SCShrek 494 Posted October 11, 2019 OK...I debated about putting this out there as I am happy with it, being my first go at modding, but not satisfied with the mistakes I made... but here goes: Case: Lugs drilled for 2mm bars (lots of unsightly tool marks due to crappy drill bits), sharp edges removed, sanded and polished Bezel: Brassed Insert: Tried bleach but no fade whatsoever so I got a bit too happy with the scotchbright Dial: Lumed and matte coated Hands: Relumed Plexi: Replaced the huge dome with a Clark Tropic So basically, I used a vintage from MR and followed Rich's great guide. Never mind the insert sitting high at the 4 position, at the time I took the pics, the insert was just sitting on the bezel as I havent decided if I should put a coat of matte spray on it yet so It's not taped. I remember someone saying that he wished he hadnt sprayed his insert. PICS Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deju 1,858 Posted October 11, 2019 I think as a first attempt this is great. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GingerApple 7,271 Posted October 11, 2019 Not a fan of the watch, but great job on it! I was the person who wished I hadn't sprayed the insert and I think yours is great as is. Well done! How do you brass a bezel? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SCShrek 494 Posted October 11, 2019 11 minutes ago, TheFreckledTampon said: Not a fan of the watch, but great job on it! I was the person who wished I hadn't sprayed the insert and I think yours is great as is. Well done! How do you brass a bezel? About 3 seconds under a butane torch and the bezel will go from silver to gold...that was the easiest part I have also seen where someone put the bezel on the plate of their gas stove. In all honesty, I do like the model but chose this one in order to stay away from having to lume indices since i was a virgin lumer... Is "lumer" even a word What was the problem with the matte on the insert? Just personal preference? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GingerApple 7,271 Posted October 11, 2019 6 minutes ago, SCShrek said: What was the problem with the matte on the insert? Just personal preference? Yeah, just personal preference. Before spraying, it look nicely aged. Spraying it made it look newer; it covered up some of the sandpapering effects. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SCShrek 494 Posted October 11, 2019 7 minutes ago, TheFreckledTampon said: Yeah, just personal preference. Before spraying, it look nicely aged. Spraying it made it look newer; it covered up some of the sandpapering effects. Heck, that may be what this needs...by the time I got all the shine off, the edges were gone too...I went from the vintage look to the abused look. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NCRich 13,739 Posted October 11, 2019 Looks great! Especially for a first try! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hanski 40 Posted October 11, 2019 Well done sir! Enjoy it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GingerApple 7,271 Posted October 11, 2019 2 hours ago, SCShrek said: Heck, that may be what this needs...by the time I got all the shine off, the edges were gone too...I went from the vintage look to the abused look. Well, it's not going to put the paint back on the edges so I doubt it - but personally I like it the way it is. Each to their own. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Junior88 387 Posted October 11, 2019 Not bad for a first try, my friend. There's only one problem I can see with it, really.... It isn't green. It ain't easy being green......... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Theviking 197 Posted October 11, 2019 Sweet work @SCShrek A peice and mod that is on my to do list. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FudgyDocker 3,494 Posted October 11, 2019 Not a bad job at all, for a cack-handed 6 and a half foot ogre! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SCShrek 494 Posted October 11, 2019 4 minutes ago, FudgyDocker said: Not a bad job at all, for a cack-handed 6 and a half foot ogre! From you, that is worthy praise. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
