I just wanted to share the finishes I've done.  I'm very happy with my first attempts at building and finishing.

The first is the BYOC Chorus.  I had a very talented lady named Christel Chan do the painting for me. Christel does Graphic Design/Illustration and other artwork. She came up with the design after we discussed the basic ideas I wanted. She did a great job! 

I wish I could have done a better job on the Envirotex finish, but this was my first attempt so I did what I could. It's a little wobbly and uneven in some parts, but the paint job is nice and protected.




The second pedal is the BYOC FET (AWESOME pedal!)

For this one I wanted to try a decal. I found this Godzilla movie poster and thought it would work well.

The sun at the top was nicely positioned so that the LED would be in the center. I changed out the red LED and used a yellow instead. I bought a bunch of knobs and these ones seem to work well, but I may end up getting green ones later.

[Jules]

Both great looking builds, you are lucky to know someone that can paint so well too.
BYOC is where I started with this whole thing too, can you show us inside the pedal ?
it's taken me a while to mine as neat as I like, I am always in a rush to finish them.
Nice work

[Apocalypto]

Hi Jules.  Thanks for the kind words.  Here are the inside shots.

[Addy Bart]

Great artwork and the insides look neat. Nice job!

[Aristatertotle]

Nice work! That chorus pedal looks sweet.

[Martan]

Looks great! Keep up the good work.

[selfdestroyer]

They came out great. I look forward to seeing your builds to come.

Cody

[m-Kresol]

seriously great work. I wish my first builds would have looked like these. keep them coming

[BrianS]

Both look really nice. The design on the chorus pedal is awesome.

[Leevibe]

Fantastic job on both! The gut shots look very clean. The artwork on the chorus is amazing. Really. I hope you have your friend do more painting for you. I really love that look.

[Apocalypto]

Wow, thanks to all the kind compliments!   

I am very excited to get on with the Madbean boards I've purchased.

[Stomptown]

Nice job!  I especially love the artwork on the chorus.  Can't wait to see more!

[hylandren]

...In terms of finishes, I always wanted to make my pedals look cool

You definitely succeeded!
Great looking first builds. Great looking builds, period.

[jimilee]

Those look way better than anyone's first builds. Those are truly great!

[Apocalypto]

Thanks very much guys for the positive feedback.

The support and positive communication in this forum is amazingly inspiring.