trailboss Posted March 5, 2009 Report Posted March 5, 2009 Intrest? Hell yeah! Cash? Um, well, No Realy mate, it's a work of art and possibily the first Pam I realy like. Send it to Cheiftang tho. Col.
RobbieG Posted March 5, 2009 Report Posted March 5, 2009 I think the majority are using silk screening the same as the dial printing is done. Easy to control when you have everything set up and automatic. The Stylo pen is sold by Tritec, basically a syringe that is controlled by pressure and works like a cake icing applicator. RG Gotcha, and excuse my igorance but why don't you or other modders use the pen applicator? I assume it doesn't work weel when going over old lume just for applying fresh stuff?
RWG Technical Posted March 5, 2009 Author Report Posted March 5, 2009 Gotcha, and excuse my igorance but why don't you or other modders use the pen applicator? I assume it doesn't work weel when going over old lume just for applying fresh stuff? Rex on Geek has bought a Stylus Pen from RC, used I think and at a good price. Besides the cost of the unit ($2500 or so new), you have to mix up and leave the lume to stabilize for hours, then once you apply the lume with the pen, you have to clean out and flush out each and every piece that has come into contact with the lume, and I don't think it will produce a better finish that I do with my hand applications. If you had a factory set up where you were applying dots to dials for hours on end, the Stylo pen is for you. If your doing as I do, a dial here and there, it's just not worth the hassle... I think the pen is probably ok for plain round dots, doing saussage I think it would be hard to get consistant and nice results. I say this based on my hands on experience and what it takes to get it looking as I do... RG
V Posted March 5, 2009 Report Posted March 5, 2009 Rob I think it looks great as it is... it has a very stelathy look. If you add colour you will make sort of a bold statement which although it will work it will also remove this stealthy look.. Check the SInn U1 photos above.. they could have added red like their ss version but they didnt
flex Posted March 5, 2009 Report Posted March 5, 2009 The Zigmeister, that's beautiful. I actually think it looks very good the way it is. The finish is gen-like or better, if I may say.
Brodie Posted March 5, 2009 Report Posted March 5, 2009 Best mock ups I could from work. (The red image is a copy of the blue image so it looks a little sloppier, but you get the idea)
RWG Technical Posted March 5, 2009 Author Report Posted March 5, 2009 Well done. Red is definitely out, yeach, it just doesn't do anything for me... Blue, but maybe only on the large seconds hand, and the blue shade will vary depending on the angle being viewed at. I have to get home so I can get cracking with my torch Thanks for the pictures, excellent way to see the results. RG
Toadtorrent Posted March 5, 2009 Report Posted March 5, 2009 Red is definitely out, yeach, it just doesn't do anything for me... I think yellow on the running seconds hand only. But that's me...I like a little Bumble Bee...
Mickey Padge Posted March 5, 2009 Report Posted March 5, 2009 I really like the red, although maybe a darker tone would be better, add the ticks at the edge of the dial in red too, with red stitch on the strap Although blue looks nice too, but again maybe a darker/metallic tone is needed, with blue stitch
RWG Technical Posted March 5, 2009 Author Report Posted March 5, 2009 Zig, like this? Exactly. I was thinking of also painting the first 5 ticks of the 30 minute subdial, as was shown on the genuine limited edition model... Thanks for this. Red just doesn't do it for me for some reason, not sure why... RG
scoobs1971 Posted March 5, 2009 Report Posted March 5, 2009 Zig, like this? Very nice!!! But I keep wondering how blue lume instead of grey lume would combine with the PVD
RobbieG Posted March 5, 2009 Report Posted March 5, 2009 Now how about blue stitch on the strap and I think you will have it licked...
Brodie Posted March 5, 2009 Report Posted March 5, 2009 Okay last one (wish I could edit my posts). I just don't want to do work today.
OiRogers Posted March 5, 2009 Report Posted March 5, 2009 Simply Stunning... Now I wish I had a 212 to mod in a similar fashion =)
mjmurphy926 Posted March 5, 2009 Report Posted March 5, 2009 Okay last one (wish I could edit my posts). I just don't want to do work today. Hey Brodie...How about trying the sub dial hands again, but not the entire hand, just the "football" (the part surrounding the lume). Oh...And AWESOME job Rob!!
HauteHippie Posted March 5, 2009 Report Posted March 5, 2009 Wow that is gorgeous! Neat project, RG!!
HauteHippie Posted March 5, 2009 Report Posted March 5, 2009 I am open to suggestions, actually Red may go better with the black grey combo... On just the tip or the complete hand...or something else... RG Yea, I think a "fire engine" red would really do it justice.
rogerthat Posted March 5, 2009 Report Posted March 5, 2009 Great job Brodie, I love the last version you posted!
OneMan24 Posted March 5, 2009 Report Posted March 5, 2009 Hey, good chops Brodie, nice to see other e-modders! I took your last format that The Zigmeister liked and made a couple of color options: Enjoy!
blue_sphere Posted March 5, 2009 Report Posted March 5, 2009 Zig the lume is certainly not up to your standard... I wouldn't wear it outside the house. Cool idea though.
Mickey Padge Posted March 5, 2009 Report Posted March 5, 2009 Great work guys, could you alter the strap stitch too, for the finished article look please?
scoobs1971 Posted March 5, 2009 Report Posted March 5, 2009 The first blue with the blue 30' dial looks the best. Gorgeous When is the group buy?
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