dutchguy2 Posted August 21, 2011 Report Share Posted August 21, 2011 I made some lume attempts earlier on hands and FGD dials. It went pretty well so I thought lets try it on the next level. I always ask Andy to lume my Rolex dials (and still will in the future ) because I think it really difficult to do and he does a great job. But from a hobby perspective I wanted to try it out myself. I asked Andy some directions to start with. I tried first on a old, bad, Comex dial. Result: Lume shot (not so evenly lumed ) Hmm, this asks for more practice. What else do we have? I had a MBW single red SD dial laying around. Here are the results of the second attempt: Before; (all white and no glow) After: (nice vintage color with good night glow) Lume, is getting better So, any master or noob like to comment and give some more directions how to improve? Thanks for looking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cats Posted August 21, 2011 Report Share Posted August 21, 2011 Good work dutchguy. If these are one of your first attempts then we have a new relumer on the forum. Carpe Diem Cats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akira Posted August 21, 2011 Report Share Posted August 21, 2011 Looks very good to me. Seems like you have very steady hands Edit: I have no interest in arguing. I wanted to give an advice..... JoeyB isn't even able to tell a syringe connected to a compressor unit from an oiler. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeyB Posted August 21, 2011 Report Share Posted August 21, 2011 Looking very good! I can do the round markers just fine, but the straight and triangle are my problem. I can't seem to make a straight line or stay in the lines. I'm getting better, I'm doing it freehand but now use a nib and nib holder to 'draw' with. Do you and Andy use any special tool or straightedge to make those markers? Straight pin or toothpicks? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dutchguy2 Posted August 21, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2011 No, just an fine oiler. I think one of the most important part is the correct mixture. To thin and it will not stay between lines to thick and it will be hard to get it on the line straight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jkay Posted August 21, 2011 Report Share Posted August 21, 2011 The best lume-modder I know is Fine_dd and he has crazy tools for it. Um .... TheZigmeister. That is All. Re-luming a PAM?! No. lume an un-lumed FM Crazy. NO. Re-lume a Slevin timer insert!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akira Posted August 21, 2011 Report Share Posted August 21, 2011 Um .... TheZigmeister. That is All. Re-luming a PAM?! No. lume an un-lumed FM Crazy. Whats wrong with you? Stupid [censored] contest over someone elses skills....how redonc. Check out RWI, RWG to see some of Fine_dd's work. The Zigmeister is clearly a great modder....however the video was mainly to show the tools being used by some modders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dutchguy2 Posted August 21, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2011 Ahh, I have a Slevin too. I wish someone in the EU could do what the Zigmeister does. I would sent mine over right away. But, let us not forget why I started this post! I'm a poor amateur who is trying to learn to re-lume with amateur equipment for his hobby. I don't want to earn money wth this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jkay Posted August 21, 2011 Report Share Posted August 21, 2011 Whats wrong with you? When you claim someone is the best lumer you know and throw out a video of a PAM dial being lumed ... I would ask you the same question. Your claim may be entirely true, but think about how you are making your point. It doesn't make sense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akira Posted August 21, 2011 Report Share Posted August 21, 2011 When you claim someone is the best lumer you know and throw out a video of a PAM dial being lumed ... I would ask you the same question. Your claim may be entirely true, but think about how you are making your point. It doesn't make sense. The best modder I know.....read it again maybe slowly! The best modder I know What do you want me to do? I just don't have a video of him reluming a AP or something else....because I don't have access to his videos. And again....the video was to see the usage of tools, just to reinforce my previous argument about tools being needed for a lume job. Don't be a [censored]wit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jkay Posted August 21, 2011 Report Share Posted August 21, 2011 You seem like an angry person. I apologize to everyone for setting him off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeyB Posted August 21, 2011 Report Share Posted August 21, 2011 No, just an fine oiler. I think one of the most important part is the correct mixture. To thin and it will not stay between lines to thick and it will be hard to get it on the line straight. Thanks. That seems to be the only 'special tool' in the video as well. I'll try it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akira Posted August 21, 2011 Report Share Posted August 21, 2011 Thanks. That seems to be the only 'special tool' in the video as well. I'll try it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highoeyazmuhudee Posted August 21, 2011 Report Share Posted August 21, 2011 your attempt looks decent on the right track Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HauteHippie Posted August 21, 2011 Report Share Posted August 21, 2011 Not bad at all for a first time hobbyist! It definitely takes practice I would guess, but you're well on your way I would say. Personally, on my monitor, your vintage patina is maybe a bit too yellow for my tastes. I might try to tone that down a little. But, hey, experimentation is the fun part. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dutchguy2 Posted August 22, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2011 Yes, more lume in different colors and dials to practice on are already ordered I need to tone down the glow intensity a bit. The dails glow to strong giving them a green hue when coming from bright light in a shade area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeyB Posted August 22, 2011 Report Share Posted August 22, 2011 Edit: I have no interest in arguing. I wanted to give an advice..... JoeyB isn't even able to tell a syringe connected to a compressor unit from an oiler. So you go back and delete the clip, and try to start a fight with two people in this thread?? What is WRONG with YOU???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ephry73 Posted August 22, 2011 Report Share Posted August 22, 2011 Looks good Dutch. Practice. I find that for the round dots if the lume is a bit more fluid, it helps spread evenly in a circle, whereas the triangle, or rectangle areas work better with a thicker lume and smaller tip. sort of like tracing the lines first, then applying from the center. Keeps it all tucked in. E Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolfire Posted August 22, 2011 Report Share Posted August 22, 2011 Let's not take anything away from dutchguy2. Respect! Looking forward to more of your work in the very near future, mate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akira Posted August 22, 2011 Report Share Posted August 22, 2011 So you go back and delete the clip, and try to start a fight with two people in this thread?? What is WRONG with YOU???? Nothing wrong. I didn't start anything. Like I said before, I wanted to give an advice....Dutchguy told me via PM he appreciated it. Unfortunately you guys didn't....You didn't even watch the clip closely, but made a snidey comment, so what's the point? I have no further interest in smack-talking, but feel free to contact me via PM if there is a problem. Dutchguy did great work on the dial, that's what counts. Let's keep this thread about this. Cheers Akira Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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