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Post by BulletV1 on Jun 12, 2013 22:23:19 GMT -5
I've been working on this for about three weeks now(have about 40-50ish hours in this), just finished up today after the last bit of stones came in yesterday. Time consuming project to say the least. Got quite frustrating towards the end. I had put some silver leaf on a few parts of the belt behind the stones. The glue didn't react so well to it which caused quite the mess. There are some bits of silver leaf left that do give it a kind of worn ring used look, and the belt I had received early this year already had some scratches so it does kind of blend in and add to the over all look imo. I do plan on getting this re-leather on down the road a little ways. I just wanna get all replicas I want which is only a couple more before getting them re-leathered.
Did zero drilling on this. Once I popped the stones I used a dremel on low setting to remove the old glue/foil. For the small stones on the outer side plates, "CHAMP" lettering, and the W on the center plate I ended up using round flat backs to avoid drilling. Used Russ' list of stones, ended up spinning just over $200 on the stones.
Couple other things I did was to make it more like the belt Punk had was dremel off the paint on the letter "C" of the word Champion on the right inner side plate. As well as pop the snap of the top center of the female side.
I do plan on restoning my Million Dollar Belt in the near future. I had wanted to do that one first but am having trouble finding the proper sized stones.
Here's a short video of it, not the best quality as I used my iPhone camera and have little videography skills. Constructive criticism is always welcome.
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Post by King Silva on Jun 13, 2013 2:36:49 GMT -5
Looks pretty good. I got my spinner brand new because I was not about to do all that work.  |
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Post by BØRNS on Jun 13, 2013 3:27:21 GMT -5
^ I think he means he re-stoned his replica with higher quality (swarovski?) crystals instead of the plastic one that come with the belt initially. I've read about people doing this re-stoning on another belt forum, but I don't know if I could do this. It seems really time consuming and you'd have to know what you're doing well. It's not something you can half do. But props to you, the belt looks great and I'd like to know if/when you'll get it re-leathered. I want to get my spinner replica re-leathered.
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Post by BØRNS on Jun 13, 2013 3:30:39 GMT -5
Also I have the same hand-made nameplate as you on my replica, too. I take it you bought it from BeltFanDan?
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Post by The Dazzler on Jun 13, 2013 4:34:05 GMT -5
Wow that looks fantastic. The gems are glistening. Love the custom nameplate as well.
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Post by BulletV1 on Jun 13, 2013 7:05:50 GMT -5
Also I have the same hand-made nameplate as you on my replica, too. I take it you bought it from BeltFanDan? Yep, had I gone to J-Mar directly for it I'd be waiting for 10-15 years...that's if it ever got done. |
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Post by King Silva on Jun 14, 2013 4:01:13 GMT -5
^ I think he means he re-stoned his replica with higher quality (swarovski?) crystals instead of the plastic one that come with the belt initially. I've read about people doing this re-stoning on another belt forum, but I don't know if I could do this. It seems really time consuming and you'd have to know what you're doing well. It's not something you can half do. But props to you, the belt looks great and I'd like to know if/when you'll get it re-leathered. I want to get my spinner replica re-leathered. Oh wow that is crazy. I was wondering why it was so sparkly!  It looks great but still 40-50 hours is so much time! It will look really great when it is re-leathered because atm the strap is not great.  |
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Post by BOOKER_T on Jun 14, 2013 9:52:47 GMT -5
That belt looks amazing .Nice job on all the work
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Post by MonsoonMan on Jun 14, 2013 17:20:06 GMT -5
OOOOH sparkly!
great job man! that looks fantastic
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Post by JHTB® on Jun 14, 2013 20:08:25 GMT -5
Very beautiful! I am sure ill do that if/ when I buy a spinner replica!
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Post by devildylan1212 on Sept 18, 2019 15:21:58 GMT -5
I know it’s been a while but what size/style stones did you use? Especially for the very tiny square ones.
Thanks!!
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Post by rowdy1971 on Sept 18, 2019 15:53:36 GMT -5
I thought we weren't suppose to like the spinner belt?  ?? (looks good though!) |
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Post by c-scope on Sept 18, 2019 18:29:09 GMT -5
I know it’s been a while but what size/style stones did you use? Especially for the very tiny square ones. Thanks!! dont bump old threads🙄 |
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Post by Darkhawk on Sept 18, 2019 18:59:10 GMT -5
Oh wow great job on the belt. Looks amazing!
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Post by devildylan1212 on Sept 20, 2019 15:12:34 GMT -5
I know it’s been a while but what size/style stones did you use? Especially for the very tiny square ones. Thanks!! dont bump old threads🙄 Didn’t realize it was a crime to ask an honest question without some sort of attitude in return. |
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Post by c-scope on Sept 20, 2019 15:17:26 GMT -5
Didn’t realize it was a crime to ask an honest question without some sort of attitude in return. its against the rules of the board to bump 6 year old threads |
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Post by rkmo: Aviso de Diez Meses on Sept 20, 2019 16:19:14 GMT -5
devildylan1212 Perhaps next time you feel the need to ask a question pertaining to an outdated thread, PM the member instead. May be helpful to include a link to original thread in your message. Just a suggestion.
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