DeLaForce 2 Posted August 4, 2012 After my first attempt of a 3646 I ended up taking too much off near the bezel lip which left a sizeable gap, looked pretty crap IMO so I got another case left the bezel on wrapped up in tape and went at it. Just a lite reshape for now as I like the way it's looking and don't want to push my luck again .Plus I tried my first welding lugs today which went as badly as expected , but nothing a lot of grinding/sanding can't fix ! Here's my log so far, I'm still not sure about the hands.. Parts : silix case : NW plexi, tall bezel, and solid caseback : Southy Dial : helenarou blue hands/ but have some ayatha hands on route! : 6497 h3 Oh dear After sanding Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diegosaenz 0 Posted August 4, 2012 I think its looking great so far, I want to see more already! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dalboy 2 Posted August 4, 2012 I'm sure it will turn out fine when completed.. Question.. once soildered in place how you gonna get the strap on those arms ?? Dal............ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DeLaForce 2 Posted August 4, 2012 I'm sure it will turn out fine when completed.. Question.. once soildered in place how you gonna get the strap on those arms ?? Dal............ Some ppl use compete solid lugs, but I like to change straps often so I went with the springboard option Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DeLaForce 2 Posted August 4, 2012 Bar* stupid iPad can't edit! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dalboy 2 Posted August 4, 2012 I'm sure it will turn out fine when completed.. Question.. once soildered in place how you gonna get the strap on those arms ?? Dal............ Some ppl use compete solid lugs, but I like to change straps often so I went with the springboard option ok mate !! just testing you .. Dal..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DeLaForce 2 Posted August 5, 2012 I think its looking great so far, I want to see more already! Thanks Diego, I'm waiting for parts for final decision before I complete Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DFH 0 Posted August 5, 2012 Off to a good start - very excited to see it come together! I am a Southy dial convert after getting my new 6154 - exceptional dials he does!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DeLaForce 2 Posted August 5, 2012 Off to a good start - very excited to see it come together! I am a Southy dial convert after getting my new 6154 - exceptional dials he does!!! Yeah D, totally agree there the best I've seen! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DFH 0 Posted August 5, 2012 Question for you, brother... The only thing I don;t like about the Silix 6154 case are the lug screws with those tiny end-cap screws that are far too easy to lose... They strip easily and are a general pain in the ass... Had them on the 300 as well previously. Any standard replacement screw or springbar that can be used out of the box - or am I gonna have to drill out the case holes with a 1/16 bit so they will accept standard screws/bars? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DeLaForce 2 Posted August 5, 2012 Question for you, brother...The only thing I don;t like about the Silix 6154 case are the lug screws with those tiny end-cap screws that are far too easy to lose... They strip easily and are a general pain in the ass... Had them on the 300 as well previously. Any standard replacement screw or springbar that can be used out of the box - or am I gonna have to drill out the case holes with a 1/16 bit so they will accept standard screws/bars? Yeah D there's two options I can recommend depending on how you want the lug to look from the outside... If that makes sense . If you don't want to drill a 1.6mm holes with pressure fit bars, which is not too hard to do....but still have to disassemble watch etc.. But gives the best look IMO . There are also these cool screw tip looking spring bars that look like reg bars but act like reg springbars! Here's a pic Some ppl I've seen even Solder the tip and sand to look cylindrical , to make them look like pressure fit bars! If you need some I have spare but not certain how they would fit ... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DFH 0 Posted August 5, 2012 Question for you, brother...The only thing I don;t like about the Silix 6154 case are the lug screws with those tiny end-cap screws that are far too easy to lose... They strip easily and are a general pain in the ass... Had them on the 300 as well previously. Any standard replacement screw or springbar that can be used out of the box - or am I gonna have to drill out the case holes with a 1/16 bit so they will accept standard screws/bars? Yeah D there's two options I can recommend depending on how you want the lug to look from the outside... If that makes sense . If you don't want to drill a 1.6mm holes with pressure fit bars, which is not too hard to do....but still have to disassemble watch etc.. But gives the best look IMO . There are also these cool screw tip looking spring bars that look like reg bars but act like reg springbars! Here's a pic Some ppl I've seen even Solder the tip and sand to look cylindrical , to make them look like pressure fit bars! If you need some I have spare but not certain how they would fit ... Thanks for the offer, brother - I think I will take you up on it! I do not want to disassemble - I should have had this taken care of during the building stage - but it totally slipped my mind... PM me your details and I will gladly pay for them as well as the shipping. You are a true gent and font of crucial info!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SB56667 155 Posted August 5, 2012 Hot damn! Great start, man! "Tall" bezel is not the word. That's thing's a monster. I love it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DeLaForce 2 Posted August 7, 2012 As I'm waiting for parts , I decided to have a go at the case I went too far on, I thought why not try fill the gap with solder and see whet happens Turned out quite good , took along time but better than a useless case :thumbup: Pics Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DeLaForce 2 Posted December 28, 2012 Been staring at me in the face for months, so today I finished it :thumbup: Silix case reshaped Lugs/crown soldered Crown reshaped NW tall bezel NW thick CB Southy dial 390m plexi Tourby hands 6497 Made the strap Thanks for looking Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dingle 57 Posted December 28, 2012 wowsers. she is stunning mate Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kal-el 0 Posted December 28, 2012 woow Amazing... Great Job! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1littlegreen 1 Posted December 28, 2012 Beautiful work!! The craftsmanship is very clear. Thank you for sharing! Payment sent!! Kev Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Member X 91 Posted December 28, 2012 That looks awesome I have similar parts but have failed to get anything built! Can you do a side profile shot to show the plexi dome and post a link to the plexi too? Sorry to be a pain Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aren 27 Posted December 28, 2012 Looks fantastic...congratulations and well done Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DeLaForce 2 Posted December 29, 2012 Thanks for the kind comments, I like it too That looks awesome I have similar parts but have failed to get anything built! Can you do a side profile shot to show the plexi dome and post a link to the plexi too? Sorry to be a pain M390 plexi from cousins.co.uk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Member X 91 Posted December 29, 2012 Cool, thank you! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
