Gunsmithing My First Attempt at Camo Cerakote

[parshal]

I have a bunch of C series Cerakote that I needed to use so I tried a desert type camo. I copied the riptile pattern as best I could.

 

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ide be happy with that paint job on my rifle......looks great

 

[parshal]

Definitely growing on me. Now to figure out what to put on the other stock. I may try some sponge coat.

 

[Sendit6.5]

Looks great. Not sure which airbrush you're using but if you turn the airflow down and widen your spray, you'll be able to soften the edges of the (in this case) black. This will make it look even better than it does. Don't worry about the soft (overspray) edge following the contour of the masking perfectly. In fact, a slightly irregular soft edge will add some realism. I'm not a stock painter but I made a living as an artist for almost 20 years and airbrush was one of my mediums.

I wish I had the money to buy all the equipment to prep stocks because I've always wanted to use my painting skills on them. I'm jealous! Lol! Keep it up - you're doing great!


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[parshal]

My first take at the black was softer but much wider. I'm using an Iwata LPH-80 at about 7 psi. The flow wasn't right for sure. It was barely visible when spraying and then came out fast. I had my hands full and wasn't able to get it adjusted just right so just went with it.

I will definitely do it softer next time. I may have to use the airbrush to not go so wide, though. I wish I was artistic. I imagine you'd do some cool things with stocks.

 

[parshal]

Thanks Sendit!! I've stripped it all off and am starting again. I appreciate the perfection!. ;-)

 

[parshal]

Well, the black is much more faded here but the coyote tan 'dots' show through the FDE as though they were iridescent. They show up in off angle lighting.

 

[Neff991]

Your second attempt looks really good, the softer black came out great and definitely looks better!

 

[spife7980]

the softer black came out great and definitely looks better!

I agree whole heartily. The first, while not bad, didnt really get me excited. But the second one, while only incrementally different, is just so much easier on the eyes without the sharp lines. Bravo!