I started to write a reply but it was getting long and honestly is more appropriate as an introduction. I’ll create an introduction post in a few minutes.

Posted by: @rathius No clear on it yet though. I use Mixol tints and Emtech WB lacquer to make my paint. Yes I custom mix each build. 😁 Added a bit of Mixol silver metallic to this too. @rat...

Posted by: @rathius what type of flake you using? I use a lot of mica and MOP dust. Sometimes a bit of small MOP flake. @Rathaus On this occasion I’m using Paint Huffer Centipede .015 flake. I have ...

@boo what type of flake you using? I use a lot of mica and MOP dust. Sometimes a bit of small MOP flake. Attachment : 7ED0A7A3-A0D3-497A-B5B9-68B138FFC9FC.jpeg No clear on it yet though. I use ...

Starting to get a bit of a sparkle now I’ve put a few coats of clear on. ✨✨✨✨

@boo Another great job

Time for the sparkle. 💚💚💚✨✨✨🎸🎸🎸 This is two coats of sparkle, I’ll build up a couple more and then clear coat it all. Attachmen...

Turning green today. 💚 First it need to be white, then green, then sparkle green. ✨✨✨💚💚💚🎸 Attachment : C81EBF64-8C2B-44FC-8316-1C2A34...

Posted by: @rocknroller912 Yes I talk a good game and am actually thinking of changing my name to @russ 🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🔥🔥
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@robin Yes I talk a good game and am actually thinking of changing my name to @russ

@rocknroller912 Sorry to see that you're out of commission. To keep you occupied, I'll see if Joe gives me his mandolin to repair, you could do remotely by advising me.

@boo Thanks I will have to try this. I did fit some violin pegs last week

Posted by: @rocknroller912 Sad to report that there’s no progress on any of my 4 builds due to a silly accident, tripped in a pot hole and broke my hand. @rocknroller912 You can do it. 👍&...

Posted by: @rocknroller912 Thanks I used to do stuff like that when I was a Trade Union rep at work. It’s pretty impossible to prove negligence and costs money up front. If I was still working I woul...

@boo Thanks I used to do stuff like that when I was a Trade Union rep at work. It’s pretty impossible to prove negligence and costs money up front. If I was still working I would as the union would pa...

Posted by: @rocknroller912 Sad to report that there’s no progress on any of my 4 builds due to a silly accident, tripped in a pot hole and broke my hand. @rocknroller912 Downer! Sorry to here about ...

Sad to report that there’s no progress on any of my 4 builds due to a silly accident, tripped in a pot hole and broke my hand. Attachment : 0458452E-55E6-4705-9159-9039616AA673.jpeg

Scrap wood is starting to look like something. It was intended to be a practice before using the expensive wood That's looking good @Rocknroller912 you can't beat a bit of scrap wood.

I was worried about pulling the stain out as others have done. @rocknroller912 Yeah that’s why you should just swipe lightly, once across the surface so it minimises pulling any stains out. Leaving i...

@boo Thanks for the advice. I was worried about pulling the stain out as others have done.