projectologist Posted May 6, 2013 Report Share Posted May 6, 2013 This project has been slow to finish. All that's really left is painting the brass dial, filling in the font and resin-fill the indices/numbers. Also luming the hands. The correct gen crown (both Oyster and onion versions were used with the Radiomirs) is going to fit now that I machined a matching crown tube (still needs to be soldered into place). Hixxy bezel was modded with a new bevel and the NW case back polished. Wire strap lugs were shortened and given a new bend (laser welded, solder fillet still needed). The entire case set was re-shaped then beaten severely. After it recovered it was given a high shine polish with a buffing wheel and Dialux Blue compound (scratches and dings still visible, but with that "softened by time" look). Now it has the feel of the Radiomirs that are well documented in Volker's books. Stand-in paper dial until the brass dial is finished. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steph_dexter Posted May 16, 2013 Report Share Posted May 16, 2013 again, awesome project !! what is the origin of the case? river, nw or esdee? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
projectologist Posted May 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 16, 2013 (edited) again, awesome project !! what is the origin of the case? river, nw or esdee? Thanks!... it started as a Silix case set, then a lot of re-shaping. Edited May 16, 2013 by projectologist Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CptTripps Posted May 17, 2013 Report Share Posted May 17, 2013 Damn. ...that is all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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