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IRONMAN · August 29th, 2011, 07:20 PM

Started with Duracoat FDE as a base.
Added rustoleum camo earth brown.
Blended the two together with sponges.
Added some khaki, also with a sponge.
I like it.

oubgdv2 · August 29th, 2011, 07:21 PM

Well done

GARRARD · August 29th, 2011, 07:23 PM

I can't say I've seen one that looked quite like that. Good job, I like it.

SGV · August 30th, 2011, 03:52 AM

Looks good! Is that a tactical chronograph on the buttstock?

IRONMAN · September 3rd, 2011, 05:45 AM

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Originally Posted by SGV

Looks good! Is that a tactical chronograph on the buttstock?

If by "tactical chronograph" you mean water proof digital watch painted to blend in, then yes!
Thanks for the compliment

tonyben · September 3rd, 2011, 06:43 AM

Well done! It looks really good!

oubgdv2 · September 3rd, 2011, 02:20 PM

As good as I have seen and I have seen a lot paint jobs, well done

fortymikemike · September 3rd, 2011, 04:01 PM

Looks really good,I like the sponge technique.defineately a very nice camo job!

SAPPNASTY · September 3rd, 2011, 04:36 PM

Nice rifle....just do yourself a favor and never ever lay it in the grass! You may never be able to find it again!! lol....seriously though very good job.

Albud3 · September 4th, 2011, 10:06 PM

Very good job!!! What most people don't realize when camouflaging a rifle is that you must disguise the length and shape of the rifle as well as break-up the outline. Your job goes this quite well as you have painted the complete rifle instead of doing like most and just painting the stock and handguards. That long, black barrel and receiver will draw the eye to them at close range and through optics. Of course, for deep camo you should tie on some multicolored burlap strips to thoroughly hide the rifle.
Going to do the same on your other firearms?

jens5 · September 5th, 2011, 05:59 AM

Well done. The whole thing looks great.

45mike · September 6th, 2011, 05:32 AM

I like. I might try a sponge job myself. Show us more.

IRONMAN · September 13th, 2011, 06:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Albud3

Very good job!!! What most people don't realize when camouflaging a rifle is that you must disguise the length and shape of the rifle as well as break-up the outline. Your job goes this quite well as you have painted the complete rifle instead of doing like most and just painting the stock and handguards. That long, black barrel and receiver will draw the eye to them at close range and through optics. Of course, for deep camo you should tie on some multicolored burlap strips to thoroughly hide the rifle.
Going to do the same on your other firearms?

Thanks
I have an AK I might do something similar to
but my M1A EBR Mod1 is staying the way it is.

cz777 · September 14th, 2011, 10:51 PM

dont leave your weapon on the ground and walk away ....next i hear ''where is my weapon'' ...very nice job !!

danatkins · January 29th, 2012, 11:16 AM

what do you mean by blending the colors with a sponge