Duracoat fun

[sumphead]

Long time lurker, first time poster.....

So, I've been looking around the forum seeing what I can contribute. Well, I am have been airbrushing for about 20 years now. I've shot everything from t-shirts to cars. So I thought WTH, lets try and shoot some Duracoat. Maybe we can share some experiences and I can learn a little as well as teach a few others a bit. Even if you aren't shooting duracoat, the same principles apply.

So my first go at duracoat was to shoot the lower on my G21. The process couldn't have been any easier. I mixed small about using a graduated syringe (plastic, so one time use) 6CCs of WWII OD Green, and .5CC of resin. This was plenty for a light flash coat and second. I did the lettering with some HOK I had around.

NEXT up I wanted to try something a little tougher. A buddy of mine said I could play with his GSG-5. So last night after stripping and cleaning I hit it hard. Now this is where I depart from duracoat tradition. I used low-tack frisket and an exacto for my stencils. This worked very well with clean lines, but I wish the frisket was a little more flexible. What do ya'll use?

Anyway....Vietnam Tiger Stripe, with custom black/OD mixed base.

It came out very well. I still have to shoot the clear to even the tones a bit.

For those curious, I am shooting with an Iwata HP-C plus at about 18-20 psi. It's a bit small for these jobs but allows great coverage in nooks and crannies.

Questions? Tips? Thoughts?

 

[Boomstick]

Looks good, thanks for posting

 

[VN Vet]

Nice looking work sumphead. It sure takes a steady hand to do that lettering. No way can I do that level of work.

 

[sumphead]

Naw, Mr. Vet. There's a trick to it. No steady hands needed. Perhaps I should make another thread with a "how to." You see people use fingernail polish from time to time. I don't recommend that at all. But with the right enamel, it looks good, won't fade, and is as permanent as you want it to be.

 

[Drakkule]

Looks good to me, and welcome to INGO.

 

[sartwell]

Those both look great. Where you located

 

[BlueEagle]

Yes these look AMAZING. I like the stripes on that rifle; pretty sweet.

 

[bradw266]

Nice work sumphead.

 

[gvsugod]

Nice! Rifle is a little flashy for my taste but it still looks cool. I want to do that to my WASR when I am finished. I want the stock and accessories to be OD. I would have just bought them, but I couldnt find all the peices I wanted in that color.

 

[sumphead]

Those both look great. Where you located

I am a westsider in Avon.

Thanks guys. I agree gvsugod, it's a bit flashy. But everyone has different tastes. I am mostly proud of the lines.

A few more pics. Now, I have to find other things to coat....

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[NHT3]

Looks great.. I've been thinking about taking up the "duracoating" myself.
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[Fergy35]

Good looking work there, thanks for sharing. I have toyed around with my air brush a little, but haven't worked up the nerve to try it on a gun yet.

If you have the time, please do show us how you did the lettering.

 

[patience0830]

Good looking work there, thanks for sharing. I have toyed around with my air brush a little, but haven't worked up the nerve to try it on a gun yet.

If you have the time, please do show us how you did the lettering.

Yes, definitely a lettering tutorial.

 

[sumphead]

No sweat. I'll try and get one going with some pics soon.

 

[sumphead]

Just playing with a few spare mags....not as easy as auto air or HOK, but I'll play 'til I master it....