Mr Z Posted August 17, 2012 Report Share Posted August 17, 2012 Full forged carbon cased GP ..stuck in customs still since the 15th so fingers crossed , should be here Monday !! In the mean while stripped everything down to the case,So I'm full ready for the open heard transplantation as soon as it arrive In the cool box needs arrive at the right temperature !! here where I'm at now fully stripped and ready to go .. was pretty easy stripping it down the stage I'm at now ! will do tut when I have time 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBOGH Posted August 17, 2012 Report Share Posted August 17, 2012 Interested to see the process and finished product. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Z Posted August 17, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2012 (edited) Also just like to point the NEW modd's I'm going carry out and attempted -all parts the need Ti finish ..possible plating in the correct colour -recess for the inner pusher screws possible modd's in works not yet confirmed -correct micro sand blasting -update on sub dial @9/6 correct lighter grey colour! -lower waffle part of the dial in correct metallic red ! older tried and tested modd's -glossy black paint finish to lower bezel parts - gen strap with updated end link for more flusher fit Good Luck to me I need MY first major modd's Edited August 17, 2012 by zorrolondon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Euphoricall78 Posted August 20, 2012 Report Share Posted August 20, 2012 Wow, this is amazing stuff right here! Subscribed and can't wait to see the final finished product! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dluddy Posted August 20, 2012 Report Share Posted August 20, 2012 You are the master 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MADRED7 Posted August 24, 2012 Report Share Posted August 24, 2012 Lets see the lasted updates. Dr. Theo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Z Posted August 24, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2012 quick update .... lower bezel rings powder coated .. in glossy black to professional finish .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Z Posted August 24, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2012 next test micro blast finish like gen ...... perfectly done to the same finish !! here is gen to compare ......I'LL let the pics do the talking !!!! ........................................................................................ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martyd3 Posted August 24, 2012 Report Share Posted August 24, 2012 quick update .... lower bezel rings powder coated .. in glossy black to professional finish .... Will you have any problems re-installing these parts? I was under the impression that powder coating is a fairly thick finish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mt666tm Posted August 27, 2012 Report Share Posted August 27, 2012 That micro blasting looks bang-on! How thick is the PC on those bezel rings? It looks good/thin I can't wait to see this finished. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Z Posted August 27, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2012 the powder coating .. was the thinnest its could be done .. but still needed some additional sanding for the perfect fit !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmj Posted August 27, 2012 Report Share Posted August 27, 2012 WOW!! Amazing Work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Z Posted August 28, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 something just arrived >>>>> about @@@king time to !!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mt666tm Posted August 28, 2012 Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 Open it, Open it!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Z Posted August 28, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 (edited) comparison of what forged carbon should look like .... worlds apart ...... Edited August 28, 2012 by zorrolondon 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Z Posted August 28, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 pusher now darker colour ... just testing colours before its finalised to the correct ti finish !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Z Posted August 28, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 Totally forgot to thank Gio for being a true gent in getting my mix up sorted out and getting my case shipped out to me and this out standing craftsmanship.. brings this project in to a new dimension!! thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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stamrik Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 Hi Mr Z: You very kindly supplied me with a gen strap for this GP a few months back --it needed patience to fit but lifted my watch to a whole different level. But this carbon etc stuff you're doing is incredible! Obsessive maybe, but what a way to go! You're way ahead of my skills [and probably my resources]. I'll be checking regularly and jealously for your updates! Cheers, r. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Z Posted August 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 HI r Yes long time not hear .. did you mod the end link like me so its much flusher fit ? And totally agree with you nothing like a gen strap to bring closer to the gen .. now u need to get you self some carbon parts my friend and glossy the lower bezel rings to bring .. bang right up to speed You wont regret it at all .... I'm just a novice modder but have the passion and the eye to try and bring it close to the gen as i can with my newbie skills Your very welcome .. Pm if you need any help !! Pusher tubes and crown all installed now .. I was to busy taking pics lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MADRED7 Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 Amazing work and progress....thx for the update, looking forward to your next pics and steps. Keep them coming. Dr. Theo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Z Posted August 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 more parts media blasting ... and colour difference from the blaster to darker modded link not final colour yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Z Posted August 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 and some more parts .. media blasted .... end link still need polishing on the edge will do later and show comparison !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stamrik Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 Forgive me if I answer you twice --I just had some kind of hidden window prob in this topic... "A modest modder"?! Jeez! Wot does that make me?! You're already seriously close, and getting closer with each shot. Yep, I spent some time on strap alignment [ and ended-up adding-in a touch of scarlet acrylic --although arguing that having the strap screwholes appearing neater than the gen defeats the object! ]. Your offer of assistance is particularly kind: I can't help thinking that you should really be patenting your work! I may very well get back to you, not least because, when your success becomes better known, every single 'non-carbon forged carbon' owner out there is going to feel pretty dumb. And to think I figured I'd calm down about the GP when my blue Montoya arrived last week. Nope! The Montoya seems a very classy rep, but it hasn't made me grow up about the GP! Incidentally, I know its multiple-facetted, but what's the gen GP crown made of? I think the rep's ?plastic crown drops the overall standard a bit. Did you go ahead and buy that Maserati Gransport? I'm afraid the 'recession' has my exotic motoring plans on hold --at the moment I could probably only manage a secondhand 3200GT... A precarious choice. In awe of your work, greetings, r. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Z Posted August 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2012 no need you post was only once , very modest , so Im sure that makes you a modest modder as well , slowly getting closer but still a little way off to where i want to be with this project !! sorry I'm not sure what you mean about the strap modd .. any pics ? Your very welcome just let me know when your ready with you GP I have the Montoya In RG super classy watch I love it very nice additional to your ap collection Blue Montoya! The gen GP crown is either ti or ss , and the rep is ss not plastic !! Nope never went of it at the end .. I'm aiming for something a little more British and classy !nothing wrong with the 3200 gt at all !! Im glad my works inspiring!! regards to you Rjust polished the end links to the correct finish !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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