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Re: Did my first camo job.
Looks great!
Looks great!
Re: Did my first camo job.
GREAT JOB! Love that stock too
GREAT JOB! Love that stock too
Re: Did my first camo job.
I dig it!
I dig it!
Re: Did my first camo job.
Oh man that's sweet. Any tips?
Also that stock is pretty cool too. What's it if you don't mind me asking?
Oh man that's sweet. Any tips?
Also that stock is pretty cool too. What's it if you don't mind me asking?
Re: Did my first camo job.
KMW Sentinel
nice camo btw
KMW Sentinel
nice camo btw
Re: Did my first camo job.
Something different. It looks good.
Something different. It looks good.
Re: Did my first camo job.
Dude! That camo is SWEET! You did an excellent job. When I clicked on this thread I was thinking, what stock has this guy ruined with some duracoat, but Im very impressed.
Dude! That camo is SWEET! You did an excellent job. When I clicked on this thread I was thinking, what stock has this guy ruined with some duracoat, but Im very impressed.
Re: Did my first camo job.
wow that looks sharp i always wanted a camp stock but for the change in season colors i would need 4 in ny lol
wow that looks sharp i always wanted a camp stock but for the change in season colors i would need 4 in ny lol
Re: Did my first camo job.
Nice rifle
Nice rifle
Re: Did my first camo job.
Turned out great, nice work
Turned out great, nice work
Re: Did my first camo job.
Keep up the good work..wish I had the balls to try it.
Keep up the good work..wish I had the balls to try it.
Re: Did my first camo job.
Looks amazing
Looks amazing
Re: Did my first camo job.
Great job!
Great job!
Re: Did my first camo job.
Thanks fellas.
Honestly, i think it looks better in person......crappy cell phone pic doesn't do it justice.
In all honesty though, using a spong technique you really can't mess up......it's supposed to look a bit sloppy.
I used 5 colors total, laid down a 3 color base coat, random blotchy patterns in black, green and brown. And then started sponging on those colors to break up outlines plus I added FDE and a lighter green for smaller highlights.
At first I wasn't happy with the way it was coming out but I've sponged painted bathrooms and kitchens before and remembered I never do until the end. Thats because it never starts looking good until you've built some layers up.
It starts getting deeper looking with small bits of colors coming through 3/4 layers deep. Then go over certain areas heavier with clear specific outlines. Vary pressure and amount of paint as well.
The other mistake I've seen people make is to just splotch the easy to get to areas, they don't get all the odd angles, then it comes out looking unfinished.
As long as you picked colors you like it almost impossible to mess this technique up.
Don't forget to clear coat.....can't put my finger on why but it looked twice as good after I clear coated it.......just kinda brought it all together better.
Thanks fellas.
Honestly, i think it looks better in person......crappy cell phone pic doesn't do it justice.
In all honesty though, using a spong technique you really can't mess up......it's supposed to look a bit sloppy.
I used 5 colors total, laid down a 3 color base coat, random blotchy patterns in black, green and brown. And then started sponging on those colors to break up outlines plus I added FDE and a lighter green for smaller highlights.
At first I wasn't happy with the way it was coming out but I've sponged painted bathrooms and kitchens before and remembered I never do until the end. Thats because it never starts looking good until you've built some layers up.
It starts getting deeper looking with small bits of colors coming through 3/4 layers deep. Then go over certain areas heavier with clear specific outlines. Vary pressure and amount of paint as well.
The other mistake I've seen people make is to just splotch the easy to get to areas, they don't get all the odd angles, then it comes out looking unfinished.
As long as you picked colors you like it almost impossible to mess this technique up.
Don't forget to clear coat.....can't put my finger on why but it looked twice as good after I clear coated it.......just kinda brought it all together better.
Re: Did my first camo job.
I dig it, that camo looks like it will blend anywhere.
I dig it, that camo looks like it will blend anywhere.
Re: Did my first camo job.
That looks good. Lots of depth from the contrast.
It's fun and addictive.
Charlie
That looks good. Lots of depth from the contrast.
It's fun and addictive.
Charlie
Re: Did my first camo job.
Looks great, and thanks for sharing your technique. Think I'll mess around with that a little, as I really like it. Also love that stock.
Looks great, and thanks for sharing your technique. Think I'll mess around with that a little, as I really like it. Also love that stock.
Re: Did my first camo job.
Looks very nice!
Looks very nice!
Re: Did my first camo job.
If you're just posting photos for the sake of making people jealous....it's working.
If you're just posting photos for the sake of making people jealous....it's working.
Re: Did my first camo job.
Looks great! I really like the idea of a duracoat base layer then sponging the other colors on top. If you let the duracoat cure really well then you can sponge with krylon and if you aren't happy with the results, or it starts to wear, stip it with acetone and start over. Nice job.
Looks great! I really like the idea of a duracoat base layer then sponging the other colors on top. If you let the duracoat cure really well then you can sponge with krylon and if you aren't happy with the results, or it starts to wear, stip it with acetone and start over. Nice job.
Re: Did my first camo job.
I like it!
I like it!
Re: Did my first camo job.
Awesome job, and a great looking rig! CKruse
Awesome job, and a great looking rig! CKruse
Re: Did my first camo job.
Looks good
Looks good
Re: Did my first camo job.
How much you charge to do mine....seriously.
How much you charge to do mine....seriously.
Re: Did my first camo job.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Pusher591</div><div class="ubbcode-body">How much you charge to do mine....seriously. </div></div>
LOL......seriously?
I dont know, based on the time involved, prep work, waiting for layers to dry yada yada yada......$75-$100 depending on the stock?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Pusher591</div><div class="ubbcode-body">How much you charge to do mine....seriously. </div></div>
LOL......seriously?
I dont know, based on the time involved, prep work, waiting for layers to dry yada yada yada......$75-$100 depending on the stock?
Re: Did my first camo job.
Great job. I'll be ordering some duracoat soon for my 700. I hope it turns out this good.
Great job. I'll be ordering some duracoat soon for my 700. I hope it turns out this good.
Re: Did my first camo job.
Sweet!
Sweet!
Re: Did my first camo job.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Lofty</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Pusher591</div><div class="ubbcode-body">How much you charge to do mine....seriously. </div></div>
LOL......seriously?
I dont know, based on the time involved, prep work, waiting for layers to dry yada yada yada......$75-$100 depending on the stock? </div></div>
I might be sending you a stock
Just can't decide if I want to paint over my molded marble but your stock looks so good. I'll PM ya if I decide to and see what your doing then.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Lofty</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Pusher591</div><div class="ubbcode-body">How much you charge to do mine....seriously. </div></div>
LOL......seriously?
I dont know, based on the time involved, prep work, waiting for layers to dry yada yada yada......$75-$100 depending on the stock? </div></div>
I might be sending you a stock
Just can't decide if I want to paint over my molded marble but your stock looks so good. I'll PM ya if I decide to and see what your doing then.
Re: Did my first camo job.
Great job!! I think I just found my new stock
Great job!! I think I just found my new stock
Re: Did my first camo job.
Sweet - very distinctive.
Sweet - very distinctive.
Re: Did my first camo job.
I like it. Almost ATAC looking but with more dark colors involved. It will blend in well in our neck of the woods.
I like it. Almost ATAC looking but with more dark colors involved. It will blend in well in our neck of the woods.
Re: Did my first camo job.
Looks really good, great job.
Looks really good, great job.
Re: Did my first camo job.
2 thumbs up, good job
2 thumbs up, good job
Re: Did my first camo job.
That is seriously the best home done paint job I have seen so far.
I want to do the same thing to my stock but I don't want to use Duracoat the first time in case I screw it up.
That is seriously the best home done paint job I have seen so far.
I want to do the same thing to my stock but I don't want to use Duracoat the first time in case I screw it up.
Re: Did my first camo job.
Looks great. I've bought the paint,etc, and started to start the job a couple of times. I'm still reluctant (scared) to F up my descent lookin desert paint.
Looks great. I've bought the paint,etc, and started to start the job a couple of times. I'm still reluctant (scared) to F up my descent lookin desert paint.
Re: Did my first camo job.
Very nice. The sponge definitely gives it some depth. So you started with dark colors first then lighter colors and put clearcoat on at the very end? I've never tried anything like this before but it sounds like you've been practicing on rooms in your house. Haha.
Very nice. The sponge definitely gives it some depth. So you started with dark colors first then lighter colors and put clearcoat on at the very end? I've never tried anything like this before but it sounds like you've been practicing on rooms in your house. Haha.
Re: Did my first camo job.
You did a great job.
You did a great job.
Re: Did my first camo job.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: ghostdog</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Very nice. The sponge definitely gives it some depth. So you started with dark colors first then lighter colors and put clearcoat on at the very end? I've never tried anything like this before but it sounds like you've been practicing on rooms in your house. Haha. </div></div>
Thanks guys!
As far as when to apply the different colors, you cant really do from dark to light, or vice versa. You want to switch it up and have dark colors over laying light colors, light color over dark. This random multi layering is what gives it some natural depth.
Also use as many colors as you want as long as they compliment each other. It just adds to the dimensional quality.
I can wait to do the next one.....Ive got some ideas that will make it even better.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: ghostdog</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Very nice. The sponge definitely gives it some depth. So you started with dark colors first then lighter colors and put clearcoat on at the very end? I've never tried anything like this before but it sounds like you've been practicing on rooms in your house. Haha. </div></div>
Thanks guys!
As far as when to apply the different colors, you cant really do from dark to light, or vice versa. You want to switch it up and have dark colors over laying light colors, light color over dark. This random multi layering is what gives it some natural depth.
Also use as many colors as you want as long as they compliment each other. It just adds to the dimensional quality.
I can wait to do the next one.....Ive got some ideas that will make it even better.
Re: Did my first camo job.
Damn, that looks great!
Regards, Paul
Damn, that looks great!
Regards, Paul
Re: Did my first camo job.
freaking gorgeous
freaking gorgeous
Re: Did my first camo job.
thats a sweet job, how is the duracoat holding up?
thats a sweet job, how is the duracoat holding up?
Re: Did my first camo job.
Not shiney at all. The duracoat clear coat is flat.
Ive not used it yet since doing the paint job, so Im unsure of durability but Im sure it will be fine. The nice part about a paint job like this is how easy it is to fix.
Not shiney at all. The duracoat clear coat is flat.
Ive not used it yet since doing the paint job, so Im unsure of durability but Im sure it will be fine. The nice part about a paint job like this is how easy it is to fix.
Re: Did my first camo job.
Sweet!
Sweet!
