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capt planit
10-23-11, 17:39
Roy - Textured paint is a unique idea, looks great!
pic thread
http://img705.imageshack.us/img705/9169/img0356kv.jpg
callen3615
10-23-11, 18:31
has anyone seen the skull pattern? Id love to paint my ar tan and brown and have some skulls on it.
sweet paint jobs fellars!!!
has anyone seen the skull pattern? Id love to paint my ar tan and brown and have some skulls on it.
I have seen them.
Its not difficult, Find the skulls you want and make a stencil
finally did my stag. its olive base with khaki sprayed over an onion bag. looks much better in the field than it does on the kitchen table.
http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd68/Broylz/SU1BRzAxNDAuanBn.jpg
Re-did the 416 and SR-15.
http://i802.photobucket.com/albums/yy309/GTF425/DSC00138-1.jpg
eternal24k
11-12-11, 09:55
just need a rear sight
http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z152/eternal24k/001-19.jpg
That looks great eternal!
eternal24k
11-12-11, 12:21
thanks, it was a learning experience. But it blends in perfectly with the foliage around my way
eternal24k
11-14-11, 15:20
maybe there is oil or some other protective film on it? you could try lighter fluid or acetone to take it off. also, a little bit of sandpaper may take some gloss off (if there is any) so the paint has something to stick to.
they have a rubber coating :)
just need a rear sight
http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z152/eternal24k/001-19.jpg
I have to add my compliments about your carbine. Its very different, practical, appealling and makes me want to take another look at solid stocks. Is that an A1 stock?
eternal24k
11-14-11, 19:54
I have to add my compliments about your carbine. Its very different, practical, appealling and makes me want to take another look at solid stocks. Is that an A1 stock?
Thanks!
I am a huge fan of A1 length stocks, this is the Cav Arms make. I will be modding this for QD sockets this weekend. The rifle buffer system is very forgiving
Dionysusigma
11-14-11, 20:49
just need a rear sight
http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z152/eternal24k/001-19.jpg
You know, that looks really, really good. Not just the paint job, but the elegant simplicity of the equipment. I'd suggest the Troy fixed rear sight to maintain the motif. :)
How's it feel when shooting?
eternal24k
11-14-11, 22:14
You know, that looks really, really good. Not just the paint job, but the elegant simplicity of the equipment. I'd suggest the Troy fixed rear sight to maintain the motif. :)
How's it feel when shooting?
Gracias, I kind of wish I had an M3 or T-1, but the deal was too good to pass up. I really like the DD rear sight but have been contemplating the Troy, might have to check it out.
And a middy with a rifle stock is very smooth, a 14.5" middy with a rifle buffer is even smoother. I have always liked the recoil impulse of the rifle system. I wish someone would modernize the A1 stock with QD sockets from the factory while keeping the KISS profile.
Thanks for the info. When you do attach some QD swivels to the stock, could you post thread with a pic, Id be interested in seeing that. Keep up the good work (your paint work is excellent too....btw)
10283Just a few Krylon jobs.
Busted out the krylon again the other night.. With a little help from Kilo 1-1!!
CMMG upper cut to 14.5 by ADCO standard A2
DPMS SBR'd Lower
BCM Receiver ex
Spikes ST-T2 buffer
LMT SOPMOD
Omega rail
G2 in viking mount
MATECH BUIS
PA MicroDot
28 Rounds of 69gr SMK's over 26.0 of Varget 2.260 Win Cases
http://i436.photobucket.com/albums/qq82/astrapat/IMG_5439.jpg
http://i436.photobucket.com/albums/qq82/astrapat/IMG_5443.jpg
http://i436.photobucket.com/albums/qq82/astrapat/IMG_5446.jpg
http://i886.photobucket.com/albums/ac61/gstuffnow/BMM401un.jpg
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7002/6434147187_8d37158e8f_b.jpg
My Colt A2 modified.
Colt Receiver, LPK, BCG, Charging handle.
Noveske 16" recon.
Giessele DMR.
Loki 14.5" handguard.
Acog TA44SG-10.
Vortex flash hider.
Magpul MBUS front.
Magpul rsa sling attachment.
Vtac sling.
Ergo Grip.
Vltor A5 Emod.
Surefire X300.
Krylon, and Rustoleum.
Waiting for the handguard to arrive in order to finish the paint job and test the setup. textured light brown base coat, followed by green, then black. Painters tape torn for effect. I'll post the completed rifle in a few days. I was inspired to pain this build by looking at this thread.
9992
Build complete:
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10056
That handguard pretty light? It appears so on their website.
Got up the nerve to finally do it.
http://i.imgur.com/LAgBpl.jpg (http://imgur.com/LAgBp)
http://i.imgur.com/TUWpal.jpg (http://imgur.com/TUWpa)
http://i.imgur.com/sTMlFl.jpg (http://imgur.com/sTMlF)
Nice broom! :jester:
Wormydog1724
12-03-11, 19:17
http://i416.photobucket.com/albums/pp247/wormydog1724/b443b3c1.jpg
http://i416.photobucket.com/albums/pp247/wormydog1724/4844d364.jpg
http://i416.photobucket.com/albums/pp247/wormydog1724/59d7006b.jpg
There are some majorly creative people on this forum. Wish I was brave enough to paint my patrol rifle in some sort of urban colors.
S.L.
RetreatHell
12-11-11, 00:27
Updated pic of my BCM 14.5" middy, as I ran her in recent classes:
http://i685.photobucket.com/albums/vv219/RetreatHell/TRICON%20CC2%20Class%202011/IMG_0580.jpg
Shooting from my variation of the "Kneeling" position:
http://i685.photobucket.com/albums/vv219/RetreatHell/TRICON%20CC2%20Class%202011/IMG_0361.jpg
eternal24k
12-11-11, 09:26
Updated pic of my BCM 14.5" middy, as I ran her in recent classes:
http://i685.photobucket.com/albums/vv219/RetreatHell/TRICON%20CC2%20Class%202011/IMG_0580.jpg
Shooting from my variation of the "Kneeling" position:
http://i685.photobucket.com/albums/vv219/RetreatHell/TRICON%20CC2%20Class%202011/IMG_0361.jpg
love this paint job
JohnVassilakos
12-11-11, 09:44
love this paint job
+1
VERY well done...care to share the technique?
eternal24k
12-11-11, 15:51
Here's the current state of my painted rifle, more green and lighter browns.
Looking forward to doing my next rifle
http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z152/eternal24k/002-18.jpg
Here is my contribution
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7006/6493618221_73f7197f04_z.jpg
RetreatHell
12-12-11, 23:10
Thanks guys! I love this carbine. I actually applied more OD to it since the last pic of it I posted a while back, and am very happy with how it's turned out. After 3 classes and 4,000 rounds, she looks real purty to me!:)
+1
VERY well done...care to share the technique?
I used Aervoe paint, utilizing the Pat Rogers method from the "Book of Pat."
http://i851.photobucket.com/albums/ab76/sammuse/AR-Colt/100_0907.jpg
http://www.krichbaum.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/000_0015.jpg
I did this out back of my old shop three years back, just standard flat paint, a little taping off, and some pine needles. First time I ever tried it, and I've had lots of people say they thought it was a professional job. I laugh and say, yeah sure if three cans of Krylon and a case of PBR is professional then sure! Great thread!
Here is my contribution
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7006/6493618221_73f7197f04_z.jpg
What color is it done in? Looks like a tan, but which one?
G22_Operator
12-25-11, 16:16
LWRC M6A2 CQB, 5.56mm
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v342/stephen_101st/Gear/Bushmasterreborn-3.jpg
that looks amazing what did you use for the pattern?
Painted about three years ago with krylon. Is my truck gun/plinker so it gets tossed around and beaten up and has held up pretty good.
http://www.m4carbine.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=10590&d=1325008511
http://www.m4carbine.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=10591&d=1325008520
Excellent paint jobs in this thread!
Got an 18in barrel, DD rail, IOR 2.5-10 scope in a Larue mount, SSA Trigger, and an A1 stock. Painted it with regular krylon and used a mesh laundry bag to make the pattern.
Eternal24k, how did you mount up that QD sling mount and how is it working out for you? My current rear sling mount is not working for me at all.
http://i1119.photobucket.com/albums/k624/renegadeA26/P1000320.jpg
About to start my first build in about a week. My question is should i paint All the parts i want painted before i assemble my rifle?
scoutfsu99
12-29-11, 08:55
You're over thinking it. Put it together, tape off whatever you don't want paint to get into, and spray it. You're not looking for beauty, you're looking for effectiveness. Cool never hurts though;)
I may be wrong here, but the only times you would need to paint parts separately is if you are doing a bake on finish. You paint each piece separately so that you can fit the thing in the oven. Or you are doing a coating which gives you some kind of advantage like corrosion resistance, then you just want to cover everything.
But for krylon...what scoutfsu99 said.
If you don't like it just redo it, I've redone both of my rifles at least 2 times.
that looks amazing what did you use for the pattern?
Bump. I really like this one.
About to start my first build in about a week. My question is should i paint All the parts i want painted before i assemble my rifle?
Same boat here, I'm gonna get mine Ceracoated and when I asked the question to the shop, they said to bring the parts (literally a box of parts and baggies of smaller parts) in seperatly as it would be easier for them. However, if I was just going to spray bomb it, I would assemble prior to shooting.
http://i886.photobucket.com/albums/ac61/gstuffnow/BMM401un.jpg
I am looking for something like this. Where did you have it done?
http://i1117.photobucket.com/albums/k585/tropics1977/DSCN0554.jpg
http://i1117.photobucket.com/albums/k585/tropics1977/DSCN0558.jpg
http://i1117.photobucket.com/albums/k585/tropics1977/DSCN0554.jpg
http://i1117.photobucket.com/albums/k585/tropics1977/DSCN0558.jpg
Nice job. What did you use as a mask?
My friend told me to just stop being a p***y and paint it. So i did.
The pictures don't seem to capture the colors much at all as it's actually 4 different colors. Sand, forest green, od green, and highland brown.
It looks "purposeful" now.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v296/b0b0o7o7/DSC00555.jpg
I really like the look of this rifle. Is that the La rue FUG btw?
Also, here's my BCM 14.5" mid-length being run in my Vickers Tactical class a few months ago. Used the method "From The Book of Pat" to paint this one, using Aervoe paint, and it turned out great (same as my M&P15-22 back on page 37 at the bottom).
http://i685.photobucket.com/albums/vv219/RetreatHell/Vickers%20Tactical%20Basic%20Carbine%20Feb%202011/IMG_0197.jpg
Here it is amongst some other unpainted carbines. You can REALLY see the difference a good (and functional) camo paint job makes. The other painted SBR on top is fellow M4C member TwoSqueeze's BCM 11.5" with Battle-Comp brake. Very nice little blaster!
http://i685.photobucket.com/albums/vv219/RetreatHell/Vickers%20Tactical%20Basic%20Carbine%20Feb%202011/DSCF8467.jpg
Damn nice paint and nice guns! Because of this I am now committed in buying another upper today to finish another build HAHA
I really like the look of this rifle. Is that the La rue FUG btw?
Yes, it's the larue fug.
Painted about three years ago with krylon. Is my truck gun/plinker so it gets tossed around and beaten up and has held up pretty good.
http://www.m4carbine.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=10590&d=1325008511
http://www.m4carbine.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=10591&d=1325008520
Looks even better now with the added character!
Just did this.
I didnt want solid. I just wanted to break up the shape of the rifle.
http://i1087.photobucket.com/albums/j468/Danger131/CamoM4.jpg
http://i1087.photobucket.com/albums/j468/Danger131/CamoM4II.jpg
Wormydog1724
01-26-12, 09:25
Painted... And then HydroDipped!
http://i416.photobucket.com/albums/pp247/wormydog1724/59d7006b.jpg
took some more pictures tonight and got a little better photos of the paint job.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v296/b0b0o7o7/DSC00767.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v296/b0b0o7o7/DSC00772.jpg
Been busy tonight laying down base coats. Was surprised how evenly it went on. Hitting it with a hair dryer when I was done might've helped.
Tomorrow I'm gonna take a trip to the woods to find some leaves for my AO (most likely oak) and will be going over the base with brown and a little dark green. Or maybe I'll use bcmjunkies' bullet holes in paper technique. Decisions decisions.
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t294/myersma2/Custom%20paint/d6851c20.jpg
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t294/myersma2/Custom%20paint/a9aefd7e.jpg
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t294/myersma2/Custom%20paint/117895f7.jpg
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t294/myersma2/Custom%20paint/e4728788.jpg
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t294/myersma2/Custom%20paint/e0a000b3.jpg
what color rustoleum did you use?
I just wanted to break up the shape of the rifle.
And you nailed it, it looks truly fantastic.
The_War_Wagon
02-01-12, 06:26
Didn't realize I hadn't posted the finished product yet! :o
Cerakoted FDE by STS Arms out of Mapleton, OR - Sam built my upper as well.
http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc305/The_War_Wagon/New%20build/100_8301.jpg
http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc305/The_War_Wagon/New%20build/100_8288.jpg
http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc305/The_War_Wagon/New%20build/100_8294.jpg
I bought the Noveske factory rail off a friend last year who needed the money, and decided that it was SO nice, it needed some rifle to go with it. Hence, my first FDE build!
what color rustoleum did you use?
The base coat is khaki. Slightly lighter than Magpul fde. Went with this and not a sand for the base because I wanted to pattern with darker tan, green, and brown...with the deciduous forests around here, those colors are the most prevalent.
ETA: probably didn't do as much prep as I should have...wiped it down but didn't fully de-grease it/wait for it to try. Oh well!
Whatcha think guys? Done with the patterns but haven't done the khaki overspray or matte sealant yet.
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t294/myersma2/35abe0b3.jpg
ETA: over coat done. Really helped IMO. Will get better pics this weekend, the brown looks much better in natural light.
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t294/myersma2/924c25b1.jpg
Just did this.
I didnt want solid. I just wanted to break up the shape of the rifle.
http://i1087.photobucket.com/albums/j468/Danger131/CamoM4.jpg
http://i1087.photobucket.com/albums/j468/Danger131/CamoM4II.jpg
I like it. Reminds me of the old WW1 Naval Camo, where they'd paint crooked lines to hide the outline/silhouette of a ship.
Nice job
I like it. Reminds me of the old WW1 Naval Camo, where they'd paint crooked lines to hide the outline/silhouette of a ship.
Nice job
Not really "dazzle" ...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v209/Amicus333/dazzle-camouflage-boat.jpg
But I see what you mean.
Didn't realize I hadn't posted the finished product yet! :o
Cerakoted FDE by STS Arms out of Mapleton, OR - Sam built my upper as well.
http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc305/The_War_Wagon/New%20build/100_8301.jpg
http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc305/The_War_Wagon/New%20build/100_8288.jpg
http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc305/The_War_Wagon/New%20build/100_8294.jpg
I bought the Noveske factory rail off a friend last year who needed the money, and decided that it was SO nice, it needed some rifle to go with it. Hence, my first FDE build!
Looks great, what rail is that?
And you nailed it, it looks truly fantastic.
Thanks buddy. Just simple.
I like it.
Thanks SMETNA. I know EXACTLY what you were referring to.
I have always liked that naval camo on ships. It's very effective
The_War_Wagon
02-01-12, 22:27
Looks great, what rail is that?
That's a Noveske 11.5" rail. I understand you can only get that with a complete Noeske upper purchase.
Local friend bought the upper a couple years ago, and then decided he wanted an early '70's Corvette! He didn't want to let go of his upper, but he decided to sell the rail - as a fairly unique item - to raise some cash.
I had no particular build in mind when I bought it. I kinda fell into a deal for an STS for a cerakoted lower - decided to do an upper too, and we were off to the races! :o
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7023/6805711929_3db22782bc.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/27805500@N08/6805711929/)
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7149/6474712413_9db6769cc4.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/27805500@N08/6474712413/)
dimpled noveske 11.5" 5.56... i normally use norells moly resin to coat my guns, but this time i went with just krylon, and i was pretty happy with the results, the paint obviously wears pretty quickly, but its not that big of a deal to me
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t294/myersma2/accf7b7b.jpg
rubiconscott
02-04-12, 01:53
Before...
http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l13/Tortoise4x4/mini-sass-4.gif
After...
http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l13/Tortoise4x4/desert-sass17.gif
http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l13/Tortoise4x4/desert-sass-scope-2.gif
http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l13/Tortoise4x4/desert-sass-1.gif
YES I know there is no trigger!!!
I have a Geissele Super Dynamic Combat and an ADM 20 moa mount coming in the mail!!!
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t294/myersma2/d58a3048.jpg
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t294/myersma2/ce840aa2.jpg
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7002/6817062175_014f2fbfa1_z.jpg
Wormydog1724
02-04-12, 17:33
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7002/6817062175_014f2fbfa1_z.jpg
THAT is AWESOME! :shout:
Bit different, but one I just finished for a guy (who is giving it to his wife). Hate it or love it, its a painted AR I guess. Took me a dang long time!!
http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l167/hunt_ak/Guns/0282bb34.jpg
http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l167/hunt_ak/Guns/b7a323a6.jpg
Here it is with the white base, all reassembled...
http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l167/hunt_ak/Guns/c2229768.jpg
JohnVassilakos
02-04-12, 20:43
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7002/6817062175_014f2fbfa1_z.jpg
Higher res pics and close ups please.:D
And what technique did you use? Sponge?
rubiconscott
02-05-12, 06:53
a few more
http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l13/Tortoise4x4/desert-sass-scope-and-xps-2.gif
http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l13/Tortoise4x4/desert-sass-scope-close.gif
http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l13/Tortoise4x4/desert-sass-scope-and-xps-3.gif
Here is my Rem 700 I painted...
http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l13/Tortoise4x4/201110GunCamo004.jpg
Higher res pics and close ups please.:D
And what technique did you use? Sponge?
It was the sponge method, all the colors minus the base were mixed on a paper plate prior to being appied to the rifle. I'll post some additional pics tomorrow.
mskdgunman
02-06-12, 19:45
My recent build in 5.45.
a few more
http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l13/Tortoise4x4/desert-sass-scope-and-xps-2.gif
http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l13/Tortoise4x4/desert-sass-scope-close.gif
http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l13/Tortoise4x4/desert-sass-scope-and-xps-3.gif
Here is my Rem 700 I painted...
http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l13/Tortoise4x4/201110GunCamo004.jpg
What did you do to get that even of a coat? What colors are those?
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7002/6817062175_014f2fbfa1_z.jpg
Can you post a bigger [higher rez] version of this rifle please?
rubiconscott
02-06-12, 22:15
What did you do to get that even of a coat? What colors are those?
I have a lot of practice with a can of spray paint!!! I have kryloned a few Jeeps as well... I just take my time and go slow.
Prep is the most important as I am sure you have heard ad nauseam. I cleaned it really well with Remington shotgun cleaner and heated it with a blow dryer before I sprayed it. I hung it in my laundry room which is always above 80 degrees. I let it cure for 48 hours before I put it back together and I used a matte clear coat.
The colors are;
Base coat- Rust-oleum Camo flat khaki
scope, ejection port cover, top of stock and eotech cover- Rust-oleum satin dark taupe
scope mount- rust-oleum Camo sand( because I ran out of khaki)
It is not so pretty now that I have been shooting it, but it was dirt cheap to paint so no worries.
RaisinKane
02-07-12, 16:59
http://http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d110/raisinkane/Bushmaster2.jpg
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7002/6817062175_014f2fbfa1_z.jpg
Can you post a bigger [higher rez] version of this rifle please?
This... need bigger pics for sure. I'm a big fan of the sponge technique, what colors did you use?
Updated pic of my BCM 14.5" middy, as I ran her in recent classes:
Shooting from my variation of the "Kneeling" position:
http://i685.photobucket.com/albums/vv219/RetreatHell/TRICON%20CC2%20Class%202011/IMG_0361.jpg
Not to sound like a jacka$$, but the black and silver of the tactical mobile platform don't match the AR. What up with that!
(Please know I'm only joking)
Are you guys sanding before you paint? or sandblasting, etc. To try and create something for the paint to bind/adhere to?
Do you guys clear over the paint? Or do something else to try the paint on the gun for a longer point of time.
Andrew
do not sand or sandblast, you will ruin the hard anodizing!
i just degrease it with brake parts cleaner or other solvent, this applies to krylon and or bake on finishes,
some people use flat clear coat, but you gotta realize spraypaint isnt the toughest stuff, it will wear quickly. bake on finishes like norrells/ duracoat/ cerakote, etc are prettty much a permanent thing once you put them on
No I understand that spraypaint isn't that tough. And as for the hard anodizing, you could always re anodize the part the base color, like if your using sand or whatever as a base, just have it anodized that color.
I might go that route, my buddy does anodizing, might get a base done on parts then cover with paint, so that I need not worry as much when the paint starts to rub off.
camo acid wash as an example.
http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/426632_10150535206019270_113723129269_9014499_1497384920_n.jpg
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7002/6817062175_014f2fbfa1_z.jpg
That's the best looking paint I've seen EVER, bar none. TEACH ME!!!!!!! :D :D
THAT is AWESOME! :shout:
Thanks
Higher res pics and close ups please.:D
Can you post a bigger [higher rez] version of this rifle please?
This... need bigger pics for sure. I'm a big fan of the sponge technique, what colors did you use?
Here is a large file 3960x2090
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7070/6849238783_561862cd91_o.jpg
Here are some closer ups
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7155/6849229333_b4cb36b3ef_z.jpg
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7172/6849229857_19effff355_z.jpg
For the colors involved. Almost none of them were aplied in original state, all were mixed prior to aplication.
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7172/6817739767_d987ea2447_z.jpg
That's the best looking paint I've seen EVER, bar none. TEACH ME!!!!!!! :D :D
Thanks
is that finish applied with a sponge? interesting texture.
Dorton,
Very nice man! Does applying it with a sponge cause it to go on thicker than if you did an actual spray job? If so, can you feel any "raised" areas when you run your hand over it? Seems like it might make it easier to to chip, crack, flake, ect if its not even...no?
No I understand that spraypaint isn't that tough. And as for the hard anodizing, you could always re anodize the part the base color, like if your using sand or whatever as a base, just have it anodized that color.
I might go that route, my buddy does anodizing, might get a base done on parts then cover with paint, so that I need not worry as much when the paint starts to rub off.
camo acid wash as an example.
http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/426632_10150535206019270_113723129269_9014499_1497384920_n.jpg
Oh look an Etek
No I understand that spraypaint isn't that tough. And as for the hard anodizing, you could always re anodize the part the base color, like if your using sand or whatever as a base, just have it anodized that color.
I might go that route, my buddy does anodizing, might get a base done on parts then cover with paint, so that I need not worry as much when the paint starts to rub off.
camo acid wash as an example.
http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/426632_10150535206019270_113723129269_9014499_1497384920_n.jpg
Just a heads up... That item, AFAIK and can tell from the photo has type 2 anodizing. Lowers are Type 3 anodized which is stronger and more resistant to corrosion. Type 3 comes out dark grey as is and can only be colored black. DD's DE rails are "Type 2 hard coat" anodized. I dont know how the process differs from standard type 2 but you can be sure it's thicker, stronger and tested to pass its own set of tests due to their mil contract.
ETA: it's also been observed that re-anodizing can cause tolerance issues, particularly in the pinholes which is why many advise against doing it, even on worn lowers.
BTW, jwfuhrman, I looked up Etek... Funny. :D
Tzook,
Very nice man! Does applying it with a sponge cause it to go on thicker than if you did an actual spray job? If so, can you feel any "raised" areas when you run your hand over it? Seems like it might make it easier to to chip, crack, flake, ect if its not even...no?
It's not very thick. It is thicker than single layer spray only, but not a major difference. I haven't had any chipping off, but realistically if it did, you probably wouldn't be able to see it, unless it was a very large area.
extrication
02-10-12, 23:49
Dorton, I have to agree, you did quite a job. If you ever get the time, I'd like to see your application process on YouTube.
It's not very thick. It is thicker than single layer spray only, but not a major difference. I haven't had any chipping off, but realistically if it did, you probably would be able to see it, unless it was a very large area.
Oops...I guess I thought you were Tzook lol...but yeah I can see what you're saying. You did a hell of a job man. If you did take video, I'd like to see it as well.
g-men10455
02-11-12, 09:19
Amazing job, I'm going to use it for reference when I do mine next week.
"They who can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety"- Benjamin Franklin
Just a heads up... That item, AFAIK and can tell from the photo has type 2 anodizing. Lowers are Type 3 anodized which is stronger and more resistant to corrosion. Type 3 comes out dark grey as is and can only be colored black. DD's DE rails are "Type 2 hard coat" anodized. I dont know how the process differs from standard type 2 but you can be sure it's thicker, stronger and tested to pass its own set of tests due to their mil contract.
ETA: it's also been observed that re-anodizing can cause tolerance issues, particularly in the pinholes which is why many advise against doing it, even on worn lowers.
BTW, jwfuhrman, I looked up Etek... Funny. :D
Yeah, just re-anodizing once is fine, if you try doing it twice or 3 times, that is where you run into tolerance issues. As for the type of hard coat, I'm not sure. I'm just looking for it to be used as a base coat, so that it doesn't look like shit when the paint starts to come off. I'm not worried, I'm not hard enough on my guns to worry about a type 2 or type 3 or whatever anodizing.
Well I bit the bullet and took the plunge. I painted my M&P 15-22 first.
My custom build is drying at this moment with a khaki base.
Here's the 15-22, more pics to follow :
http://img32.imageshack.us/img32/4121/dscn2207p.jpg
Looks great! Didja use a laundry bag or something similar?
Looks great! Didja use a laundry bag or something similar?
I had a bunch of camo netting left over from a ghillie backing I made for SERE.
Here's the final result on my custom Rainier Arms gun :
http://img29.imageshack.us/img29/48/dscn2210h.jpg
and the family
http://img6.imageshack.us/img6/3365/dscn2212h.jpg
http://i843.photobucket.com/albums/zz355/ac45acp/guns/IMG_0621.jpg
http://i843.photobucket.com/albums/zz355/ac45acp/guns/IMG_0615.jpg
http://i843.photobucket.com/albums/zz355/ac45acp/guns/IMG_0621.jpg
http://i843.photobucket.com/albums/zz355/ac45acp/guns/IMG_0615.jpg
awesome.
Oh look an Etek
lol, glad I'm not the only one who noticed that too (Damn I need to play some Xball again, dorito and snake side ftw). The custom anno jobs on markers over the years has always impressed me and made me wonder for some time why AR receivers where never anno'd custom patterns but I guess type III coating can only be done to a few solid colors IIRC.
awesome.
Thanks! I'm Very happy with the Pattern..
Th3Revreant
02-17-12, 17:48
double posted delete
Th3Revreant
02-17-12, 17:50
triple posted, damn keyboard.
Th3Revreant
02-17-12, 17:55
Post your painted AR's here and possibly a brief description on your inspiration or process.
Here's mine:
Started with a new build and decided to use Brownell's Alumahide in Caote and Dark Earth. I also decide to use both colors and use the darker tone as contrast.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v521/peewee_dignos/A049-1.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v521/peewee_dignos/A051.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v521/peewee_dignos/A038.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v521/peewee_dignos/A039-1.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v521/peewee_dignos/A052.jpg
After a few weeks, I decided to paint my other AR this time in OD. I gambled and used a new paint called Painter's Choice (Oregano) and went with an old OD look.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v521/peewee_dignos/OD1.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v521/peewee_dignos/OD4.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v521/peewee_dignos/OD2.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v521/peewee_dignos/OD3.jpg
What magpul stock is that? Prototype? Never seen one before and really like that :D
eternal24k
02-17-12, 17:55
double posted delete
It's the M93 which Ergo has taken the rights to continue making
What kind of grip is Snake Eyes using? I'm curious about the "gapper" type protrusion under the trigger guard roll pin/hinge.
lol, glad I'm not the only one who noticed that too (Damn I need to play some Xball again, dorito and snake side ftw). The custom anno jobs on markers over the years has always impressed me and made me wonder for some time why AR receivers where never anno'd custom patterns but I guess type III coating can only be done to a few solid colors IIRC.
Ha, last time I played was PSP Phoenix in 2009. Played with Edge in D3X.
Ha, last time I played was PSP Phoenix in 2009. Played with Edge in D3X.
Wow, the new games... I remember playing NPPL 15 man events, now that was fun. Wiping in the woods....
Wormydog1724
02-18-12, 10:44
I'm not worried, I'm not hard enough on my guns to worry about a type 2 or type 3 or whatever anodizing.
This statement makes me sad for you. :(
http://i416.photobucket.com/albums/pp247/wormydog1724/07124434.jpg
Hunting_Zombies
02-18-12, 13:09
Nothing too fancy...
https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-Df-j5M3OpiY/Tz_fgR9b_GI/AAAAAAAAAIA/2XIbLSd0bN4/s800/Toys4.JPG
https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-pUV7Bub3El8/Tz_fEdK_yiI/AAAAAAAAAH4/UzHPnJ4q-fk/s800/Toys1.JPG
damongernentz
02-20-12, 09:33
Krylon special11268
11269
damongernentz
02-20-12, 09:38
Krylon special
dont know how to just attach pictures where they show up without clicking on the attachments. Kinda new to this
jahwarrior1423
02-21-12, 22:59
how did you paint your rifle, hunting zombies? What products did you use?
Hunting_Zombies
02-22-12, 00:22
how did you paint your rifle, hunting zombies? What products did you use?
It's just good 'ol Krylon. The 870 got some sponge work. At first I did a bunch of tape work on the AR and it looked too pretty so I dabbed it with some sponges and just kind of sprayed over it until it got ugly. Ugly is always better for camo because "pretty" stands out. That's just my worthless 2 cents.
damongernentz
02-22-12, 04:43
I agree with hunting zombies....ugly is better....Krylon works great and you can always touch up later if needed at very little cost. Practice what on a few different items like toy guns or something until you get the desired effect. I prepared the gun by spraying carb and choke cleaner on everything I was going to paint and let it dry to remove all the oils. There are other commercial cleaners and solvents you can get from Brownells and places like that, but carb and choke and choke cleaner does a good job.
g-men10455
02-24-12, 03:46
I noticed when I apply the matted clear coat the painted area has a shine to it. Is it necessary to apply clear coat?
Thank you.
"They who can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety"- Benjamin Franklin
Hunting_Zombies
02-24-12, 10:30
[QUOTE=g-men10455;1239601]I noticed when I apply the matted clear coat the painted area has a shine to it. Is it necessary to apply clear coat?
Thank you.
I have never applied any clear coat. I'm sure it will protect the paint a little but ultimately if you use Krylon, it will start to chip away. I think that's fine though. It looks better in my worthless opinion.
Tried my hand at painting today. Used the Pat Rogers method for the most part. Paints were Aervoe Sand, Highland Brown, Dark Green, with OD Green as a final blend. Used camo netting as a mask. I will echo what I heard other places, that first swipe takes guts, but after that it's completely satisfying since I've been wanting to add color for a long time.
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7180/6929444939_802a1c1210_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/25789277@N08/6929444939/)
jonconsiglio
02-26-12, 14:37
I'm getting ready to start painting but I'm going to start on a couple other rifles first.. How many rifles can I do per can of paint. Or, many rifles can I put a base coat on with one can of paint since the ones for accents will last a lot longer..?
I'm getting ready to start painting but I'm going to start on a couple other rifles first.. How many rifles can I do per can of paint. Or, many rifles can I put a base coat on with one can of paint since the ones for accents will last a lot longer..?
I did some testing on a piece of cardboard and an old set of carbine handguards before I jumped in. I think that I probably have less than half a can of the base color left (or at least it feels that way in my hand). I still have a ton of the accent colors though. This is based on 2 full coats of the base color and since it was my first time, may have been a little too heavy in places. My conservative guess is safely 1.5 rifles per can of base color paint but I'm sure someone with more experience can confirm or deny this.
Wormydog1724
02-26-12, 15:27
6.8 S P C
http://i416.photobucket.com/albums/pp247/wormydog1724/c5e1ab7c.jpg
scoutfsu99
02-26-12, 17:52
There's no reason you can't get a good 3-4 rifles out of once can for a base coat. The trick is to go light. By the time all the layers/colors add up, it'll be uniform. The secondary colors will last you far longer.
I'm getting ready to start painting but I'm going to start on a couple other rifles first.. How many rifles can I do per can of paint. Or, many rifles can I put a base coat on with one can of paint since the ones for accents will last a lot longer..?
jonconsiglio
02-26-12, 17:56
I did some testing on a piece of cardboard and an old set of carbine handguards before I jumped in. I think that I probably have less than half a can of the base color left (or at least it feels that way in my hand). I still have a ton of the accent colors though. This is based on 2 full coats of the base color and since it was my first time, may have been a little too heavy in places. My conservative guess is safely 1.5 rifles per can of base color paint but I'm sure someone with more experience can confirm or deny this.
There's no reason you can't get a good 3-4 rifles out of once can for a base coat. The trick is to go light. By the time all the layers/colors add up, it'll be uniform. The secondary colors will last you far longer.
Thanks guys. The only reason I ask is I have Aervoe I had to order online. I might order another can of the base and overspray.
I did a couple suppressors so far and will get to at least one of the rifles in the next day or two.
I'll edit this with rifles in a couple days.
http://i534.photobucket.com/albums/ee343/jonconsiglio/7cc1e790.jpg
scoutfsu99
02-26-12, 18:00
I did the same w/ Aervoe. I figured I might as well get extra while I was paying shipping anyways.
zombie killer
02-28-12, 13:16
http://img.tapatalk.com/cfc11d9c-1a02-fe6b.jpg
In the process
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c245/USMC-to-be/CIMG2226.jpg
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c245/USMC-to-be/CIMG2225.jpg
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c245/USMC-to-be/CIMG2223.jpg
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c245/USMC-to-be/CIMG2224.jpg
DPMS upper and I built the lower.
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e130/toddgriffin00/004-5.jpg
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e130/toddgriffin00/007-5.jpg
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e130/toddgriffin00/004-6.jpg
Can you see it?
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e130/toddgriffin00/003-5.jpg
well 1 AR and SA58 I duracoated them in Urban Flecktran
http://i843.photobucket.com/albums/zz355/ac45acp/guns/SA58SBRrifles2.jpg
http://i843.photobucket.com/albums/zz355/ac45acp/guns/PARA1-1.jpg
http://i843.photobucket.com/albums/zz355/ac45acp/guns/PARA3-1.jpg
http://i843.photobucket.com/albums/zz355/ac45acp/guns/PARA2-1.jpg
AR before and after. Last pic is the AR with my first Krylon victim. Its not quite as yellow in real life but I'm not pleased with the Krylon camouflage tan colors and will spray the 10/22 again. The AR I'll just shoot the shit out of.
Before I let the inner Bob Ross out:
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7189/6948936461_35b46aa78d_o.jpg
An hour later:
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7051/6802826170_cde2c288a1_o.jpg
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7178/6948936549_e64efb84a8_o.jpg
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7038/6948936525_c08b97904e_o.jpg
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7177/6948936431_f0ba5d6242_o.jpg
A great guy at Virginia Hydro Design helped me get the digital desert look I wanted for my Magpul parts...
2 mags, xtm rail covers, pistol grip and MOE stock...tiger digital desert
YellowHorse432
03-07-12, 12:35
What i've painted so far...and this is just the beginning! All of'em, i say (!) will get paint at some point. Boom.
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-9h8e_hzZ6RY/T1eXUVN2g5I/AAAAAAAAABk/YbVdJipGM74/s640/IMG_20111112_135707.jpg
zombie killer
03-13-12, 22:20
Built my lower today and painted it this evening, I'm happy with the lower, the upper needs some work. It's too busy. LaRue mount and optic tomorrow.
http://img.tapatalk.com/a6934f80-003a-a7d1.jpg.
Corona Dope
03-14-12, 08:04
This is a S&W M&P15T... obviously I done tons of custom upgrades to it.
Go Ron Paul 2012
jonconsiglio
03-14-12, 09:04
Built my lower today and painted it this evening, I'm happy with the lower, the upper needs some work. It's too busy. LaRue mount and optic tomorrow.
Busy is good. I have a tendency to over-dust everything and subdue it, which makes it much less useful as a camo, so I'm trying to keep the patterns more solid from now on. If anything, I'd make the lower match the upper.
There's an AR in this pic with a touch of paint… I keep finding other things to paint first though before I commit to the guns I actually use…besides the M&P.
http://i534.photobucket.com/albums/ee343/jonconsiglio/Painting/DSCN0406.jpg
zombie killer
03-14-12, 13:30
http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm317/Phillip_Musick/spr3.jpg
Busy is good. I have a tendency to over-dust everything and subdue it, which makes it much less useful as a camo, so I'm trying to keep the patterns more solid from now on. If anything, I'd make the lower match the upper.
There's an AR in this pic with a touch of paint… I keep finding other things to paint first though before I commit to the guns I actually use…besides the M&P.
http://i534.photobucket.com/albums/ee343/jonconsiglio/Painting/DSCN0406.jpg
Nice setup, I think the AK (?) looks like it came out best.
Here's my BCM 14.5" Mid Length LW. Painted with Krylon.
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7055/6991972743_ffb40b962b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/72022833@N05/6991972743/)
[/url][url=http://www.flickr.com/people/72022833@N05/] (http://www.flickr.com/photos/72022833@N05/6991972743/)
I have occasionally painted carbines with the "Book of Pat" method, but thought I would try my hand with the sponge method. Learning a few things along the way, I thought I would share.
Basic build (a few years old): DD standard carbine bbl; BC 1.0 brake (pinned per Mass law); BCM upper; Magpul HG, cantilever light mount and MOE grip; Spikes lower; Stag LPK; EFS-A1 stock. I built this as a loaner for folks who attended classes without a functioning carbine, but it rapidly became one of my favorite "shooters," largely because of the BC brake and rifle buffer system. It usually wears an ACOG TA45 or an Aimpoint CompM2 (because of the long eye relief caused by the stock).
Obviously, I just pulled the thing off its drying hook and photographed. All paints are Aervoe. (NOTE: Aerove Dark Green is actually several shades lighter than Green, go figure).
Original idea (multicamish): Olive Drab, Sand, Dark Green, Field Drab, Earth Brown.
Then, Marpatish: Green, Khaki, Coyote, Black.
Then, revised Marpatish: Field Drab, Sand, Dark Green, Black.
Finally, Flecktarnish: Field Drab, Dark Green, Sand, Earth Red, Green, MC Green (MC Green is so dark I decided to use it as a black substitute).
Basic top o' the deck shot:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v209/Amicus333/100_2874.jpg
It almost matches the grass?
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v209/Amicus333/100_2886.jpg
Doesn't conceal too well with plastic furniture:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v209/Amicus333/100_2887.jpg
Detail of all paints used:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v209/Amicus333/100_2891.jpg
The base colors (Field Drab and Dark Green) were too close to each other for good contrast. If I were to do it again, I'd use FD and Green. Also, I accidentally sprayed too much Dark Green over the FD.
I wanted to try a "less is more" approach, but rapidly found that once you started dabbing, it was kind of hard to stop (just another one here, and there, and over there ...). If I were to do it again, I would have NOT done it in a dark basement and I would have had a sample of the camo I was trying to emulate right next to it.
I'm probably going to leave it as is for a time. I am tempted to do an OD overspray, but I think it is best to see how it works out.
Amicus well done!
I have to admit I laugh at the camo jobs that look cool, but do not camo... your camo job is well thought out and successfully executed... very nice!
M4Fundi:
Many thanks. It was fun and I can't wait to do it again. I do want to take it out and see how it looks in a variety of lighting conditions, against backgrounds, clothing, etc.
My biggest concern is that, even if successful, it is a reflection of Flecktarn patterns, which I like. It may turn out that future attempts will all look the same. (Kind of like the man who starts to draw many things, but they all come out looking like a duck.)
http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb333/gerbera924/AR/1-1.jpg
http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb333/gerbera924/AR/3.jpg
http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb333/gerbera924/AR/s1.jpg
http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb333/gerbera924/AR/s2.jpg
http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb333/gerbera924/AR/2-1.jpg
drgracin72
03-24-12, 23:50
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e53/drgnracin72/gun%20pics/DSCN1364.jpg
FDE Cerakote. Disregard the depicted AO
http://i1084.photobucket.com/albums/j418/John-Ferri/Toys/2012-03-23_17-00-14_257.jpg
I know not most of y'alls cup of tea, but I just finished this for a buddy.
http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l167/hunt_ak/Guns/0f2ba40d.jpg?t=1332794900
http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l167/hunt_ak/Guns/2b084c02.jpg?t=1332794899
Well, if thats what it takes to get someone out to shoot then so be it.
He uses the crap out of it, just wanted some sort of winter camp for yote/predator hunting...
KentuckyWindage
04-01-12, 10:52
http://i917.photobucket.com/albums/ad15/brycebentley/b1c29754.jpg
ztf HITMAN
04-07-12, 22:38
http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd162/klasseigne75/SANY0265.jpg
ztf HITMAN
04-07-12, 22:40
http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd162/klasseigne75/SANY0141.jpg
ztf HITMAN
04-07-12, 22:51
I know it's not an AR, but here's my "Urban Camo" sprayed 870
http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd162/klasseigne75/SANY0268.jpg
Hitman,
Very nice disruptive jobs, but not so effective if Bed, Bath and Beyond is your AO.
Hitman,
Very nice disruptive jobs, but not so effective if Bed, Bath and Beyond is your AO.
Hilarious I find this
ztf HITMAN
04-08-12, 16:48
Hitman,
Very nice disruptive jobs, but not so effective if Bed, Bath and Beyond is your AO.
HaHa. Funny.
ztf HITMAN
04-08-12, 16:51
Hitman,
Very nice disruptive jobs, but not so effective if Bed, Bath and Beyond is your AO.
This reminds me of the reasons I haven't been to this site in a while. Everybody's a smartass.
This reminds me of the reasons I haven't been to this site in a while. Everybody's a smartass.
Must be my meds. Seriously though, nice job.
It looks like the AR was done with the sponge method, and the shotgun was done with a mask, maybe a camo net or the like. True? How did you do them?
Can you see it?
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e130/toddgriffin00/003-5.jpg
Its a trick right?
Because ive spent a a few min looking for it
No. I can see it. Tilt your head to the right.
See it now?
No. I can see it. Tilt your head to the right.
See it now?
I feel like this is a cruel game of where's Waldo.
And turning my head just makes me feel stupid now :p
drgracin72
04-09-12, 18:05
I feel like this is a cruel game of where's Waldo.
And turning my head just makes me feel stupid now :p
I concur. I don't see anything, and feel stupid for even looking lol.
jonconsiglio
04-09-12, 19:17
It's been driving me nuts for over a month now! I've tried inverting the colors, messing with the color channels, curves, brightness, etc. NOTHING. I take that back. Not "nothing", I've actually found about three rifles in that pic so far. I'm losing it.
I think it's a sick joke.
ztf HITMAN
04-09-12, 20:36
Must be my meds. Seriously though, nice job.
It looks like the AR was done with the sponge method, and the shotgun was done with a mask, maybe a camo net or the like. True? How did you do them?
No, I was cranky too. Both done with the sponge method. The shotgun done with primer/paint combos. I think it added to the 'flatness'. I think the BCM blends good with the foliage.
Also, being an apartment dweller, many pictures have to be taken inside.
It's been driving me nuts for over a month now! I've tried inverting the colors, messing with the color channels, curves, brightness, etc. NOTHING. I take that back. Not "nothing", I've actually found about three rifles in that pic so far. I'm losing it.
I think it's a sick joke.
Im inclined to think that was the underlying intention
Im inclined to think that was the underlying intention
:D Y'all are killing me :) Yes it was a poke at all the people that put thier weapons in the bush for pictures.
jonconsiglio
04-10-12, 08:57
:D Y'all are killing me :) Yes it was a poke at all the people that put thier weapons in the bush for pictures.
Well, thanks for the wasted month. Now I can finally get back to normal life. Sick, just sick. ;)
Amicus well done!
I have to admit I laugh at the camo jobs that look cool, but do not camo... your camo job is well thought out and successfully executed... very nice!
What makes a successfully camouflaged weapon? I was taught in art class that the eye is drawn to black and artist use black in paintings to make you look where they want you to look. I was taught at the beginning of my Army career that proper camo was breaking up straight lines and the human face. Then in Desert Storm we were given Night Camouflage that was digital and designed to camo you from night vision. Then a few years later Canada and the USMC went day time digital and everyone else followed. Yet we’ve always had the ghillie suit, what does a ghillie suit look like running through the woods? It looks like a ghillie suit running through the woods, hence the old but still true saying we teach new Infantrymen, “I’m up, he sees me, I’m down.” I’ve taken the scientific camo test, the ones that say that multi-cam is 50 meters better than the current USA universal dig-camo pattern; and I was amazed at how hard it was to find digital camo in the test. My point is how do you determine what is well camouflaged and what is not?
jonconsiglio
04-10-12, 09:40
In the "I blame Stephen for my painted AR" thread on Lightfighter, a couple guys really get into what makes a good camo, why and the psychology behind it. Really good info about breaking up the lines and where the eye is drawn, etc.
Anything is better than black, but abrupt patterns with highlights and lowlights makes for really good camo in many environments. Mulitcam, for example, is really well thought out with colors, percentage of overlap, bold edges that fade and give a 3d type look.
In the "I blame Stephen for my painted AR" thread on Lightfighter, a couple guys really get into what makes a good camo, why and the psychology behind it. Really good info about breaking up the lines and where the eye is drawn, etc.
Anything is better than black, but abrupt patterns with highlights and lowlights makes for really good camo in many environments. Mulitcam, for example, is really well thought out with colors, percentage of overlap, bold edges that fade and give a 3d type look.
Right, multi-cam is 50 meters better than USA universal in picture testing and most people get worked up about static pictures. I know it is hard to find a large OD green Army truck in the woods if the shiny parts are covered and it’s not moving. It goes back to movement, 3d/digi camo’s hope is that when, not if, the enemy spots you when you move that it confuses his eye so he can’t get a bead on you before you take cover or suppress him. I just found the poster that I quoted comments interesting on what criteria he uses to judge camo.
It's been driving me nuts for over a month now! I've tried inverting the colors, messing with the color channels, curves, brightness, etc. NOTHING. I take that back. Not "nothing", I've actually found about three rifles in that pic so far. I'm losing it.
I think it's a sick joke.
Man I gave up after 5 min of looking at it. You persevered through manipulating the color spectrum?! Color me impressed (pun intended) :)
jonconsiglio
04-10-12, 14:07
Man I gave up after 5 min of looking at it. You persevered through manipulating the color spectrum?! Color me impressed (pun intended) :)
Well, since there isn't even one there and I found about three, I'd say I DID NOT persevere! Photoshop CS5 Extended.
Well, since there isn't even one there and I found about three, I'd say I DID NOT persevere! Photoshop CS5 Extended.
Haha, more perseverance than I exhibited. My wife lives on Photoshop :rolleyes:
This is my old rifle, and the first one that i built, my new setup is alot better suited for my needs then this gun.
http://i1120.photobucket.com/albums/l495/hf0311/ar15camo.jpg
KentuckyWindage
04-10-12, 14:54
http://i917.photobucket.com/albums/ad15/brycebentley/c4d56103.jpg
ztf HITMAN
04-12-12, 20:00
This is my old rifle, and the first one that i built, my new setup is alot better suited for my needs then this gun.
http://i1120.photobucket.com/albums/l495/hf0311/ar15camo.jpg
And I was self-conscious about my Bed n Bath back drop! Nice rifle bro!
http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n190/russellmn/2012-04-14_17-55-34_766.jpg
can anyone recommend someone in ft worth to do paint?
http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j396/ache_d/IMAG0306-1-1.jpg I don't know why I waited so long to paint it, love the looks plus the extra lil advantage in the mnts.
JohnVassilakos
04-16-12, 17:21
can anyone recommend someone in ft worth to do paint?
Don't be scared.
Don't be scared.
is it really that easy? i just spent so much on the guns dont want it look like crap. :eek:
can anyone recommend someone in ft worth to do paint?
As John said above, don't be scared. It's actually kind of fun. The two methods most people favor are "The Book of Pat" method and the sponge method. Lots of stuff on sponge painting on the web. I can email you a Book of Pat guide if you IM me an email address.
It's a good idea to rehearse a bit on a bit of wood, cardboard, or plastic first to get an idea how the techniques work, then go for it.
It's just paint, you act like it's permanent. Spray it on there, if ya don't like it, you can strip it off pretty easy or just spray over top of it.
is it really that easy? i just spent so much on the guns dont want it look like crap. :eek:
The only way to learn is to try. Sure your first piece won't be Michelangelo di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni material but the more you do it the more you'll understand it and get a feel for it. Just jump in feet first.
scoutfsu99
04-17-12, 08:40
is it really that easy? i just spent so much on the guns dont want it look like crap. :eek:
If you're that worried, go buy an airsoft gun or something and practice.
Then again, if you're this worried about even doing it, maybe you shouldn't. Rattle can wears off, scratches, etc.....you seem like the type that would mind.
If you're that worried, go buy an airsoft gun or something and practice.
Then again, if you're this worried about even doing it, maybe you shouldn't. Rattle can wears off, scratches, etc.....you seem like the type that would mind.
true i am that kind! i like stuff perfect and i am willing to pay to have it done that way. ;)
but at the same time i have a AR that i don't use might try and see what i can do.
scoutfsu99
04-17-12, 09:47
If you like stuff perfect then I would advise you not to paint your rifle. Paint wears, scratches, and scuffs off with use. It's not going to be "perfect" for long.
true i am that kind! i like stuff perfect and i am willing to pay to have it done that way. ;)
but at the same time i have a AR that i don't use might try and see what i can do.
Even the paid paint jobs will wear away. Dips, Duracoat, and Cerakote will all look like shit after being ran hard again and again. The only paint jobs that wil be "perfect" is a safe queen, and then what its the point? Just spray your gun
JohnVassilakos
04-17-12, 10:36
Even the paid paint jobs will wear away. Dips, Duracoat, and Cerakote will all look like shit after being ran hard again and again. The only paint jobs that wil be "perfect" is a safe queen, and then what its the point? Just spray your gun
My Duracoat job on my duty rifle was showing wear after the first 3-day carbine class I put it through...and I was PROUD I ran it hard enough to make it look "used"...
If someone's painting their rifle to try to make it look a certain way so they can let it sit and admire it then I would direct them to TOS because M4C probably isn't their kinda site.
Even the paid paint jobs will wear away. Dips, Duracoat, and Cerakote will all look like shit after being ran hard again and again. The only paint jobs that wil be "perfect" is a safe queen, and then what its the point? Just spray your gun
Im going to get paint today!
My Duracoat job on my duty rifle was showing wear after the first 3-day carbine class I put it through...and I was PROUD I ran it hard enough to make it look "used"...
If someone's painting their rifle to try to make it look a certain way so they can let it sit and admire it then I would direct them to TOS because M4C probably isn't their kinda site.
I'm with you on this one, although I've never attended a formal class I've used my SBR w/Duracoat enough that parts are showing wear. The brass deflector is worn along with a few other areas. My 700 SPS-T has tiny little marks that I couldn't figure out what they were for the longest time, it was brass hitting.
Paint is going to wear away. That's why doing it yourself is (I feel) better then paying someone to do it since you have the means to touch it up if needed.
Im going to get paint today!
Let us know the outcome
Here's my 6.8 SPC. Couldn't remember if I posted it here or not
DPMS Lower and LPK with RRA 2 Stage
RRA Mid length Upper with PRI Tube
Magpul Furniture
Leupy Mark 2 3-9x40 w/MD in a Warne RAMP Mount
I didn't want this one to be camo so I Duracoated the reciever, scope and tube Aug Green and left everything else as is.
http://i767.photobucket.com/albums/xx320/sgtbutt/Mobile%20Uploads/Resampled_2012-02-23_13-56-07_793.jpg
jonconsiglio
04-17-12, 15:10
is it really that easy? i just spent so much on the guns dont want it look like crap. :eek:
Dude, don't stress. I did as well, but they came out fine. Pretty soon here I'll be painting 2 Barretts with optics. I already painted all the cheaper stuff I had and was happy with the results.
I talked to a couple of the guys on Lightfighter for days before I finally painted them and I'm glad I did. I posted some pics a few pages back, I believe.
Worst case scenario, get some Acetone, a rag and a toothbrush and you'll be able to get it off. Remember, very light coatings from a distance. They'll go on very, very light and this is a good thing.
I've yet to see a Duracoat job I liked and few Cerakote jobs, but they're a little better than Duracoat. Still has a sheen usually. Dips are fine, but they wear as well.
The wear on a painted rifle is part of what many of us like. It shows use and just looks like a tool. If that's not your thing, you might want to reconsider. I don't baby my weapons, they bang around each other, I lay them on concrete, use them to push through brush, etc.
Jon - have you done your ARs yet?! Been waiting to see those...
jonconsiglio
04-17-12, 17:36
Jon - have you done your ARs yet?! Been waiting to see those...
I've thought about doing them! I don't know why, but I can't paint everything else, except the rifles I actually use…
Dude, don't stress. I did as well, but they came out fine. Pretty soon here I'll be painting 2 Barretts with optics. I already painted all the cheaper stuff I had and was happy with the results.
I talked to a couple of the guys on Lightfighter for days before I finally painted them and I'm glad I did. I posted some pics a few pages back, I believe.
Worst case scenario, get some Acetone, a rag and a toothbrush and you'll be able to get it off. Remember, very light coatings from a distance. They'll go on very, very light and this is a good thing.
I've yet to see a Duracoat job I liked and few Cerakote jobs, but they're a little better than Duracoat. Still has a sheen usually. Dips are fine, but they wear as well.
The wear on a painted rifle is part of what many of us like. It shows use and just looks like a tool. If that's not your thing, you might want to reconsider. I don't baby my weapons, they bang around each other, I lay them on concrete, use them to push through brush, etc.
Thanks! I'm planing to do my AR beowulf first.
Gafirefighter20
04-17-12, 22:31
I'll add mine. I just got it back from Cerakote today. This is my first AR and I have had a blast with it so far.
http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h197/hemislayer99/d98ff4f3.jpg
http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h197/hemislayer99/75f51fbc.jpg
http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h197/hemislayer99/20fee22d.jpg
JohnVassilakos
04-18-12, 04:28
Dude, don't stress. I did as well, but they came out fine. Pretty soon here I'll be painting 2 Barretts with optics. I already painted all the cheaper stuff I had and was happy with the results.
I talked to a couple of the guys on Lightfighter for days before I finally painted them and I'm glad I did. I posted some pics a few pages back, I believe.
Worst case scenario, get some Acetone, a rag and a toothbrush and you'll be able to get it off. Remember, very light coatings from a distance. They'll go on very, very light and this is a good thing.
I've yet to see a Duracoat job I liked and few Cerakote jobs, but they're a little better than Duracoat. Still has a sheen usually. Dips are fine, but they wear as well.
The wear on a painted rifle is part of what many of us like. It shows use and just looks like a tool. If that's not your thing, you might want to reconsider. I don't baby my weapons, they bang around each other, I lay them on concrete, use them to push through brush, etc.
Have you seen the Duracoat "Tactical" series? It's ULTRA-flat...I did my .308 AR and my duty rifle in Tactical FDE it and there is no sheen whatsoever.
I'm going to spray the optics soon and then use the Pat Rogers method on both of them.
Reposting from a ways back in this thread:
The top photo is WITHOUT the flash, bottom is with it. For reference, the plugs in the ACS stock are Magpul FDE and the scope on the .308 is Leupold's MK4 FDE anodization.
http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w129/KojakTPD/NicePair01.jpg
http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w129/KojakTPD/NicePair02.jpg
You're right, John, the duracoat tactical has pretty much no reflective properties to it at all. The black is so flat it looks ashen....
Well after reading here for a while decided to pull the trigger and paint. That first pull was tough but once I did it felt great. Nothing special. I used Rustolium Camo tan and green.
Rifle: Smith and Wesson M&P 15T
BUIS: Tory
Optic: Eotech EXPS 2-0
JohnVassilakos
04-21-12, 21:03
Well after reading here for a while decided to pull the trigger and paint. That first pull was tough but once I did it felt great. Nothing special. I used Rustolium Camo tan and green.
Rifle: Smith and Wesson M&P 15T
BUIS: Tory
Optic: Eotech EXPS 2-0
Pics?
Guess Im having issues uploading to the forum and my album. I will keep tryin' sorry about that
:confused:
think it worked:D
It worked, but you should really stop the car before taking the picture. ;)
ok the last was a before pic her is the after
Here's mine. 6920 lower, custom Upper w/Vltor receiver, Aimpoint M2.
http://i357.photobucket.com/albums/oo11/rickp1/IMG_5782.jpg
Nice what colors did you use?
Nice what colors did you use?
I used Krylon Khaki that I got at Home Depot. It's a great tan color IMO. I use that as the main base then I used a bit of Aervoe Coyote Brown and very little OD Green.
I didn't use any fancy stencils or steps, just did a little here and a little there. If the brown or green got too dark or I sprayed too much of it, I would lighten it up with the Khaki.
Looks like the ATACS pattern. I like it.
For my first post over here on M4c, I thought I'd show-off my latest build. I've been building and shooting ARs for several years now, and I have plenty of black guns. For this one, I decided to have some fun and do something a little different, all while making sure the end result would be a "shooter" and not a "safe queen".
Here are the receivers and FFT as I picked them up from my Cerakote guy. All are sprayed in "Magpul FDE".
http://www.vomschmidthaus.com/img/zombie_defense_build/zd_1_sm.jpg
http://www.vomschmidthaus.com/img/zombie_defense_build/zd_2_sm.jpg
And here is how it looked mostly finished.
http://www.vomschmidthaus.com/img/zombie_defense_build/zd_done_rt.jpg
http://www.vomschmidthaus.com/img/zombie_defense_build/zd_done_lt.jpg
Specs are:
Zombie Defense Lower
Don't remember the upper manufacturer
Troy 13" Battlerail Alpha
Spike's (FN) 14.5" CHF Barrel
Spike's Low-profile Gas Block
Battlecomp 1.5 (pinned by ADCO)
RGuns NiB BCG
BCM Gunfighter CH
EOTech XPS2-0
Magpul MBUS
Magpul MIAD
Magpul UBR w/IWC CSAP
Magpul Enhanced Al. Triggerguard
Spike's LPK
Spike's NiB Battle Trigger
BAD-ASS Ambi Selector
Tactical Link Battery Assist Lever
KNS Pins
Troy Ambi Mag Release
Since those pictures I have finished out the build with an Elzetta ZFL-M60 w/tape switch, mounted in a VTAC mount. For a sling I'm using a Magpul MS3 (Coyote Brown, of course!) and I added a Magpul RSA to the top rail in front of the EOTech.
I had a bunch of fun with this build. So much fun that I have another "fun" one planned! I'm dropping the parts for the new one off with my Cerakote guy this afternoon, so expect those pictures soon. ;)
Just finished spraying mine with Aervoe.
http://i49.tinypic.com/2s627op.jpg
For my first post over here on M4c, I thought I'd show-off my latest build. I've been building and shooting ARs for several years now, and I have plenty of black guns. For this one, I decided to have some fun and do something a little different, all while making sure the end result would be a "shooter" and not a "safe queen".
Here are the receivers and FFT as I picked them up from my Cerakote guy. All are sprayed in "Magpul FDE".
http://www.vomschmidthaus.com/img/zombie_defense_build/zd_1_sm.jpg
http://www.vomschmidthaus.com/img/zombie_defense_build/zd_2_sm.jpg
And here is how it looked mostly finished.
http://www.vomschmidthaus.com/img/zombie_defense_build/zd_done_rt.jpg
http://www.vomschmidthaus.com/img/zombie_defense_build/zd_done_lt.jpg
Specs are:
Zombie Defense Lower
Don't remember the upper manufacturer
Troy 13" Battlerail Alpha
Spike's (FN) 14.5" CHF Barrel
Spike's Low-profile Gas Block
Battlecomp 1.5 (pinned by ADCO)
RGuns NiB BCG
BCM Gunfighter CH
EOTech XPS2-0
Magpul MBUS
Magpul MIAD
Magpul UBR w/IWC CSAP
Magpul Enhanced Al. Triggerguard
Spike's LPK
Spike's NiB Battle Trigger
BAD-ASS Ambi Selector
Tactical Link Battery Assist Lever
KNS Pins
Troy Ambi Mag Release
Since those pictures I have finished out the build with an Elzetta ZFL-M60 w/tape switch, mounted in a VTAC mount. For a sling I'm using a Magpul MS3 (Coyote Brown, of course!) and I added a Magpul RSA to the top rail in front of the EOTech.
I had a bunch of fun with this build. So much fun that I have another "fun" one planned! I'm dropping the parts for the new one off with my Cerakote guy this afternoon, so expect those pictures soon. ;)
http://swfa.com/EOTech-Zombie-Stopper-Tactical-Holosight-P53605.aspx
You might be interested in this..
http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f240/mvician/WarPig/mvicianWarPig.jpg
Specs are:
Zombie Defense Lower
Don't remember the upper manufacturer
Troy 13" Battlerail Alpha
Spike's (FN) 14.5" CHF Barrel
Spike's Low-profile Gas Block
Battlecomp 1.5 (pinned by ADCO)
RGuns NiB BCG
BCM Gunfighter CH
EOTech XPS2-0
Magpul MBUS
Magpul MIAD
Magpul UBR w/IWC CSAP
Magpul Enhanced Al. Triggerguard
Spike's LPK
Spike's NiB Battle Trigger
BAD-ASS Ambi Selector
Tactical Link Battery Assist Lever
KNS Pins
Troy Ambi Mag Release
Since those pictures I have finished out the build with an Elzetta ZFL-M60 w/tape switch, mounted in a VTAC mount. For a sling I'm using a Magpul MS3 (Coyote Brown, of course!) and I added a Magpul RSA to the top rail in front of the EOTech.
I had a bunch of fun with this build. So much fun that I have another "fun" one planned! I'm dropping the parts for the new one off with my Cerakote guy this afternoon, so expect those pictures soon. ;)
You should send some pictures of that back to zombie defense. The lower looks pretty good how you have it painted up(I'm waiting on my sbr'd one's form 4 to come back now). Guy is local to me and I liked how the lowers have my area on them.
skywalkrNCSU
05-06-12, 23:25
Here is a shot of my AR-15 before I stripped it down and took the paint off. I thought the paint job looked pretty solid but wanted to do a lot of changes to the rifle and so the paint had to go.
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y236/skywalkrNCSU/P1010900.jpg
Brian Brazier
05-10-12, 00:42
Tried my hand at painting today. Used the Pat Rogers method for the most part. Paints were Aervoe Sand, Highland Brown, Dark Green, with OD Green as a final blend. Used camo netting as a mask. I will echo what I heard other places, that first swipe takes guts, but after that it's completely satisfying since I've been wanting to add color for a long time.
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7180/6929444939_802a1c1210_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/25789277@N08/6929444939/)
Iam still trying to muster up the courage to spray my ar and xd, but the more pics I look at the closer Iam getting to laying some paint
http://img205.imageshack.us/img205/7729/60920899.jpg
billyb.1973
05-15-12, 17:47
A few pics of my M-4 set up.
Pelican 1720 case
16" colt bbl in VLTOR upper and 11.5" BCM bbl on Colt upper
Aimpoint Comp M4
Nikon M223 scope on 16" bbl
Painted with Krylon
More pics to follow with EoTech
billyb.1973
05-15-12, 17:51
Shown with EoTech mounted as well.
BlackLegionTactical
05-16-12, 01:37
http://img205.imageshack.us/img205/7729/60920899.jpg
Hey Kilo, nice rifle can we get specs
Kilo,
is it just me or does your receiver extension looked tweaked? must be the pic
gubanotorious
05-16-12, 23:51
Credit to dancinzen@hotmail.com on this site did an *amazing* job for me with my FDE furniture for my Noveske Recce... Not painted, but certainly awesome.
http://www.beatdemonclothing.com/photos/Noveske_Recce2.jpg
Here is my go to AR
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v453/currahee/permanent/DSCN7704.jpg
Kilo,
is it just me or does your receiver extension looked tweaked? must be the pic
Angle of how the picture is taken and lens distortion....the RE's fine.
Hey Kilo, nice rifle can we get specs
Thanks, not much to it
- BCM LW carbine upper + KAC RAS
with redi mag (chopped), surefire G2, mapgul furniture + CAT tourniquet, VCAS sling.
fallenromeo
05-17-12, 12:46
Credit to dancinzen@hotmail.com on this site did an *amazing* job for me with my FDE furniture for my Noveske Recce... Not painted, but certainly awesome.
http://www.beatdemonclothing.com/photos/Noveske_Recce2.jpg
Love it! What was the process on that if not paint?
You should send some pictures of that back to zombie defense. The lower looks pretty good how you have it painted up(I'm waiting on my sbr'd one's form 4 to come back now). Guy is local to me and I liked how the lowers have my area on them.I did email those pictures to Zombie Defense when I finished the build. I never heard anything back from them.
As for the EOTech Zombie Stopper sight... No thanks! I wanted to have some fun with this build, but I'm not that far "out there". ;)
My current build (also a "fun" one) will be posted in here soon. I'm building my 3rd 6.5 Grendel based on an Umbrella Corporation lower. It's all Cerakoted in "Magpul Foliage Green".
gubanotorious
05-17-12, 18:07
Love it! What was the process on that if not paint?
I'm actually not sure... drop him a line and ask. I suspect it's some sort of dye similar to the methods discussed in the forums here (I believe it was the magpul thread), but regardless he did an excellent job for a very reasonable price.
Here is my go to AR
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v453/currahee/permanent/DSCN7704.jpg
Quality components, well thought-out configuration and the combat-effective (and worn) paint-job suggests someone who trains/practices and is likely proficient with their "go to AR". I approve. :dirol: :D
Quality components, well thought-out configuration and the combat-effective (and worn) paint-job suggests someone who trains/practices and is likely proficient with their "go to AR". I approve. :dirol: :D
Nice paint job. I love the look of rattle can.
Got a new BCM upper the other day and decided to try painting an AR for the first time, this is what came from it:
http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n8/eurowannabe/pieces/DSCN0262.jpg
http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n8/eurowannabe/pieces/DSCN0248.jpg
skywalkrNCSU
05-23-12, 12:28
that looks great! what paint did you go with?
that looks great! what paint did you go with?
It's Rust-Oleum Camouflage 'Deep Forest Green'.
The cap looked very close to Magpul OD, but was a poor match when it was applied...so much for taking the word of the salesman.
Overall, I'm happy with the results. Thanks for asking.
Got a new BCM upper the other day and decided to try painting an AR for the first time, this is what came from it:
http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n8/eurowannabe/pieces/DSCN0262.jpg
http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n8/eurowannabe/pieces/DSCN0248.jpg
Looks awesome. Is there any feel or texture to the paint scheme once applied and dried? How many coats did you put on? Nice job.
Looks awesome. Is there any feel or texture to the paint scheme once applied and dried? How many coats did you put on? Nice job.
Thanks, it's just flat paint color, no noticeable texture to it. I used 1 coat of standard primer (and used engine primer for the barrel) then just shot the whole thing with the Rust-Oleum, any only 1 coat of paint so not to fill in the lettering on the receiver.
Drying time was minimal, about 10 minutes between coats, letting the final coat dry for 30 minutes before handling it and putting things back together.
Got a new BCM upper the other day and decided to try painting an AR for the first time, this is what came from it:
http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n8/eurowannabe/pieces/DSCN0262.jpg
http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n8/eurowannabe/pieces/DSCN0248.jpg
Have you actually tried to run that MS3 that way?
Awesome pics. Motivating me to paint my Rifle
Quality components, well thought-out configuration and the combat-effective (and worn) paint-job suggests someone who trains/practices and is likely proficient with their "go to AR". I approve. :dirol: :D
Not trying to be a dick and definitely not saying you are wrong but just because he put some "quality" components (read accessories) on the rifle doesn't mean it is a quality piece overall. The most important aspects IMO are which bbl and bolt/bcg he used. That would determine quality to me.
Anybody can make a delton rifle look good if they put cool accessories on it.
Anyway, you are probably right but not the only tell tale sign of a good rifle.
intermission
05-26-12, 21:24
Just did mine, still not all back together.
http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m64/intermision/IMG_20120526_195504.jpg
Not trying to be a dick and definitely not saying you are wrong but just because he put some "quality" components (read accessories) on the rifle doesn't mean it is a quality piece overall. The most important aspects IMO are which bbl and bolt/bcg he used. That would determine quality to me.
Anybody can make a delton rifle look good if they put cool accessories on it.
Anyway, you are probably right but not the only tell tale sign of a good rifle.
It's airsoft
A picture of my rifle compared to a black rifle (the owner of the black rifle has since painted it)
http://www.everycitizenasoldier.org/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/cammo/.pond/wepcam5.jpg.w560h373.jpg
Have you actually tried to run that MS3 that way?
What part of 'That Way' are you talking about? If it's the buttstock mounting point I will say it's not my first choice, but for the short time it's been on there as it is I can say it's not giving me any serious reasons to rush out and change it.
If you have any suggestions that doesn't put the sling contact point under the buffer tube at the end of the receiver I'd be interested in hearing your idea.
For the record, I've considered getting a receiver end plate that has the loop out to one (or both) sides to get rid on the QD ring.
It's airsoft
:D:sarcastic:
Gunzilla
What receiver end plate is that?
Gunzilla
What receiver end plate is that?
Not sure, I think it's an early model KZ I got from (UGH) Botach. It's total crap, it's there until I can decide on a more permanent sling attachment point.
I'm open to suggestions.
Not sure, I think it's an early model KZ I got from (UGH) Botach. It's total crap, it's there until I can decide on a more permanent sling attachment point.
I'm open to suggestions.
OK, was curious since I haven't seen that one before. Suggestions? If you're going to run the MS3 I'd go with the ASAP or with the Noveske QD plate and hook to a QD swivel.
pic thread.......
http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f240/mvician/WarPig/P1160156.jpg
OK, was curious since I haven't seen that one before. Suggestions? If you're going to run the MS3 I'd go with the ASAP or with the Noveske QD plate and hook to a QD swivel.
pic thread.......
http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f240/mvician/WarPig/P1160156.jpg
What are your thoughts on the Vltor SASE-2E, with the loop off to one side.
http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/sid=102681/pid=24693/Product/AR-15-M16-SINGLE-ATTACHMENT-SLING-ENDPLATE?utm_medium=shoppingengine&utm_source=googlebase&mc_id=10000&gdftrk=gdfV21820_a_7c187_a_7c3466_a_7c100009339_d_100003184_d_10118
I really hate having my sling attached anywhere near the bottom part of the buffer tube, that's why I'm not currently using what is mounted there with a different sling.
I've had trouble in the past with fumbling around with the sling when trying to get to the pistol grip so I'm looking for something that is offset to one side.
Here is another option I'm considering:
http://www.riflescopes.webyshops.com/Brands/Slide-Fire/SLIDE-FIRE-AR-15-Lower-Receiver-Right-Hand-SPADE-RH_2?CAWELAID=1284320690
Either of those two would work fine.
Either of those two would work fine.
Thank you for your input and suggestions, I decided to go with the Vltor.
Put a Badger Ord AR Riser Rail on my Mega to be able to use scope and rings from my 700. I'll be painting the whole rifle in this color scheme.
http://i767.photobucket.com/albums/xx320/sgtbutt/Mobile%20Uploads/Resampled_2012-05-24_18-11-46_144.jpg
What colors are you using? That should look great when the whole rifle is done in that pattern/color combination.
What colors are you using? That should look great when the whole rifle is done in that pattern/color combination.
For the colors I used Duracoat colors; Coyote Brown as base coat, Magpul FDE and Desert Mirage Tan for the other two large colors and Woodland Brown for the outline of the patches.
Here's a pic of the bolt gun for an idea of what the Mega will look like.
http://i767.photobucket.com/albums/xx320/sgtbutt/spst.jpg
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