Just wondering does this paint look ok before I continue? Or should I use a different pattern more colors? Thanks.
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I think it looks like oxidation or mold growing on the metal. I know it’s not, but kind of looks like that. If you like it keep it, I guess it depends on the look you are going for.
I think it looks like oxidation or mold growing on the metal. I know it’s not, but kind of looks like that. If you like it keep it, I guess it depends on the look you are going for.
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Just my oppinion, but I think you're going to find it's too dark, and will look black from a distance.
Like the dapple sort of pattern you got going though.
In the end, all that matters is what YOU like, unless you're going to be sneaking around for real.
Free advice, almost worth what it cost you
Just my oppinion, but I think you're going to find it's too dark, and will look black from a distance.
Like the dapple sort of pattern you got going though.
In the end, all that matters is what YOU like, unless you're going to be sneaking around for real.
Free advice, almost worth what it cost you
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Yah I just used a paper towel and tried spraying the paint and dabbing it, just to see what kind of effect it would have just to try something new. I might just go with stencils like I did for my old rifle. Kinda hard to find a medium tan that is not in gloss around here tho.
Yah I just used a paper towel and tried spraying the paint and dabbing it, just to see what kind of effect it would have just to try something new. I might just go with stencils like I did for my old rifle. Kinda hard to find a medium tan that is not in gloss around here tho.
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needs to look more poo-like. go to the porcelein throne, deposit your unneeded cargo, then look and take notes of the pattern. use that as a good starting point imho.
needs to look more poo-like. go to the porcelein throne, deposit your unneeded cargo, then look and take notes of the pattern. use that as a good starting point imho.
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Sponges work well for that kind of painting, a paper towel will saturate after a while and you will lose that 3D impression.
If you don't want a black rifle you may want to give the entire weapon a couple hits with a lighter base color (med. tan or olive, etc.), when dry go over it with your sponge painting again, one or two colors to get a good pattern with lots of depth and none of the tell-tale black. Looks like you are getting a good start. When you get it to the point that it looks like a cammo pattern so ugly no one could possibly appreciate it, chances are it will be very hard to see!
If you want a black background than keep doing what you are doing, looks like you are off to a good start, good luck and have fun.
Sponges work well for that kind of painting, a paper towel will saturate after a while and you will lose that 3D impression.
If you don't want a black rifle you may want to give the entire weapon a couple hits with a lighter base color (med. tan or olive, etc.), when dry go over it with your sponge painting again, one or two colors to get a good pattern with lots of depth and none of the tell-tale black. Looks like you are getting a good start. When you get it to the point that it looks like a cammo pattern so ugly no one could possibly appreciate it, chances are it will be very hard to see!
If you want a black background than keep doing what you are doing, looks like you are off to a good start, good luck and have fun.
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+1
It seems like today there are two reasons to camo your rifle:
1. to look cool at classes/range
2. to conceal the weapon from observation
If it's for #1 then you are on the right track. It looks kind of cool, but would look better with green furniture.
If it's for #2, then just bust out the krylon and start with a tan base, then darken it with brown and green to match your actual environment. Use indigenous leaves and grass as stencils to break up the outline.
I did a writeup on painting a bolt gun. You can follow the link in my signature, it's under "Articles". When I get my non-duty AR done, I am going to paint it and do an AR specific writeup since some seem to be hesistant to paint a gas gun. I don't paint my "work" M4 because all but one of our uniforms are all black and my armor is all black. Doesn't make sense to paint the rifle when the rest of me looks like a big sihlouette.
+1
It seems like today there are two reasons to camo your rifle:
1. to look cool at classes/range
2. to conceal the weapon from observation
If it's for #1 then you are on the right track. It looks kind of cool, but would look better with green furniture.
If it's for #2, then just bust out the krylon and start with a tan base, then darken it with brown and green to match your actual environment. Use indigenous leaves and grass as stencils to break up the outline.
I did a writeup on painting a bolt gun. You can follow the link in my signature, it's under "Articles". When I get my non-duty AR done, I am going to paint it and do an AR specific writeup since some seem to be hesistant to paint a gas gun. I don't paint my "work" M4 because all but one of our uniforms are all black and my armor is all black. Doesn't make sense to paint the rifle when the rest of me looks like a big sihlouette.
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Not all camo's are going to work everywhere all the time. People have different taste also. The whole idea is to blend into the area you want to. With that said, I would opt for a tan base and then go back with darker/contrasting colors such as black, green and possibly brown. These colors depending how they are used will blend in most anywhere.
Here's a digital turkey gun I did using duracoat. I hunt most in oak timber and this works for me. Coyote brown as a base and olive drab and flat black for the other. The Sims slip over recoil pad and black bolt give the gun away.
PS: there's a leupold on it too.
Same shotgun but in black and white.
Not all camo's are going to work everywhere all the time. People have different taste also. The whole idea is to blend into the area you want to. With that said, I would opt for a tan base and then go back with darker/contrasting colors such as black, green and possibly brown. These colors depending how they are used will blend in most anywhere.
Here's a digital turkey gun I did using duracoat. I hunt most in oak timber and this works for me. Coyote brown as a base and olive drab and flat black for the other. The Sims slip over recoil pad and black bolt give the gun away.
PS: there's a leupold on it too.
Same shotgun but in black and white.
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it may be a black gun from 100 yards away but if you are trying for #1 id say you nailed it...the pictures look killer to me.
it may be a black gun from 100 yards away but if you are trying for #1 id say you nailed it...the pictures look killer to me.
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Take and get some sponges from lowes/menards/true value.....from the painting/decorating section. They should have all kinds of cuts/textures. Krylon khaki, brown and green with a just little black .......mix them up to get the medium'ish colors. Sometimes I just spray the sponge with a little of each and dab away......to easy, works excellent. Often start with spraying the whole thing with khaki and brown at the same time.....nice medium earthy brown base. Works well for when I need it, around here.
77/22stockcamo
Take and get some sponges from lowes/menards/true value.....from the painting/decorating section. They should have all kinds of cuts/textures. Krylon khaki, brown and green with a just little black .......mix them up to get the medium'ish colors. Sometimes I just spray the sponge with a little of each and dab away......to easy, works excellent. Often start with spraying the whole thing with khaki and brown at the same time.....nice medium earthy brown base. Works well for when I need it, around here.
77/22stockcamo
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wow a lot more responses than I expected. Yes its just for number 1. I'll also check at lowes for the sponges and try to mix the brown n light tan for med tan.
wow a lot more responses than I expected. Yes its just for number 1. I'll also check at lowes for the sponges and try to mix the brown n light tan for med tan.
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Spongeblob.
The effect you're creating is similar to a technique called drybrushing. That effect is used by model builders to achieve an effect they call weathering. Overall it is a very subtle and effective technique.
In this instance, I agree with the other posters. The overall effect is dark, perhaps much too dark. This is a common first approach and can lead to disappointment when one tries to hide the object in natural undergrowth. That's because such undergrowth is already in shadow, and a dark object simply becomes darker and contrasts against the natural surroundings.
The best camo colors are not very colorful or contrasting. In essence they all tend to be light to medium shades of gray which have been faintly tinted with more natural nuances of rust, green, and darker gray. Everything is subtle and understated.
I would start with a light background shade, and then tone it down with effects similar to what you've done, in shades that are somewhat darker than the base color.
Less is better than more. Heavy coats serve no purpose and are more subject to chipping. Only base coats should be solid colors, and they should be lightly 'dusted' onto the surface, taking several coats to achieve full coverage, each shot from a different angle to ensure coverage in recesses.
Once this is achieved, go with the drybrushing/featuring, etc. If you've done this right, you should end up with a satin finish, rather than a gloss or flat finish, both of which can be at odds with the natural surroundings.
Greg
Spongeblob.
The effect you're creating is similar to a technique called drybrushing. That effect is used by model builders to achieve an effect they call weathering. Overall it is a very subtle and effective technique.
In this instance, I agree with the other posters. The overall effect is dark, perhaps much too dark. This is a common first approach and can lead to disappointment when one tries to hide the object in natural undergrowth. That's because such undergrowth is already in shadow, and a dark object simply becomes darker and contrasts against the natural surroundings.
The best camo colors are not very colorful or contrasting. In essence they all tend to be light to medium shades of gray which have been faintly tinted with more natural nuances of rust, green, and darker gray. Everything is subtle and understated.
I would start with a light background shade, and then tone it down with effects similar to what you've done, in shades that are somewhat darker than the base color.
Less is better than more. Heavy coats serve no purpose and are more subject to chipping. Only base coats should be solid colors, and they should be lightly 'dusted' onto the surface, taking several coats to achieve full coverage, each shot from a different angle to ensure coverage in recesses.
Once this is achieved, go with the drybrushing/featuring, etc. If you've done this right, you should end up with a satin finish, rather than a gloss or flat finish, both of which can be at odds with the natural surroundings.
Greg
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looks decent. not my personal taste but its solid. ps that shotgun looks good. to
looks decent. not my personal taste but its solid. ps that shotgun looks good. to
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Walmart, Lowes or Home Depot should have a foam paint brush that will also work well. Cut or melt a pattern into several brushs and sling that paint. Looks cool...
Walmart, Lowes or Home Depot should have a foam paint brush that will also work well. Cut or melt a pattern into several brushs and sling that paint. Looks cool...
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Ok here are some updated pics with a lighter background.
I know its hard to tell how it does from the grass as compared to a wooded area but this is all I have.
Ok here are some updated pics with a lighter background.
I know its hard to tell how it does from the grass as compared to a wooded area but this is all I have.
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to be honest now that you have lightened it up a bit, it seems to me that it will stick out more now, the only thing that i see it blending into is the sand dunes. But like it was mentioned above if you are doing it and just a plinking kinda guy and range with the boys, then im all about it. If you are working with this gun, ie putting your life in jeopardy, then not so much. But none the less it looks good
to be honest now that you have lightened it up a bit, it seems to me that it will stick out more now, the only thing that i see it blending into is the sand dunes. But like it was mentioned above if you are doing it and just a plinking kinda guy and range with the boys, then im all about it. If you are working with this gun, ie putting your life in jeopardy, then not so much. But none the less it looks good
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lol, I might just mix and blend to get a medium base then apply the green on that and leave it at that. I'll also see how it does in the light tomorrow. Thanks again
lol, I might just mix and blend to get a medium base then apply the green on that and leave it at that. I'll also see how it does in the light tomorrow. Thanks again
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looks like you need more lights and darks to break up the outline....your toy though .....
looks like you need more lights and darks to break up the outline....your toy though .....
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dude, if yer pooin like that change yer diet quick, bra. think diaper fill brown man. lol
dude, if yer pooin like that change yer diet quick, bra. think diaper fill brown man. lol
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A darker tan can be achieved by shooting the entire rifle with a light tan, then lightly dust over it with a brown. You do not want an even coat of the brown, it will be small dots, but from a few feet away it will just look like a darker shade of the base coat.
Try to avoid black, although it looks cool (black rifle and all) it stands out in natural veg. There is no black in nature.
A darker tan can be achieved by shooting the entire rifle with a light tan, then lightly dust over it with a brown. You do not want an even coat of the brown, it will be small dots, but from a few feet away it will just look like a darker shade of the base coat.
Try to avoid black, although it looks cool (black rifle and all) it stands out in natural veg. There is no black in nature.
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<span style="font-weight: bold">There is no black in nature. </span>
You're probably right.... No Black In Nature
<span style="font-weight: bold">There is no black in nature. </span>
You're probably right.... No Black In Nature
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: SN13</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><span style="font-weight: bold">There is no black in nature. </span>
You're probably right.... No Black In Nature </div></div>
Touche, but if you are trying to use a Black Panther as concealment, you are probably fucked either way.
So, let me be more specific, there is no black in natural vegitation that one might be most interested in blending with.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: SN13</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><span style="font-weight: bold">There is no black in nature. </span>
You're probably right.... No Black In Nature </div></div>
Touche, but if you are trying to use a Black Panther as concealment, you are probably fucked either way.
So, let me be more specific, there is no black in natural vegitation that one might be most interested in blending with.
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I'd definitley give a BIG +1 to the "No Black in Nature" concept.
But....if you like it...that's all that matters.
I'd definitley give a BIG +1 to the "No Black in Nature" concept.
But....if you like it...that's all that matters.
