Paper Fender Telecaster

[bclemens]

Hi, All,
Here's a build I just finished on a free download from
http://www.paperguitar.com (http://www.paperguitar.com/)

Cheers!

http://www.papermodelers.com/gallery/data/500/thumbs/IMG_3246.jpg (http://www.papermodelers.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=694)

http://www.papermodelers.com/gallery/data/500/thumbs/IMG_3253.jpg (http://www.papermodelers.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=696)

http://www.papermodelers.com/gallery/data/500/thumbs/IMG_3245.jpg (http://www.papermodelers.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=693)

http://www.papermodelers.com/gallery/data/500/thumbs/IMG_3250.jpg (http://www.papermodelers.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=695)

http://www.papermodelers.com/gallery/data/500/thumbs/IMG_3243.jpg (http://www.papermodelers.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=692)

[willygoat]

Amazing! Did you actually cut out the strings from paper, or did you use string? Either way, wow :D

[bclemens]

Thanks!
Yes, the strings as well as everything else on the model are paper. They were cut very thin and saturated with CA glue.

[dansls1]

That looks great! Nice model.

[Phil]

Paper strings? You shall be voted King for a day!:rolleyes:

[Stev0]

This should be POTW for sure. Amazing job on the build.

[willygoat]

CA glue! I never would have thought of that. I've had a different version of the Tele on my computer for months but have been freaked out about doing the strings. Great idea, and again, excellent build!

[bclemens]

Thanks, everyone. It was a very pleasant build. My wife and I are visiting our guitar-playing daughter in a couple weeks. This is for her- I can't wait to tell her I'm bringing her a vintage Telecaster!
Cheers!
Bruce

[vanhalen]

Hi Bruce, I just found your Tele in the forum.
I´d like to ask, what kind of paper did you use for printing?
And what did you use for coating the guitar?
Amazing model, really !!!
Greetings from germany,

Stephan

[bclemens]

Hello, Stephan,
I printed the model on standard 110 lb card stock from the department store, and also on plain printer paper so I could use thinner paper where I needed it.

I carefully cut the strings and coated them in CA glue (super glue) and then coated the finished model in clear acrylic spray paint (several coats). I always use that for coating the paper before I assemble as well.

Thank you for the kind words.

[treadhead1952]

Very nice work on your Telecaster, Fender would be proud. But wheres' the Amp and Wah Pedal? ;) Sorry couldn't resist.:D

[birder]

Jay, you should be careful about such ideas if anyone could make something out of paper it is Bruce:D

[willygoat]

I second that Glen! Speaking of which- How's the XF-85 coming Bruce? ;)

[bclemens]

Hey, Willygoat! The bad news is it's still where I left it on the bench and hasn't changed...The good news is, however, it's still where I left it on the bench and hasn't changed. Hopefully, it'll be time to revive the thread soon.