Flik Clear Griptape - The Griptape I Chose

This is actually 'Flik Clear Griptape' even though it looks brownish. I may need 2, as it my not be wide enough. The second photo is of clear grip tape in use.

Top Of Second Coat Of Primer

After The First Coat/Bogging

Sanding Down Paint

First Coat Of Primer

Term 3 Week 10

Last week (on Thursday) I painted my first coat (of 2 coats) of primer. I learnt that we needed to only use a small amount of paint, and use long, smooth strokes in order to complete the priming. I finished the whole first layer on Friday, as I (along with Kenji) went in after school. During the first period of our double-period I began sanding back the paint with 400 grade sandpaper. The sandpaper made a major difference, as the dry paint left the board feeling bumpy and rough. After sanding, I bogged up the holes in the side(s) of my board, as they were easily spotted against the white background. During the second period I waited for the bog to dry up before sanding down the edges of the deck. I did a nice, thick, even coat (of primer) on the top half of my board, which left it looking awesome. The paint took a long time to dry, so I didn't achieve much in the remainding 20 mins. Today I'm blogging, calender-ing and adding even more photos (some of which are of the priming). On Thursday I'm choosing my griptape, as Terry decided to let everyone choose there own griptape. We can choose 2 different colours/griptape(s), but i'm gonna choose clear, so you can see the rainbow design on the top. Next term I hope to finish priming (in the first week). Also Terry hinted we (the whole class) may be going down to Resene, to choose test pots, and I (along with Kenji) am going to look for matte black paint. I don't think I'll need to choose the rainbow colours, as I'll be using the excess/remainders of my classmates test pots.

After Being Sanded By 1200 Grade Sandpaper

Term 3 Week 9

On Monday I sanded down my board further (with 1200 sandpaper) on the edges so it was so incredibly smooth, so it felt unnatural - sorta like smooth plastic or something. I also asked Terry several times whether he could get matte black paint (see pic) as this is the colour I want on my whole board. During the second period of our double-period Terry sent Kenji, Big Sam and I to Resene to pick up paint supplies (10L bucket & six 100mm paintbrushes). We did exactly as he asked but he then sent us back down because "the paintbrushes were too expensive" ($30 each!) so we went back down and got the lady behind the counter to ring Terry regarding the paintbrushes. They sussed it out and we then walked all the way back to the school, for no reason. It was pretty funny because Sam tried to ditch the paintbrushes in a bush, he then realised he was a retard and went back and got it. Today I'm doing the usual blogging (as it's Wednesday). Tomorrow I'll be working in the room next to the metalwork room , on the computers - continuing my design. Next week I hope to put primer on the whole thing, and finally spray it matte black. Next term I'll be putting my rainbow design on the board, and if I have enough time (as we only have 4 weeks - 48 hours of DTM left).

Term 3 Week 8

During week 8 we had NO DTM due to mock exams.

Sams silly photography

Sanding with 220 SandPaper

Bogged Up Chip

Term 3 Week 7

Last Thursday I sanded down my newly-bogged up hole. I made it smooth enough so you couldn't feel the transition between wood & bog. I then got some wet 220 sandpaper to use on the edges of my board, which made it so smooth that it felt almost like plastic. On Monday, I continued to use wet 220 on my edges, then later on the underside of my board. I then felt my board was finished to the point where sandpapering further wouldn't make a difference so I went onto one of the computers next door and (using Freehand) started on my bottom board design (a wavy rainbow graphic). I only got to the point where I had the basic dimensions of my board. Today (Wednesday) I'm doing the usual blogging/adding new photos and (if I have enough time) will continue on my freehand design. Tomorrow I'll again be working on my Freehand design - as I need it completed in order to begin making my stencil/vinyl. Next week we don't have any DTM, or any school due to mock exams. The following week however, I hope to finish my Freehand design and change it to a 2D design compatible file.