TeeJay Posted November 12, 2009 Report Share Posted November 12, 2009 Remember this: I wasn't over impressed with it when it arrived, and, while I warmed up to it a bit over the weekend, as soon as I had the opportunity to get a new Tudor dial on my wrist, the 1655 was off. I knew the dial needed re-luming, but given the result and feedback I had when I tried to relume this Submariner dial with a fine-point brush, I knew I needed to change my approach... So, a slight change in equipment, a little more time grinding the Night Color from 'cottage cheese' to a smooth paste, and NCIS as background noise, and I got to work. I am very happy with the result of the facelift, and it actually makes me want to wear the watch now This is what I used: Work in progress: While I had the watch stripped, I took the opportunity to tint the 24 hour hand. I'd originally envisaged a more 'Doxa Orange', but the marker I used, not only went more into the red spectrum, but also left a somewhat uneven patinated finish. The hand looks like junk on macro, but to the naked eye, it looks sweeet I also gave the dial two coats of matte varnish Here's how it looks in the dark: And here's how it looks on the wrist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiker01 Posted November 12, 2009 Report Share Posted November 12, 2009 Mi Amigo......Shalam Alaikum! That's one heck of a Lume Job! Impressive.....muy bien! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted November 12, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 12, 2009 Mi Amigo......Shalam Alaikum! That's one heck of a Lume Job! Impressive.....muy bien! Mucho gracias, bro :drinks: I figured I had to do all the hour markers, or there wasn't any point in doing it at all. Surprizingly though, they were easier to do than the large markers I know it's not perfect, but I'm really pleased with how it turned out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
specialvat Posted November 12, 2009 Report Share Posted November 12, 2009 Nice one TeeJay, I still recommend cats whiskers for fine detail tho. Harry doesnt mind, as long as I wait for them to shed naturally of course Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwatch Posted November 12, 2009 Report Share Posted November 12, 2009 Looks awesome TJ! The only suggestion I would have is to try and find some nice Testors paint for the orange hand. If you can get the hand to look a little more even, then I think you will have nailed it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted November 12, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 12, 2009 Nice one TeeJay, I still recommend cats whiskers for fine detail tho. Harry doesnt mind, as long as I wait for them to shed naturally of course Thanks I used the narrowest section of the nylon loops used to attach labels to garments/fabrics for sale, but I might well have to consider a cat's whisker to get that fine detail for future projects I'm liking the cut of Harry's gib Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted November 12, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 12, 2009 Looks awesome TJ! The only suggestion I would have is to try and find some nice Testors paint for the orange hand. If you can get the hand to look a little more even, then I think you will have nailed it! Much appreciated I was originally planning on using model paint, but when I remembered my markers, I couldn't be bothered to make the 50 minute round trip into town to buy the paint I have to admit, I really like the uneven effect (doesn't capture so well on camera, and looks appalling in Macro) as I think it adds to the aged appearance Next step, will be to scuff the case a little Funny how such small details can change the perception of something Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadtorrent Posted November 12, 2009 Report Share Posted November 12, 2009 Good stuff Tim. I have yet to try a lume job. I'm getting psyched for it. I'm thinking of trying a cheapo product first but shudder at the thought of what Zig would say!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted November 12, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 12, 2009 Good stuff Tim. I have yet to try a lume job. I'm getting psyched for it. I'm thinking of trying a cheapo product first but shudder at the thought of what Zig would say!! Thanks, S It's a very rewarding exercise I'd really like to try it with a high quality lume, but at the moment, I'm finding the Night Color adequate for my needs (after a little grinding to smooth it out ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P4GTR Posted November 12, 2009 Report Share Posted November 12, 2009 Good stuff Tim. I have yet to try a lume job. I'm getting psyched for it. I'm thinking of trying a cheapo product first but shudder at the thought of what Zig would say!! It's good to see so many DIY projects coming from your bench. Hey, even The Zigmeister started somewhere. I'm not ready to lume.. I know that for a fact! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted November 12, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 12, 2009 It's good to see so many DIY projects coming from your bench. Hey, even ziggy started somewhere. I'm not ready to lume.. I know that for a fact! If that's to me, and not TT, many thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanikai Posted November 13, 2009 Report Share Posted November 13, 2009 Maaa Maaan !!!! for your second go that is super !!! improving is the key to everything in life !! AC R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utheman Posted November 13, 2009 Report Share Posted November 13, 2009 Nice job TeeJay! Before long you'll be looming with the best of them. I wouldn't even attempt something like that. Later, ww Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWG Technical Posted November 13, 2009 Report Share Posted November 13, 2009 Well done, your on your way and there is no stopping you now, soon everything no nailed down will be lumed in your house. Keep it coming, the next step should be to buy a lume kit with the real stuff, so you can put what you have learned into practice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted November 13, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 13, 2009 Maaa Maaan !!!! for your second go that is super !!! improving is the key to everything in life !! AC R Many thanks, bro, there's always something new to learn, and that's what keeps things fun Nice job TeeJay! Before long you'll be looming with the best of them. I wouldn't even attempt something like that. Later, ww Thanks indeed I have to admit, it was a more advanced dial than I would have liked for my second attempt, and first attempt with the new tool, but, I couldn't afford to send the dial away, and couldn't stand the dial as it was, so it really was one of those 'X-Wing in the swamp' situations where I'd either do it, or not, and I did it Well done, your on your way and there is no stopping you now, soon everything no nailed down will be lumed in your house. Keep it coming, the next step should be to buy a lume kit with the real stuff, so you can put what you have learned into practice. Many thanks indeed If I had the cash, I'd definitely invest in a lume kit, but all in good time I did look online at a lume paint company (US Based) but they wouldn't ship the powders abroad due to it coming under 'hazmat rules', could you recommend a source? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWG Technical Posted November 13, 2009 Report Share Posted November 13, 2009 Cousins UK sells luminous kits...no shipping issues... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted November 13, 2009 Report Share Posted November 13, 2009 Nice work indeed! Takes a steady hand to do this stuff! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted November 13, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 13, 2009 Cousins UK sells luminous kits...no shipping issues... Ahh, that sounds like a plan, thanks for the information and feedback, it's very much appreciated Nice work indeed! Takes a steady hand to do this stuff! Many thanks, and it does indeed I don't think I'll be trying to lume a dial after a few beers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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