RostokMcSpoons Posted August 4, 2023 Share Posted August 4, 2023 (edited) As I'm never ever ever ever ever going to sell my Double Eagle M906C, I think I might spray it. I did have a Novritsch 'leafy' gun camo cover on it, but I do prefer the gun 'naked' because ... it looks cooler when it doesn't seem to have had a bit of salad wrapped around it...? Some of you with long memories might remember I've sprayed a couple of guns before: The F2000 was a bit of a homage to my favoured camo in Battlefield 4, but to be honest whilst it was fun to do, the results aren't brilliant close-up... the green painters masking tape I used didn't always make clean edges. The M16 did come out quite well with the scrim, but unfortunately I tried to fix a couple of areas that didn't look so good, and ended up making a pig's ear of it. I'm going to start from scratch on this, maybe with the same pattern as I do for the DE. After all that I have a decent collection of camo spray paints, but I don't just to do a vanilla brown / green / black splotchy effect, and neither do I want to use the scrim net effect again - I want something a little bit bolder so that 1) it looks interesting and 2) the camo actually does break up the the outline of the gun. Y'know, camo that actually camouflages I'm therefore prepared to include a bit of white, bright green, or a bit of dark red (as I've already got those) into the pattern (sparingly though, probably) I'd prefer something I can do 'freehand' with the spray cans, rather than having to use stencils or masking tape, but for the right result I could do that. So if any of you have have some good camo jobs, please share them to give me some inspiration! Edited August 4, 2023 by RostokMcSpoons EDcase, Nick G and gavinkempsell 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporters Tackle Posted August 4, 2023 Supporters Share Posted August 4, 2023 There's some pretty good stencils on ebay, brickwork, hexagons, tigers tripe etc etc, depends what you want to achieve, is it something with actual camouflage, or something that stands out as per your fn2000. Personally I've only ever sprayed a couple of my guns, fn2010 & an m14, in both cases I wanted a natural camo effect, so went with random dusting stripes/splodges etc using assortment of krylon. Made a point of removing or masking working parts/barrels. Left a good mix of painted & standard parts & got a lot of positive unsolicited comments on site. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JimFromHorsham Posted August 4, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted August 4, 2023 Not airsoft but here’s two of my air rifles I’ve done , just Krylon & stencils then a clear coat over the top gavinkempsell, Tackle, EDcase and 6 others 6 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gavinkempsell Posted August 4, 2023 Share Posted August 4, 2023 Not bold by any means but all rattle can jobs (except the blue one, remember... we don't talk about the blue one). RostokMcSpoons 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RostokMcSpoons Posted August 4, 2023 Author Share Posted August 4, 2023 Nice paint jobs! @JimFromHorsham I'm particularly impressed how you seem to get such nice clean edges on your stencil work... Are they paper stencils or stuck to the gun somehow? What's the methodology? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JimFromHorsham Posted August 4, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted August 4, 2023 51 minutes ago, RostokMcSpoons said: Nice paint jobs! @JimFromHorsham I'm particularly impressed how you seem to get such nice clean edges on your stencil work... Are they paper stencils or stuck to the gun somehow? What's the methodology? adhesive vinyl stencils , inbetween the colours This one for example , base coat black add first stencil layer then overspray with olive , next stencil layer overspray with grey then some light dusting of black to blend a little , leave to dry , peel & reveal Optics & accessories to match / same method werzairsoft, Dan Robinson, ibo7 and 6 others 7 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RostokMcSpoons Posted August 4, 2023 Author Share Posted August 4, 2023 I've looked on Amazon, the stencil sets seem to typically go for around £20, is that about right? Is that a sensible place to get them, or is a craft / hobby shop a better bet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimFromHorsham Posted August 5, 2023 Share Posted August 5, 2023 7 hours ago, RostokMcSpoons said: I've looked on Amazon, the stencil sets seem to typically go for around £20, is that about right? Is that a sensible place to get them, or is a craft / hobby shop a better bet? i bought a few sets from Ballistic designs when they were still running , you could try contacting them but I think they are out of stock , possibly not trading any more . RostokMcSpoons 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacob Wright Posted August 5, 2023 Share Posted August 5, 2023 If you're feeling creative you could probably make some from sticky back vinyl like they sell by the roll in hobby stores? JimFromHorsham and RostokMcSpoons 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RostokMcSpoons Posted August 5, 2023 Author Share Posted August 5, 2023 (edited) 34 minutes ago, Jacob Wright said: If you're feeling creative you could probably make some from sticky back vinyl like they sell by the roll in hobby stores? Yes, I've actually already got some in the garage from when I covered my kitchen cabinet doors (too lazy to repaint them), so that's a great shout! I can print out some camo stencils or even just free-hand cut some splotchy shapes - job should then be a good 'un! I'll experiment on the M16's stock which is already ready for a repaint Edit: maybe I'll save myself from some curvy-cutting, and go for a take on the geometrical styling of Swedish M90 camo (already one of my faves) Edited August 5, 2023 by RostokMcSpoons Tackle, Jacob Wright and Nick G 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neptune Posted August 5, 2023 Share Posted August 5, 2023 15 hours ago, JimFromHorsham said: If you bought that grau blau recently, where did you buy it from? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporters Tackle Posted August 5, 2023 Supporters Share Posted August 5, 2023 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/154199487109 Here's where I got a couple of stencils, lots more in stock, quite llke the "eros" for a giggle, not sure what I'd put it on though ? JimFromHorsham 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimFromHorsham Posted August 5, 2023 Share Posted August 5, 2023 7 minutes ago, Neptune said: If you bought that grau blau recently, where did you buy it from? 400ml Military Style SPRAY PAINT (Army Spray Paint - Panzer Grey) https://amzn.eu/d/i5tb744 9 minutes ago, Neptune said: If you bought that grau blau recently, where did you buy it from? sorry , wrong one , 400ml Military Style SPRAY PAINT (Army Spray Paint - Grey-Blue) https://amzn.eu/d/3mCcvCi gavinkempsell and Neptune 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RostokMcSpoons Posted August 5, 2023 Author Share Posted August 5, 2023 I'll have to experiment with the vinyl I've got - it'll be considered 'permanent' stickiness, and it might lift the base coat off. I can buy low-tack vinyl specifically for paint masking though, £15 for a roll. This should be a fun little project though, thanks for the ideas 👍 JimFromHorsham and Nick G 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacob Wright Posted August 5, 2023 Share Posted August 5, 2023 I do love M90 😍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RostokMcSpoons Posted August 5, 2023 Author Share Posted August 5, 2023 2 minutes ago, Jacob Wright said: I do love M90 😍 I had an interest in the Vorticism movement back when I was at school studying History Of Art, it definitely reminds me of that... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gryph Posted August 6, 2023 Share Posted August 6, 2023 I painted up my Rossi L119A2 recently. It's not much, but it turned out better than I was expecting. Picture quality is pretty shocking! RostokMcSpoons, JimFromHorsham and Nick G 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RostokMcSpoons Posted August 6, 2023 Author Share Posted August 6, 2023 Nice scrim net paint job there. But that's not a style I'll be doing again. However I'm very interested in the rifle, how is that running for you? Gryph 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gryph Posted August 7, 2023 Share Posted August 7, 2023 (edited) Cheers! It's the first paintjob I've done so I'm pretty pleased I've not messed it up too badly lmao Rifle wise, I've not had the chance to get out and about with it too much yet, so take this with a pinch of salt. Externally it's nice. It's decently weighty and it doesn't feel as flimsy as other stuff I've used. The charging handle is decent too and doesn't get stuck while I'm trying to adjust the hopup like the specna rifles I've used do. Performance wise it's snappy and it's nicely accurate (I do play indoors though, so I've not got any problems with wind) Edited August 7, 2023 by Gryph RostokMcSpoons 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RostokMcSpoons Posted August 7, 2023 Author Share Posted August 7, 2023 2 hours ago, Gryph said: so I've not got any problems with wind Lucky you. Yesterday I had four pints of London Pride on top of a roast beef dinner, and it was enough to make the cat's eyes water Gryph, Tactical Pith Helmet and gavinkempsell 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RostokMcSpoons Posted August 19, 2023 Author Share Posted August 19, 2023 Right, I got bored - too bored to wait for some low-tack vinyl to appear, so I went and bought some modeller's masking tape (Revell brand) in the hope that it'd do a better job than the green painter's tape I was using previously (spoiler: not really) So my M90 Homage happened... I did the colours in the wrong order, so there's more khaki than green, was intending the other way around, but actually this looks nicely 'disruptive' so it's fine. It's not perfect when inspected closely (damn it, vinyl might be the only way to do it really nicely), but I'm happy with it. It'll look even better when worn / weathered, as the khaki is brighter in sunlight than this pic shows ... which brings me to a question: @JimFromHorsham you mentioned a light dusting of black to blend it... would you recommend me trying that across the whole gun? I've previously spoiled my M16 with side-spray that drifted across from a bit I was touching-up, leaving a lot of big blobs, is there a knack to getting a really fine dusting? The Waco Kid, TheFull9, Dan Robinson and 1 other 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gavinkempsell Posted August 19, 2023 Share Posted August 19, 2023 You might think it's rough but looks good from here, I'm planning a DPM rattle rif, dunno which to use tho (might practice on a two tone(we don't talk about the blue one)) RostokMcSpoons 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RostokMcSpoons Posted August 20, 2023 Author Share Posted August 20, 2023 One thing I found when doing this today... Most of my spraypaint cans failed on me. The Halfords ones still work well. I'm sticking with them for my future paint jobs, where possible! It's a shame they only do the green, khaki, brown and black though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacob Wright Posted August 20, 2023 Share Posted August 20, 2023 I like it! Might not be perfect up close but I’d say it probably helps the RIF blend in at a distance 👍🏼 Good job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimFromHorsham Posted August 20, 2023 Share Posted August 20, 2023 15 hours ago, RostokMcSpoons said: Right, I got bored - too bored to wait for some low-tack vinyl to appear, so I went and bought some modeller's masking tape (Revell brand) in the hope that it'd do a better job than the green painter's tape I was using previously (spoiler: not really) So my M90 Homage happened... I did the colours in the wrong order, so there's more khaki than green, was intending the other way around, but actually this looks nicely 'disruptive' so it's fine. It's not perfect when inspected closely (damn it, vinyl might be the only way to do it really nicely), but I'm happy with it. It'll look even better when worn / weathered, as the khaki is brighter in sunlight than this pic shows ... which brings me to a question: @JimFromHorsham you mentioned a light dusting of black to blend it... would you recommend me trying that across the whole gun? I've previously spoiled my M16 with side-spray that drifted across from a bit I was touching-up, leaving a lot of big blobs, is there a knack to getting a really fine dusting? the light dusting is exactly that , make sure your cab is fully working and not spitting , and spray a fine mist from 18”-24” away , do it outside with the gun hanging , I had mine on a wire by the stock so it’s easy to turn . dusting , this is the key word . You can use any colour you like but obviously light colour will lighten it , dark colour darken 👍🏼 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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