AR-15 and M-16 Show And Tell

[jb1911]

 

[J10]

Just camo'ed it recently after adding the finishing touches to my first AR. It makes me happy

 

[billmyn]

1. colt a3 m4 upper J.P enterprise 18'' s.s 1n8 twist barrel w/ adjustable gas block and bolt and 2 port break.
2. v-tac f.f tube .
lower is a double star w/ a2 stock
3. Timney 3lb trigger
4. kns anti rotating pins.
5. magpul bad lever, moe plus grip, and winter trigger guard.
6. Vortex H.S 5-15x44 mrad reticule using a weaver tactical 1pc mount .
7. Burris trs-25 dot.
about 300rds through it and is almost boring to shoot. almost

 

[ryan3030]

Just camo'ed it recently after adding the finishing touches to my first AR. It makes me happy

That looks stellar

Share the details on your process?

 

[williamsburg]

Just picked it up today.

 

[J10]

That looks stellar

Share the details on your process?

Sure.

1.0 Giraffe and Leopard print plastic stencils for wall painting (from Hobby Lobby).
1.1 Giraffe is the larger-covering of the two stencils so i used it first.
1.2 The black you see is the original anodizing on the receiver / upper / everywhere.
1.3 Model paint in O.D. Green and Desert Camo, both flat colors (from Hobby Lobby).

2.0 Removed all components from the weapon i did not want painted.
2.1 Cleaned the entire weapon with alcohol degreaser (from the painting section) and tapped off all areas i did not want painted with painters tape (blue masking tape). Leave any item you want the camo to flow across on the weapon. Like i did my optic).
2.2 Hang weapon out of doors somewhere. MUST use 550 para cord for this though

3.0 Set up REALLY CHEAP Harbor Freight airbrush with a compressor and filter.
3.1 Paint away using your bottom color first and moving the stencils around to randomize the pattern (use the larger-coverage stencils on the bottom).
3.2 Let dry for 15 min and apply second color using different stencil.
3.3 Repeat for more layers.

4.0 Let dry. (hardest part)
4.1 Pull the tape and reassemble.
4.2 Enjoy!

This was a "test" painting for me (model paint removes with chemicals easily ). I didn't know how it would turn out or look or hold up. So far it has been on a couple of "walk-abouts", range trips, and rides in the car with no scarring on the paint.

But when it does get messed up, as i am sure it will being model paint, i will repaint it the same way with Duracoat for a long lasting camo job.

Oh by the way, in the photos of the weapon, the fore end looks blurred on the sides. That is because i blurred it with a photo program. I built the fore end and machined some text on the side that i didn't want on INGO... The fore end looks like the rest of the paint job.

Hope that was enough information! If not let me know.

 

[jacob.white27]

Not sure how to post pics yet...but I built my first AR a few months back and I'm hooked...it came out really well!

 

[DaKruiser]

Not sure how to post pics yet...but I built my first AR a few months back and I'm hooked...it came out really well!

good to see ya Jacob!

Upload your photos to a photo sharing site like photobucket, then just copy the code and paste it in your post.:thumbsup:

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[mvician]

 

[Amattern]

That right there is some serious rail space!

 

[NetPIMP]

new build

I think I may have bit off more than I can chew in one bite...

Wish me luck...

 

[Gabriel]

I think I may have bit off more than I can chew in one bite...

Wish me luck...

If you were closer I'd gladly help you with that if it seems a bit daunting.

 

[J10]

I think I mathaty have bit off more than I can chew in one bite...

Wish me luck...

That looks like WAY to much fun! Good luck!

 

[churchmouse]

I think I may have bit off more than I can chew in one bite...

Wish me luck...

Not really that difficult if you pay attention to details. To much info out there to follow. Do not use a hammer. If it does not fit then find out why.

 

[Lammchop93]

I think I may have bit off more than I can chew in one bite...

Wish me luck...

Youtube videos are your friend. I learned how to completely take mine apart and put it back together with some videos from there.

 

[TAT7]

Not really that difficult if you pay attention to details. To much info out there to follow. Do not use a hammer. If it does not fit then find out why.

How do you install roll pins?

 

[TAT7]

I think I may have bit off more than I can chew in one bite...

Wish me luck...

Barrel?

 

[OneBadV8]

Barrel?

Looks like at the very bottom wrapped in paper inside a plastic bag.

 

[kwood]

care to post a review of that primary arms optic?

 

[NetPIMP]

If you were closer I'd gladly help you with that if it seems a bit daunting.

If that were the case, I'd humbly accept your offer... Appreciate the support tho!

Barrel?

Looks like at the very bottom wrapped in paper inside a plastic bag.

Yes! Spikes CHF 16"... a lot of Spikes actually... lower, upper, barrel, compansator, buffer assembly, and LPK w/ their battle trigger..

Ultimately, I hope to end up with a Spikes NiBx BCG, but I scored the Black Rain Ordinance one for about $50 less - all in due time, and I'll end up putting the BRO in a later build.

("What's with all the Spikes stuff, bro?" What can I say, I like the damn Spider...)

What else?... YHM diamond rifle-length forearm w/ endcap, YHM low-pro gas glock, BCM Mod3 charging handle, Magpul ACS-L stock, Magpul MBUS front & rear, and a Magpul B.A.D.

I'm not to sure about the Ergo grip that comes in the Spikes Enhanced LPK, but it'll suffice for now - will probably go MOE or MIAD later.

I'm holding off on an optic for the moment... I've spent enough, and would seem wasteful if the damn thing just explodes on me If it doesn't, then ... well... still not sure just yet.

LOL - FIRST ar15, first build... I'm diving into the deep end of the pool!