ubiquitous Posted April 26, 2010 Report Share Posted April 26, 2010 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siesta181 Posted April 26, 2010 Report Share Posted April 26, 2010 Ronin deserves all the props he can get. Absolute gentleman... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highoeyazmuhudee Posted April 26, 2010 Report Share Posted April 26, 2010 my god Ubi! maybe its your photography... AWAITING THAT COLLECTION PIC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwatch Posted April 26, 2010 Report Share Posted April 26, 2010 Ok.....now what's the story with that one????? It's gorgeous!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronin Posted April 26, 2010 Report Share Posted April 26, 2010 OMFG! Excellent. The story so far is we met up just under 5 hours ago. It started out like any shady back-ally deal-- the car was quickly raided by Mrs Ubi, and his two lovely children who were trying to make a fast get away with some root-beer floats. 5 Hours ago, this MBW POLEX 5513 had this dial on it and looked like this: Amazing. I told him to take his time. Evidently, that meant lightspeed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted April 26, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2010 On a whim, I listed a couple of items for sale this morning; one of which was this NDT dial I had sitting in one of my parts tins. Ronin contacted me with interest, and as he is a local RWG'er, we met up this afternoon where he dropped off his watch for the dial install. We spent a few minutes talking watches and checking out each other's wrist wear for the day (Mrs. Ubi LOVES the Doxa! I have a feeling that one will be moving onto my short list now), and we then went our separate ways. After a quick lunch, I had a bit of spare time before we had to take the kids to swim class this evening, so I figured I'd just get started on this one. So far we have: -NDT dial -MBW hands tinted to match the indicies (hands look lighter in the image thanks to lighting) -Ubi aged insert -Ubi aged pearl Next on my list is to do the CGs, and a few other small modifications... So far, off to a great start! Cheers, //ubi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hackR Posted April 26, 2010 Report Share Posted April 26, 2010 sounds like a great friendship...very cool, guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bwhitesox Posted April 26, 2010 Report Share Posted April 26, 2010 Wow that looks fantastic...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eton Posted April 26, 2010 Report Share Posted April 26, 2010 Fantastic as always Ubi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
concepta Posted April 26, 2010 Report Share Posted April 26, 2010 On a whim, I listed a couple of items for sale this morning; one of which was this NDT dial I had sitting in one of my parts tins. Ronin contacted me with interest, and as he is a local RWG'er, we met up this afternoon where he dropped off his watch for the dial install. We spent a few minutes talking watches and checking out each other's wrist wear for the day (Mrs. Ubi LOVES the Doxa! I have a feeling that one will be moving onto my short list now), and we then went our separate ways. After a quick lunch, I had a bit of spare time before we had to take the kids to swim class this evening, so I figured I'd just get started on this one. So far we have: -NDT dial -MBW hands tinted to match the indicies (hands look lighter in the image thanks to lighting) -Ubi aged insert -Ubi aged pearl Next on my list is to do the CGs, and a few other small modifications... So far, off to a great start! Cheers, //ubi Wish i lived near you Great work as always my friend! Ps..still looking for the tachy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plaifender Posted April 26, 2010 Report Share Posted April 26, 2010 Nice piece there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmj Posted April 26, 2010 Report Share Posted April 26, 2010 Its looking great! I can't wait to see the finished product. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted April 26, 2010 Report Share Posted April 26, 2010 Wowwie Zowwie, Ubi. You certainly made quick work of that 1. Nice work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FxrAndy Posted April 26, 2010 Report Share Posted April 26, 2010 Great work Ubi!! how did you tint the lume color on the hands so soon, there was not even enough time for lume to dry? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted April 26, 2010 Report Share Posted April 26, 2010 Wow, that's incredible work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted April 26, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2010 Thanks, guys! Well, this one has been taken back down into parts; I had a hell of a time trying to extract the tube from the case, so I'm going to send this one to jmb for the dirty work Once the tube is pulled, I'll work on the CGs, toss a gen crown/tube on and call it done. All that will be needed at that point is to drop it back off with Ronin... As for tinting the hands... I dyed them! started with the lightest of pigments that I had and did a couple of light coats until they were a little closer to the markers in color and tone. Pretty big change from stark white to their current color, despite their subtle appearance... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jkay Posted April 27, 2010 Report Share Posted April 27, 2010 is that dial aged tritium-colored luminova? it really is lovely, basic, and classic. if it was offered as a product by a Collector, I'd certainly buy one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted May 5, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 5, 2010 Continued... Tube removed thanks to jmb CGs in prog... And finished. Start reassembling... And taking shape. Hope Ronin likes the end result! Cheers, //ubi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HauteHippie Posted May 5, 2010 Report Share Posted May 5, 2010 Well, if Ronin doesn't like the end result, then I'm sure he and I can work something out.... Very nicely done, R. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jkay Posted May 5, 2010 Report Share Posted May 5, 2010 An exceptional effort, as usual. Congratulations on another fine project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nakortheblue Posted May 5, 2010 Report Share Posted May 5, 2010 Wow! There should be a title like 'Lightning Modder' for Ubi. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanuq Posted May 5, 2010 Report Share Posted May 5, 2010 Wow! How about if I send you my antique MBW 1665 (complete with Maria's beer stains and cigar smoke) for another 5-hour quickie project?! Gorgeous piece, Ubi! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwatch Posted May 5, 2010 Report Share Posted May 5, 2010 Wow! Looks awesome Ubi!!! Nicely done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UT Horn Posted May 6, 2010 Report Share Posted May 6, 2010 Very nice modding! I hope to own one that looks close to yours one day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronin Posted May 7, 2010 Report Share Posted May 7, 2010 Excellent... Just got back from Hawaii to find the updates! CG's look awesome. Can't wait to pick it up this weekend! Thanks R! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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