DeLaForce 2 Posted May 21, 2012 After seeing Uwe's Egiziano build, plus a last nudge from DFH i will soon be doing my own build. So while I wait for parts I thought i would get some practice in! Creating a Rustmariner, Rustdweller, piece of junk, whatever you want to call it The watch was a $30 coca-cola special from Silix, which was just sitting in a drawer collecting dust, so i decided i wanted to create a watch that looked like it had been submerged for many years, like most of the projects iv'e taken on there has been a tutorial by Uwe/timebandit, if you dont know who he is check his section out, fucking brilliant. Anyway here's a few pics of the project so far... Rusting / acid Plexi making Dial painting/relume Didn't take many pics of the rust/acid part safety first Plexi Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DFH 0 Posted May 21, 2012 Very cool! Looks like you are well motivated for your EGI build/mod!!! The oxidation you came up with really recreates a SS submerged for a ong period - reminds me of the type of rust I get on my sailboat cleatings, winches and other SS surfaces - thank God for Naval Jelly!!! Keep is in the loop - really excited to see how this turns out, and of course the EGI project... Cheers! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DeLaForce 2 Posted May 21, 2012 Very cool! Looks like you are well motivated for your EGI build/mod!!! The oxidation you came up with really recreates a SS submerged for a ong period - reminds me of the type of rust I get on my sailboat cleatings, winches and other SS surfaces - thank God for Naval Jelly!!! Keep is in the loop - really excited to see how this turns out, and of course the EGI project... Cheers! Yeah I'm ready for my Egi!!! I'm going to capecod most of the rust off after a quick blowtorch Got a new dial and crown for the dial sorted too so going to be a fantasy diver Cheers mate! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HWG 11 Posted May 21, 2012 I can't believe that's the same watch... Can't wait to see the finished product Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BigBuys 0 Posted May 21, 2012 You keep this fucking shit up and you will become a goto guy! I just don't have the balls to wreak havoc on a good watch. It looks great so far and you must post updates! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DeLaForce 2 Posted May 21, 2012 I can't believe that's the same watch... Can't wait to see the finished product Thankyou, I still have alot to do ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DeLaForce 2 Posted May 21, 2012 You keep this fucking shit up and you will become a goto guy! I just don't have the balls to wreak havoc on a good watch. It looks great so far and you must post updates! Im getting better... But still very amateur I figure if I practice on the cheapies, ill feel better when Im dealing with something more substantial Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KeNnY 29 Posted May 21, 2012 Very nice, waiting more pics ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DeLaForce 2 Posted May 21, 2012 Very nice, waiting more pics ! ill keep the thread updated waiting on another insert and crown for the dial ! cheers! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
powderfreak 0 Posted May 21, 2012 That's really rusted and interesting - keep us updated please Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DeLaForce 2 Posted May 22, 2012 That's really rusted and interesting - keep us updated please Yeah tbh I'm going to capecod the majority of the rust away and leave the patina Just a bit of fun Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DeLaForce 2 Posted May 25, 2012 Few updates: crystal pressed, trimmed CG's, new insert aged/bleached Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DFH 0 Posted May 25, 2012 You are on a serious roll, my friend!!!! Looking fantastic.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KeNnY 29 Posted May 25, 2012 you need rust on bezel insert as well (maybe) looks fantastic ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crusader 0 Posted May 25, 2012 You will also need to add some alge and green stuff Looks great, can't wait for finished product. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cpsurfer 0 Posted May 25, 2012 Very impressive mate... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luthier 1 Posted May 25, 2012 That's what I call "vandalized". :P Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DeLaForce 2 Posted May 25, 2012 You are on a serious roll, my friend!!!! Looking fantastic.... It's a work in progress... but getting there cheers! you need rust on bezel insert as well (maybe) looks fantastic ! Yeah Kenny i tried, for some reason the chemical mixture didn't 'stick' , just melted the plastic crystal ring You will also need to add some alge and green stuff Looks great, can't wait for finished product. green... interesting, im waiting for a new Dial of HWG might just add a tint of green thanks! Very impressive mate... thankyou That's what I call "vandalized". :P Yeah i was always that Kid trying to destroy everything... not alot's changed Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wagner 0 Posted May 27, 2012 very interesting work, thanks for sharing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seclark007 11 Posted May 27, 2012 neat stuff indeed....waiting to see the bag of screws treatment Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DeLaForce 2 Posted May 27, 2012 Finished it today, made a 2 piece bezel as my new dial was the wrong size(idiot )!!, but I was adamant to make it work, turned out pretty cool with the brass ring edge IMO, bit different Gave it a red seconds hand , aged the dial, made some vintage lume, but interestingly still glows very neon green! Came across many problems on the way, I guess that's what happens when you make shit up as you go I'll give more details if anyone wants to know, but I'm off to the beach!! ( no water for this titanic)Have a great wk-end Rik SORRY FOR QUICK CRAPPY PICS Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KeNnY 29 Posted May 27, 2012 Nice mate ! BTW LUME that ring around the dial ! YOu can take inspiration from my Project NEPTUNE Atleast you can make the lume darker but still will be glowing, or just paint the backside black and will not be that noticeable that the dial is smaller than the rehaut. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DeLaForce 2 Posted July 27, 2012 (edited) Changed dial hands and put it on leather, works a bit better for me , probably put it on all black insert when it arrives. Edited August 5, 2012 by Stur Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DeLaForce 2 Posted August 5, 2012 Updated: for Diego and DFH It was my original rustmariner that I wasn't happy with ... Changed the dial aged/lumed dial hands, put on a a leather strap and changed to a black insert to match the dial better. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DFH 0 Posted August 5, 2012 That is simply bad-ass!!!! Excellent work - I love the way this came out!!!! Congrats, my man - that's a keeper.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
