goose Posted September 11, 2016 Share Posted September 11, 2016 (edited) So, this year I am homeschooling my son, and a big part of how we are learning together is through projects. These projects blend math, science, reading, writing, art and music together as we pursue things that interest us. Following that approach to learning, The Lad and I decided to build a ukulele. Here's how things progressed over a week's work... First, we fastened the neck to the body... http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg293/goose_trf/20160830_142223_zpsfgdscudc.jpg Then, the Lad painted the neck white... http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg293/goose_trf/20160830_192631_zpsmvlhysa4.jpg ...and the body blue... http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg293/goose_trf/20160831_083653_zpsc9jf34rb.jpg (cont.) Edited September 11, 2016 by goose 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goose Posted September 11, 2016 Author Share Posted September 11, 2016 Next, The Lad wanted to dress things up a bit. He looked at various paint patterns and ended up choosing an iconic paint pattern you may recognize. ;) Cutting strips of tape... http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg293/goose_trf/20160902_084135_zpsjpwgkbqk.jpg Affix the tape in a random but geometric pattern... http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg293/goose_trf/20160902_084149_zpskm6ycgp6.jpg 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goose Posted September 11, 2016 Author Share Posted September 11, 2016 Use white paint to recreate a classic guitar-god look... http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg293/goose_trf/20160902_085151_zps927iie3j.jpg http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg293/goose_trf/20160902_113403_zpsujrrjcoc.jpg http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg293/goose_trf/20160902_140845_zpsjcr1r119.jpg 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goose Posted September 11, 2016 Author Share Posted September 11, 2016 Down to the final steps! Add tuning keys... http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg293/goose_trf/20160903_145940_zpsdi4uuweu.jpg ...and strings... http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg293/goose_trf/20160907_092717_zpsxhjuftdc.jpg :dweez: 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucas Posted September 11, 2016 Share Posted September 11, 2016 That is awesome Goose, this is something you son will always remember 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goose Posted September 11, 2016 Author Share Posted September 11, 2016 That is awesome Goose, this is something you son will always rememberI hope so. We are headed out on a six-week father-son road trip, so having ukuleles will be great for passing time in the evenings. And they don't take up much space. :ebert: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
x1yyz Posted September 11, 2016 Share Posted September 11, 2016 That is fantastic! And your gosling is a cutie :) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goose Posted September 11, 2016 Author Share Posted September 11, 2016 That is fantastic! And your gosling is a cutie :)Thanks, Gina! He's a real heartbreaker...and he knows it! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred Star Posted September 29, 2016 Share Posted September 29, 2016 Top work, dude ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babycat Posted October 10, 2016 Share Posted October 10, 2016 Thanks for the tag, goose! :D 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HemiBeers Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 Next project...a flying V Uke. http://thumbs2.picclick.com/d/w1600/pict/391532744629_/Spongebob-Flying-V-Ukulele.jpg 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoopid Posted October 12, 2016 Share Posted October 12, 2016 Nice work. No glitter though? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. JD Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 Very, very cool. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
x1yyz Posted October 25, 2016 Share Posted October 25, 2016 Here are some songs to play 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goose Posted October 25, 2016 Author Share Posted October 25, 2016 Next project...a flying V Uke. http://thumbs2.picclick.com/d/w1600/pict/391532744629_/Spongebob-Flying-V-Ukulele.jpgBeauty! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goose Posted October 25, 2016 Author Share Posted October 25, 2016 (edited) Nice work. No glitter though?Might have to add that! Edited October 25, 2016 by goose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goose Posted October 25, 2016 Author Share Posted October 25, 2016 (edited) Here are some songs to play Edited October 25, 2016 by goose 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goose Posted October 25, 2016 Author Share Posted October 25, 2016 This one, I WILL learn! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
x1yyz Posted October 25, 2016 Share Posted October 25, 2016 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MsYFdTi4hbs This one, I WILL learn! The ukulele sure takes some of the ominousness away from Sabbath! :D 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babycat Posted October 25, 2016 Share Posted October 25, 2016 Next project...a flying V Uke. http://thumbs2.picclick.com/d/w1600/pict/391532744629_/Spongebob-Flying-V-Ukulele.jpg I know this will sound weird, but I like Spongebob Squarepants - this is awesome! :D 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goose Posted October 25, 2016 Author Share Posted October 25, 2016 Next project...a flying V Uke. http://thumbs2.picclick.com/d/w1600/pict/391532744629_/Spongebob-Flying-V-Ukulele.jpg I know this will sound weird, but I like Spongebob Squarepants - this is awesome! :DI lime the "SB/SP" in AC/DC font! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babycat Posted October 25, 2016 Share Posted October 25, 2016 Next project...a flying V Uke. http://thumbs2.picclick.com/d/w1600/pict/391532744629_/Spongebob-Flying-V-Ukulele.jpg I know this will sound weird, but I like Spongebob Squarepants - this is awesome! :DI lime the "SB/SP" in AC/DC font! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goose Posted October 28, 2016 Author Share Posted October 28, 2016 Next project...a flying V Uke. http://thumbs2.picclick.com/d/w1600/pict/391532744629_/Spongebob-Flying-V-Ukulele.jpg I know this will sound weird, but I like Spongebob Squarepants - this is awesome! :DI lime the "SB/SP" in AC/DC font! "lime"? I need to get my eyes checked! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
x1yyz Posted October 28, 2016 Share Posted October 28, 2016 Next project...a flying V Uke. http://thumbs2.picclick.com/d/w1600/pict/391532744629_/Spongebob-Flying-V-Ukulele.jpg I know this will sound weird, but I like Spongebob Squarepants - this is awesome! :DI lime the "SB/SP" in AC/DC font! "lime"? I need to get my eyes checked! http://media.mercola.com/assets/images/food-facts/lime-nutrition-facts.jpg :D 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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