[COMPLETED] - Custom Flying V project - Chloe #2! (PGK)

Andyjr1515 · October 2015

That's a VERY nicely cut logo, @PVO_Dave and @SimonRF

llatsni · October 2015

I don't usually like V's, but this one is seriously tasty.

PVO_Dave · October 2015

Some progress!

Logo in place, pencil outline in place.

https://i.imgur.com/7JyAoX6h.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/6rMBhWPh.jpg

Using the Stew Mac Dremel precision router, I got the bit setup to the exact height of the MOP logo

https://i.imgur.com/oKB6dxYh.jpg

I started with the outlines first, then carried on going with the routing until complete. I then went over the edges tidying things up and making sure the rout was as even as possible.

https://i.imgur.com/rs2bYJnh.jpg

Logo test fitted

https://i.imgur.com/Dqq4XXbh.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/wiuib0mh.jpg

Next step will be to glue in with black glue from StewMac.

SimonRF · November 2015

Thanks @Andyjr1515

We're happy to take on any inlay project, whether it's a one-off or hundreds. Loads of materials available these days as well.

PVO_Dave · January 2016

Some good progress today

First off was to fit the tuners I ordered from StewMac, locking gold Grovers

I placed three tuners in a row, then lined them up square with a metal ruler before drilling the holes;

One side done:

Both and the front:

Whilst I had the drill out, I made a small hole to where the tailpiece bushings will go for the earth wire:

Then, I worked out where the pickup covers need to go and then drilled some pilot holes (not pictured):

I then rough fitted the covers and got back to work on finishing the pick guard template ready to send off to be made:

Here's the how the whole thing looks as it stands:

Next steps; Get the custom pick guard cover and jack plug cover made up (either Jacks Instrument Services or Rothko) and try and find someone to make my custom truss rod cover.

After that, it goes off to the very talented @lamf68 for paint, probably a couple of months yet, need to move house first as all my money is tied up in the move at the moment

BigMonka · February 2016

Looking great Dave, are you still planing a white body with black pickguard?

PVO_Dave · February 2016

BigMonka said:

Looking great Dave, are you still planing a white body with black pickguard?

Yep

- To match the Chloe Explorer

PVO_Dave · February 2016

Bit more progress!

Pick guard now made

(jacks instrument services) - bit of a comms ballsup with the jack cover, so just ordered that now.

Did a test fit just now - very happy!!

Still trying to find someone for the custom truss rod cover - Rothko said they could do a wooden one with a pearloid split diamond, so might end up with that.

Once those bits are here, it's time for the V to have a trip to Wales for paint

PVO_Dave · March 2016

Tiny update, jack cover arrived.

Holes drilled a and test fitted:

http://i.imgur.com/SsgijnIh.jpg

Should have the truss rod cover this week, once arrived, I'll get it off for paint

Winny_Pooh · March 2016

Goldtop I hope?

PVO_Dave · March 2016

Winny_Pooh said:

Goldtop I hope?

Alpine white!

PVO_Dave · March 2016

Ordered an SKB case ready for its trip to Wales and back, once the truss rod cover arrives (fingers crossed for this week).

Case arrived today, feels nice and solid

http://i.imgur.com/4RzvDsIh.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/8N7TlUIh.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/mUO09t2h.jpg

PVO_Dave · March 2016

More progress. Still waiting on the truss rod cover

Today though, in prep for sending this to @lamf68 I installed the bridge and tailpiece posts and set the neck

http://i.imgur.com/4Z6XGhR.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/LWDB0gv.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/s2cIvaA.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/c87cucA.jpg

I'll now leave this two days or so to set

PVO_Dave · March 2016

Neck is now glued and dry

- fitted the rear strap lock first, then with a strap attached worked out roughly where to fit the second button.

http://i.imgur.com/i06AsDl.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/KiVIWL2.jpg

Then fitted the scratch plate, jack plate and pickup rings. The bridge ring was way too tall, so sanded it down a bit. Used some double sided tape on the back of some coarse paper (all I had) on to a tray then spreading the pressure as evenly as I could worked it down.

http://i.imgur.com/u2Oc8wm.jpg

This is it all together.

http://i.imgur.com/7rwGWLn.jpg

Still waiting on the bastard truss rod cover!! - Only thing now delaying me sending off for paint