jmb Posted August 22, 2016 Report Share Posted August 22, 2016 Don't worry about fuc%in' stuff up. When I started I bought a bunch of "Canal Street" quality $30 Subs and destroyed a bunch of 'em but was able to learn my limitations and what did and didn't work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bart Cordell Posted August 23, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2016 Working on my next projects. 6200 and 1675. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hologramet Posted August 24, 2016 Report Share Posted August 24, 2016 Sweet! A big tip is using several different dials and pics to create an as-clear-qs-possible picture. Maybe you find a super Swiss on a good 6538 dial. Maybe the coronet is clearer on a 3rd dial etc. Don't think I have to teach you tips as you've gotten really good. Also... Burn and the Dodge tool are you're best friends along with Adjustments/Levels 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bart Cordell Posted August 24, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2016 Sweet! A big tip is using several different dials and pics to create an as-clear-qs-possible picture. Maybe you find a super Swiss on a good 6538 dial. Maybe the coronet is clearer on a 3rd dial etc. Don't think I have to teach you tips as you've gotten really good. Also... Burn and the Dodge tool are you're best friends along with Adjustments/Levels Thanks my friend !You know I'm not a graphic designer, your tips will help me to achieve better templates. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bart Cordell Posted August 30, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2016 1675 dial template progress 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bart Cordell Posted September 5, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2016 1675 test print Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bart Cordell Posted September 5, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2016 Decals print Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeyB Posted September 5, 2016 Report Share Posted September 5, 2016 I've touted the water slide decals since 2008, and while it's not easy, it isn't really difficult to do. It's more using computer photo programs to enhance and improve the print. You've done a wonderful job of it. I did the 'exclamation point' dial for my 1960 1675 cornino. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bart Cordell Posted September 5, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2016 I've touted the water slide decals since 2008, and while it's not easy, it isn't really difficult to do. It's more using computer photo programs to enhance and improve the print. You've done a wonderful job of it. I did the 'exclamation point' dial for my 1960 1675 cornino. Thank you Joey ! You inspired me when I saw your thread few months ago.Decals dial are not that hard, but it need experiment to achieve good results. Your dial is very nice.Can I try to print it ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeyB Posted September 5, 2016 Report Share Posted September 5, 2016 Absolutely. I left it at the size so anyone who wants can use it. Once I got to my 'best' I simply use photo shop to 'paint' the lower script and insert whichever I wanted to build, 'GMT Master', 'Submariner', etc. The gilt dials work best for me, though I've painted the dial white for other models, and one 'reversed' color for the white dial 6542. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bart Cordell Posted September 5, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2016 Absolutely. I left it at the size so anyone who wants can use it. Once I got to my 'best' I simply use photo shop to 'paint' the lower script and insert whichever I wanted to build, 'GMT Master', 'Submariner', etc. The gilt dials work best for me, though I've painted the dial white for other models, and one 'reversed' color for the white dial 6542. Nice !Did you ever tried to paint a red line on dial to achieve red depth text ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeyB Posted September 5, 2016 Report Share Posted September 5, 2016 Yes, I tried many times for a red letter 6542 dial. I couldn't do it. Not enough talent. I tried just printing the red, but that looked bad, and then making the dial red under the decal, but that didn't look right either. I also tried to print the red letter on top of an already printed, dried and sealed decal, but that was a mess too. The red lettering needs to be raised, and I can't figure out how to do that myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bart Cordell Posted September 5, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2016 Yes, I tried many times for a red letter 6542 dial. I couldn't do it. Not enough talent. I tried just printing the red, but that looked bad, and then making the dial red under the decal, but that didn't look right either. I also tried to print the red letter on top of an already printed, dried and sealed decal, but that was a mess too. The red lettering needs to be raised, and I can't figure out how to do that myself. Tried some of that too. Printing small red text in black is near impossible. I will try with a red permanent marker on a next 6538 dial. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philwongnz Posted September 5, 2016 Report Share Posted September 5, 2016 I wonder if u can 3d print a stamp and then stamp the text on? Sent from my SM-N930F using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bart Cordell Posted September 5, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2016 I wonder if u can 3d print a stamp and then stamp the text on? Sent from my SM-N930F using TapatalkThat's an idea...Meanwhile I lumed a dial for my new 6538 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philwongnz Posted September 5, 2016 Report Share Posted September 5, 2016 Great work Bart. Is getting almost gen like now..!that triangle must took u a while to perfect Sent from my SM-N930F using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bart Cordell Posted September 5, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2016 Great work Bart. Is getting almost gen like now..!that triangle must took u a while to perfect Sent from my SM-N930F using TapatalkTake me about an hour to lume this dial. 4 or 5 layers. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperHero Posted September 5, 2016 Report Share Posted September 5, 2016 You are the man...with the dials!Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bart Cordell Posted September 7, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2016 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philwongnz Posted September 7, 2016 Report Share Posted September 7, 2016 What happened? Sent from my SM-N930F using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imajedi Posted September 7, 2016 Report Share Posted September 7, 2016 Noooooo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bart Cordell Posted September 7, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2016 What happened? Sent from my SM-N930F using TapatalkDial plate holes are not in right position. Originally it's a dial with glued indexes. I knew it could not work, but I wanted to try. Now I need another windowed dial, ideally with no indexes holes...Or sand my stock 1675 plate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bart Cordell Posted September 7, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2016 It could be very nice without those damned holes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bart Cordell Posted September 7, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2016 I have some dials in parts box, none fit. Misplaced window or indexes holes.Now I need to find The good dial Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imajedi Posted September 7, 2016 Report Share Posted September 7, 2016 I have some dials in parts box, none fit. Misplaced window or indexes holes.Now I need to find The good dialGood Luck Bart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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