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Thread: Interest in G&R Tactical Hydro Dipped AR's???

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    Quote Originally Posted by Lopro619 View Post
    Any pics of the multicam?
    Should have some up this week. Since the barrel was SS, I decided to paint it (as it just stuck out too much). This has added some delay.


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    Quote Originally Posted by ra2bach View Post
    I wouldn't say it completely alters the effectiveness, but the original pattern was designed with certain size color blocks, contrasts, etc. for a reason. I don't understand the logic that the pattern size is dependent on the host object - either it camouflages/obscures the outline or it doesn't.

    depending on the distance it is viewed from, small intricate patterns will morph into a single shape of the dominant color. decreasing the size of the original pattern would seem to make it more effective only from close up in a way that enhances the aesthetics rather than functionality...
    From looking at guns dipped in the full size pattern of the Highlander, you can get one of two things. Entire sides of the weapon in say white/cream with little to no other colors in there. Or your can get small parts with no detail (just the color brown). Personally, I do not care for that and like that every part of the gun has the honey comb pattern with LOTS of colors in a very small area.

    I do not believe there is a right or wrong answer here and guarantee that you would not find this rifle if I set it down in a field. So it will simply come down to personal likes and dislikes.


    ETA: and Grant, you're right, I bet the Haley Jack would be sick in Typhon. Highlander seems to be the popular color palette but those of us in the SE would like to see more green. looking at your original picture, I bet Mandrake would disappear in that leaf covered lawn...

    I will do some in Mandrake for sure.



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    I agree with Grant about the reduced looks better on small parts. Here is a full size highlander on a colt receiver set I did this morning for comparison. Its not touched up or clear coated yet but you get the idea.

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    That looks effing sick! That is the way it's done!
    "You get what you pay for"

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    I think I like the full size better.

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    I really like the full size highlander.
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    How does the hydo dip hold up on the receiver extension?
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    Quote Originally Posted by GUNSLINGER733 View Post
    How does the hydo dip hold up on the receiver extension?
    I don't recommend it. Hydro dip is pretty durable but a tight stock sliding on the re will scratch it up.

    Quote Originally Posted by Koshinn View Post
    I think I like the full size better.


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    The black lava flows around my area disagree as well.
    Last edited by VIP3R 237; 10-22-13 at 21:39.
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    Quote Originally Posted by ra2bach View Post
    depending on the distance it is viewed from, small intricate patterns will morph into a single shape of the dominant color. decreasing the size of the original pattern would seem to make it more effective only from close up in a way that enhances the aesthetics rather than functionality.
    Have to agree with the above. This is a known phenomenon as described:

    Their tight macropattern leads to an issue called isoluminance where the colors combine at a distance into one color and if that color is different from the background or brighter or darker than the background, then the soldier is easy to spot.

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    saw this posted on the kryptek facebook a while back I think...
    this would be my choice in which parts to hydro-dip

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