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Why not paint the scope?
Looks good to me I'd shoot it.
Why not paint the scope?
Looks good to me I'd shoot it.
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looks like you did a hell of a job- explain a little on how you did it
looks like you did a hell of a job- explain a little on how you did it
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Nice job
Nice job
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that looks prettyu tuff.but the scope does stick out.we would like to hear about some tech tips.
that looks prettyu tuff.but the scope does stick out.we would like to hear about some tech tips.
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looks good
looks good
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Nice job man!
Nice job man!
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Looks good. Bet it works well in the desert. Nice job.
I would not paint the scope if it were mine. I think the contrast of matte black looks good on a painted rifle. Plus I change scopes a lot and I use Duracoat. Not easy to remove.
Looks good. Bet it works well in the desert. Nice job.
I would not paint the scope if it were mine. I think the contrast of matte black looks good on a painted rifle. Plus I change scopes a lot and I use Duracoat. Not easy to remove.
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big fan of the multicam!
big fan of the multicam!
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I will update you all that want to know on the techniques I used. I have some learning points and what to do better for the next one. If I dig this paint, I will do another one soon. I have another set up similar to this that needs a makeover. I was never a paint or camo type before, but since doing this, I am looking foward to doing another. Will update with pic's in the desert tommorrow at the range. On the scope, I am having all the same thoughts as what all you have posted. Thinking of doing a single color duracoat, or leaving black. Not really sure yet. I'd say I'm scaird to do it. Then again, my rifle cost more. The M3 is not my favorite, but when I bought it cheap brand spanking new, I am about to say what the hell just do it.
I will update you all that want to know on the techniques I used. I have some learning points and what to do better for the next one. If I dig this paint, I will do another one soon. I have another set up similar to this that needs a makeover. I was never a paint or camo type before, but since doing this, I am looking foward to doing another. Will update with pic's in the desert tommorrow at the range. On the scope, I am having all the same thoughts as what all you have posted. Thinking of doing a single color duracoat, or leaving black. Not really sure yet. I'd say I'm scaird to do it. Then again, my rifle cost more. The M3 is not my favorite, but when I bought it cheap brand spanking new, I am about to say what the hell just do it.
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looks great to me. what is the color on the metal and what is brand?
looks great to me. what is the color on the metal and what is brand?
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Update with pic's in the desert
I duracoated all metal with Duracoat WWII OD green. Mixed a little less hardner than what was required so I could maintain the matte appearance. As for the stock, the base coat is Duracoat Tactical Coyote Tan. The other colors were Dark Earth Brown, OD green, matte black, and Multi Beige or Sand. After spraying the base coat, I used blue painters tape with wax paper cut stencils for all the color to fill in. One point I learned from this is blue painters tape sucks. It would not stay and began to lift while spraying, it caused some horrible looking patterns. What I will use next is the tan tape, it stays put and I can use it many more times while spraying. I am going to use it next, and cut my stencils with scissors. This was a trial run, will refinish in the future with better stencils.
Update with pic's in the desert
I duracoated all metal with Duracoat WWII OD green. Mixed a little less hardner than what was required so I could maintain the matte appearance. As for the stock, the base coat is Duracoat Tactical Coyote Tan. The other colors were Dark Earth Brown, OD green, matte black, and Multi Beige or Sand. After spraying the base coat, I used blue painters tape with wax paper cut stencils for all the color to fill in. One point I learned from this is blue painters tape sucks. It would not stay and began to lift while spraying, it caused some horrible looking patterns. What I will use next is the tan tape, it stays put and I can use it many more times while spraying. I am going to use it next, and cut my stencils with scissors. This was a trial run, will refinish in the future with better stencils.
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Looks good man, those pebbles must have been a pain.
Looks good man, those pebbles must have been a pain.
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Looks great. I can't notice any stencil issues from these fotos. I doubt I would notice them unless I was look for them in person and close up.
I haven't had the balls to paint a scope yet but either but have painted everything else I own.
Looks great. I can't notice any stencil issues from these fotos. I doubt I would notice them unless I was look for them in person and close up.
I haven't had the balls to paint a scope yet but either but have painted everything else I own.
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absolutely hideous, you should just throw the whole thing out. It just so happens I have a rifle disposal area in my backyard
absolutely hideous, you should just throw the whole thing out. It just so happens I have a rifle disposal area in my backyard
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Becareful with some of the other tape, real easy to lift your basecoat unless your letting it go full cure between coat. That could take a couple of months with duracoat.
There is another masking tape that is light green but I dont recall the name, a bit tackier that the blue but still a safe release without any residue.
Becareful with some of the other tape, real easy to lift your basecoat unless your letting it go full cure between coat. That could take a couple of months with duracoat.
There is another masking tape that is light green but I dont recall the name, a bit tackier that the blue but still a safe release without any residue.
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Sweet!
Sweet!
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Looks great!
Looks great!
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That is sweet! I realy like your Multi-cam with a little more tan.
That is sweet! I realy like your Multi-cam with a little more tan.
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great job
great job
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Your paint job looks great! I'm more of a "lay a weed over the piece & spray away" kinda' guy. Fast & easy. Stop by your local automotive supply store & get a roll of the 3M Green professional masking tape. It's made to stick, but is not as aggresive as the old tan stuff so you have less of a chance of pulling your base coat loose.
Your paint job looks great! I'm more of a "lay a weed over the piece & spray away" kinda' guy. Fast & easy. Stop by your local automotive supply store & get a roll of the 3M Green professional masking tape. It's made to stick, but is not as aggresive as the old tan stuff so you have less of a chance of pulling your base coat loose.
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Looks great. I'll send my aics skins for you to practice on. Send them back when you have perfected them.
Looks great. I'll send my aics skins for you to practice on. Send them back when you have perfected them.
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How much would you charge to do a stock in multicam for me?
How much would you charge to do a stock in multicam for me?
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Wow. Very nice. I like the barrel color as well.
Wow. Very nice. I like the barrel color as well.
