RWG Technical Posted March 3, 2008 Report Share Posted March 3, 2008 I have only had a few FM's in for lume, they are a real challenge due to the shape of the numerals. As you know, the daylight shots are what I like to show, since you can't hide any flaws or defects. After luming that Slevin last week, this was a nice change, but actually proved to be quite a challenge in it's own right. Lume is quite thick, and when you pick it up on the applicator, it is shaped like a sphere or a drop. Trying to get a round drop applied to square edged lume area's is not simple. I think it turned out quite fine in the end. And of course the lume shot, but it's meaningless where quality of the lume application is concerned. It's really Green not Blue in colour, the WB on the camera messes it up... Thanks for looking. RG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HauteHippie Posted March 3, 2008 Report Share Posted March 3, 2008 Wow, that's gorgeous.... I have one on the back burner awaiting your magic touch as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fitmic Posted March 3, 2008 Report Share Posted March 3, 2008 Fantastic. (as usual) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadtorrent Posted March 3, 2008 Report Share Posted March 3, 2008 That is something. Due to the font...I think these to be far more interesting to look at than the Pams. Spectacular!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevie7s Posted March 3, 2008 Report Share Posted March 3, 2008 The Zigmeister, Your talent really shines on this re-lume job. Unbelievable job!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dluddy Posted March 3, 2008 Report Share Posted March 3, 2008 Very impressive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onzenuub Posted March 3, 2008 Report Share Posted March 3, 2008 Very nice job you did, cann't you move to The Netherlands, would be easier for us Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V Posted March 3, 2008 Report Share Posted March 3, 2008 Amazing.. look at that 5 and 6 !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckeye Posted March 3, 2008 Report Share Posted March 3, 2008 Wow...just plain beautiful.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikellem Posted March 3, 2008 Report Share Posted March 3, 2008 The Master has really become a Master! Flawless Rob.... Very Nice... -MM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cib0rgman Posted March 4, 2008 Report Share Posted March 4, 2008 The Zigmeister, I have been following most of your posts and rarely post a comment, I have to say that I am very impressed with the kind of job you perform. Is an art on itself. Keep up the good work. Very impressed JOB Regards P.D I can't wait to see the results on my WSD I sent you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWG Technical Posted March 4, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2008 Ziggy, I have been following most of your posts and rarely post a comment, I have to say that I am very impressed with the kind of job you perform. Is an art on itself. Keep up the good work. Very impressed JOB Regards P.D I can't wait to see the results on my WSD I sent you Thank you so much. Checked the mail, not in today, probably later this week, will advise on email. RG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest avitt Posted March 4, 2008 Report Share Posted March 4, 2008 That's a really nice job. Where would you rank this among your top works? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWG Technical Posted March 4, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2008 That's a really nice job. Where would you rank this among your top works? I am not really sure where I would place this one. Difficulty wise, it's very time consuming, and for anyone who has applied lume, hard to get it to flow in the narrow lines. Certainly doing a "dot" like on a Rollie etc is easy, since the lume is naturally shaped like a round dot. Time wise, this one took about an hour. I am very pleased with the end results, which is why I decided to post it for comments and feedback. As for "top works" I would say that the Cousteau and Slevin are certainly up there, and this one as well, if only due to the shape of the markers, and difficulty in luming them accurately. I like to think of them all as special in their own right, if only due to the fact they are all hand made, and therefore unique. I am using a new varnish from RC Tritec as well, and this helps me get some good results, the Slevin and this one were done with the new gloss varnish. I am still all for close up daylight side lighted pictures, I think it reveals the quality and is easier to appreciate. RG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vlydog Posted March 4, 2008 Report Share Posted March 4, 2008 Ziggy, Great work as usual. This is one of my favorite dials to date. Is the varnish you speak of similar to those used to give a dial an antique look? I seem to remember a tread about such a technique. vlydog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bwhitesox Posted March 4, 2008 Report Share Posted March 4, 2008 Holy smoke that's nice, Well done Rob.!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
db1 Posted March 4, 2008 Report Share Posted March 4, 2008 OMG, this is fantastic! wow, i am so impressed!! great work The Zigmeister, simply amazing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWG Technical Posted March 4, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2008 Is the varnish you speak of similar to those used to give a dial an antique look? I seem to remember a tread about such a technique. Not really, the varnish (as RC Tritec likes to call it) is actually the binder that you mix with the powered lume and what makes it stick to the dial. RG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmeister Posted March 4, 2008 Report Share Posted March 4, 2008 Absolutely beautiful job. Whoever owns this one should be very happy. Not his first and probably not his last: And here is Ziggy perfection in white: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chubbchubb Posted March 4, 2008 Report Share Posted March 4, 2008 No need for fancy superlatives.... The Zigmeister's work simply is the best. Now if you will excuse me while I get help to re-attach my jaw.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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