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Re: Ace Frehley UFO Guitar Build, yep im at it again !

Posted: Mon Oct 10, 2011 8:05 pm
by Kisstrooper
Brooklyn_Born wrote:This is coming along really well, great work Tony!
Thank you, has been an easy road thus far.

Re: Ace Frehley UFO Guitar Build, yep im at it again !

Posted: Mon Oct 10, 2011 8:42 pm
by Brooklyn_Born
Keep up the great work! Looking forward to more updates over the coming days/weeks :D

Re: Ace Frehley UFO Guitar Build, yep im at it again !

Posted: Tue Oct 11, 2011 12:01 am
by shramiac
Kisstrooper wrote: Thank you, has been an easy road thus far.

Famous last words!!! :P :P :P

Re: Ace Frehley UFO Guitar Build, yep im at it again !

Posted: Tue Oct 11, 2011 11:29 am
by poserboy71
Tony, Will you have the spinning pyro on the headstock ???!!!

Come on now. Don't puss out !!! :D :D :D

Re: Ace Frehley UFO Guitar Build, yep im at it again !

Posted: Tue Oct 11, 2011 12:47 pm
by metatron
poserboy71 wrote:Tony, Will you have the spinning pyro on the headstock ???!!!

Come on now. Don't puss out !!! :D :D :D
Fuck yer,,,,the more pyro the better. In P!nk Champagne, we pretty much had concussion bombs on stage.
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Re: Ace Frehley UFO Guitar Build, yep im at it again !

Posted: Tue Oct 11, 2011 6:46 pm
by Kisstrooper
May well go the fireworks on the headstock, venue permitting, i like pushing the boundarys LOL

Laid down some highfill primer on the body today, pretty much like refinishing a car.

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Re: Ace Frehley UFO Guitar Build, yep im at it again !

Posted: Tue Oct 11, 2011 9:43 pm
by Genebaby
When it's done you should show the person you got it from what it looks like now!!

Re: Ace Frehley UFO Guitar Build, yep im at it again !

Posted: Tue Oct 11, 2011 9:48 pm
by Brooklyn_Born
It's going to look amazing! Tony, I just had the best idea! Let me run it by you... Gig the guitar a few times make sure it's all good and then pack it up and send it to me for Christmas?! What a Merry Kissmas that would be!! :lol:

Re: Ace Frehley UFO Guitar Build, yep im at it again !

Posted: Tue Oct 11, 2011 11:09 pm
by Kisstrooper
Genebaby wrote:When it's done you should show the person you got it from what it looks like now!!
I was thinking that myself, he kinda looked at me funny when i said im about to drill 23 really big holes in this baby :shock:

Wrapped for xmas hey that would be a nice suprise, you could have it lighting up the lounge room instead of a tree !

Re: Ace Frehley UFO Guitar Build, yep im at it again !

Posted: Wed Oct 12, 2011 12:13 am
by FISHEYEDFOOL
that guitar looks awesome! great work

Re: Ace Frehley UFO Guitar Build, yep im at it again !

Posted: Wed Oct 12, 2011 8:33 pm
by Kisstrooper
Thank you.
Got the big rechargable battery for the back cavity today (12v 2AH) so i can drive these 23 halogen lights, still got a few loose ends to finish on the body then its painting time, base coat of silver then some sexy metalflake with lots of clear coat mmmmmmm

Re: Ace Frehley UFO Guitar Build, yep im at it again !

Posted: Sat Oct 15, 2011 6:50 pm
by Kisstrooper
I touched a UFO today ! guitar that is....Hope Steve Carr looks down on my efforts from heaven and gives me the thumbs up on my work as its deadicated to his memory, im a huge fan of his work.
Anywayz im going all Davinci on this project and making a masterpiece of it.... LOL

Tapered the light holes for perfect fit ( man that took hours and hours )
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Lights fit nice and centered now, "Like a finger in a bum " as wise man once said.
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Headstock prepped for paint,
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Re: Ace Frehley UFO Guitar Build, yep im at it again !

Posted: Sat Oct 15, 2011 6:57 pm
by shramiac
Good luck with the flake!

Re: Ace Frehley UFO Guitar Build, yep im at it again !

Posted: Sat Oct 15, 2011 7:05 pm
by Kisstrooper
shramiac wrote:Good luck with the flake!
Thanks
Wont be a drama im an ex panel and paint man from years gone by, worked in the trade 9 years when i was a young fella, only the front is metalflake the rest of the guitar ( neck , headstock & sides ) are black also all the back is covered by mirrored perspex plate.

Re: Ace Frehley UFO Guitar Build, yep im at it again !

Posted: Sun Oct 16, 2011 12:55 am
by Brooklyn_Born
This is just awesome :D

Re: Ace Frehley UFO Guitar Build, yep im at it again !

Posted: Sun Oct 16, 2011 9:35 am
by metatron
Very nice.

Re: Ace Frehley UFO Guitar Build, yep im at it again !

Posted: Sun Oct 16, 2011 9:48 pm
by Kisstrooper
No NOT finished, i blocked it down and reprimed it ( with highfill ) today then dusted a coat of Platinum Silver on just to do a mock up shot and get a look of how its coming together, pretty happy so far.will get another block rub back and some serious paint soon.

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Re: Ace Frehley UFO Guitar Build, yep im at it again !

Posted: Sun Oct 16, 2011 9:53 pm
by Genebaby
Dude, how many times can I say how awesome that is.

I guess it's soooo close to finished now. It's gonna blow people away!!!

Re: Ace Frehley UFO Guitar Build, yep im at it again !

Posted: Sun Oct 16, 2011 10:15 pm
by Kisstrooper
Thanks Vic, its come together very quickly.Its pretty much all paint work now so another good rub and check for any impefections and i will get some silver base coats on in prep for the metalflake which will make it pop.The electronic controller hasnt come up from Melbourne yet so still some work to do.

Re: Ace Frehley UFO Guitar Build, yep im at it again !

Posted: Sun Oct 16, 2011 10:32 pm
by shramiac
Cool bananas!

Re: Ace Frehley UFO Guitar Build, yep im at it again !

Posted: Mon Oct 17, 2011 1:44 am
by poserboy71
One suggestion, Let's put this topic in the OUR GEAR section. :D :D :D

Re: Ace Frehley UFO Guitar Build, yep im at it again !

Posted: Mon Oct 17, 2011 6:29 am
by 1031
That is looking killer!! Cheers on a great job!!

Re: Ace Frehley UFO Guitar Build, yep im at it again !

Posted: Mon Oct 17, 2011 7:01 am
by Kisstrooper
poserboy71 wrote:One suggestion, Let's put this topic in the OUR GEAR section. :D :D :D
Agreed, Vic can u move it for me :?:

Re: Ace Frehley UFO Guitar Build, yep im at it again !

Posted: Mon Oct 17, 2011 7:05 am
by Genebaby
Done!

Re: Ace Frehley UFO Guitar Build, yep im at it again !

Posted: Tue Oct 25, 2011 12:31 am
by Kisstrooper
While im waiting for parts ive prepped a battery ( 12v rechargable ) recessed area and started to tidy up the routed area so it looks pretty when painted. ( yes the lights are in backwards, just sat them in there for sexiness )
Hurry up parts i want to get this thing off to paint ASAP !!!!!

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Re: Ace Frehley UFO Guitar Build, yep im at it again !

Posted: Tue Oct 25, 2011 1:30 pm
by TJMonster
Thats pretty sweet man. Ive been taking notes on the body lol.

Re: Ace Frehley UFO Guitar Build, yep im at it again !

Posted: Fri Nov 04, 2011 10:49 pm
by Kisstrooper
Parts arrived so started on the wiring harness, its all removable so will come out before painting

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Re: Ace Frehley UFO Guitar Build, yep im at it again !

Posted: Fri Nov 04, 2011 11:04 pm
by shramiac
There's no blue wire to cut!!! Look out! She's gonna blow!!! :D :D :D

Re: Ace Frehley UFO Guitar Build, yep im at it again !

Posted: Sat Nov 05, 2011 9:58 pm
by Kisstrooper
Started laying down some gloss black on the back and neck today of the UFO, lots of wet rubbing etc etc test fitted the swish looking back mirror plate as well.

PS Thats "Hooter" my Kiss Owl taking a look too, he has an eye for detail !

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Re: Ace Frehley UFO Guitar Build, yep im at it again !

Posted: Sun Nov 06, 2011 9:10 pm
by Genebaby
Nice work, as usual man!

Re: Ace Frehley UFO Guitar Build, yep im at it again !

Posted: Mon Nov 07, 2011 4:12 pm
by Kisstrooper
Genebaby wrote:Nice work, as usual man!
Thanks Vic, wont be long and i will be able to reveal the UFO in all its flashing glory :shock:

Re: Ace Frehley UFO Guitar Build, yep im at it again !

Posted: Mon Nov 07, 2011 7:17 pm
by Brooklyn_Born
Now Tony, I havent forgotten that this is my Christmas present & I'm totally blown away that you made this for me but I insist that you let me pay for postage to Brisbane ok? :lol:

Re: Ace Frehley UFO Guitar Build, yep im at it again !

Posted: Tue Nov 08, 2011 2:52 am
by PinkWiz
Kisstrooper wrote:May well go the fireworks on the headstock, venue permitting, i like pushing the boundarys LOL

Laid down some highfill primer on the body today, pretty much like refinishing a car.

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Damn, I kinda like it with just the primer... has a nice "steampunk" look to it! ;)

Re: Ace Frehley UFO Guitar Build, yep im at it again !

Posted: Sat Nov 12, 2011 10:12 pm
by Kisstrooper
Time to test my wiring harness today, just used a 2 pattern controller unit to drive it, my custom controllers have 10 patterns so can do cool funky stuff, anywayz gaze in wonder at "THE UFO" ( sunglasses required !)

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Re: Ace Frehley UFO Guitar Build, yep im at it again !

Posted: Sat Nov 12, 2011 10:21 pm
by Brooklyn_Born
This is going to be so terrific Tony! The crowds at your shows will love it!

Re: Ace Frehley UFO Guitar Build, yep im at it again !

Posted: Sat Nov 12, 2011 10:32 pm
by shramiac
Niiiice

Re: Ace Frehley UFO Guitar Build, yep im at it again !

Posted: Sat Nov 12, 2011 10:42 pm
by Kisstrooper
Brooklyn_Born wrote:Now Tony, I havent forgotten that this is my Christmas present & I'm totally blown away that you made this for me but I insist that you let me pay for postage to Brisbane ok? :lol:
No no no i couldnt impose.... i will deliver personally :lol:

Re: Ace Frehley UFO Guitar Build, yep im at it again !

Posted: Sat Nov 12, 2011 10:45 pm
by n3p
Sweet!

Re: Ace Frehley UFO Guitar Build, yep im at it again !

Posted: Sat Nov 12, 2011 10:54 pm
by Genebaby
That looks fantastic!

Re: Ace Frehley UFO Guitar Build, yep im at it again !

Posted: Sun Nov 13, 2011 7:32 am
by Brooklyn_Born
Kisstrooper wrote:
Brooklyn_Born wrote:Now Tony, I havent forgotten that this is my Christmas present & I'm totally blown away that you made this for me but I insist that you let me pay for postage to Brisbane ok? :lol:
No no no i couldnt impose.... i will deliver personally :lol:
Well to me the demonstrates how much of a stand up guy you are so rest assured you will be wined & dined at my home with a feast of Greek food & seafood that will expand the waist line of your Ace Frehley costume significantly! :lol: :lol: plus free games of kiss pinball :!:

Re: Ace Frehley UFO Guitar Build, yep im at it again !

Posted: Sun Nov 13, 2011 8:15 am
by Genebaby
With an expanded waistline you'll be more like the real Ace than ever before Tony!

BB, you have a Kiss pinball?

Re: Ace Frehley UFO Guitar Build, yep im at it again !

Posted: Sun Nov 13, 2011 8:33 am
by Brooklyn_Born
I certainly do, a German machine :D

Re: Ace Frehley UFO Guitar Build, yep im at it again !

Posted: Sun Nov 13, 2011 9:47 am
by Genebaby
With regular SS's nice!!!! I was offered a table 20 years ago for a great price but had nowhere to put it. :(

Re: Ace Frehley UFO Guitar Build, yep im at it again !

Posted: Sun Nov 13, 2011 10:13 am
by Brooklyn_Born
A table? :D Yeah I'll post some pics sometime... I've got a music room which is strictly for...music! No tv! The pinball sits in that room... I've got to get some framed posters on the wall to dress it up the room a bit...I was thinking the signed vinnie litho but I can't bring myself to frame it, so then I thought my signed vinnie laney poster from '87 but I'm not sure if I have the balls to display that pink poster on my wall :lol:

Re: Ace Frehley UFO Guitar Build, yep im at it again !

Posted: Sun Nov 13, 2011 11:28 am
by poserboy71
BB , I have the balls !!! :wink: :wink: :wink:

Re: Ace Frehley UFO Guitar Build, yep im at it again !

Posted: Sun Nov 13, 2011 11:33 am
by Brooklyn_Born
I know you do Rickstar! Lol

Re: Ace Frehley UFO Guitar Build, yep im at it again !

Posted: Tue Nov 15, 2011 8:45 am
by gonnarock
Great guitar work!!! Wow, I love DIY projects, but this is definately beyond that! Its great! I love how you can control the speed of the lights, maybe synch it up in a live show with the drums and bass, make for a very dramatic effect when you are ending a song.

Re: Ace Frehley UFO Guitar Build, yep im at it again !

Posted: Sun Nov 27, 2011 10:17 pm
by Kisstrooper
Electronics tests are almost complete, these babies will be ready to rock out in 2012's DTK shows :shock:

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Re: Ace Frehley UFO Guitar Build, yep im at it again !

Posted: Sun Nov 27, 2011 10:37 pm
by shramiac
I'm blind!!! :P :P :P

Excellent!!!

Re: Ace Frehley UFO Guitar Build, yep im at it again !

Posted: Mon Nov 28, 2011 5:39 am
by poserboy71
THIS is where it can get interesting. The boys in OZ can have Kisstrooper customize some shadow V's to these specs. :shock: :shock: :shock: :D :D :D 8) 8) 8)