Painted AR's - show 'em off!

[snake_eyes]

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

[xm15]

http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l157/moorerick55/100_4220.jpg


http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l157/moorerick55/OD4.jpg

I stripped it down and used Moly resin OD and flat black. then came back after curing and filled in the roll marks with the black and then back into the oven.

the skull was an after thought and I may cover it with another coat of OD.

http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l157/moorerick55/100_4238.jpg

http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l157/moorerick55/100_4245.jpg

http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l157/moorerick55/boltresized.jpg

It came out good and the finish is better than the pics show. it was coated a few times and after 3-4 shooting sessions it no-longer gave off a "paint" smell when hot. I like the FDE but in Indiana OD is my choice. I considered a grey color but was not sold on it since I don't know anyone that has it done that way.
I am waiting on a Noveske lower to arrive but that will most likely stay black.
If MAGPUL puts out maybe it will be an FDE project.

[DocHolliday01]

those look awesome guys, i really like the bottom OD one with the skull.

[fivepointoh]

Lookin great guys!!! That two tone is nice! Also on that OD one I think that punisher logo tops it off!...excuse me after I post this if I put my flame suit on b/c of a few individuals here who are tired of seeing my rifle.


Started off life as so.....

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n226/muhtalicbloo/DSC01189.jpg





Then moved to this.....

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n226/muhtalicbloo/Paint007.jpg







Then to this.....

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n226/muhtalicbloo/MulticamRifle1.jpg

[ARinNC]

Actually 5.0 your post is right on topic :)

http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o135/jnortham/m4_05.jpg
http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o135/jnortham/m41.jpg
http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o135/jnortham/m4_01.jpg

One of my old M4gerys, Steyr green from Lauer.

[fivepointoh]

AR...that's an interesting green...almost reminds me of Glock OD.

I like it though b/c it's different than most of the greens you see used!

[shooter521]

Here's my Recon Carbine as it sits right now; the only things painted are the barrel and bipod assembly, which were done using Aervoe epoxy spray paint with a topcoat of Alumahyde II matte clear. Once I (finally) get an optic on it, I'll probably man up and paint the whole thing in some kind of camo pattern.

http://mywebpages.comcast.net/shooter2_indy/graphics/recon_brown.jpg

[Lumpy196]

AR...that's an interesting green...almost reminds me of Glock OD.

I like it though b/c it's different than most of the greens you see used!


I like it because it blends in anywhere fairly well.

[fivepointoh]

I like it because it blends in anywhere fairly well.


I bet it does! Seriously coyote works good in any environment...OD works good in almost any environment. It's got a bit of both going on.

[molsen]

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s206/molsen2295/ACOGM4.jpg

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s206/molsen2295/camoM4M2.jpg

[militarymoron]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v483/militarymoron/camom44.jpg

[Cameron]

http://i886.photobucket.com/albums/ac61/gstuffnow/BMM401un.jpg

[fivepointoh]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v483/militarymoron/camom44.jpg

Every time I'm on your site I always make sure to look at that piece of art!

[Dorsai]

http://www.hunt101.com/img/490556-big.jpg

[Stephen_H]

LWRC M6A2 CQB, 5.56mm

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v342/stephen_101st/Gear/Bushmasterreborn-3.jpg

[ShipWreck]

Damn nice guns in these photos :)

[ElectricFactory]

Before $20 of Krylon...

http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m198/2007cam/AR15/VFG2-1.jpg

After...

http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m198/2007cam/AR15/BushmasterXM15L01.jpg

http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m198/2007cam/AR15/BushmasterXM15R01.jpg

Excellent.
What camo pattern kit did you use to acheive the effect ? What are the Krylon colors used and how did you 'seal'/ lock in the paint ?
Nice work.

[molsen]

Updated pics taken this morning.

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s206/molsen2295/M4withM2.jpg

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s206/molsen2295/ACOGM4-1.jpg

[JBar]

You gotta love the green guns. This is one of many but it is Magpul Green and SOCOM black with the Pirate Flag. Duracoat is good stuff but I'm sure that it will need a touch up after a rifle match or two.

http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb26/JBar01/DSC01421.jpg


Sorry for the picture quality, I was running out of daylight.

http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb26/JBar01/DSC01430.jpg


What do you think of the flag?

http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb26/JBar01/DSC01436.jpg

Spike's Tactical lower, CTR, Timiney Trigger, ACOG, Ergo Grip, YHM Big Hole, Dan Young barrel, Spikes vert grip, Magpul trigger guard and mag.

As far as inspiration goes, well, I had the barrel in the back of the safe next to the pile of stripped lowers, some new green paint and an afternoon in the garage. Just trying to keep a fun hobby fun.

Stay Safe,

JBar

[ashooter]

Ain't she a beauty!?!? High tech paint job: Take one can of "desert tan" krylon, one can of "olive drab" krylon, duct tape them together and push both buttons simlutaneously. :D

BTW, the black stuff is powder residue, carbon, etc. This baby gets used.


http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b99/ashooter/LLM4rt.jpg

[adh]

Ain't she a beauty!?!? High tech paint job: Take one can of "desert tan" krylon, one can of "olive drab" krylon, duct tape them together and push both buttons simlutaneously. :D

BTW, the black stuff is powder residue, carbon, etc. This baby gets used.


http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b99/ashooter/LLM4rt.jpg

what's that flash suppresor?

[tikkafan]

Here's one I helped my brother build. Krylon Faux Swedish style pattern. I think the pattern turned out pretty good because it obscures the shape of the weapon.

I didn't think it was a good idea to put Krylon on the barrel. Has anyone done that before? Does it smoke and peel when the barrel gets hot?

http://img527.imageshack.us/img527/461/deckkp2.jpg
http://img160.imageshack.us/img160/6849/treesp9.jpg

[ashooter]

what's that flash suppresor?

John's Guns QD flash-hider for a suppressor.

https://www.m4carbine.net/showthread.php?t=4461

[ElectricFactory]

Here's one I helped my brother build. Krylon Faux Swedish style pattern. I think the pattern turned out pretty good because it obscures the shape of the weapon.

I didn't think it was a good idea to put Krylon on the barrel. Has anyone done that before? Does it smoke and peel when the barrel gets hot?

http://img527.imageshack.us/img527/461/deckkp2.jpg
http://img160.imageshack.us/img160/6849/treesp9.jpg

I was at the range just yesterday and shot next to a guy a who Krylon'ed his entire gun- bbl,r'cvr, bbl and all.
He shot almost 400 rnds over a very short period of time and that Kylon-ed M4 looked great- no peeling, smoking, running, fading or anything at all as a result of getting VERY hot .
It just sat there looking great. Much like your rifle, congrats.

[RSMC1]

all done with duracoat.

http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z68/eqmuffler/birthday002.jpg

http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z68/eqmuffler/birthday001.jpg

http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z68/eqmuffler/AR15004.jpg

http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z68/eqmuffler/AR15003.jpg

http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z68/eqmuffler/AR15002.jpg

http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z68/eqmuffler/AR15001.jpg

[Shadow6]

Skin by Jesse Gorham of www.threewolves.com.

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b341/pmguru2005/DSCN2143.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b341/pmguru2005/DSCN2140.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b341/pmguru2005/DSCN2146.jpg

Photos Courtesy of James Gorham

[ElectricFactory]

Skin by Jesse Gorham of www.threewolves.com.

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b341/pmguru2005/DSCN2143.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b341/pmguru2005/DSCN2140.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b341/pmguru2005/DSCN2146.jpg

I absolutely LOVE this paint scheme- what would you call it ? What was the turn around time and all-in painting cost ?Is it Dura-Coat, and how is the job still holding up ?

[Shadow6]

I absolutely LOVE this paint scheme- what would you call it ? What was the turn around time and all-in painting cost ?Is it Dura-Coat, and how is the job still holding up ?

Paint "Scheme": Similar to ACU Digital

Turn Around Time: Approx. 2 weeks

Cost: You'll have to contact Jesse Gorham ;) .

Paint: Unknown :confused:

How Does Paint Job Hold Up?: Extremely Well.

-Doc

[E98T]

LWRC SRT 18in SS barrel and Stag lower kryloned w/krylon camouflage spray cans:)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v674/guncrazy17/guncrazy2.jpg

Inspired by everyone else who paints theirs:)

[Cameron]

http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj290/c2008pictures/Metal/AR/BM/M4GrassRight.jpg

http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj290/c2008pictures/Metal/AR/BM/M4GrassLeft.jpg

[Robb Jensen]

Not much 'paint' but that is flat dark earth Norrells on my JP tube and on the barrel.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v408/gotm4/gunpics/d881f389.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v408/gotm4/gunpics/eca17c14.jpg

[adh]

Not much 'paint' but that is flat dark earth Norrells on my JP tube and on the barrel.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v408/gotm4/gunpics/d881f389.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v408/gotm4/gunpics/eca17c14.jpg

Now how about a pic with the can on it too.

[Robb Jensen]

Now how about a pic with the can on it too.

I don't own a Surefire can...........yet. ;)

I'm just testing out this compensator, it's works pretty damn good. I put about 150 rounds through it today, it's pretty smooth.

[spystyle]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v483/militarymoron/camom44.jpg

That is awesome!

I would like to paint my AR15 like this - care to tell me in detail how you did it and what colors were used?

Thanks,
Craig

[Stephen_H]

Updated LWRC M6A2 CQB with a few new widgets and the excellent Gemtech G5.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v342/stephen_101st/Gear/LWRCCQB-GemtechG5-3.jpg

[184SFS]

Here's my duty rifle, a LWRC M6A2.......
http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n288/184SFS/My%20Weapons/S3000065.jpg
http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n288/184SFS/My%20Weapons/S3000066.jpg

[sgtlmj]

http://www.sgtlmj.com/images/m4.jpg

[sgtlmj]

Double Tap

[Cameron]

http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb25/tacticallyspeaking/The%20Team/Her/Hers01c.jpg

[STS]

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y105/scotsemmens/Dogandmountain019.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y105/scotsemmens/Dogandmountain024.jpg

[ReaperAZ]

So I was sitting around the house yesterday and decided to experiment. Not sure about the durability of the finish but I figured what the heck. Grabbed a can of automotive interior paint from a broken panel and gauge pod I put in my Mustang. Purchased the can with the pod and new piece and was pretty amazed how well it worked. It is designed for "soft plastic" pieces like that of a door panel insert or an A-pillar pod. Since the ole AR has some plastic on it I stripped it down and shot a few coats on the furniture. The result was much better then I thought it would be. We'll see how it holds up the next time I go out but here is the result.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v458/ReaperAZ/08-29-07_1634.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v458/ReaperAZ/08-29-07_1633.jpg

Sorry for the crappy pics, only have my cell camera now.

[SuicideHz]

Nice! Does your mustang have a Foliage Green interior?

[ReaperAZ]

Hahaha, well it's actually a brownish color called Medium Parchment.

[Fireguy275]

I took the plunge and painted my rifle yesterday. Didn't intend to paint the optics but it's kind of hard to stop once you get started.
Base coat of Krylon khaki, then green and brown added via mesh laundry bag netting placed over portions.
Quick drying, took about an hour to do the whole thing.

http://photos.imageevent.com/fireguy275/lmsdefense/websize/khaki1.jpg
http://photos.imageevent.com/fireguy275/lmsdefense/websize/camo1.jpg
http://photos.imageevent.com/fireguy275/lmsdefense/websize/camo3.jpg

[SIMPLYDYNAMIC]

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y65/simplydynamic/OIFIRifle.jpg

[docsherm]

I decided to go with a basic OD Green with my first paint job.

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid210/pb50c2d992e6d3dd352f505960044c2d2/edc1bbcc.jpg

[Grin Reaper]

Base coat of Krylon khaki, then green and brown added via mesh laundry bag netting placed over portions.
I like it!

[Joseywales]

http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb25/tacticallyspeaking/The%20Team/Her/Hers01c.jpg

HAWT!;)

[MONGO45]

http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q276/mongo45/IMG_8208.jpg

[Grey]

Not an AR but this is one of my Kreb’s KTR03S rifles.

http://grey-matter.smugmug.com/photos/153565341-M.jpg

http://grey-matter.smugmug.com/photos/153565346-M.jpg

http://grey-matter.smugmug.com/photos/153565353-M.jpg

[desertram800]

Definetly not as pretty as some on here, but I knew it'd get beat to sh!t and tossed around, so I'm not worried about it!
http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m305/desertram800/CIMG0682.jpg
http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m305/desertram800/CIMG0687.jpg
http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m305/desertram800/CIMG0691.jpg

[Sweep]

heres a few i painted with moly gun kote and dura kote i should take more photos
http://www.hunt101.com/data/500/medium/28771xcr.jpg
http://www.hunt101.com/data/500/medium/28771skullurban_acu.JPG
http://www.hunt101.com/data/500/medium/28771colt_m4.JPG[/img
[img]http://www.hunt101.com/data/500/medium/28771silence_is_golden_2.JPG

[Impact]

I took the plunge and painted my rifle yesterday. Didn't intend to paint the optics but it's kind of hard to stop once you get started.
Base coat of Krylon khaki, then green and brown added via mesh laundry bag netting placed over portions.
Quick drying, took about an hour to do the whole thing.

http://photos.imageevent.com/fireguy275/lmsdefense/websize/khaki1.jpg
http://photos.imageevent.com/fireguy275/lmsdefense/websize/camo1.jpg
http://photos.imageevent.com/fireguy275/lmsdefense/websize/camo3.jpg


looks like mine. I do the same type of camo.

[cebuboy]

My first paint job, nothing fancy, just used a can of od green alumahyde...

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i208/amochua/gunpix/DSC02462c.jpg

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i208/amochua/gunpix/DSC02463.jpg

[molsen]

Old rifle with new stock.
http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s206/molsen2295/M4ACOGCTR.jpg

[JTR]

Krylon from Wal-Mart
http://photos.templarfirearms.com/albums/userpics/10001/IMG_6415.JPG

Same gun in a little rifle match last weekend.
http://photos.templarfirearms.com/albums/userpics/10001/normal_230700864-L.jpg

This isn't mine (don't recall who it belongs to), but it's the one that drove me over the edge; had to paint mine after seeing this...
http://photos.templarfirearms.com/albums/userpics/10001/stick00.jpg

[SuicideHz]

That's the same rifle in the two first pics!?!? :eek:

That action shot looks amazing?

What are the colors?

I'm amazed at how light it looks in one pic and then greens only in the second.

Very nice.

[JTR]

That's the same rifle in the two first pics!?!? :eek:

That action shot looks amazing?

What are the colors?

I'm amazed at how light it looks in one pic and then greens only in the second.

Very nice.
Same rifle. It’s just Krylon from Wal-Mart, a dark green and a beige. First pic (in the rocks) I took out in the back yard, didn’t turn out right, too light. Second pic was by a friend, "semi-pro" I guess you could say with a big Canon SLR and glass worth more than my little truck. The color in the action pic IS the color on the rifle.

[aloharover]

http://www.evil-black-rifles.com/images/builds/cf03.jpg

http://www.evil-black-rifles.com/images/builds/30813.jpg

[Buck]

http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2003-1/88649/ar15-barbie.jpg

This is NOT my rifle... But I may have to dress one up just like it... Just the thing to wear with a thong, a bunch of sun screen, and a tac vest at a 3 gun match...

[SuicideHz]

Please only post pictures of your own rifles.

[Derek_Connor]

http://img156.imageshack.us/img156/2665/dsc03651largewy4.jpg

http://img156.imageshack.us/img156/1954/dsc03652largerv9.jpg

[cohiba]

!st attempt at this was with Testor's Model Master enamel in three WWII colors. I put way too many coats on but it held up fairly well. After really messing it up this summer, I had a pro do it in Cerakote desert earth. The CCF Glock is two tone Ceraote with desert earth and coyote tan. Cerakote is the toughest finish I have tried so far.

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b243/conndcj/DSCN2830.jpg

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b243/conndcj/DSCN2826.jpg

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b243/conndcj/DSCN2825.jpg

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b243/conndcj/DSCN2820.jpg

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b243/conndcj/DSCN2819.jpg

[shark31]

http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l2/shark3-1/xmas07005.jpg
http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l2/shark3-1/paintedSBR005.jpg



Before and after touchup.

[rattler357]

Gun built from scratch. Duracoat with OD Green, Coyote Brown and Black. This happens to be the most accurate rifle I've ever shot. It has a particular affinity to Winchester 45 Grain Varmint load.

http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd254/mjbeecham/SANY0012.jpg

http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd254/mjbeecham/SANY0015.jpg

http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd254/mjbeecham/ar15092707a.jpg

http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd254/mjbeecham/AR-1555grvmaxremanwtrijicon.jpg

[infantrysoldier]

I am wanting to paint my M4 in a desert type scheme but am afraid i will mess it up, any tips? if i do mess up how easy is it to "correct" the mess up

[tremis]

http://www.tremis.us/pics/boomy%20left.jpg
http://www.tremis.us/pics/boomy%20right.jpg
SOCOM mfg lower
Stag Upper

[RogerinTPA]

Nice paint job. I thought of doing something similar. Did you use Krylon?

[Sweep]

my take on multi cam
http://www.hunt101.com/data/500/medium/28771xcr.jpg

[shark31]

http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l2/shark3-1/shortdot005.jpg
http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l2/shark3-1/shortdot003.jpg
http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l2/shark3-1/shortdot001.jpg

[Derek_Connor]

The direct light made my rifle look almost damn WHITE in these pictures. So since these have been taken, I added more brown/green to break up the stark pale whiteness. I was not happy with these pictures:

http://img301.imageshack.us/img301/2390/img0329mediumzs0.jpg
http://img301.imageshack.us/img301/7087/img0331mediumbo2.jpg
http://img301.imageshack.us/img301/376/img0330mediumrj1.jpg

LMK if you have any suggestions....first time painting

http://img179.imageshack.us/img179/2167/img0323largeqq9.jpg
http://img181.imageshack.us/img181/7133/img0320largeqo0.jpg
http://img179.imageshack.us/img179/8782/img0317largekg7.jpg
http://img179.imageshack.us/img179/4343/img0316largeuj6.jpg

[kbi]

Old pic of my 20" A3 with the lauer ACU colors.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v379/kbi/fc3d9002.jpg


It ussually sports a TA31F instead of the carry handle.

[Tim_FL]

http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2003-1/88649/ar15-barbie.jpg

This is NOT my rifle... But I may have to dress one up just like it... Just the thing to wear with a thong, a bunch of sun screen, and a tac vest at a 3 gun match...

:D Wow !

[molsen]

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s206/molsen2295/PICT0775a.jpg
http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s206/molsen2295/PICT0808a.jpg
http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s206/molsen2295/PICT0812a.jpg

[KDG]

Every time I look at this thread I am amazed.

These are some of the best looking firearms I have ever seen.

It becomes pretty obvious why black has no place on the battlefield.

My hats off to you guys with the talent and balls to put your rifles under the gun..........spray gun that is.

[Bad_Karma]

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y65/simplydynamic/OIFIRifle.jpg

This is an awesome paint job, Sir. But I get tired just looking at it. :D I'd love to know what it weighs in at with loaded mags.

[Ellery Holt]

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y65/simplydynamic/OIFIRifle.jpg


This is an awesome paint job, Sir. But I get tired just looking at it. :D I'd love to know what it weighs in at with loaded mags.

Looks to be a just a tad front heavy too. ;)

[RustyFalcon]

Crosspost from the "AR Picture thread":

- LMT Defender 2000 lower with anti-roll pin set
- Daniel Defense rear sling adapter
- Bushmaster 16" M4 profile 1/9 upper
- Bushmaster BCG with SOCOM extractor upgrades
- KAC RAS
- Aimpoint Comp ML2
- DPMS rear flip up sight
- VCAS sling

http://www.knology.net/~decker/hobbies/LMT/WithRASandLight_Left.jpg

Proving it's all mine, here's a shot of me at LAV's last Carbine I class in South Hill:

http://www.knology.net/~decker/hobbies/LMT/ShootingMoving_VC1.jpg

[abnartyguy]

From mild to wild, a Tan DPMS, and my green machine LWRC/Colt!:cool:


http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg295/abnartyguy/IMG_0456.jpg

http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg295/abnartyguy/IMG_0450.jpg

[Packman73]

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff183/packerfanxd/JennaFEB16-242008050.jpg

[molsen]

http://www.knology.net/~decker/hobbies/LMT/WithRASandLight_Left.jpg
What's the point of having a rail mounted sling mount and a barrel mounted side-sling mount?

[RustyFalcon]

What's the point of having a rail mounted sling mount and a barrel mounted side-sling mount?

It's a work in progress... barrel mounted side sling point is a remnant from BEFORE she had a RAS installed. That will be coming off now that the RAS is on-board.

[AMMOTECH]

It's a work in progress... barrel mounted side sling point is a remnant from BEFORE she had a RAS installed. That will be coming off now that the RAS is on-board.

Keep the barrel mount sling holder just in case your add-on goes tits up.

[longshot]

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb27/angsniper/P7180007.jpg
http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb27/angsniper/P7180005.jpg

[subzero]

My mud gun. I didn't intend for it to turn out the color of Southern VA red clay mud, but it did. I was going for FDE (the color of the stock, the only part I didn't paint). The khaki krylon was WAY too light, so I misted on a light coat of Rustoleum flat brown which had a real red tint to it.

Couldn't bring myself to paint the light since it goes on my green gun when I'm using it instead. I may paint the sling though.

http://i25.tinypic.com/fye5cn.jpg

[ARin]

rustoleum camo khaki would be a better color.

[markm]

What's the point of having a rail mounted sling mount and a barrel mounted side-sling mount?

The side-sling surely came standard on the gun. :confused:

I have the regular FSB sling loop on one of my guns but use a rail mounted attachment up front instead.

[VooDoo6Actual]

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e225/teehee321/IMG_1218.jpg

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e225/teehee321/IMG_1217.jpg

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e225/teehee321/IMG_1221.jpg


http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e225/teehee321/IMG_1220.jpg

[5spdfrk]

Some very nice paint jobs in here. Has anyone seen one done in urban camo?
http://tbn0.google.com/images?q=tbn:R69S3Vend840GM:http://www.seattlefabrics.com/Urban%2520Camo%2520in%2520Double%2520Circular%2520Knit.jpg http://tbn0.google.com/images?q=tbn:k-xLnSUY1EooIM:https://www.thepajamaprincess.com/item_images/athome_bluecamo_lg.jpg

[ARin]

Some very nice paint jobs in here. Has anyone seen one done in urban camo?
http://tbn0.google.com/images?q=tbn:R69S3Vend840GM:http://www.seattlefabrics.com/Urban%2520Camo%2520in%2520Double%2520Circular%2520Knit.jpg http://tbn0.google.com/images?q=tbn:k-xLnSUY1EooIM:https://www.thepajamaprincess.com/item_images/athome_bluecamo_lg.jpg

which urban environment does that blue scheme work in? Kevin Costner's "water world"?

and no, i havent seen an AR like that, thank god.

[5spdfrk]

lol, not sure it just came up when I GISd urban camo, so I through it in there.

[ic_guerrero]

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b51/ic_guerrero/IMG_5240.jpg

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b51/ic_guerrero/IMG_5239.jpg

LMT CQBR Clone. Now in camo!

[grappler]

That's nice...

I take it that was a professional job?

[ic_guerrero]

That's nice...

I take it that was a professional job?


My CQBR clone was just some krylon, rustoleum, and some testors spray paint done at home. If you where talking about my rifle thanks for the compliment.

[Cokeman]

My mud gun. I didn't intend for it to turn out the color of Southern VA red clay mud, but it did. I was going for FDE (the color of the stock, the only part I didn't paint). The khaki krylon was WAY too light, so I misted on a light coat of Rustoleum flat brown which had a real red tint to it.

Couldn't bring myself to paint the light since it goes on my green gun when I'm using it instead. I may paint the sling though.

http://i25.tinypic.com/fye5cn.jpg

Pitcher's mound camo?

[Cameron]

http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj290/c2008pictures/G%20Stuff/JG/JungleRight01l.jpg

http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj290/c2008pictures/G%20Stuff/JG/JungleLeft01l.jpg

[grappler]

My CQBR clone was just some krylon, rustoleum, and some testors spray paint done at home. If you where talking about my rifle thanks for the compliment.

Yeah, bro. Nice rifle and that's an extremely well done paint job. I really thought it was professionally done... the lines are so clean without a single blemish. Nice...

What Rustoleum colors did you use?

I bought just Krylon for mine. OD, Earth Brown, and Tan.

[FlyAndFight]

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b51/ic_guerrero/IMG_5239.jpg

LMT CQBR Clone. Now in camo!


Nice looking camo job. Good thing you added the dark earth stripes or you could have lost that rifle in the carpetting... ;)

[ARin]

Not a FANCY paintjob.....but a paintjob nonetheless. Custom mixed Norrels FDE.

http://img4.uploadhouse.com/fileuploads/1537/1537973fb7968d2c88b54924410906cc99c5875.jpg

[5Bshooter]

http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t210/rapfoto/VArminter001cmo.jpg

in it's environment

http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t210/rapfoto/VArminter003cmo-1.jpg

[molsen]

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s206/molsen2295/twins.jpg

[5spdfrk]

It's the mOlsen twins, lol. Looks good!

[CHoffman]

You guys sure make it difficult not to want to paint at least one of my AR's. I may have missed it but what brand/colors did you use 5Bshooter as your AO looks very similar to what it looks like around here half the time at least when there isn't snow on the ground.

[5Bshooter]

CH

two colors looked better to me than 3+, so I used Rust-oleum's Flat Brown enamel #239112 as the base color, painted everything with 100% coverage in this.

Then used a mask to create the pattern using H.S. Camo's Marsh Grass #00321

found the perfect source for the "grass" mask, by cutting a few stalks off my wife's ride [she flies too fast anyway!]
http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t210/rapfoto/Wifesvehicle.jpg

taped these to a scrap piece of wood
http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t210/rapfoto/template.jpg

and wha-la
http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t210/rapfoto/detail.jpg

Here's a wide shot of the usual AO I find myself in, high desert, west slope of the Rockies
http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t210/rapfoto/VArminter002cmo.jpg

[CHoffman]

Thank you for the excellent information. Your area looks similar to mine in the Black Hills of South Dakota. Rarely is the grass 'green' here anymore. One more question if you don't mind. How well does the paint stick to your Hogue grip? Will definitely be painting at least one of my rifles now just as soon as it is in its final configuration. I doubt it will turn out as good as yours but will try :)

[5Bshooter]

It doesn't stick very well at all to the Hogue. I'm not too committed in keeping that particular grip, but will see if it grows on me. The pic is of spring in full bloom here, so it will only get more brown as the year goes on. As to painting your rig, just go slow, have a plan, and if you don't like it, let it dry and try again. It's actually very simple. Now, some of these other guys have real talent and it shows -- i.e. Molsen, Cameron, ic_guerrero, HOPLOETHOS, I'm sure I missed a few, but those take some serious time and patients.

[TUNNEL RAT 33]

now that is an awesome paint job!!

[Impact]

very nice work..

[ARin]

definitely the right paint job for that particular environment.

just dont lose it walking back and forth from the target.

[Big_A]

Molsen always has cool toys w/nice camo jobs. Very nice!

[RogerinTPA]

Great paint job 5B!:cool: I'll have to try the broom stalk thing when I get up the nerve to paint my Colt.:eek:

[SuicideHz]

The metal hasn't been touched yet.

I'm trying to figure out the appropriate DC colors now that I have found Krylon colors I like.

http://www2.zoto.com/suicidehz/img/800x600/de4d43378ee8e5d62962921eaac652ed.jpg

[5Bshooter]

The metal hasn't been touched yet.

I'm trying to figure out the appropriate DC colors now that I have found Krylon colors I like.

http://www2.zoto.com/suicidehz/img/800x600/de4d43378ee8e5d62962921eaac652ed.jpg

I really like that combo. Would you mind sharing your blend? I've been atempting to find a great Panzer/Mule deer gray that's flat.

[SuicideHz]

No grays there.

It's just the Three on the left in this pic:

http://www1.zoto.com/suicidehz/img/800x600/4983953ff3ff691db05f963776c4978a.jpg

No, they have no names on the labels or cans either...

I can get you SKUs though.

[5Bshooter]

the SKU's would be great.

[grappler]

I've painted my AR twice now, using Krylon OD, Tan, and earth brown. I want my AR to look like it belongs in the sandbox...

The Krylon tan is OK I geuss for the base, but the earth brown is too dark and I can't seem to find the color for the desert sceme I'm looking for...:mad:

[The Archangel]

Home Depot Rustoleum Camoflage Series (Brown and Tan). Finsihed off with Rustoleum Matte Clear Protective Coat (Hopefully it doesn't rub off too easily).

http://www.mustangmods.com/ims/u/128/11621/236420.jpg

http://www.mustangmods.com/ims/u/128/11621/236482.jpg

http://www.mustangmods.com/ims/u/128/11621/236421.jpg

http://www.mustangmods.com/ims/u/128/11621/236483.jpg

http://www.mustangmods.com/ims/u/128/11621/236422.jpg

http://www.mustangmods.com/ims/u/128/11621/236484.jpg

http://www.mustangmods.com/ims/u/128/11621/236427.jpg

http://www.mustangmods.com/ims/u/128/11621/236428.jpg

[djkj6]

more to come...

[tinman44]

The metal hasn't been touched yet.

I'm trying to figure out the appropriate DC colors now that I have found Krylon colors I like.

http://www2.zoto.com/suicidehz/img/800x600/de4d43378ee8e5d62962921eaac652ed.jpg

i like this just how it is. i have considered painting my rifle like this but green and black like ranger green. and your post made me feel better about it and i may attempt it soon

[The Archangel]

She may be fugly, (but aside from a few user-error induced experiements) she's never had a hiccup in over 15,000 rounds. The only time that I had issues was when I tried a 9mm buffer and it was too heavy for it and caused FTF.

http://www.mustangmods.com/ims/u/128/11621/237796.jpg

http://www.mustangmods.com/ims/u/128/11621/237795.jpg

http://www.mustangmods.com/ims/u/128/11621/237797.jpg

[SuicideHz]

She's actually pretty but she needs a crush washer!

[The Archangel]

She's actually pretty but she needs a crush washer!

She's got one. :D

I actually took this picture for someone who wanted to know the length of the FSC556 (2.10") in comparison to a Phantom & A2.
http://www.mustangmods.com/ims/u/128/11621/237834.jpg

[PRGGodfather]

Okay, here are two I painted, all Krylon:

One for my buddy with the 445th CA BN currently in Iraq:

http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s257/eanormandy/Guns/M4Camo.jpg

And this one belongs to a buddy who is the Commander of a local SWAT Team:

http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s257/eanormandy/Guns/pairnickcamo.jpg

[The Archangel]

Okay, here are two I painted, all Krylon:

One for my buddy with the 445th CA BN currently in Iraq:




Awesome work! Good job!

[SuicideHz]

Sorry. It looked crooked before...

[Furious]

This thread makes me wanna go buy some Duracote!

[five13]

This thread makes me wanna go buy some Duracote!

Even though Duracoat is more protective, Krylon almost always looks better.

[Cameron]

Did someone say "Krylon"

The Krylon, if you prepare correctly, is very durable.


http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll287/my_stuff2008/New/JungleGunLeft.jpg

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll287/my_stuff2008/New/JungleGunRight.jpg

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll287/my_stuff2008/New/DSAFALLeft.jpg

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll287/my_stuff2008/New/DSAFALRight.jpg

Cameron

[xm15]

I did a desert tan using cerakote, worked out good.
http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l157/moorerick55/sixx.jpg
http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l157/moorerick55/seven.jpg
http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l157/moorerick55/one.jpg
http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l157/moorerick55/four.jpg
http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l157/moorerick55/eight.jpg
http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l157/moorerick55/two.jpg
http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l157/moorerick55/nine.jpg

I originally just wanted to coat the stainless barrel........

[RallySoob]

love the looks of the two tone vltor mur1 upper. haven't seen that yet...

[xm15]

all of the markings would be covered up with the cerakote, even the Nmo 8p on the barrel is no longer visible.so I thought I would keep the VLTOR logo.all I had to do is punch out the roll pin and then slide the forward assist down.it is dovetailed.
since these pics I have filled in the rollmarking with black.

[The Archangel]

LMT 10.5" SBR

http://www.mustangmods.com/ims/u/128/11621/238331.jpg

http://www.mustangmods.com/ims/u/128/11621/238332.jpg

http://www.mustangmods.com/ims/u/128/11621/238330.jpg

[chadbag]

Then to this.....

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n226/muhtalicbloo/MulticamRifle1.jpg

Out of all the ones listed (and they all look great guys -- my skills are no match), this is the one that impresses me the most... And inspires me to try :)

Chad

[SuicideHz]

My advice would be just jump right into it. Pat got a wild hair up his @ss to do that and just did it without too much planning.

I'd probably spend too much time messing with trying to figure out the best way to go about it I'd get nowhere.

[MCASSgt New River]

Double Star M4:
*1st M4 I personally built and painted to a Iraqi motif (ongoing/evolving project)
Standard M4 contour barrel w/m203 cut out
Standard M4 6 position adjustable stock
CAA stock saddle
UTG Carbine length rail handguards
GPS Grip Pod
USGI sling

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e334/BADAZZ4USMC/DoubleStarPod.jpg
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e334/BADAZZ4USMC/DoubleStarGully.jpg
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e334/BADAZZ4USMC/DoubleStarTaurus.jpg
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e334/BADAZZ4USMC/DoubleStarGrass.jpg
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e334/BADAZZ4USMC/DoubleStarBush3.jpg
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e334/BADAZZ4USMC/DoubleStarBush2.jpg
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e334/BADAZZ4USMC/DoubleStarBush.jpg

[M1A2_Tanker]

Here is a really good Tutorial on painting camo along with a stencil generator:D

Tutorial http://www.tippmann.com/forum/wwf77a/forum_posts.asp?TID=141569&PN=1

camo stencil generator http://tacticalcamo.com/MARPAT/digi.php

Enjoy!

[five13]

[QUOTE=The Archangel;166961]LMT 10.5" SBR

http://www.mustangmods.com/ims/u/128/11621/238331.jpgQUOTE]

I like the slight contrast or fade..

[Darknightsights]

ill be painting my beowulf with the grass pattern... made out of a broom, great idea!

[M855]

:eek:
http://picsorban.com/upload/78978965.jpg

[Packman73]

Wow, well done M855!

[VooDoo6Actual]

COLT w/ T-1

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e225/teehee321/IMG_1699Large.jpg


http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e225/teehee321/IMG_1701Large.jpg

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e225/teehee321/IMG_1702Large.jpg


http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e225/teehee321/IMG_1691Large.jpg

Flag is real and from Kabul, Afghanistan in 02'

[grappler]

HOPLOETHOS--

What is the break up color from what brand you used?

[VooDoo6Actual]

Grappler,
I used RUST-OLEM Satin and Flat


PUTTY
OREGANO
FLAT BROWN

HTH

[molsen]

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s206/molsen2295/DSCF0855a.jpg

[The Archangel]

Finally broke down and painted the AImpoint M3L & Larue.

http://www.mustangmods.com/ims/u/128/7853/243493.jpg

http://www.mustangmods.com/ims/u/128/7853/243492.jpg

http://www.mustangmods.com/ims/u/128/7853/243488.jpg

http://www.mustangmods.com/ims/u/128/7853/243487.jpg

[stang1]

Here's a few to wet the appetite
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b19/bkbronco/IMG_0942.jpg
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b19/bkbronco/IMG_0938.jpg
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b19/bkbronco/IMG_0958.jpg
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b19/bkbronco/IMG_1511.jpg
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b19/bkbronco/IMG_1572.jpg
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b19/bkbronco/IMG_1587.jpg
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b19/bkbronco/IMG_1702.jpg
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b19/bkbronco/IMG_2145.jpg
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b19/bkbronco/IMG_2211.jpg
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b19/bkbronco/IMG_2207.jpg

[5spdfrk]

Those look great! Did you do them yourself?

[stang1]

Did em all, & forgot to post this one
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b19/bkbronco/IMG_1260.jpg

[Ron S.]

Stang, can you say where you got the pattern for this one? Also, and don't ask why, but can it be applied with vertical stripes instead of horizontal?

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b19/bkbronco/IMG_1511.jpg

Also also, does it come in colors as well?

[thebigx]

http://www.tizonpress.com/misc/cmmg-custom.jpg
http://www.tizonpress.com/misc/cmmg-custom1.jpg

[thebigx]

http://www.tizonpress.com/misc/cmmg-custom2.jpg

[BushmasterSOH]

Thanks for the great ideas

[buddyhoohaw]

CMMG VSBR finished in FDE Cerakote....

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y198/buddyhoohaw/CMMG/CMMG-10.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y198/buddyhoohaw/CMMG/CMMG-15.jpg

Cheers

[CLHC]

That's a cool looking SBR buddyhoohaw! :cool:

[BushmasterSOH]

I really like the digi stang! GREAT JOB!

[.308holes]

http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn282/308-holes/Duracoat/DSCF2978.jpg

Another underbrush job - Before you ask, I know the dust cover is missing!:D
http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn282/308-holes/Duracoat/DSCF3585.jpg

Coyote brown with KX3
http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn282/308-holes/Duracoat/coyoteKX3.jpg

http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn282/308-holes/Duracoat/Bakershrub.jpg

[deltaARman]

Just finished her 2 nights ago, what do ya' all think :D

http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn192/deltaARman/Armalite/ar10T001.jpg

http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn192/deltaARman/Armalite/ar10T002.jpg

[usmcchet9296]

Just finished her 2 nights ago, what do ya' all think :D

I would suggest a maid and some new cabinetry :D

[deltaARman]

I wasn't talking about the cabinets, how does the gun look!;)

http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn192/deltaARman/Armalite/ar10Ts001.jpg

http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn192/deltaARman/Armalite/ar10Ts003.jpg

http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn192/deltaARman/Armalite/ar10Ts002.jpg

[usmcchet9296]

Oh the gun looks great

[docsherm]

deltaARman-

That is a great looking paint job. Is there a reason you have the scope mount backwards?

[BushmasterSOH]

Nice work

[deltaARman]

It was late when I was putting it all back together after the paint had dried and I put it together like that. The next day when I was taking the pictures I noticed it was backwards but I liked the way it looked so I just kept it.

[Kilo 1-1]

First post here, so Hi to everyone here.
My M4-gery:
Rock River Arms lower
Stag Arms upper
Knight's Armament Co. RAS
Matech BUIS


http://img234.imageshack.us/img234/1544/sideanglecarryhandlefp7.jpg

Then on the 4th of July, I used some downtime to paint it:
http://img55.imageshack.us/img55/2790/sopmodhh4.jpg

http://img378.imageshack.us/img378/7024/ironsightspackuf5.jpg

http://img362.imageshack.us/img362/4351/sopmodpack1vd8.jpg

[CLHC]

Cool paint job Kilo 1-1! :cool: And Welcome aboard the M4C!

[Kilo 1-1]

Thanks for the welcome!

[docsherm]

Nice work. What did you use for the stencil?

[Kilo 1-1]

Thanks, I used plastic ferns I bought from my local Hobby Lobby. They're reusable, and they fall apart after a few layers of paint like with real ferns.

[docsherm]

Thanks.

[grappler]

Kilo 1-1,
What colors did you use?

BTW, looks great!

[Kilo 1-1]

Thanks. I was prepared for that question...so I snapped a picture of the colors used.

http://img234.imageshack.us/img234/6939/colorssj6.jpg
I also positioned the cans in order of when they were sprayed, starting from left going to right.
All krylon except for the spray on stain (great stuff), the non Camo series colors are as follows: Mimosa, Brown Boots, Meringue, Home Decor Honey transparent stain, and Clear coat. The honey colored stain's important for toning down the brightness of Krylon's Khaki...which is a really dry and bright color. Hope that helped.

[RePp]

[IMG]http://img244.imageshack.us/img244/8060/0000073bi6.jpg

[CLHC]

Cool looking master blaster you got there RePp. :cool:

And Welcome aboard the M4C!

[RePp]

Thank you :)


http://img292.imageshack.us/img292/914/0000075wv4.jpg

[Drunk Squid]

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b51/ic_guerrero/IMG_5240.jpg

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b51/ic_guerrero/IMG_5239.jpg

LMT CQBR Clone. Now in camo!

Wow that looks amazing.:eek: Not just the paint either! :)

[Kilo 1-1]

Painted my new optic.
http://img234.imageshack.us/img234/3706/p1010707dl0.jpg

http://img136.imageshack.us/img136/9035/arpack2pv4.jpg

And 3 weeks after painting it, the paint's already starting to come off. It's only Krylon, but it's not bad considering it's not anything like Duracoat.
http://img144.imageshack.us/img144/639/magwellwy5.jpg

http://img61.imageshack.us/img61/5362/p1010711bd6.jpg

http://img137.imageshack.us/img137/1579/p1010712ei6.jpg
But from a distance, the paint job still looks decent.
http://img234.imageshack.us/img234/9215/arandpackod5.jpg

[Pirate EC]

http://img231.imageshack.us/img231/6696/paintedm4sk2uq4.jpg

http://img413.imageshack.us/img413/2074/paintedm4skpp1.jpg

[shooter521]

I don't think I've posted this here yet:

Before:
http://home.comcast.net/~shooter2_indy/graphics/recon_left.jpg

After:
http://home.comcast.net/~shooter2_indy/graphics/recon_camo_left.jpg

Paint was Alumahyde II Coyote, Desert Tan and OD Green from Brownells.

[CLHC]

Nice looking scheme shooter521! :cool:

If I remember correctly, there's three (3) types of "dry." Dry to touch, dry to recoat, and dry as in cured. With that in mind and out of curiousity here--on your paint job, how long did it take to cure?

[shooter521]

If I remember correctly, there's three (3) types of "dry." Dry to touch, dry to recoat, and dry as in cured. With that in mind and out of curiousity here--on your paint job, how long did it take to cure?

About a week at room temperature. I let the base coat cure completely before adding the second and third colors, then I let the finished gun cure again, so it was really a 2-week process.

Heat will cut Alumahyde II's curing time down to 2-3 days, but the wife would've griped at me if I'd left the gun hang in the garage that long. ;)

[CLHC]

About a week at room temperature. I let the base coat cure completely before adding the second and third colors, then I let the finished gun cure again, so it was really a 2-week process.

Heat will cut Alumahyde II's curing time down to 2-3 days, but the wife would've griped at me if I'd left the gun hang in the garage that long. ;)
That's what I was figuring. . .Thanks! :cool:

[LonghunterCO]

Painted my new optic.
http://img234.imageshack.us/img234/3706/p1010707dl0.jpg

http://img136.imageshack.us/img136/9035/arpack2pv4.jpg

And 3 weeks after painting it, the paint's already starting to come off. It's only Krylon, but it's not bad considering it's not anything like Duracoat.
http://img144.imageshack.us/img144/639/magwellwy5.jpg

http://img61.imageshack.us/img61/5362/p1010711bd6.jpg

http://img137.imageshack.us/img137/1579/p1010712ei6.jpg
But from a distance, the paint job still looks decent.
http://img234.imageshack.us/img234/9215/arandpackod5.jpg

What technique did you use for this pattern? Looks nice.

[Kilo 1-1]

Thanks, I used Krylon Satin and Camo paints. As for the pattern, I used leaves from a plastic fern stem I bought from Hobby Lobby. They're reusable, and they don't degrade as quickly as real fern leaves do with repeated use.

I gave the gun a base coat of khaki, then put the fern on top, sprayed some medium'ish brown and dark brown with it. I then got some light colored Meringue paint and sprayed it on sparingly to give it some contrast with the fern on top as the stencil again. After that, I sprayed some honey colored satin clear gaze to blend in the colors together. I then sprayed on a few coats of clear coat, though it's optional. The end result allows the colors to have enough contrast, yet not too much to where it'll attract the eye.

[molsen]

All it needs is a T-1 and a UBR.

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s206/molsen2295/DSCF1004a.jpg

[Soxfan9]

I recently painted my N4 / Colt with Krylon. I used OD, tan, and brown from the camo series, and grey primer. I still need to do something with the Acog.

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y80/Soxfan9/IMG_1892.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y80/Soxfan9/IMG_1891.jpg

[Kilo 1-1]

New optic I got earlier for the AR:
http://img221.imageshack.us/img221/5658/angleho4.jpg

http://img228.imageshack.us/img228/3329/angle2nc1.jpg

[ARin]

http://img7.uploadhouse.com/fileuploads/2435/2435692f7c70e764d0855ca6c88a944f489814b.jpg

[J.Boyette]

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y117/RED68C/IMG_3923.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y117/RED68C/IMG_3924.jpg

About 15-20 ft away
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y117/RED68C/IMG_3930.jpg

25-30ft away
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y117/RED68C/IMG_3933.jpg

John

[Cameron]

http://i561.photobucket.com/albums/ss60/cameron_personal/Old%20Guns/BMM401un.jpg


http://i561.photobucket.com/albums/ss60/cameron_personal/Old%20Guns/JungleGunLeft.jpg

http://i561.photobucket.com/albums/ss60/cameron_personal/Old%20Guns/JungleGunRight.jpg



http://i561.photobucket.com/albums/ss60/cameron_personal/DSA%20FAL/CamzFAL2.jpg

http://i561.photobucket.com/albums/ss60/cameron_personal/DSA%20FAL/FALinGrassL.jpg

http://i561.photobucket.com/albums/ss60/cameron_personal/DSA%20FAL/FALinGrassR.jpg

[Tungsten]

About 15-20 ft away
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y117/RED68C/IMG_3930.jpg





http://i383.photobucket.com/albums/oo277/camz_pics/Guns/InGrass05.jpg

Nice! But you two are totally f-ed if you ever accidentally lay your rifle down and forget where you put it. :p

[DuGaul]

Two recommendations to take your camo paint job to the next level:

1. Stove Bright High Temperature Stove Paint

This paint withstands temp up to 1200 F. If you shoot 200 rds in five minutes, parts of the barrel/suppressor will get that hot (near the throat and the gas block).

One drawback - you have to bake the paint at 400F to set it.

The upper receiver/rail assembly can take that no problem. Take all the plastic parts off the rail.

Don't recommend this for the lower unless you remove the pistol grip, and stock. Remember to take the buffer and spring out, too.

2. Rustoleum Multicolor Textured (from Walmart)

This has a grainy sandy look/feel to it, and comes in a tan and a brown. Takes camo to the next level. Preferred for optics, stocks and parts that won't get over 200 F.

So use Stove Bright for the upper - similar colors as Krylon.

Krylon tan as the base for the lower, buttstock and optic. Then use Rustoleum Textured with a mesh bag or fern leaf, or just freehand.

[ARin]

Two recommendations to take your camo paint job to the next level:

1. Stove Bright High Temperature Stove Paint

This paint withstands temp up to 1200 F. If you shoot 200 rds in five minutes, parts of the barrel/suppressor will get that hot (near the throat and the gas block).

One drawback - you have to bake the paint at 400F to set it.

The upper receiver/rail assembly can take that no problem. Take all the plastic parts off the rail.

Don't recommend this for the lower unless you remove the pistol grip, and stock. Remember to take the buffer and spring out, too.

2. Rustoleum Multicolor Textured (from Walmart)

This has a grainy sandy look/feel to it, and comes in a tan and a brown. Takes camo to the next level. Preferred for optics, stocks and parts that won't get over 200 F.

So use Stove Bright for the upper - similar colors as Krylon.

Krylon tan as the base for the lower, buttstock and optic. Then use Rustoleum Textured with a mesh bag or fern leaf, or just freehand.

preferred by who?

show us examples of this technique.

[kstarr]

http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn172/kstarr3000/stag-1.jpg
http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn172/kstarr3000/rra-1.jpg

[DocMinster]

http://i370.photobucket.com/albums/oo147/M4ergy/IMG_0102.jpg

http://i370.photobucket.com/albums/oo147/M4ergy/IMG_010511-30-07.jpg

[Dwikkles]

Hi guys. New here. First post.

http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff54/LandonFaulkner/DSC01102.jpg

http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff54/LandonFaulkner/DSC00509.jpg

http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff54/LandonFaulkner/DSC00553.jpg

[ARin]

http://img5.uploadhouse.com/fileuploads/2852/285202726812770edd63bdc5610061e8a75aa8c.jpg

[Kilo 1-1]

New stock:
http://img185.imageshack.us/img185/450/molonlaberesoo9.jpg
Krylon's still holding fairly well.

[molsen]

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s206/molsen2295/DSCF1190a.jpg

[Kilo 1-1]

http://img117.imageshack.us/img117/120/side1fh9.jpg

http://img227.imageshack.us/img227/7128/side2fj2.jpg

http://img517.imageshack.us/img517/777/out1mr5.jpg

http://img509.imageshack.us/img509/3372/out2vd9.jpg

[PvtPyle]

My Spatha. Built on CMT upper and ASA lower I used all milspc internals. Te bolt was going to be replaced with a chromed one for ease of cleaning but this can kicks NOTHING back down the barrel. In fact, it appears to run cleaner than normal shorties. The can appears to be acting as an equilibrator on an artillery barrel. It does have a gas buster chargin handle just in case. The barrel is an 11.5" ER Shaw chrome lined heavy barrel, the rail system is the CASV-EL by Vltor. The grip and stock are from Magpul and VLTOR.
Now the can is the AAC M4/2000. It is absolutely the quietest can I have ever heard. There is NO hearing protection needed on this gun. Usually even with 16" or 20" guns you still need hearing pro because your ear is right next to the ejection port. No so in this case. It appears that the can actually pulls the gases down the barrel away from the shooter. The only negative here is the flash hider used with the new AAC cans rings like a tuning fork. In fact, the ringing is louder than the muzzle blast.

It wears an EO Tech, a PEQ-2 eye safe aftermarket laser and surefire light.

http://img511.imageshack.us/img511/4920/m4outofbagpq0.jpg

My MK-11 is a modified version of the issue. I use the same PRI matched barrel and bolt, in a chromed bolt carrier. The upper and lower are Stag and the parts are all milspec inside. The stock is of course the Magpul, the bipod is Harris and the scope is actually Leapers. Until it goes bad I will keep using it because it is camo'd to match. But when it does go it will be replaced by a leupold. The can is te Ops Inc Model 12, same as the military's. If I ever have to replace it she will get a AAC M4/2000. This gun is set up for the 77gr M262 rounds and is sub MOA out to 600m. I can engage targets with the heavier bullet out to 800m reliable, but the kenetic energy transfer is pretty weak for this round. The sage brush camo was done by our smith Joe. It is absolutely amazing in the field, and pretty danged good on bare concrete.

http://img511.imageshack.us/img511/8079/1000959pd5.jpg

The MK-12 is actually the DPMS SASS, but it is not the one they sell now. This gun is actually one left over from the trials for the MK-12 that Reed Knight bribed his way into winning. This gun, when shot side by side with the issued gun and ammo, is noticably more accurate. The difference between this one and the ones on the market now are mainly in the barrel. This one is very heavy under the free float, and fluted just like the current ones (though they are a bit smaller in diameter). But in front of the gas block the barrel is not fluted, it is smooth and has the step down for the Ops Inc 308 collar. The gun was designed to use this can, and so mine has one on it. And out past 500m it really does have a significant inpact on accuracy. It makes a HUGE difference. I have shot consistant headshots on man size silhoette targets at competitions at Camp Williams. I would guess that it cleans up the groups by about a 1/4 to a 1/2 MOA out past 500m.

The Leupold scope is a 50mm version of what we use in the military. The stock is the same Magpul and it has the same Harris bipod. The paint job was also in house, this one we call the rock pattern. The idea came from the camo on the WWI German helmets. It was simply to break up the outline at range and does an excellent job of that. On a rock at 50m it becomes pretty hard to see it.

[Ryo]

Wow.. some of you guys are extremely talented. Great pictures.. almost makes want to do it, but I figure I would ruin the look.

[militarymoron]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v483/militarymoron/subduedar2.jpg

[Iraqgunz]

Here is my PD15/ LMT gun that I completed while on R/R.

1510

[LonghunterCO]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v483/militarymoron/subduedar2.jpg

Very mice what is that color scheme?

[militarymoron]

i don't have a name for it - i cut out some random templates based on the crye pattern then used three colours for it - aervoe sand and earth brown, and krylon tan (gray). when i sprayed, i did a 'fade' - instead of filling up the template holes with an even coat, i let if fade from one part to the other. after the paint was dry, i further blended the colours by going over it with a scotchbrite pad, then dusted a light coat of sand, then followed it up with a matte clear coat.
i wanted the colours to fade and blend into each other a bit, rather than having very sharp, distinct patterns.
i guess i can call it 'subdued desert'.
here's another pic of it -
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v483/militarymoron/subduedar1.jpg

[LonghunterCO]

i don't have a name for it - i cut out some random templates based on the crye pattern then used three colours for it - aervoe sand and earth brown, and krylon tan (gray). when i sprayed, i did a 'fade' - instead of filling up the template holes with an even coat, i let if fade from one part to the other. after the paint was dry, i further blended the colours by going over it with a scotchbrite pad, then dusted a light coat of sand, then followed it up with a matte clear coat.
i wanted the colours to fade and blend into each other a bit, rather than having very sharp, distinct patterns.
i guess i can call it 'subdued desert'.

So the light sand color is the overall base with the pattern in the earth, and tan. Then lightly with sand to blend.

[Pullo]

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee8/andysinalaska/455.jpg

[militarymoron]

So the light sand color is the overall base with the pattern in the earth, and tan. Then lightly with sand to blend.

correct.

[markm]

Here is my PD15/ LMT gun that I completed while on R/R.


We have to do one of mine when you get back.

[Saginaw79]

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b51/ic_guerrero/IMG_5240.jpg

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b51/ic_guerrero/IMG_5239.jpg

LMT CQBR Clone. Now in camo!


Theres a lot of nice ones in this thread but Ive always loved 2 tone patterns like that. :cool:


I want to paint mine similar, except tan and green, but cant bring myself to do it!

[Iraqgunz]

Mark,

I am sorry that we didn't get together one last time before I left. Depending on various factors I may not be back to AZ until late Spring 2009. Got to watch the whole tax thing.

However, having said that when I get back we'll hook up again and hopefully a few other M4C members as well. I will definitely hook you on paint job.


We have to do one of mine when you get back.

[.308holes]

http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn282/308-holes/DSCN0828.jpg

http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn282/308-holes/DSCN0831.jpg

[5spdfrk]

^^^Very nice man! Who did the work?

[.308holes]

Me ...
Thanks.

Just got my FFL, thinking of taking on some work. I have a bunch of pictures of stuff I have been painting the last 4-5 years.

[TUNNEL RAT 33]

that tiger stripe is a awesome paint job !!!

[.308holes]

I appreciate the opinion and approval, fellas!!

[TUNNEL RAT 33]

do you have more pics ?

[.308holes]

PM sent

[Voodoochild]

Nicely done holes might have you paint my AR, SPR, and M40A3. I think a few cases of Yuengling will help out..:D

[ccoker]

my 6.8 done over the weekend
first time, was a lot of fun
my 5.56 needs some "personalizing" now too

nice work guys
very impressive

http://img222.imageshack.us/img222/7315/166wh7.jpg
http://img142.imageshack.us/img142/2439/161gt5.jpg
http://img265.imageshack.us/img265/1530/159ey4.jpg

[hal_5555]

Just my first Duracoat job... kept it simple and just did magpul FDE.

think i may just paint the whole damn thing, and not have the barrel black... dont know. its gonna look good here in a few weeks... after a carbine course it will be well used!

:D

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v203/HAL_5555/Guns%20and%20Knives/M4gery/Jenscamera023DesktopResolution.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v203/HAL_5555/Guns%20and%20Knives/M4gery/Jenscamera024DesktopResolution.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v203/HAL_5555/Guns%20and%20Knives/M4gery/Jenscamera043DesktopResolution.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v203/HAL_5555/Guns%20and%20Knives/M4gery/Jenscamera052DesktopResolution.jpg

[txbonds]

Very nice Hal_5555. What did you paint that with?

[txbonds]

i don't have a name for it - i cut out some random templates based on the crye pattern then used three colours for it - aervoe sand and earth brown, and krylon tan (gray). when i sprayed, i did a 'fade' - instead of filling up the template holes with an even coat, i let if fade from one part to the other. after the paint was dry, i further blended the colours by going over it with a scotchbrite pad, then dusted a light coat of sand, then followed it up with a matte clear coat.
i wanted the colours to fade and blend into each other a bit, rather than having very sharp, distinct patterns.
i guess i can call it 'subdued desert'.
here's another pic of it -
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v483/militarymoron/subduedar1.jpg

Looks awesome. Really like the way it turned out. What sling is that?

[SuicideHz]

I believe he used Duracoat's "Magpul FDE" which matched pretty well. I believe any difference in color may be due to a bit of sheen from the cured duracoat.

Whenever I used DC, I always mix at the lower end of their formula. I've seen instructions on bottles say one ratio and printed paper instructions say another. I always stick to the lower hardener to color ratio to keep the finish as dull as possible.

My first foray into duracoat taught me a good lesson about the hardener- the more hardener, the shinier the finished product. When I was finished and it dried after a few hours in the oven, it was "nicer" (read shinier) than most finishes you see on today's automobiles ;)

[Boomer10]

Looks awesome. Really like the way it turned out. What sling is that?

I believe that's the Emdom Gunslinger. MM helped design it with Emdom USA. They're pretty nice, I've been using one for a few months now. I may just order another for my other AR.

[hal_5555]

Very nice Hal_5555. What did you paint that with?

Just Duracoat in FDE. Then just Matte Clear over it. I am pleased with it. Thanks!

[theblackknight]

What technique did you use for this pattern? Looks nice.



I really like this paint job, missing paint and all. Alot of these guns are super cool, but just come off too pretty. But i also like distressed jeans and Relic'ed guitars.

[tigs40cal]

http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn282/308-holes/DSCN0828.jpg

http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn282/308-holes/DSCN0831.jpg

WOW, love that. Would like to see more.

[.308holes]

More pics.....OK




http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn282/308-holes/Bakershrub.jpg


http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn282/308-holes/Bakershrubrifle.jpg

[Verbal Kint]

Those look awesome. Very nice job and skill. What kind of setup are you using? Compressor and gun / airbrush? Or... ?

[.308holes]

Depends on the amount of paint or the number of guns or parts and color.
If it is a small job that I need to do quickly, an air compressor and airbrush, if it is several jobs, or a bigger job, I have a few HVLP guns with several cups that I use to save time and increase production, this works well with the several color camo jobs.

[obiwanbartobi]

Here's as far as I have gone, this is my first AR and I think I'll leave it like this for a while.
P.S. would anyone be able to tell me how to post an actual picture. Not only new to AR's but also to Internet Fourums.

[obiwanbartobi]

1572

1573

Try this again!

[RogerinTPA]

Great paint job hal. You did an outstanding job!:cool:


Just my first Duracoat job... kept it simple and just did magpul FDE.

think i may just paint the whole damn thing, and not have the barrel black... dont know. its gonna look good here in a few weeks... after a carbine course it will be well used!

:D

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v203/HAL_5555/Guns%20and%20Knives/M4gery/Jenscamera023DesktopResolution.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v203/HAL_5555/Guns%20and%20Knives/M4gery/Jenscamera024DesktopResolution.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v203/HAL_5555/Guns%20and%20Knives/M4gery/Jenscamera043DesktopResolution.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v203/HAL_5555/Guns%20and%20Knives/M4gery/Jenscamera052DesktopResolution.jpg

[hal_5555]

Great paint job hal. You did an outstanding job!:cool:

Thanks! just took my time and read everything before i did it.

[gundogm2]

I used Durabake OD Green and Parker over a Coyote Brown base.
The finish is holding up pretty good.with no scratches or wear marks.
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y133/gun01dogs4/030.jpg

[boltcatch]

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y41/boltcatch/DSCN1136.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y41/boltcatch/DSCN1137.jpg

[LonghunterCO]

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y133/gun01dogs4/030.jpg

Is that a 16" dissapator barrel or a 20" cut down?

[drkhrs2]

Does anybody know what kind of pack this is?
http://i396.photobucket.com/albums/pp47/bzutman/arpack2pv4.jpg

[sua_sponte]

Does anybody know what kind of pack this is?
http://i396.photobucket.com/albums/pp47/bzutman/arpack2pv4.jpg

it looks like last year's Bugout Gear long range pack.

[gundogm2]

Is that a 16" dissapator barrel or a 20" cut down?

It's a DPMS upper with full length gas tube.
I've fired everything from Wolf to reloads with no problems.
Round count is well over 2k.

[Kilo 1-1]

Does anybody know what kind of pack this is?

I got the pack about 3 years ago from CTD. The tags says the brand is called "Mil Spec." I think it was listed as the "molle 3 day assault pack."

Same pack:
http://img220.imageshack.us/img220/703/arpacksizemz8.jpg

[Mr.Goodtimes]

delete

[George02]

stock waiting for the goodies to come in the mail... I used aluma-hyde II from brownells, really nice paint. coyote brown, desert tan, and dark earth
http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb248/soooofit/newpics241.jpg
http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb248/soooofit/newpics243.jpg

[CarlosDJackal]

I wanna play!! :)

http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w169/CarlosDJackal/FullyPaintedSBR.jpg

[TAman19]

Hey, How do you like the Larue BUIS? I cant decide on which buis I want. Either one of those or an LMT buis.

[CarlosDJackal]

Hey, How do you like the Larue BUIS? I cant decide on which buis I want. Either one of those or an LMT buis.

I realy like the minimalist approach Larue took with their BUIS. It functions exactly as advertised: as a back-up sight!! :D

I highly recommend it.

[Fire_Medic]

1572

1573

Try this again!


Nicely done, in the process of something similar.

[Ian02]

.....

[hal_5555]

thanks! just took my time.