This pattern looks like it has some promise. Been trying to find info on it over the last couple of months. Finally got some decent images. It's supposed to be up for eval for potential use in Afghanistan.
Fieldcraft A-TACS Camo - New pic
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Looks like a tan cloth someone wiped their butt with
I like it! It seems to blend well. Coloring is like that
Natural gear hunting camo. Which works very well.
Looks like a tan cloth someone wiped their butt with
I like it! It seems to blend well. Coloring is like that
Natural gear hunting camo. Which works very well.
Re: A-TACS Camo - New pic
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Impact</div><div class="ubbcode-body">another picture for ya:
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1. I like this camo pattern better then multicam.....
2. What rifle is that he is using?!
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Impact</div><div class="ubbcode-body">another picture for ya:
1. I like this camo pattern better then multicam.....
2. What rifle is that he is using?!
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Reminds me of Robinson Arms XCR, but I think it's some other AR variant.
Reminds me of Robinson Arms XCR, but I think it's some other AR variant.
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<span style="text-decoration: line-through">Any pics of it on a flat surface? I can't even focus on it to make out the pattern!</span>
Nevermind. Now how the heck do you paint it! It looks like a freakin' Van Gogh painting!
<span style="text-decoration: line-through">Any pics of it on a flat surface? I can't even focus on it to make out the pattern!</span>
Nevermind. Now how the heck do you paint it! It looks like a freakin' Van Gogh painting!
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it looks better than the acu's with the tan thrown on it. I like it but I like multicam better. I also think the army must have way to much money to spend since the marines did it right and made 2 uniforms and not one for every area they are in.
it looks better than the acu's with the tan thrown on it. I like it but I like multicam better. I also think the army must have way to much money to spend since the marines did it right and made 2 uniforms and not one for every area they are in.
Re: A-TACS Camo - New pic
kyshooter338,
That's the new Remington/Bushmaster ACR formally known as the MagPul Masada. Originally designed by MagPul then the rights for manufacturing were sold to Remington/Bushmaster. From what I've heard Remington will make the Mil/LE version and Bushmaster will produce the civilian model. It's been about two years since they're were supposed to be released I believe. Last I heard was they're shooting for first quarter of 2010 release.
Patiently waiting
,
Drew
kyshooter338,
That's the new Remington/Bushmaster ACR formally known as the MagPul Masada. Originally designed by MagPul then the rights for manufacturing were sold to Remington/Bushmaster. From what I've heard Remington will make the Mil/LE version and Bushmaster will produce the civilian model. It's been about two years since they're were supposed to be released I believe. Last I heard was they're shooting for first quarter of 2010 release.
Patiently waiting
Drew
Re: A-TACS Camo - New pic
I think i found the scheme for my rifle. I'd think this would be a task for sponges. It would work well out here i'm sure.
I think i found the scheme for my rifle. I'd think this would be a task for sponges. It would work well out here i'm sure.
Re: A-TACS Camo - New pic
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: biglou13</div><div class="ubbcode-body">5 maybe 6 colors
i see a mossy 500 with a new coat </div></div>
i lost count at 10
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: biglou13</div><div class="ubbcode-body">5 maybe 6 colors
i see a mossy 500 with a new coat </div></div>
i lost count at 10
Re: A-TACS Camo - New pic
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 19Scout77</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
Nevermind. Now how the heck do you paint it! It looks like a freakin' Van Gogh painting!
http://www.tactical-life.com/online/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/atacs-11x111.jpg </div></div>
a few different blotches of light tan base coats, and about 5-6 different colors of spotty sponge work
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 19Scout77</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
Nevermind. Now how the heck do you paint it! It looks like a freakin' Van Gogh painting!
http://www.tactical-life.com/online/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/atacs-11x111.jpg </div></div>
a few different blotches of light tan base coats, and about 5-6 different colors of spotty sponge work
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Chiaroscuro
subtle transitions from light to dark and shade to shade
see monet- broken color,impressionism
Chiaroscuro
subtle transitions from light to dark and shade to shade
see monet- broken color,impressionism
Re: A-TACS Camo - New pic
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: biglou13</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Chiaroscuro
subtle transitions from light to dark and shade to shade
see monet- broken color,impressionism </div></div>
biglou13--See: FAG!!
Just kidding Bro--I appreciate the diverse knowledge base!
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: biglou13</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Chiaroscuro
subtle transitions from light to dark and shade to shade
see monet- broken color,impressionism </div></div>
biglou13--See: FAG!!
Just kidding Bro--I appreciate the diverse knowledge base!
Re: A-TACS Camo - New pic
stop it (in my most femmy voice)
i figured those few years in art school had to finally pay off
you hard core lead slinging mofos could use a little culture
back to thread
obviously this will have to be a custom paint mix sponge job
a. can you apply duracoat with sponge?
b. will need slow drying paint to mix "color palette" so krylon is out. any way to decelerate drying?
c.acrylics wont last so what media (paint) can we use
d. any metal paints come in non aerosol?
im thinking laying down fogged base coat in multi colors
then finishing multi layer with small sponge from palette
maybe we should start a new thread....
stop it (in my most femmy voice)
i figured those few years in art school had to finally pay off
you hard core lead slinging mofos could use a little culture
back to thread
obviously this will have to be a custom paint mix sponge job
a. can you apply duracoat with sponge?
b. will need slow drying paint to mix "color palette" so krylon is out. any way to decelerate drying?
c.acrylics wont last so what media (paint) can we use
d. any metal paints come in non aerosol?
im thinking laying down fogged base coat in multi colors
then finishing multi layer with small sponge from palette
maybe we should start a new thread....
Re: A-TACS Camo - New pic
I'm thinking Brownells Alumahyde II and a sponge will do this nicely. I've used it before, not with a sponge but as a spray. Takes atleast 30 min in the sun (in my experience) to become dry to the touch and is very durable when allowed to cure properly. I want to try this by spraying it into a small bowl then applying with a sponge. Thinking I could use their O.D. green, Earth Brown, Coyote, and Desert Tan as themselves as well as mix them to get the more then ten different tones shown in that pattern.
I'm thinking Brownells Alumahyde II and a sponge will do this nicely. I've used it before, not with a sponge but as a spray. Takes atleast 30 min in the sun (in my experience) to become dry to the touch and is very durable when allowed to cure properly. I want to try this by spraying it into a small bowl then applying with a sponge. Thinking I could use their O.D. green, Earth Brown, Coyote, and Desert Tan as themselves as well as mix them to get the more then ten different tones shown in that pattern.
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I've been using different color dyes on canvas and have came up with a camo pattern thats very close to theirs.
I've been using different color dyes on canvas and have came up with a camo pattern thats very close to theirs.
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they are supposed to come up with different versions of A-TACS: urban/jungle/desert...we should see more at SHOT SHOW
the one pictured here is the "universal" version.
they are supposed to come up with different versions of A-TACS: urban/jungle/desert...we should see more at SHOT SHOW
the one pictured here is the "universal" version.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: biglou13</div><div class="ubbcode-body">stop it (in my most femmy voice)
i figured those few years in art school had to finally pay off
you hard core lead slinging mofos could use a little culture
back to thread
obviously this will have to be a custom paint mix sponge job
a. can you apply duracoat with sponge? <span style="color: #FF0000">yes, you can. </span>
b. will need slow drying paint to mix "color palette" so krylon is out. any way to decelerate drying? <span style="color: #FF0000"> duracoat does have a retarder.... just mix it in</span>
c.acrylics wont last so what media (paint) can we use. <span style="color: #FF0000"> ummm DURACOAT</span>
d. any metal paints come in non aerosol? <span style="color: #FF0000">Duracoat is an all purpose coating system, as long as you have the proper prep, it will stick to anything but rubber or anything that is easily flexible.</span>
im thinking laying down fogged base coat in multi colors
then finishing multi layer with small sponge from palette
maybe we should start a new thread.... </div></div>
Fixed it for you in red. there is a ton of info on Duracoat and Cerakote around here, I suggest you look into it. All of that is pretty easily done. Im in the process of having a rifle sent off for that A-TACS camo done in duracoat.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: biglou13</div><div class="ubbcode-body">stop it (in my most femmy voice)
i figured those few years in art school had to finally pay off
you hard core lead slinging mofos could use a little culture
back to thread
obviously this will have to be a custom paint mix sponge job
a. can you apply duracoat with sponge? <span style="color: #FF0000">yes, you can. </span>
b. will need slow drying paint to mix "color palette" so krylon is out. any way to decelerate drying? <span style="color: #FF0000"> duracoat does have a retarder.... just mix it in</span>
c.acrylics wont last so what media (paint) can we use. <span style="color: #FF0000"> ummm DURACOAT</span>
d. any metal paints come in non aerosol? <span style="color: #FF0000">Duracoat is an all purpose coating system, as long as you have the proper prep, it will stick to anything but rubber or anything that is easily flexible.</span>
im thinking laying down fogged base coat in multi colors
then finishing multi layer with small sponge from palette
maybe we should start a new thread.... </div></div>
Fixed it for you in red. there is a ton of info on Duracoat and Cerakote around here, I suggest you look into it. All of that is pretty easily done. Im in the process of having a rifle sent off for that A-TACS camo done in duracoat.
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kyshooter338, if you get the chance, let us see a pic of your rifle when it's done. would like to hear your impressions on the pattern.
kyshooter338, if you get the chance, let us see a pic of your rifle when it's done. would like to hear your impressions on the pattern.
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I just discovered this stuff and did a search to see if there was already a thread on it. Sure enough...
I gotta say I'm impressed. It looks to give multicam a run for it's money. Though I'll hold final judgement untill I see non-marketing photos.
What I think works best about this camo is that it works like those blurry text novelty shirts. Tricking the eye into trying to focus past them.
I just discovered this stuff and did a search to see if there was already a thread on it. Sure enough...
I gotta say I'm impressed. It looks to give multicam a run for it's money. Though I'll hold final judgement untill I see non-marketing photos.
What I think works best about this camo is that it works like those blurry text novelty shirts. Tricking the eye into trying to focus past them.
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i like it, though i'd like to take it and some multi cam out and do a comparrison.
i like it, though i'd like to take it and some multi cam out and do a comparrison.
Re: A-TACS Camo - New pic
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Scimitar</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><span style="text-decoration: underline"><span style="font-style: italic"><span style="font-weight: bold">Looks like a tan cloth someone wiped their butt with</span></span></span>
I like it! It seems to blend well. Coloring is like that
Natural gear hunting camo. Which works very well. </div></div>
Boy howdy!
Now if we can just get the DOD to stop selling our combat uniforms to local nationals when we're overseas. Still ticks me off that our guys couldn't get DCU's, but the USAF managed to sell 2 entire pallets of DCU's to the locals. Pretty sad when you can walk into a local shop and pick up new uniforms when your COC says they can't get them for you.
<span style="text-decoration: underline"><span style="font-style: italic">Would love to see one of those under a Viper Hood!</span></span>
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Scimitar</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><span style="text-decoration: underline"><span style="font-style: italic"><span style="font-weight: bold">Looks like a tan cloth someone wiped their butt with</span></span></span>
I like it! It seems to blend well. Coloring is like that
Natural gear hunting camo. Which works very well. </div></div>
Boy howdy!
Now if we can just get the DOD to stop selling our combat uniforms to local nationals when we're overseas. Still ticks me off that our guys couldn't get DCU's, but the USAF managed to sell 2 entire pallets of DCU's to the locals. Pretty sad when you can walk into a local shop and pick up new uniforms when your COC says they can't get them for you.
<span style="text-decoration: underline"><span style="font-style: italic">Would love to see one of those under a Viper Hood!</span></span>
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any idea when its available to the public? if i wait on my command my grandson will be getting it about the time he's getting out.
any idea when its available to the public? if i wait on my command my grandson will be getting it about the time he's getting out.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: PIGtooth</div><div class="ubbcode-body">any idea when its available to the public? if i wait on my command my grandson will be getting it about the time he's getting out. </div></div>i'd assume not too long after shotshow, since that's when it's supposed to "premier".
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: PIGtooth</div><div class="ubbcode-body">any idea when its available to the public? if i wait on my command my grandson will be getting it about the time he's getting out. </div></div>i'd assume not too long after shotshow, since that's when it's supposed to "premier".
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there were little a-tacs teasers set up throughout shot show. it looked pretty good. even a little darker than originally thought. i'll have to pick up a uniform set and field test before i can establish a true opinion.
although, the danners were f'n pointless. they were just desert tan boots with a small side panel with the a-tacs pattern. anyone that would actually spend the extra money for the a-tacs version of those boots is a straight-up mall ninja/ fanboy!
there were little a-tacs teasers set up throughout shot show. it looked pretty good. even a little darker than originally thought. i'll have to pick up a uniform set and field test before i can establish a true opinion.
although, the danners were f'n pointless. they were just desert tan boots with a small side panel with the a-tacs pattern. anyone that would actually spend the extra money for the a-tacs version of those boots is a straight-up mall ninja/ fanboy!
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Tango 6</div><div class="ubbcode-body">it looks better than the acu's with the tan thrown on it. I like it but I like multicam better. I also think the army must have way to much money to spend since the marines did it right and made 2 uniforms and not one for every area they are in. </div></div>
wait a second!? you just said the ARMY has TOO much money to spend? like the marine corps doesn't? and like the military gets less funds than any thing else in this country. I didn't really want to attack you on that but that sounds pretty stupid. and the Marine Corps didn't do much right with the TWO different kinds of camo because neither of those work very well. and as mentioned at the top. this is the new pattern for AFGANISTAN! not EVERYWHERE. I just can't wrap my head around the thought of someone saying that the ARMY has to much money to spend to increase the chances of a soldiers survival.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Tango 6</div><div class="ubbcode-body">it looks better than the acu's with the tan thrown on it. I like it but I like multicam better. I also think the army must have way to much money to spend since the marines did it right and made 2 uniforms and not one for every area they are in. </div></div>
wait a second!? you just said the ARMY has TOO much money to spend? like the marine corps doesn't? and like the military gets less funds than any thing else in this country. I didn't really want to attack you on that but that sounds pretty stupid. and the Marine Corps didn't do much right with the TWO different kinds of camo because neither of those work very well. and as mentioned at the top. this is the new pattern for AFGANISTAN! not EVERYWHERE. I just can't wrap my head around the thought of someone saying that the ARMY has to much money to spend to increase the chances of a soldiers survival.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: nofear67</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Tango 6</div><div class="ubbcode-body">it looks better than the acu's with the tan thrown on it. I like it but I like multicam better. I also think the army must have way to much money to spend since the marines did it right and made 2 uniforms and not one for every area they are in. </div></div>
wait a second!? you just said the ARMY has TOO much money to spend? like the marine corps doesn't? and like the military gets less funds than any thing else in this country. I didn't really want to attack you on that but that sounds pretty stupid. and the Marine Corps didn't do much right with the TWO different kinds of camo because neither of those work very well. and as mentioned at the top. this is the new pattern for AFGANISTAN! not EVERYWHERE. I just can't wrap my head around the thought of someone saying that the ARMY has to much money to spend to increase the chances of a soldiers survival. </div></div>
This may help you understand
link for you, nofear67
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: nofear67</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Tango 6</div><div class="ubbcode-body">it looks better than the acu's with the tan thrown on it. I like it but I like multicam better. I also think the army must have way to much money to spend since the marines did it right and made 2 uniforms and not one for every area they are in. </div></div>
wait a second!? you just said the ARMY has TOO much money to spend? like the marine corps doesn't? and like the military gets less funds than any thing else in this country. I didn't really want to attack you on that but that sounds pretty stupid. and the Marine Corps didn't do much right with the TWO different kinds of camo because neither of those work very well. and as mentioned at the top. this is the new pattern for AFGANISTAN! not EVERYWHERE. I just can't wrap my head around the thought of someone saying that the ARMY has to much money to spend to increase the chances of a soldiers survival. </div></div>
This may help you understand
link for you, nofear67
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I think this pattern has some potential.
We've seen Khaki, OD, Pacific Marine cammo, tiger stripe, woodland, desert choc. chip, desert, Marpat woodland, Marpat desert, ACU, Multi-cam and now...
Shithole-On-The-Face-Of-The-Planet pattern.
Since this appears to be our theater of choice for awhile, this feces pattern should be very effective.
I think this pattern has some potential.
We've seen Khaki, OD, Pacific Marine cammo, tiger stripe, woodland, desert choc. chip, desert, Marpat woodland, Marpat desert, ACU, Multi-cam and now...
Shithole-On-The-Face-Of-The-Planet pattern.
Since this appears to be our theater of choice for awhile, this feces pattern should be very effective.
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http://www.midwesthuntersoutlet.com/item.aspx?PID=187190&w=PQ%2BJDyOLrQE%3D
TAG also has a Rampage plate carrier in this camo on their site (no pic of the A-TACs though. It just says it in the color drop-down menu).
http://www.midwesthuntersoutlet.com/item.aspx?PID=187190&w=PQ%2BJDyOLrQE%3D
TAG also has a Rampage plate carrier in this camo on their site (no pic of the A-TACs though. It just says it in the color drop-down menu).
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I think to spray this pattern on a rifle would be pretty complex. thats a lot of blending and blotching to get that fuzzy look. Ive talked it over with my paint technician
and he said it was a detailed job.
I think to spray this pattern on a rifle would be pretty complex. thats a lot of blending and blotching to get that fuzzy look. Ive talked it over with my paint technician
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I saw EOTAC's Emerson Operator knife in A-TACS. It looks pretty neat. Debating if I should order it.
I saw EOTAC's Emerson Operator knife in A-TACS. It looks pretty neat. Debating if I should order it.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: biglou13</div><div class="ubbcode-body">5 maybe 6 colors
i see a mossy 500 with a new coat </div></div>
Remington already has a 870 in it, looks great
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: biglou13</div><div class="ubbcode-body">5 maybe 6 colors
i see a mossy 500 with a new coat </div></div>
Remington already has a 870 in it, looks great
