PNWguy Posted October 18, 2018 Share Posted October 18, 2018 My new AR build was focused on creating a light, handy carbine with enough medicine to be effective against whatever I encountered while hiking, camping, fishing, and off-roading in Idaho. I used a PSA Magpul lower, an AR-Stoner upper in .450 Bushmaster, and converted some USGI mags with special followers to come up with an 8lb carbine that holds 9 rounds of some thumper medicine. Since it was going to be solely used as a woods gun, I gave it one of my proprietary camo jobs that I have done on a few of my other hunting rifles. Before: First I removed all accessories and optics and taped up anything that I didn't want paint in and sprayed the base coat of OD green using Krylon Camouflage spray paint: Next, I listened to some Pink Floyd because I was totally stoned from the paint fumes in an enclosed space... Went outside, naked, and selected some leaves from trees in my yard to use for patterns... Then I started the artistic process of layering different patterns with different colors of flat spray paint. The hard part is getting the perfect blend of color and pattern, and I have never really been completely satisfied with the results. But, it is done and now I just have to let it cure for a day or two before putting the accessories back on... The great thing about the Krylon job is that it is cheap, easy, and totally functional. Sure, it will develop wear spots and chip off in spots, but who cares? It's a woods gun and as long as it blends in and allows perfect functioning, it is all good. 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holyjohnson Posted October 18, 2018 Share Posted October 18, 2018 nice work. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PNWguy Posted October 18, 2018 Author Share Posted October 18, 2018 Other side... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PNWguy Posted October 18, 2018 Author Share Posted October 18, 2018 And a better overall shot... 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cougar_ml Posted October 18, 2018 Share Posted October 18, 2018 That turned out really nice. Now just to hope you don't drop it into the brush, you may never see it again. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlockPride Posted October 18, 2018 Share Posted October 18, 2018 That looks cool. Good job! I’m guessing it took a good amount of degreasing prior to paint? I’ve got a new 12” 6.5g pistol that is calling out for a camo job. I’m thinking lighter than yours and trying to do a kryptek style, but I’ve got much research to do and planning. Enjoy your fresh, new tool. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PNWguy Posted October 18, 2018 Author Share Posted October 18, 2018 7 hours ago, GlockPride said: That looks cool. Good job! I’m guessing it took a good amount of degreasing prior to paint? Just wiped it down with Windex with vinegar and used a Q-Tip to remove all traces of oil in the crevices. Haven't ever had issues with orange peel using the Krylon camo paint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
9x19 Posted October 18, 2018 Share Posted October 18, 2018 (edited) That looks good. Mine is just basic black, but I figure I'm more likely to spook the critters than the color of my weapon is, so.... I take the easy way out! Plus, mine only has a 12" barrel, and shorter is less evil, right? Edited October 18, 2018 by 9x19 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
syntaxerrorsix Posted October 19, 2018 Share Posted October 19, 2018 Nice! I did a rattle can job on mine as well. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PNWguy Posted October 19, 2018 Author Share Posted October 19, 2018 I like the use of mesh material to get that pattern! You obviously weren't drinking when you did yours... 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PNWguy Posted October 20, 2018 Author Share Posted October 20, 2018 Goodies installed... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c10bonanza Posted October 20, 2018 Share Posted October 20, 2018 That turned out great. Good work! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARP Posted November 8, 2018 Share Posted November 8, 2018 Both look fantastic. I don't have the courage to mess up one of my rifles like that, because me doing the work, it would be a mess. I have a Ruger 10/22 receiver that has a whole bunch of parts added that I planned to do, have all the paint sitting on the shelf, had bought some stencil pattern from a craft store, and that is as far as the project got. Some day.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deputy tom Posted November 24, 2018 Share Posted November 24, 2018 (edited) On 10/19/2018 at 11:50 PM, PNWguy said: Goodies installed... What Surefire light and clamp is that? tom. Edited November 24, 2018 by deputy tom more info needed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PNWguy Posted November 25, 2018 Author Share Posted November 25, 2018 8 hours ago, deputy tom said: What Surefire light and clamp is that? tom. Surefire G2X... The clamp is some off-brand quick detach thing off Amazon that got good reviews and has been working fine... https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BC56IB2/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deputy tom Posted November 25, 2018 Share Posted November 25, 2018 6 hours ago, PNWguy said: Surefire G2X... The clamp is some off-brand quick detach thing off Amazon that got good reviews and has been working fine... https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BC56IB2/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Thank you. tom. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moshe Posted December 3, 2018 Share Posted December 3, 2018 You should ask the Big Giant Head. I hear he is adept at this art as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janice6 Posted December 4, 2018 Share Posted December 4, 2018 On 10/19/2018 at 5:20 PM, PNWguy said: I like the use of mesh material to get that pattern! You obviously weren't drinking when you did yours... In custom car painting, the technique of "Lace painting" was started, when a custom car painter just cleaned his gun by spraying at a pair of panties on the bench, leaving a lace pattern on the background. The effect is now a standard in custom painting, yet there was no explanation of how the panties got into the painting area of the shop...……….. Go for effect. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deputy tom Posted January 11, 2019 Share Posted January 11, 2019 On 12/3/2018 at 7:42 PM, janice6 said: In custom car painting, the technique of "Lace painting" was started, when a custom car painter just cleaned his gun by spraying at a pair of panties on the bench, leaving a lace pattern on the background. The effect is now a standard in custom painting, yet there was no explanation of how the panties got into the painting area of the shop...……….. Go for effect. I did a motorcycle gas tank with that method. tom. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janice6 Posted January 11, 2019 Share Posted January 11, 2019 44 minutes ago, deputy tom said: I did a motorcycle gas tank with that method. tom. I did the hood (bonnet) on my wife's first car, a VW beetle. I used lacework and Cobwebbing. I liked it!...………………. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moshe Posted January 11, 2019 Share Posted January 11, 2019 On 10/19/2018 at 10:50 PM, PNWguy said: Goodies installed... Planning on doing that with my Elzetta flashlight. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Borg warner Posted January 12, 2019 Share Posted January 12, 2019 Nice gun, but what does EBR mean? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PNWguy Posted January 12, 2019 Author Share Posted January 12, 2019 1 hour ago, Borg warner said: Nice gun, but what does EBR mean? Evil Black Rifle. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Borg warner Posted January 12, 2019 Share Posted January 12, 2019 2 hours ago, PNWguy said: Evil Black Rifle. I like black guns. Black Guns Matter. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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