My first camo job, let's see yours

[shaynster]

I just finished my first one. It's tan, army green, and earth brown Rustoleum. Post yours up.

 

[BIGE7.62]

is that the new California Model ,No pistol grip ?
Pretty cool . Did you sponge on the darker paint ?

 

[SnoopLoggyDog]

That looks pretty cool. I don't have the guts to paint any of my firearms.

 

[shaynster]

is that the new California Model ,No pistol grip ?
Pretty cool . Did you sponge on the darker paint ?

I didn't paint the grip and hadn't put it back on yet. and I did sponge the earth brown on.

 

[HamsterStyle]

Here is my son's that he did last year.
https://www.indianagunowners.com/forums/long-guns/385314-spray-painting-my-ar15.html

 

[Frosty]

I just finished my first one. It's tan, army green, and earth brown Rustoleum. Post yours up.

looks really nice! I thought you did a digital camo when I first looked at it I've never seen another like that, good job!

 

[shaynster]

looks really nice! I thought you did a digital camo when I first looked at it I've never seen another like that, good job!

Thanks!

 

[Hookeye]

Sponged this one a while back, have since removed it and gone an old school solid pine green on stock (I only paint the plastic).

This one looks like new, been painted for 4 yrs at least. I run 3 coats or so of matte clear over the camo. It does add some shine, but is tolerable.

 

[sgreen3]

Looks good OP, nice job. Here is the one I did last year, I think it turned out well. I know it took me a while to work up to actually painting one, but turned out to be a bit easier than I originally thought. Its all in the prep work.

 

[gregkl]

That looks pretty cool. I don't have the guts to paint any of my firearms.

I am with you. I am in the process of building three AR's and keep saying I will paint one, but don't think I will be able to bring myself to do in the end.

 

[Kutnupe14]

OP, I like the "look ," but it seems a little bright. Was the camo meant to be functional, or just pleasing to the eye?

 

[shaynster]

OP, I like the "look ," but it seems a little bright. Was the camo meant to be functional, or just pleasing to the eye?

I guess since I'm not going to be in the desert any time soon, it's just pleasing to "some" eyes.

 

[ART338WM]

I am seriously considering enhancing the factory engraved lettering (not the laser type) on my M&Ps using Testers oil based model paint. I think the S&W emblem highlighted by bright silver paint against the black slide would be very eye catching.

 

[Frosty]

I am seriously considering enhancing the factory engraved lettering (not the laser type) on my M&Ps using Testers oil based model paint. I think the S&W emblem highlighted by bright silver paint against the black slide would be very eye catching.

Use an acrylic model paint. It will be much easier to clean off. A little rubbing alcohol will erase the errors perfectly.

 

[Frosty]

I guess since I'm not going to be in the desert any time soon, it's just pleasing to "some" eyes.

Never say never. "They" are among us...

 

[Small's]

https://m.flickr.com/photos/62010141@N07/10888929123/?xajax=1
I dont know what has changed but i cant seem to figure out how to get this site to let me post a pic from flickr from my phone

 

[Frosty]

https://m.flickr.com/photos/62010141@N07/10888929123/?xajax=1

Linky no worky...

 

[Small's]

https://www.indianagunowners.com/forums/long-guns/321408-so-i-sponge-painted-my-ar-15-a-5.html

 

[Frosty]

https://www.indianagunowners.com/forums/long-guns/321408-so-i-sponge-painted-my-ar-15-a-5.html

That looks really nice

 

[KJQ6945]

https://www.indianagunowners.com/forums/long-guns/321408-so-i-sponge-painted-my-ar-15-a-5.html

Very impressive! You have a gift.