ubiquitous Posted February 8, 2010 Report Share Posted February 8, 2010 **Update 08-FEB-2010: Improved images in post #12. Started with a standard MBW 5513/1680/1665 insert with a variety of materials and a lazy Sunday afternoon. Results are better than prior attempts; the biggest improvement for me is the insert's surface texture as I was able to retain a smooth and semi-gloss finish with this new method. Overall, I'm pleased with the results of this otherwise sub par MBW insert; the aging process toned down the font/markers and I notice that the numerals are even slightly serif'd like a gen fat font insert should be. Please excuse the pics; they're not great due to shooting these under low voltage Tech Lighting/halogens (they look less gun metal in person). I'll snap some better pics tomorrow. Thoughts? Comments? Questions? Cheers! //ubi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eton Posted February 8, 2010 Report Share Posted February 8, 2010 Looks sweet Ubi! You're right about the font, looks great Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanikai Posted February 8, 2010 Report Share Posted February 8, 2010 Sweet R.. wonder what your gearing up for Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highoeyazmuhudee Posted February 8, 2010 Report Share Posted February 8, 2010 looks great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiker01 Posted February 8, 2010 Report Share Posted February 8, 2010 ..................................and the proces is???????????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted February 8, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2010 I still need to punch out that cheeseball lume dot and replace it with something a little more acceptable Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanikai Posted February 8, 2010 Report Share Posted February 8, 2010 looking at the edges .. definitely not bleach.. maybe a pen eraser or some type of light emery then repolished.. whatever.. great result R Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offshore Posted February 8, 2010 Report Share Posted February 8, 2010 Even just a hint as to where you are coming from with this "new process"?? Enquiring minds need to know. O/S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted February 8, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2010 A pic of the undersides of the inserts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmeister Posted February 8, 2010 Report Share Posted February 8, 2010 Sweet R.. wonder what your gearing up for You are so bad. I forgot to add: Ubi- Looks really good. Can't wait to see that next project. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted February 8, 2010 Report Share Posted February 8, 2010 Looks awesome I'd love to know the process involved Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted February 8, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2010 Better daylight pics... Comparo with a genuine lumi thin font 5513 insert: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted February 8, 2010 Report Share Posted February 8, 2010 :wub: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dluddy Posted February 8, 2010 Report Share Posted February 8, 2010 OK Double R and Kruz. Enough inside talk - what's the project Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted February 8, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2010 OK Double R and Kruz. Enough inside talk - what's the project Nothing terribly interesting... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted February 8, 2010 Report Share Posted February 8, 2010 Nothing terribly interesting... :rofl: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted February 8, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2010 I've tried to add very very light patina-izing to the insert; I want to keep it looking well kept, just faded. Next stop will be ditching that silly excuse for a pearl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dluddy Posted February 8, 2010 Report Share Posted February 8, 2010 Nothing terribly interesting... I'm sure I've seen your work before Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanikai Posted February 8, 2010 Report Share Posted February 8, 2010 You are so bad. I forgot to add: Ubi- Looks really good. Can't wait to see that next project. twas a simple statement Rabi E OK Double R and Kruz. Enough inside talk - what's the project project.. what project..? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted February 8, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2010 Gonna have to place you two under a gag order or sumptin... I forgot to post the example image I used for the aging. Think it's fairly close... Nice even fading all around... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmb Posted February 8, 2010 Report Share Posted February 8, 2010 Yeah! I think this might be a good next step on my budget DRSD!! I do have an extra Clarks insert laying around if it'll fit... Ubi, that looks very good, smooth and even. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HauteHippie Posted February 8, 2010 Report Share Posted February 8, 2010 Looking good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted February 8, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2010 jmb- Let me experiment with a few more inserts that I have. If I can consistently get decent results, I'd be more than happy to age yours for you if you like? chief- Man, that is a smokin' hot SD! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmb Posted February 8, 2010 Report Share Posted February 8, 2010 If the process is gonna remain locked in your safe I guess that would be a reasonable alternative! I better go out and see if it fits! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asciwhite Posted February 8, 2010 Report Share Posted February 8, 2010 I am with the others here regarding your fading methods! Wanna share? pretty please with sugar on top. EDIT: Oh crap it`s in your vault O well.. maybe someday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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