jerkstore Posted December 9, 2013 Report Share Posted December 9, 2013 I just built this franken 5513. My plan is to use all gen parts eventually. I'm liking the gilt though, so it may be a while before I get bored with it The build list is: Gen 5513 midcase Gen 24-700 crown and 24-7000 tube Ingod gilt dial Yuki case back ST vintage bezel assembly, pearl removed from insert ST t-19 crystal DG 4813 movement Rafflestime #2 movement ring, modded 21j hands, "gilded" Gnomon NATO I settled on an Ingod gilt dial for the franken stage. It's not as correct as some put there, but the Ingod is relatively inexpensive, and more than adequate as a temporary solution. I had an old cartel 1675 case back that fit the gen midcase well, by there was no room for a gasket. Luckily, I found this Yuki from dbane... I used a DG4813 movement. It fits perfectly--the stem hole lines up smack in the center of the case tube, but I had to sand down a Rafflestime #2 ring pretty far to get it to center the movement properly in the case: I rubbed some 21j hands down with 1500 grit paper to produce a gilt effect, then baked them enough to get a decent color match to the dial markers. I popped the ugly base pearl out of the insert and tried to fit an acrylic I have, but the acrylic was too big. So that still needs to be done. But here is the semi-finished product: I still need to find a bezel assembly, a case back, hands, and a movement. But, these will help when I decide to go full-gen: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbane883 Posted December 9, 2013 Report Share Posted December 9, 2013 Jed just put up some bezel for sale on VRM if you care (or have the budget) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerkstore Posted December 9, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 9, 2013 Thanks! I saw that. The budget is the limiting factor, right now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ogladio Posted December 9, 2013 Report Share Posted December 9, 2013 It sold quick... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
♛REX♛ Posted December 9, 2013 Report Share Posted December 9, 2013 (edited) Jed is one amazing guy, i bought many stuff from him. Real gent! Sorry, very nice build there! Edited December 9, 2013 by ♛REX♛ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quaresma7 Posted December 9, 2013 Report Share Posted December 9, 2013 For the moment looks really good Jerk!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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