Thanks for pointing me in the direction of this thread Spencer.
Hi everyone, I'm over on Watchuseek a lot, but this is my first wristsushi post...
The last time I ever shared a few emails with Jonathan was back in January, it was to ask him about this exact mod, as I wanted to do something similar.
I wanted to know how he made he awesome black and white tachy scale...this was his reply:
Hi, John.....
The bezel insert on my "Pepsi White" was very difficult to make and took three attempts. I'd have to ask at least $125.00us to duplicate it today.
I used an old, but not too knackered 6139 bezel whose insert area was filled with several thin layers of flat white model enamel...
www.google.com/imgres?client=firefox-a&hs=FnB&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&biw=1348&bih=631&tbm=isch&tbnid=PQ3FpRpOlY52aM:&imgrefurl=http://mumbalth.info/testors-1168-pla-flat-white-14-oz-maintenance-and-supplies-electric-wiring-switches.aspx&docid=DJ88PaY6vUAq2M&imgurl=http://mumbalth.info/gadgets/imgland.php%253Fimg%253Dg4r4q4m4b4q254q464v214h414x4v5w5g5p4k4n2g5j4r5o2n4j474c4e4z4i4o5b4x526r4k5y524z3d4l4a4l4v5n306m4j5u434o4d3k4h5p5k5l4o2l4i5n434q2x2x254u2r2z2q234337434j4v5m5&w=339&h=500&ei=iq7KUrvxMMv5kQfLyIHoDw&zoom=1&ved=1t:3588,r:56,s:0,i:255&iact=rc&page=3&tbnh=188&tbnw=108&start=49&ndsp=29&tx=61&ty=57
The imprint was done using clear model decal material on which I printed the tachy scale. I imagine the white material might yield a better image. Also, one must use the highest possible resolution on one's printer for best results. The tachy scale was obtained from the working drawings I had made for another project. I can send you a copy of the image if you like. I had to print it several times on plain paper to get the exact diameter down right. And getting it mounted to the bezel was an exercise in frustration, but in the end, I won...
www.amazon.com/Testor-Corp-9198-Decal-System/dp/B0006O5F6YBoth products can be purchased on-line from one of the many vendors, but I imagine you can also find them locally in a good hobby shop.
Best regards.....
Jonathan
I thanked him for the advice and congratulated him on pulling off such an awesome mod and told him I'd likely end up tying in a little red to my mod and use a 'coke' bezel.
Fast forward a few months and this is how mine ended up...it will always remind me if Jonathan. :-)