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has anyone ever built one of these white 1016 explorers ?


kin tama

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Got that right, M, almost 40 years!  :brow:

 

But, she actually likes the prototype so I slapped a bracelet on it this evening...

 

 

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Blue - you talking about the hands themselves or the lume?  I've made some more dials and this is about the best I can do with the technology available to me...

 

 

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 IM EXCITED!  from a simple question to fruition in about a week!...im waiting for my case set and dial to arrive ..it was so incredibly cool of j to do this, im so very appreciative ... question:.ive never used a transfer dial before and im curious if i can use gouache or water colors to age up the dial or will that mess up the transfer? ....simply amazing this place is ......kindest regards,

         kt

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G, you should have it tomorrow, I reckon, and have your pics up tomorrow evening! ;)  Before doing any distressing you might want to spray another coat or two of clear over the top in case you have to scuff off a boo-boo.  I used Testors Dull Coat on this and it smells like a lacquer based formula.  I usually use Krylon Crystal Clear Flat but I'm out...

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