As per last two times we spoke, "Shine On You Crazy Diamond" is coming along nicely, it's actually really addictive. I'm roughly following Yoni's version but I have different artistic directions, a different style and different ability...so a casual listener would say it is the same, but it's not. There is one thing him and I do agree upon - the second Gilmour solo in Part iii is not worth the effort! A lot of work, and by then only the diehard Floyd fans would still be listening. So I have also cut Part iii in half and launch into Part iv straight after Rick's minimoog solo. It's so nice that solo by the way, it could be my favourite part. It's quiet, understated but packs an emotional punch. Funny, it's only when you are studying a song like this that you notice the artistic differences between the soloists - Dave and Rick. It stands out!
The Partscaster is underway, I am quite committed. I spent time cutting and glue pieces of wood into the cavities I'm no longer using, it was an interesting exercise in 3D. Took about 3 different gluing sessions. Then I hit the areas with builder's filler, which is pretty much the same as automotive filler, just a two part sandable filler. Came up really nice. Which led me to believe - I won't need to put on a layer of spray putty (high fill primer). Let me shout this out loud for Future JAW and anyone else listening: YOU ALWAYS NEED TO USE SPRAY PUTTY. I'm three coats of paint in and I can still see where my repairs are in a few places. Even thick primer style paint will not be enough to cover up repairs. If the only thing you are doing is repainting, okay, sure, don't worry about spray putty. But for anything else, SPRAY PUTTY.
It will be fine, it doesn't need to be perfect, but I know I could do better. I'm still vaguely thinking about applying a coat or putty and restarting the paint layer again. Not all the guitar parts are in yet so I still have time for more paint, wait, sand, paint, wait, sand...
More photos to come as I continue the work!
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