I figured I would give a BIG thank you to Brian and show off some of the completed projects he helped make happen over on the MLP Forum.
For those who haven't built this circuit or are on the fence, I'd say jump all over it. It's an awesome booster and very transparent.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v445/Beerdog1980/Pedals/VastHorizonBoostinsunlight.jpg)
no led yet. :)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v445/Beerdog1980/Pedals/GtrTekinSunlight.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v445/Beerdog1980/Pedals/TimsDevilGuyComplete.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v445/Beerdog1980/Pedals/TopSecret.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v445/Beerdog1980/Pedals/SludgeandWIllC.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v445/Beerdog1980/Pedals/EkomsFatty2.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v445/Beerdog1980/Pedals/FatpantsBoard.jpg)
and a yet uncompleted pedal....this one is meant to look like hell on purpose. :)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v445/Beerdog1980/DarkerRedDistressedBox2.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v445/Beerdog1980/Pedals/2009LPGT-TribalAngel.jpg)
Some of these were sent off to the owners to build themselves so thats why they are 'hollow'.
Holy crap, these are AWESOME!
I love the Power Up one and the red distressed. Actually, I like all of them!
Quote from: madbean on February 20, 2011, 02:40:40 PM
Holy crap, these are AWESOME!
I love the Power Up one and the red distressed. Actually, I like all of them!
The red distressed one is based off the old school 'Rat Rod' idea of flat finishes that look like hell on the edges. I'm taking it a bit farther with this one. Still working on it a bit but it's getting close.
Thanks again for helping us make this project work.
Really sweet!!!!! :o
Cool ideas... I like your Toad power up pedal, could be fun trying out a few other characters from Mario Karts!
Love the toad and the distressed one ;)
The distressed box is one of my favorites too.
Roll it around in some dirt and oil and leave it outside for six months....it's be really distressed then!
Hey BeerDog,
They all look awesome. My favorite is the Alfa Romeo.
Quote from: madbean on February 21, 2011, 01:06:06 PM
Roll it around in some dirt and oil and leave it outside for six months....it's be really distressed then!
I was thinking about doing something along the lines of a fake relic to make the paint check. Or drop it in hot salt water for a few days. :)
...and one more from yesterday.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v445/Beerdog1980/ZozoGoldBox.jpg)
wow! very Led Zep! Love it...your designs are a great inspiration! Awesome work man!
Kaleb
WOW! you got soo many. I gotta get mine populated!
Quote from: Beerdog80 on February 21, 2011, 06:06:18 PM
...and one more from yesterday.
Awesome!! Love the color, finish, and design.
You do great work. :)
These look as good as any commercial pedal out there. Nicely done!
Is the trimpot you used from tayda??
Quote from: bigmufffuzzwizz on February 25, 2011, 03:57:45 PM
Is the trimpot you used from tayda??
naa, Cermet 50k's from SmallBear
Quote from: madbean on February 25, 2011, 12:03:40 PM
These look as good as any commercial pedal out there. Nicely done!
Thanks bro! I ordered a couple of sunkings from you the other day. That will be my next MADBEAN project!
Fantastic work. Unbelievable
Quote from: jcuempire on February 26, 2011, 01:27:31 PM
Fantastic work. Unbelievable
Thanks. Another I did up the other day. Obviously got the visual que from Fastocker's build a few months back.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v445/Beerdog1980/Pedals/WreckoPlexPrototype2.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v445/Beerdog1980/Pedals/WreckoPlexPrototype3.jpg)
I made this a 'test' enclosure to test the color mix I made on a unfinished (mostly) enclosure. Worked out pretty good. I hate painting on unfinished enclosures. Always shows the imperfections of the surface below the paint.
Quote from: Beerdog80 on February 26, 2011, 02:04:39 PM
I hate painting on unfinished enclosures. Always shows the imperfections of the surface below the paint.
Have you tried doing a wet sand before painting them? I use 400 grit and then move to 2000 grit and i end up with a super smooth enclosure. sometimes i don't even wanna paint it afterwards!
Quote from: bigmufffuzzwizz on February 26, 2011, 03:05:05 PM
Quote from: Beerdog80 on February 26, 2011, 02:04:39 PM
I hate painting on unfinished enclosures. Always shows the imperfections of the surface below the paint.
Have you tried doing a wet sand before painting them? I use 400 grit and then move to 2000 grit and i end up with a super smooth enclosure. sometimes i don't even wanna paint it afterwards!
Of course. This one was blocked sanded with 200, 400, 600, 800 and 1000. 2000 grit is actually too much except for finial finishing. You have to leave something for the paint to stick to. After sanding, I hit it with scotch brite medium pads to give it a little more 'bite'.
Problem isn't so much the finish on the enclosures but how some have such large pits and casting marks that painting is ok but if you put a decal or graphic on it, it leaves a nice, large space for air to collect. Not a good thing for a graphic. To correct that, you would have to poly fill, THEN sand to smooth the surface but it's far easier just to buy a polished enclosure.
The one above was wet sanded after the final clear with 1500 and 2000, then buffed to a mirror shine. If you look closely at the top left pot hole, you can see a pit that I would have had to fill if I wanted a perfect surface....but since this was a test template of sorts, didn't care. :)
If you start lower, with an 80 or 100 grit you can get it smoother. I use an orbital sander for that low and it gets stuff down past the surface irregularities.
Jacob
Quote from: jkokura on February 26, 2011, 04:39:56 PM
If you start lower, with an 80 or 100 grit you can get it smoother. I use an orbital sander for that low and it gets stuff down past the surface irregularities.
Jacob
True, but then I'd have to pull out the DA and turn on the air compressor. Still cheaper and easier to buy a polished enclosure. Saves a massive amount of time so I can get stuff in and out quickly.
Oh no doubt, for the average person, it's a good method I'd say.
jacob
Ok...final enclosure for this project. :) I can't wait to get this one done and a picture out in the sun.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v445/Beerdog1980/Pedals/PaganGoldBliss.jpg)
beautiful finish! I love it!
Hey man those things look wicked!! what mods did you do on the 3 knob version with the switch? I have built one and am wondering if I should change it.
Also, do you use a primer on the enclosures before you paint them? or do you just sand them and apply multiple coats?
Thanks, and again, they look AWESOME.
Thumbs up! They´re perfect!
Any chance to get a detailed "paint report"?
what method are you using to apply the graphic? are you selling these?
Quote from: sgmezei on March 17, 2011, 05:17:22 PM
Hey man those things look wicked!! what mods did you do on the 3 knob version with the switch? I have built one and am wondering if I should change it.
Also, do you use a primer on the enclosures before you paint them? or do you just sand them and apply multiple coats?
Thanks, and again, they look AWESOME.
Sorry bro...I was out of town for a bit and just saw you asked a question.
Yes, I scuff the bare metal, use a degreaser/cleaner and then primer the enclosure.
After that dries, I scuff it/clean it again then start spraying.
The extra knob took the place of the trim pot. The switch was for a little extra boost.
Quote from: small fish on March 17, 2011, 06:17:08 PM
Thumbs up! They´re perfect!
Any chance to get a detailed "paint report"?
As far as how I paint them? See above :) Pretty simple actually. If you have a specific question, just ask bro.
The only step I left out of the other description was in between the paint and label stage, I put down several coats of intercoat clear, then wet sand and buff that out so the graphic has a perfectly smooth and highly reflective surface to sit on.
Then, it's 5-6 coats of HOK Klear, wet sand and buff again for a extreme shine and thats it. A little time consuming but it is way worth it.
Quote from: jimmybjj on March 17, 2011, 07:19:58 PM
what method are you using to apply the graphic? are you selling these?
Water clear decals. Print them off on either a inkjet or laser printer, then I'll put some intercoat clear on them to protect it. Some folks use rattle can clear coats but they kept cracking on me when I tried that so I just stick to the good stuff thats more pliable.
After that, soak for 15 seconds and lay it on. After it dries, I'll lightly scuff it, clean it and then spray on the clear coat.
They were all made for a group buy on the MLP forums http://www.mylespaul.com/forums/pedals/95956-mlp-group-buy-n-build-pedal-project.html (http://www.mylespaul.com/forums/pedals/95956-mlp-group-buy-n-build-pedal-project.html). it's a long read but there are lots of pictures. :)
If brian is cool with it (and it's not against the rules here) I'll make you one if you would like.