This something new I did for the last couple of days. I got the idea from He_Shoot_Me hide member. Check it out.
Fieldcraft Camo on A-4 Rifle
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I like this style a lot. I have a rifle that I will be doing in the next couple days for a member here that will end up similar to this.
I like this style a lot. I have a rifle that I will be doing in the next couple days for a member here that will end up similar to this.
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I seen it the other day on a hide members rifle. Kinda of like it. So I painted one of my rifles like it. It breaks up the color good. I put a protective coating on it. I will take out the shine and dull it a little. Then I will be done.
I seen it the other day on a hide members rifle. Kinda of like it. So I painted one of my rifles like it. It breaks up the color good. I put a protective coating on it. I will take out the shine and dull it a little. Then I will be done.
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I'm really liking these sponge camo'd rifles. That thing looks sweet. How do you like the DBM compared to a factory BDL? I know the extra capacity is a plus but is there a downside to the mag?
I'm really liking these sponge camo'd rifles. That thing looks sweet. How do you like the DBM compared to a factory BDL? I know the extra capacity is a plus but is there a downside to the mag?
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I like it. I have on 8 of the 9 rifles. I have 5 rd mags also. Never have enough ammo on you. This just gives you the ability to have the in the gun VS in your pack.
I like it. I have on 8 of the 9 rifles. I have 5 rd mags also. Never have enough ammo on you. This just gives you the ability to have the in the gun VS in your pack.
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very nice , now let's go for the scope
very nice , now let's go for the scope
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I have a 4x16 S&B coming to replace the 5.5x25 scope. I will that scope. It should be he by Tues. I do think the scope would finish the gun off.
I have a 4x16 S&B coming to replace the 5.5x25 scope. I will that scope. It should be he by Tues. I do think the scope would finish the gun off.
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I saw the rifle the other day from HSM. He and I chatted about it in the shout box before he done his and he did a fine job as have you. Re post when you get the scope done also.
I saw the rifle the other day from HSM. He and I chatted about it in the shout box before he done his and he did a fine job as have you. Re post when you get the scope done also.
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I will do that. His looks more completed with the scope done. HSM turned out nice. I started to Digital camo the rifle but went this way. I will digital my AI next. This scope that is on it is going to a different rifle.
I will do that. His looks more completed with the scope done. HSM turned out nice. I started to Digital camo the rifle but went this way. I will digital my AI next. This scope that is on it is going to a different rifle.
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looks like a rock ! good job !
looks like a rock ! good job !
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This is with a Leupold I did to show with the full affect of the camo.
This is with a Leupold I did to show with the full affect of the camo.
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Get some outside the house pics also. Those will really show off the paint work.
Get some outside the house pics also. Those will really show off the paint work.
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Excellent job!!!
Excellent job!!!
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Well not to much green grass up here. This is the outside pictures around trees, grass, gravel, and crushed asphalt.
Well not to much green grass up here. This is the outside pictures around trees, grass, gravel, and crushed asphalt.
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Nice job dar, that thing blends right into that tree trunk.
Nice job dar, that thing blends right into that tree trunk.
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Thanks
When I set it against the tree. Thought blended really good. The rest of the pictures it blended good with the ground.
Thanks
When I set it against the tree. Thought blended really good. The rest of the pictures it blended good with the ground.
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Hell yeah now that is what I am talking about. I am fixing to go out and paint one up nearly just like this. I love it.
Hell yeah now that is what I am talking about. I am fixing to go out and paint one up nearly just like this. I love it.
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Excellent job, very simple yet effective. Who says you need to spend a few bills on camo.
Excellent job, very simple yet effective. Who says you need to spend a few bills on camo.
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A person doesn't, but many do. A matter of personal choice. Same as any other piece of equipment. I surely don't need the handful of NightForces that I have. Coyotes don't care.
A person doesn't, but many do. A matter of personal choice. Same as any other piece of equipment. I surely don't need the handful of NightForces that I have. Coyotes don't care.
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I will post a picture tommorrw. I have an idea for a outside picture.
I will post a picture tommorrw. I have an idea for a outside picture.
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That is one of the sweetest camo jobs I have ever seen..
Great job!
You MUST do a tutorial...
That is one of the sweetest camo jobs I have ever seen..
Great job!
You MUST do a tutorial...
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I have been a fan of GAP camo for "pretty rifles", but this is my favorite for field rifles.
Would live to hear how you did it.
I have been a fan of GAP camo for "pretty rifles", but this is my favorite for field rifles.
Would live to hear how you did it.
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This is an AI skins I did. I took out the brown and put a little more green in the coloring. See if you like this. Later today I will try to get the paints and stuff to do this and post.
This is an AI skins I did. I took out the brown and put a little more green in the coloring. See if you like this. Later today I will try to get the paints and stuff to do this and post.
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Here is some outside pictures with a gillie suit.
Here is some outside pictures with a gillie suit.
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Here a picture of the supplies you need. The clear coat will protect you finish. he sponge you can get in Wal-mart.
Always spray paint onto a cardboard and dip the sponge in the paint.
Step 1
start with the lightest color first. Coat the whole surface and wait for it to dry.
Step 2
Now it is time to use the sponge. Apply the layers as need. Use black on the next coat and apply so that you get the texture of the sponge onto the surface.
Step 3
Repeat step 2 using the darker brown, still using the sponge. Dont over apply. It will come together in the end.
Step 4
Repeat step 2 using Coyote Tan (which is a medium tan)and the sponge. I used up all mine. So I couldn't take a picture of this product. You can use another brand.
Step5
Clear coat to protect finish. Spray very lightly.
Here a picture of the supplies you need. The clear coat will protect you finish. he sponge you can get in Wal-mart.
Always spray paint onto a cardboard and dip the sponge in the paint.
Step 1
start with the lightest color first. Coat the whole surface and wait for it to dry.
Step 2
Now it is time to use the sponge. Apply the layers as need. Use black on the next coat and apply so that you get the texture of the sponge onto the surface.
Step 3
Repeat step 2 using the darker brown, still using the sponge. Dont over apply. It will come together in the end.
Step 4
Repeat step 2 using Coyote Tan (which is a medium tan)and the sponge. I used up all mine. So I couldn't take a picture of this product. You can use another brand.
Step5
Clear coat to protect finish. Spray very lightly.
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What color was your AI skins in, originally. I have FDE, and a few cans ready to go. One Tan/Khaki, Black, and OD. Which should I drop on first?
What color was your AI skins in, originally. I have FDE, and a few cans ready to go. One Tan/Khaki, Black, and OD. Which should I drop on first?
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wana do a scope?
wana do a scope?
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My skins was OD green but I started with tan first. This way the under layment color would be the lighest color. This gives you the marble effect.
On a scope painting is just as easy. Tape the areas you don't want the paint and cover the glass. Spray the colors onto a cardboard the sponge the color on.
My skins was OD green but I started with tan first. This way the under layment color would be the lighest color. This gives you the marble effect.
On a scope painting is just as easy. Tape the areas you don't want the paint and cover the glass. Spray the colors onto a cardboard the sponge the color on.
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Is there a noticeable texture diffence, or is it still smooth?
Is there a noticeable texture diffence, or is it still smooth?
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nice design, blends into most environments, and where it sticks out more you can always add some ghillie strips to it.
for netranger6, although that finish would add some texture, it would be more "smooth" than rough, however you can add texture first, then go over it with the pattern. i always believed the base color to be the most matching to where your AO is (usually the tan / khaki earth color), and then add the breakup colors on top to mimic ground clutter, vegetation, moss, etc.
nice design, blends into most environments, and where it sticks out more you can always add some ghillie strips to it.
for netranger6, although that finish would add some texture, it would be more "smooth" than rough, however you can add texture first, then go over it with the pattern. i always believed the base color to be the most matching to where your AO is (usually the tan / khaki earth color), and then add the breakup colors on top to mimic ground clutter, vegetation, moss, etc.
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Ok, I have Krylon in Tan, Green, and Black. With FDE skins, should I even put down a base, or just go with blotting on Tan...then Green....then Black, followed by clear?
btw, I really have limited skills in the creativity department. lol.
Ok, I have Krylon in Tan, Green, and Black. With FDE skins, should I even put down a base, or just go with blotting on Tan...then Green....then Black, followed by clear?
btw, I really have limited skills in the creativity department. lol.
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Great job on the camo. Wish I could do that. Turned out very nice, kudos.
Great job on the camo. Wish I could do that. Turned out very nice, kudos.
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Okay guys, just finished my paint. Turned out rock on awesome. Used the FDE skins to my advantage...will post pics tomorrow, and once I have a look at it with sober eyes. Lol. Used a set of "sea" sponges from Hobby Lobby ($2.50), a minute amount of Krlyon Fusion Flat Tan/OD/Black, and just went with it. It looks killer. Almost Marine digital.
Okay guys, just finished my paint. Turned out rock on awesome. Used the FDE skins to my advantage...will post pics tomorrow, and once I have a look at it with sober eyes. Lol. Used a set of "sea" sponges from Hobby Lobby ($2.50), a minute amount of Krlyon Fusion Flat Tan/OD/Black, and just went with it. It looks killer. Almost Marine digital.
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So do you just spray a thick coat on the sponge and then dab it on?
So do you just spray a thick coat on the sponge and then dab it on?
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Here was my prep time:
Drink a beer: Lay out my skins..
Drink another beer: Put trash bag across beer cooer *wooden*
Drink another beer: "ask the wife, "Hey, you're better at this shit, so how goes it?". Her response,...."that's your gig, get on it"...
Same beer: I laid out first skin, in FDE, and ran to Hobby Lobby for some "real" sponges, and this really is key.
Another drink, as beer is gone (Red Wine): Cut a "real sponge", in half, to get a varied textur. On FDE skins, laid down a Krylon "Tan", with a varied "blotting" techneek. Sorry guys, a td bit drunk and reely don't feel liike back spacing to correct....anyway, I splotted.... on Tan....on FDE skins...
Then I splotted on OD green......then Black...
....and lastly, I clear coted in Flat Krylon...fuck, I'm prety wasted. Anyway, it turned out pretty dammn good, just wear a mask, or avoid the fumes on the clear coat,.... prettty nasty shit.
Will have pic's in tha A.M.....or P.M.
- Jeremy
Here was my prep time:
Drink a beer: Lay out my skins..
Drink another beer: Put trash bag across beer cooer *wooden*
Drink another beer: "ask the wife, "Hey, you're better at this shit, so how goes it?". Her response,...."that's your gig, get on it"...
Same beer: I laid out first skin, in FDE, and ran to Hobby Lobby for some "real" sponges, and this really is key.
Another drink, as beer is gone (Red Wine): Cut a "real sponge", in half, to get a varied textur. On FDE skins, laid down a Krylon "Tan", with a varied "blotting" techneek. Sorry guys, a td bit drunk and reely don't feel liike back spacing to correct....anyway, I splotted.... on Tan....on FDE skins...
Then I splotted on OD green......then Black...
....and lastly, I clear coted in Flat Krylon...fuck, I'm prety wasted. Anyway, it turned out pretty dammn good, just wear a mask, or avoid the fumes on the clear coat,.... prettty nasty shit.
Will have pic's in tha A.M.....or P.M.
- Jeremy
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: cmnspwr</div><div class="ubbcode-body">So do you just spray a thick coat on the sponge and then dab it on? </div></div>. Spray the paint on the sponge or on cardboard to dip the sponge in.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: cmnspwr</div><div class="ubbcode-body">So do you just spray a thick coat on the sponge and then dab it on? </div></div>. Spray the paint on the sponge or on cardboard to dip the sponge in.
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well.. turns out that my fuzzy eyes failed me. Put too much clear coat on, gonna take all off and start again.
well.. turns out that my fuzzy eyes failed me. Put too much clear coat on, gonna take all off and start again.
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If the clear coat is shinny. Take some steel wool and buff the shine out.
If the clear coat is shinny. Take some steel wool and buff the shine out.
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Clear coat was fine, just I didn't wait for paint to drive, and the clear coat caused some paint to run...Which made me have to touch up an area, and now it looked gay. So, the stuff she got me sucks, didn't take the paint of one iota. What do I use to get the paint off without killing the plastic skins?
Clear coat was fine, just I didn't wait for paint to drive, and the clear coat caused some paint to run...Which made me have to touch up an area, and now it looked gay. So, the stuff she got me sucks, didn't take the paint of one iota. What do I use to get the paint off without killing the plastic skins?
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If it isn't to bad then just do a base coat again. If you want to speed up the drying process. Then run a small heater to push warmer air across the paint to help it dry.
If it isn't to bad then just do a base coat again. If you want to speed up the drying process. Then run a small heater to push warmer air across the paint to help it dry.
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Really Nice job. And Nice rifle also
Really Nice job. And Nice rifle also
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very nice indeed.
very nice indeed.
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Here is my AI with a S&B scope painted.
Here is my AI with a S&B scope painted.
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Nice work DAR, that looks awesome. I'm going to have to drum up the time and try this on my Crusader. Thanks for all the technical input everyone - great post. If/when I do this, I'll post my FVCK UPS too!
SK
Roll Tide!! 13th Football National Championship
Nice work DAR, that looks awesome. I'm going to have to drum up the time and try this on my Crusader. Thanks for all the technical input everyone - great post. If/when I do this, I'll post my FVCK UPS too!
SK
Roll Tide!! 13th Football National Championship
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Damn nice rifle!
And the paint looks good to!
Damn nice rifle!
And the paint looks good to!
