mynamesucks Posted April 3, 2004 Report Share Posted April 3, 2004 How hard would it be to create a lightning finish on a guitar like this- thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maher Posted April 3, 2004 Report Share Posted April 3, 2004 no idea but it would look hella cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jammy Posted April 3, 2004 Report Share Posted April 3, 2004 Airbrushing would be the only option really... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mynamesucks Posted April 3, 2004 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2004 Would it be done free hand or using a stencil and would it be difficult Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jammy Posted April 3, 2004 Report Share Posted April 3, 2004 Freehand, and it would be VERY difficult (well for mere mortals like me who cant even draw, never mind spray) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
decalshopmike Posted April 3, 2004 Report Share Posted April 3, 2004 Have a look on the web for pictures of the old Kramer Nightswan guitar which had an airbrushed graphic almost the same as that. For anyone who is an experienced airbrush artist that should actually be pretty easy to do, ask around a few motorbike graphics guys as they are usually the best at custom work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
syxxstring Posted April 3, 2004 Report Share Posted April 3, 2004 You could find a cool print like that or get it printed well and do the fabric top thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spirit Posted April 3, 2004 Report Share Posted April 3, 2004 show us pics if you get it done, it will be kick ass! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted April 4, 2004 Report Share Posted April 4, 2004 Personally I'd either go with a photo and do the material finish kinda thing or to make it more personal get an air brush and do the clouds but use a fine hair paint brush to do the lightning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drak Posted April 4, 2004 Report Share Posted April 4, 2004 Maybe you could incorporate one of those 'krackle' finishes into it for the lightening??? Kind of blend krackling and airbrushing together? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MzI Posted April 4, 2004 Report Share Posted April 4, 2004 didnt jackson make a custom finish with a lightning bolt grafic??? MzI Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveq Posted April 4, 2004 Report Share Posted April 4, 2004 Try searching on lightning and LGM - I think he mentioned a way to do it a while ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mynamesucks Posted April 4, 2004 Author Report Share Posted April 4, 2004 Thenks for your help Mzl, Jackson have done lightning finishes there is one at my loal guitar shop here it is! click on solids then jackson it is at the top. http://www.guitarvillage.co.uk/index1.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
renablistic Posted April 4, 2004 Report Share Posted April 4, 2004 i would go to a book store, buy a book with lots of really good pictures of lightning in them, pick one out, then go to a printing place and get it blown up to a guitar size.. I spend alot to get the best quality one, as well. Then i'd glue it onto a body (preferably non-arched) then clear over.. a material finish... The reason i said i'd buy a book is because if you downloaded the picture off the internet it's going to be a little grainy, and if you look up close you'll see pixels.. It would look bad that way, i'd think.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
budman68 Posted April 4, 2004 Report Share Posted April 4, 2004 Pretty nice if you got someone to do a better job than I did. That's a great picture you have. Dave-> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MzI Posted April 4, 2004 Report Share Posted April 4, 2004 if you wanted to make it really crazy mayb start the lightning bolt as an inlay on an ebony finger board and run it down to a point on the body where its hittin a lighting rod or sumthing MzI Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wyldbil Posted April 4, 2004 Report Share Posted April 4, 2004 Doesn't one of the Washburn Dimebag Darrell guitars have a very similar finish? I think they call the finish "Dimebolt". Anyway, that will look HELLA cool if you do it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGM Guitars Posted April 5, 2004 Report Share Posted April 5, 2004 Freehand with the airbrush will be the quickest and best method and will yield the best results. Render the whole image in white first and then add in the colors afterwards, but freehand is certainly the best method, stencils will leave hard edges that will look awful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mynamesucks Posted April 5, 2004 Author Report Share Posted April 5, 2004 thanks for the info guys it will probably be a lon time before i give my guitar a finish as i am about half way through. would a badger 200 NH be suitable for this? http://www.badger-airbrush.com/200f.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGM Guitars Posted April 5, 2004 Report Share Posted April 5, 2004 Badger airbrushes are suitable only for painting fences as far as I'm concerned. I've used many Badger airbrushes and have never thought any of them were any good. If you're looking to spend little money, the Paasche H model is ok, the VL model is better, and if you want an airbrush that is very versatile though does cost a little more, the Iwata Revolution HP-CR is a good entry level brush, the HP-C is the one I use the most often. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mynamesucks Posted April 5, 2004 Author Report Share Posted April 5, 2004 weel i already have the badger i will do some tsts and practices with it though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGM Guitars Posted April 5, 2004 Report Share Posted April 5, 2004 Ok, I thought you were looking to buy one, if you already have it, I will tell you this, first, I found they were much more comfortable to use if you put one of those rubber pencil holder thingy's on the handle, they are just so thin my hands cramp almost immediately. Next, with ALL syphon feed guns, make sure your paint mixture is THIN, when you think it's thin enough, thin it some more for detail work. Use multiple passes to build up the color. Also, keep a soft brush nearby to clear the tip with, they plug up horribly. It really helps if you warm your paints to about 70 degrees F. just keep a pan of warm water there and set your mixed paint jar in about 1/2" of water to warm it up. If you are trying to do fine detail work, use only Urethanes (automotive) or enamels, if you use enamels though you will have to be ultra careful about your clear as they will react badly with almost everything. Using acrylic paints in an airbrush for detail is like trying to push a rope, it just doesn't work worth a damn. They constantly dry on the tip and spatter. I would also recommend seating the needle and nozzle, Badger is notorious for having bad seats in the nozzle, you can do this by first making sure your needle is sharp and smooth, then put just a dab of toothpaste (yes toothpaste) on the end of the needle, wet it a bit, and gently rotate it in the nozzle cap. Then clean the entire airbrush, this will act like a lapping compound and seat the 2 together perfectly. Don't use an actual lapping compound, most are oil based or petroleum based and will leave a silicone residue in the airbrush which will affect your painting. Last of all, use about 35 to 40 psi and control the air with the airbrush trigger, and when you are done, clean the airbrush thoroughly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mynamesucks Posted April 6, 2004 Author Report Share Posted April 6, 2004 Thanks. that should help alot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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