diablo175 Posted November 24, 2018 Author Share Posted November 24, 2018 Sad, sad tidings, my forum mates- the gents painting the Spitfire managed to bollocks up the paint job on my highly anticipated Spitfire. @cmatthes has borne witness to my anxiety and ire over the prolonged delivery time (now over 3 months from the time they received it in late July ) And while he wisely advised me to be patient, something told me this was not going to end well. Indeed, the final thrust came in the form of the color scheme being significantly off. This is most disappointing. In light of the missed delivery time and some other mishaps with the applications of the paint, I've since opted to send the guitar to someone more capable of finishing per specs, on time and without defects. Sadly, the Spitfire will not make it into my hands in time to be onstage for our final show as a band. This was one of the bigger reasons why I sent it to the gents I did, as the delivery time quoted had it back in hand well before the band did our last few shows. Lesson learned. Anyway, the new painter is lined up and with luck, I should have it within another 6 weeks. Pics of the new finish as they become available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottcald Posted November 24, 2018 Share Posted November 24, 2018 That’s a bummer, but ultimately it’ll be really cool like your other projects. Can’t wait to see the finished product. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmatthes Posted November 24, 2018 Share Posted November 24, 2018 4 hours ago, diablo175 said: Sad, sad tidings, my forum mates- the gents painting the Spitfire managed to bollocks up the paint job on my highly anticipated Spitfire. @cmatthes has borne witness to my anxiety and ire over the prolonged delivery time (now over 3 months from the time they received it in late July ) And while he wisely advised me to be patient, something told me this was not going to end well. Indeed, the final thrust came in the form of the color scheme being significantly off. This is most disappointing. In light of the missed delivery time and some other mishaps with the applications of the paint, I've since opted to send the guitar to someone more capable of finishing per specs, on time and without defects. Late July or Late August? I thought by the updates you were posting here that it was later... What was wrong with the finish? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diablo175 Posted November 24, 2018 Author Share Posted November 24, 2018 5 hours ago, cmatthes said: Late July or Late August? I thought by the updates you were posting here that it was later... What was wrong with the finish? You're right, actually. They received the guitar on Aug. 14. That still has it at just past 3 months on a 6- 8 week quoted delivery time. As for the finish- this was the sample I sent/spec-ed: This what I got: Some of the registration and dicey edge issues are indicated. There were others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Haynie Posted November 24, 2018 Share Posted November 24, 2018 Your painter has never seen leopard spots, apparently. They do have a specific look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diablo175 Posted February 3, 2019 Author Share Posted February 3, 2019 Progress! Base color is a much closer match! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Haynie Posted February 3, 2019 Share Posted February 3, 2019 My eyes! My eyes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cynic Posted February 3, 2019 Share Posted February 3, 2019 Looks like this one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBraz Posted February 4, 2019 Share Posted February 4, 2019 I think Jim’s choice of green is infinitely better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cynic Posted February 4, 2019 Share Posted February 4, 2019 1 hour ago, DBraz said: I think Jim’s choice of green is infinitely better. I think the perceived difference is likely due more to lighting/camera. The purple makes the effect look more like random splotches or blobs than neon animal print to me, but I still like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobB Posted February 4, 2019 Share Posted February 4, 2019 Can’t you have the new paint shop send you a small sample before you OK the finish? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diablo175 Posted February 5, 2019 Author Share Posted February 5, 2019 15 hours ago, cynic said: I think the perceived difference is likely due more to lighting/camera. The purple makes the effect look more like random splotches or blobs than neon animal print to me, but I still like it. I like that scheme too, but the black on green with random neon magenta centers creates much more contrast IMHO. Besides, the neck has matching black inlays. Unity, it's our art principle for the day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diablo175 Posted February 26, 2019 Author Share Posted February 26, 2019 Oh yeah- the design will be thus. FYI, the dropped in hardware and neck were done by the painter via Photoshop and are for placement reference purposes only. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadroller Posted February 26, 2019 Share Posted February 26, 2019 1 hour ago, diablo175 said: are for placement reference purposes only 'Cause we know they'll be neon this or that. Looking forward to the end results! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrettyMcgee Posted February 26, 2019 Share Posted February 26, 2019 I'll say it again, diablo's posts are just high contrast color scheme porn to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diablo175 Posted February 26, 2019 Author Share Posted February 26, 2019 1 hour ago, Toadroller said: 'Cause we know they'll be neon this or that. Looking forward to the end results! Ya know, I keep hoping they'll release a neon colored series of Floyds along with some dome vol/tone knobs. 😆 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadroller Posted February 26, 2019 Share Posted February 26, 2019 Wouldn't early 80s colored alloy like on BMX bikes work? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottcald Posted February 26, 2019 Share Posted February 26, 2019 32 minutes ago, Toadroller said: Wouldn't early 80s colored alloy like on BMX bikes work? Oh, man. Those bring back memories of my DG BMX bike (candy apple red with gold anodized wheels and handlebars) and my brother's bike with the FMF red anodized aluminum frame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrettyMcgee Posted February 27, 2019 Share Posted February 27, 2019 ^^^^ Oh, man. I had crummy old plain jane SR stem. ^^^^ Right now there's a P.K. Ripper frame hanging in a local pawn shop that I've been eyeballing. BUT I know that if I start down that road, I'd blow too much money restoring it. Only to ride it to the end of the drive way and conk over with a heart attack. sorry, back to the topic...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FGJ Posted February 27, 2019 Share Posted February 27, 2019 Anodized bmx parts... Takes me back to jr. High days... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottcald Posted February 27, 2019 Share Posted February 27, 2019 15 hours ago, FrettyMcgee said: ^^^^ Oh, man. I had crummy old plain jane SR stem. ^^^^ Right now there's a P.K. Ripper frame hanging in a local pawn shop that I've been eyeballing. BUT I know that if I start down that road, I'd blow too much money restoring it. Only to ride it to the end of the drive way and conk over with a heart attack. sorry, back to the topic...... Oh, man, the Perry Kramer! Good times indeed. I'd love to have a bike like my old one, but then I'd need the time to go ride it too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diablo175 Posted February 27, 2019 Author Share Posted February 27, 2019 Love this group! I'm thinking there are a lot of borderline ADD's on here. 😆 So, there's this guitar- HEY! Look, a BMX part! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ptm1diver Posted February 27, 2019 Share Posted February 27, 2019 Should have gone with green and black polka dots. 🙄 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl.B Posted February 28, 2019 Share Posted February 28, 2019 20 hours ago, FGJ said: Anodized bmx parts... Takes me back to jr. High days... Dam I am old that brings me back to my jr year of college. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadroller Posted February 28, 2019 Share Posted February 28, 2019 17 hours ago, ptm1diver said: Should have gone with green and black polka dots. 🙄 I loved that Vector. Couldn't afford to buy it, but it was well executed. Give us another picture, @diablo175 !! (just another example of ADD). Ooh, look! Squirrel! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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