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Title: Cats In Spacccceeeeee!
Post by: selfdestroyer on September 03, 2014, 06:13:50 AM
In space no one can hear you meow.

Robs Space Chasm reverb on George's (Chi_boy) layout PCB. I had this populated for some time but did not have time to finish the enclosure. I decided to do the cat astronauts in homage to Rob (deadastronaut) for making this wonderful reverb.

My goal was to get this done before I started my moodring. accomplished.

Enclosure is reversed etched and painted a midnight sparkle (hard to see in picture).
(http://music.codydeschenes.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/IMG_0945.jpg)

Gut shot:
(http://music.codydeschenes.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/IMG_0947.jpg)

Here is a quick demo
[soundcloud]https://soundcloud.com/selfdestroyer/space-chasm-test[/soundcloud]

Cody
Title: Re: Cats In Spacccceeeeee!
Post by: muddyfox on September 03, 2014, 06:25:18 AM

Knobs, pray tell?
Title: Re: Cats In Spacccceeeeee!
Post by: selfdestroyer on September 03, 2014, 06:32:52 AM
Quote from: muddyfox on September 03, 2014, 06:25:18 AM

Knobs, pray tell?

http://www.mammothelectronics.com/4SKA-14X16UN-p/700-1800.htm (http://www.mammothelectronics.com/4SKA-14X16UN-p/700-1800.htm)
They are the few things I still get from Mammoth. I wish I could find another vendor but all the ones I have found elsewhere do not have the setscrew. I guess I could get them directly from 4Site.

Cody
Title: Re: Cats In Spacccceeeeee!
Post by: alanp on September 03, 2014, 06:36:16 AM
Nice, not bad, that box.
Title: Re: Cats In Spacccceeeeee!
Post by: micromegas on September 03, 2014, 08:28:17 AM
Haha, I have that same picture saved in the folder I use for saving artwork ideas :)

Dig the pedal and dig the demo too, a lot.

I should have ordered one of those pcbs...
Title: Re: Cats In Spacccceeeeee!
Post by: Cortexturizer on September 03, 2014, 10:16:43 AM
I've written this before, but Imma gonna do it again - you are one of my favorite builders. That's it. Have a nice day.

CRAZY COOL ENCLOSURE FINISH
Title: Re: Cats In Spacccceeeeee!
Post by: flanagan0718 on September 03, 2014, 12:35:33 PM
"Do I look like a cat to you, boy? Am I jumpin' around all nimbly bimbly from tree to tree? AM I DRINKING MILK FROM A SAUCER?" Nice build Cody. I was starting to wonder where you guys get those aluminum knobs from.
Title: Re: Cats In Spacccceeeeee!
Post by: chuckbuick on September 03, 2014, 01:05:01 PM
Sweet build.  I dig the Catstronauts.
Title: Re: Cats In Spacccceeeeee!
Post by: mgwhit on September 03, 2014, 01:24:54 PM
That looks and sounds awesome.  I love it!
Title: Re: Cats In Spacccceeeeee!
Post by: culturejam on September 03, 2014, 01:51:55 PM
Love those graphics!  ;D
Title: Re: Cats In Spacccceeeeee!
Post by: Bret608 on September 03, 2014, 02:22:32 PM
Glad you're doing demos now! I like your playing style.
Title: Re: Cats In Spacccceeeeee!
Post by: wgc on September 03, 2014, 05:57:37 PM
I think all cats should wear space suits.  Not because I don't like them, because I'm allergic.  ;-)

Love the box, great playing.  Reminds me a bit of I Mother Earth.  That's a good thing.
Title: Re: Cats In Spacccceeeeee!
Post by: flanagan0718 on September 03, 2014, 06:23:25 PM
Quote from: wgc on September 03, 2014, 05:57:37 PM
I think all cats should wear space suits.  Not because I don't like them, because I'm allergic.  ;-)

Love the box, great playing.  Reminds me a bit of I Mother Earth.  That's a good thing.

Now there is a band I haven't listened to since the 90's I Mother Earth. Thanks wgc! just found what i am listening to on my way home  :)
Title: Re: Cats In Spacccceeeeee!
Post by: TGP39 on September 03, 2014, 07:43:58 PM
Quote from: micromegas on September 03, 2014, 08:28:17 AM
Haha, I have that same picture saved in the folder I use for saving artwork ideas :)

Dig the pedal and dig the demo too, a lot.

I should have ordered one of those pcbs...

To my knowledge, Rob is having more of these boards made right now. I'm going to finally build one of these.
Great etch once again!  My daughter loves it. :)
Title: Re: Cats In Spacccceeeeee!
Post by: wgc on September 03, 2014, 07:58:40 PM
Quote from: flanagan0718 on September 03, 2014, 06:23:25 PM
Quote from: wgc on September 03, 2014, 05:57:37 PM
I think all cats should wear space suits.  Not because I don't like them, because I'm allergic.  ;-)

Love the box, great playing.  Reminds me a bit of I Mother Earth.  That's a good thing.

Now there is a band I haven't listened to since the 90's I Mother Earth. Thanks wgc! just found what i am listening to on my way home  :)

Blue green orange. Found a couple of CDs not long ago, still dig em.
Title: Re: Cats In Spacccceeeeee!
Post by: ggarms on September 03, 2014, 08:02:43 PM
Can someone give me the simplified steps in achieving this look/the reverse etch-paint process? I've had decent success with my first few enclosure etchings, however mine have just been bare cases and I really like how the paint finishes the look. Great great work!
Title: Re: Cats In Spacccceeeeee!
Post by: micromegas on September 03, 2014, 08:04:34 PM
Quote from: ggarms on September 03, 2014, 08:02:43 PM
Can someone give me the simplified steps in achieving this look/the reverse etch-paint process? I've had decent success with my first few enclosure etchings, however mine have just been bare cases and I really like how the paint finishes the look. Great great work!

Take a look at Cody's (selfdestroyer's) signature.
Title: Re: Cats In Spacccceeeeee!
Post by: ggarms on September 03, 2014, 08:09:09 PM

I've got that part down, it's just that he hasn't updated with the painting yet. Thanks for the direction though (:
Title: Re: Cats In Spacccceeeeee!
Post by: micromegas on September 03, 2014, 08:16:59 PM
Quote from: ggarms on September 03, 2014, 08:09:09 PM

I've got that part down, it's just that he hasn't updated with the painting yet. Thanks for the direction though (:

Here you have an aproximation from the man himself then:

Quote from: selfdestroyer on July 21, 2014, 10:51:04 PM
Its all rattle can. I am in love with the Rustoleum metallic colors and have most of the colors in that series. I find that the darker metallic colors really help the etch pop.

I am still working on a pictorial for my blog but here is the jest of it.

1) Sand box 1000 grit
2) I iron on HP glossy presentation paper for transfer (I cater most of my "found" artwork to reverse etching.)
3) drill enclosure
4) paint enclosure with rattle can paint (light coats help to not lose your etch)
5) Use a small sanding block and 1500 grit paper to remove paint from raised area
6) You will have some areas of the paint that look a bit dull from the wet sand. Its not a problem since the clear coat paint will fill in any light scratches and makes the color pop even more.
7) 5 or 6 coats of flat clear

Cody
Title: Re: Cats In Spacccceeeeee!
Post by: ggarms on September 03, 2014, 08:19:36 PM
Thanks mate!
Title: Re: Cats In Spacccceeeeee!
Post by: stevie1556 on September 03, 2014, 08:24:10 PM
Awesome build! Very tidy insides and amazing etch!
Title: Re: Cats In Spacccceeeeee!
Post by: GermanCdn on September 03, 2014, 09:04:01 PM
Quote from: wgc on September 03, 2014, 07:58:40 PM
Quote from: flanagan0718 on September 03, 2014, 06:23:25 PM
Quote from: wgc on September 03, 2014, 05:57:37 PM
I think all cats should wear space suits.  Not because I don't like them, because I'm allergic.  ;-)

Love the box, great playing.  Reminds me a bit of I Mother Earth.  That's a good thing.

Now there is a band I haven't listened to since the 90's I Mother Earth. Thanks wgc! just found what i am listening to on my way home  :)

Blue green orange. Found a couple of CDs not long ago, still dig em.

On topic - nice build.

Off topic - Blue Green Orange is not IMEs best work.  Scenery & Fish and Dig are far better (both with Edwin).  You want music to drive home to?  Crank Levitate till your windshield shakes.
Title: Re: Cats In Spacccceeeeee!
Post by: wgc on September 04, 2014, 12:15:36 AM
Completely agree, both on and off topic.  Blue green orange is the cd I found recently, still not bad.
Title: Re: Cats In Spacccceeeeee!
Post by: GrindCustoms on September 04, 2014, 03:54:30 AM
Dang! That's hot!
Title: Re: Cats In Spacccceeeeee!
Post by: blearyeyes on September 04, 2014, 04:13:17 AM
Quote from: ggarms on September 03, 2014, 08:02:43 PM
Can someone give me the simplified steps in achieving this look/the reverse etch-paint process? I've had decent success with my first few enclosure etchings, however mine have just been bare cases and I really like how the paint finishes the look. Great great work!

Looks like you just cover everything you want to keep with toner or whatever except what you want to remove in a reverse etch..
Title: Re: Cats In Spacccceeeeee!
Post by: lars on September 04, 2014, 05:58:13 AM
Quote from: chuckbuick on September 03, 2014, 01:05:01 PM
Sweet build.  I dig the Catstronauts.
Catstronauts. :)
Keep up the amazing builds, and that awesome green shag!
Title: Re: Cats In Spacccceeeeee!
Post by: selfdestroyer on September 04, 2014, 08:47:06 AM
Thanks everyone for the kind words. Its been a long time since I made a demo of a pedal and I feel I finally have a decent setup to record them now. I might be able to add video at some point. I get so self concious about my playing that it take many takes before I feel like its worth sharing. I am sure over time I will get more relaxed and get through my head that its just a demo and not studio take. lol

I STILL need to snap photos during the painting process but I afraid it may disappoint people since its really not a difficult procedure other than taking a small sanding block and 1500 wet sanding paper and just taking your time over the raised areas.

Cody
Title: Re: Cats In Spacccceeeeee!
Post by: Hexjibber on September 04, 2014, 07:26:07 PM
Haha, cool I love the artwork on this one Cody!
Title: Re: Cats In Spacccceeeeee!
Post by: Blues Healer on September 06, 2014, 08:15:14 PM
I love the sound of that clip ... from the few things I've seen, DeadAstronaut is certainly doing some creative stuff.

Also, props to VIPfx. I love the Silk Hat. I also have an All Star Reverb board that I haven't built yet. It looks as if the Chasm is no longer available from him ... well, he did say it wouldn't last! :)
Title: Re: Cats In Spacccceeeeee!
Post by: juansolo on September 06, 2014, 10:28:28 PM
Flawless Victory.
Title: Re: Cats In Spacccceeeeee!
Post by: Roctopus on September 09, 2014, 12:17:49 AM
Cats in Space!!!! So rad :)
Title: Re: Cats In Spacccceeeeee!
Post by: raulduke on September 09, 2014, 08:31:24 AM
Cool circuit, cool cats, great build!