Title: Bloodstone Phaser
Post by: Hexjibber on April 17, 2018, 07:22:18 AM
Post by: Hexjibber on April 17, 2018, 07:22:18 AM
Morning all, first post after a long hiatus! Hope everyone is well!
After much procrastination (2 years!) getting a new printer I'm finally back in the saddle and first on my list was the Lectric-FX Bloodstone. Had a couple of blips on the way including destroying a solder pad for one of the pots and having to solder a wire to the resistor before it in the circuit but hey ho, it works! More importantly it swishes and swooshes just the way I was hoping it would so very pleased!
Reverse etched with NaOH, then paint and clear coat, I was going for a sort of Alex Grey artwork vibe if anyone is familiar with his work.
(https://78.media.tumblr.com/54eee5396565d284255a1e154d703b33/tumblr_p7biaq5oJ51s7epwwo1_1280.jpg)
(https://78.media.tumblr.com/44c9a7a0369ed4656681d430bed64fbb/tumblr_p7biaq5oJ51s7epwwo2_1280.jpg)
(https://78.media.tumblr.com/d150f00aedc24f331255d6db8b4c33b3/tumblr_p7biaq5oJ51s7epwwo3_1280.jpg)
(https://78.media.tumblr.com/0e456186f4db1200f4675998be9e5693/tumblr_p7biaq5oJ51s7epwwo4_1280.jpg)
After much procrastination (2 years!) getting a new printer I'm finally back in the saddle and first on my list was the Lectric-FX Bloodstone. Had a couple of blips on the way including destroying a solder pad for one of the pots and having to solder a wire to the resistor before it in the circuit but hey ho, it works! More importantly it swishes and swooshes just the way I was hoping it would so very pleased!
Reverse etched with NaOH, then paint and clear coat, I was going for a sort of Alex Grey artwork vibe if anyone is familiar with his work.
(https://78.media.tumblr.com/54eee5396565d284255a1e154d703b33/tumblr_p7biaq5oJ51s7epwwo1_1280.jpg)
(https://78.media.tumblr.com/44c9a7a0369ed4656681d430bed64fbb/tumblr_p7biaq5oJ51s7epwwo2_1280.jpg)
(https://78.media.tumblr.com/d150f00aedc24f331255d6db8b4c33b3/tumblr_p7biaq5oJ51s7epwwo3_1280.jpg)
(https://78.media.tumblr.com/0e456186f4db1200f4675998be9e5693/tumblr_p7biaq5oJ51s7epwwo4_1280.jpg)
Title: Re: Bloodstone Phaser
Post by: drog_trog on April 17, 2018, 08:13:15 AM
Post by: drog_trog on April 17, 2018, 08:13:15 AM
Wow super build man
Title: Re: Bloodstone Phaser
Post by: blearyeyes on April 17, 2018, 08:48:09 AM
Post by: blearyeyes on April 17, 2018, 08:48:09 AM
That came out great! Very very very NICE!
Title: Re: Bloodstone Phaser
Post by: 287m on April 17, 2018, 09:02:16 AM
Post by: 287m on April 17, 2018, 09:02:16 AM
AMAZING!
First tutorial to etch, from you!
Thank you
First tutorial to etch, from you!
Thank you
Title: Re: Bloodstone Phaser
Post by: diablochris6 on April 17, 2018, 11:02:44 AM
Post by: diablochris6 on April 17, 2018, 11:02:44 AM
Very tidy inside, and that etch is magnificent! Welcome back.
Title: Re: Bloodstone Phaser
Post by: Haberdasher on April 17, 2018, 12:01:16 PM
Post by: Haberdasher on April 17, 2018, 12:01:16 PM
That looks really nice, and the etch is impressive!
Title: Re: Bloodstone Phaser
Post by: jimilee on April 17, 2018, 12:03:11 PM
Post by: jimilee on April 17, 2018, 12:03:11 PM
Wow, that's very impressive
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Title: Re: Bloodstone Phaser
Post by: Hexjibber on April 17, 2018, 01:04:39 PM
Post by: Hexjibber on April 17, 2018, 01:04:39 PM
Thanks guys! :) Feels good to get a build finished and ready for use next band practice! I have a serious back log of stuff I want to build now though!
Title: Re: Bloodstone Phaser
Post by: Bret608 on April 17, 2018, 01:12:40 PM
Post by: Bret608 on April 17, 2018, 01:12:40 PM
Wow, you are back indeed! That looks amazing.
Title: Re: Bloodstone Phaser
Post by: bcalla on April 17, 2018, 01:16:30 PM
Post by: bcalla on April 17, 2018, 01:16:30 PM
Stunning etch!
Title: Re: Bloodstone Phaser
Post by: oip on April 18, 2018, 12:49:36 AM
Post by: oip on April 18, 2018, 12:49:36 AM
that's a 10/10 god damn
been looking for a phaser and might just grab this one now
been looking for a phaser and might just grab this one now
Title: Re: Bloodstone Phaser
Post by: gordo on April 18, 2018, 02:05:33 AM
Post by: gordo on April 18, 2018, 02:05:33 AM
That's one hell of a comeback effort! That etch is unbelievable.
Title: Re: Bloodstone Phaser
Post by: selfdestroyer on April 18, 2018, 07:02:40 PM
Post by: selfdestroyer on April 18, 2018, 07:02:40 PM
Hot Damn! That's awesome. Glad to you back around. I miss seeing your etches.
Title: Re: Bloodstone Phaser
Post by: culturejam on April 18, 2018, 07:10:50 PM
Post by: culturejam on April 18, 2018, 07:10:50 PM
Damn. That's one of the coolest etches I've ever seen. 8)
Title: Re: Bloodstone Phaser
Post by: Boba7 on April 18, 2018, 07:18:47 PM
Post by: Boba7 on April 18, 2018, 07:18:47 PM
That's bloody perfect. Amazing, I love it. I have to build one at some point haha
Title: Re: Bloodstone Phaser
Post by: Martan on April 18, 2018, 07:27:56 PM
Post by: Martan on April 18, 2018, 07:27:56 PM
That etch is BEAUTIFUL!
Title: Re: Bloodstone Phaser
Post by: m-Kresol on April 18, 2018, 09:00:55 PM
Post by: m-Kresol on April 18, 2018, 09:00:55 PM
flawless etch, great artwork and clean guts. What else is there to achieve...
Title: Re: Bloodstone Phaser
Post by: Hexjibber on April 19, 2018, 02:02:26 PM
Post by: Hexjibber on April 19, 2018, 02:02:26 PM
Thanks a lot guys! 
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Title: Re: Bloodstone Phaser
Post by: stringsthings on April 19, 2018, 02:28:28 PM
Post by: stringsthings on April 19, 2018, 02:28:28 PM
Super nice!
I like the look of those lenses. I found some on mouser to get next time.
I like the look of those lenses. I found some on mouser to get next time.
Title: Re: Bloodstone Phaser
Post by: juansolo on April 19, 2018, 03:38:13 PM
Post by: juansolo on April 19, 2018, 03:38:13 PM
Spectacular!
Title: Re: Bloodstone Phaser
Post by: glops on April 19, 2018, 04:43:09 PM
Post by: glops on April 19, 2018, 04:43:09 PM
Looks fantastic!
Title: Re: Bloodstone Phaser
Post by: Ralfg on April 19, 2018, 10:18:23 PM
Post by: Ralfg on April 19, 2018, 10:18:23 PM
I'm almost mad at you how great your first etch turned out ;D looks awesome
Title: Re: Bloodstone Phaser
Post by: Leevibe on April 20, 2018, 12:02:05 AM
Post by: Leevibe on April 20, 2018, 12:02:05 AM
What everyone else already said. Particularly the etch! That is some crazy fine detail.