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specrat



Joined: 29 Jun 2007
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PostPosted: Thu Feb 28,    Post subject: Duracoat rifle painting - .30-'06 rifle_pt I... Reply with quote
All right fellas, I thought I'd start a thread here for S's and G's about duracoating a rifle. This is my first one but I think she's looking sexy. Let me know whatcha think and if you have experience, I am more than open to any pointers!

Bare rifle with naked steel barrel - newly built by Bruce:

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specrat



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PostPosted: Thu Feb 28,    Post subject: Duracoat rifle painting - .30-'06 rifle_pt II... Reply with quote
Thoroughly cleaned, stripped, taped and base coat of Matte Black applied:




And here she is reassembled to place stencils:

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specrat



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PostPosted: Thu Feb 28,    Post subject: Duracoat rifle painting - .30-'06 rifle_pt III... Reply with quote
Here, I am partially done putting the larger stencils on one side of the gun, but it gives you an idea of the process and you begin to see what she's going to look like. For this rifle I've chosen to paint her up in a Digital Tigerstripe in Woodland Camo colors.


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Semper_Fi



Joined: 08 Jul 2007
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Location: Jakarta, Indonesia
PostPosted: Thu Feb 28,    Post subject: mmmmm...Duracoat...nice Reply with quote
Nice Duracoat job Spec...now trigger time...which tactical ammuntion have you chosen?
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specrat



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PostPosted: Fri Feb 29,    Post subject: duracoat... Reply with quote
Thanks SemperFi but she ain't done yet. I put the layer of tan on her last night. Another set of stencils will be next, then the layer of green.
As for ammo and trigger time, I haven't had the time nor resources to go figure that out yet. Hopefully some time soon. This ebola virus we contracted at SHOT Show is still keeping me down somewhat too, so I guess I need to go see a voodoo Dr. soon.
Hey, note how Bad-A$$ that GG&G bipod that SemperFi donated to this project looks on it! Lovin it, Semper, thank you! [the bipod on the rifle in the initial photo has been %*(-canned and the rifle now rests on Semper's donated GG&G piece of tactical artwork]
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specrat



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PostPosted: Fri Feb 29,    Post subject: Duracoat rifle painting - .30-'06 rifle_pt IV... Reply with quote


The tan layer over the stencils & black base coat
don't ask about the wallpaper; not our choice
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specrat



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PostPosted: Sun Mar 02,    Post subject: Duracoat rifle painting - .30-'06 rifle_pt V... Reply with quote
Desert Tan coat with stencils placed

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specrat



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PostPosted: Sun Mar 02,    Post subject: Duracoat rifle painting - .30-'06 rifle_pt VI... Reply with quote
Combat Green; final coat

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specrat



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PostPosted: Mon Mar 03,    Post subject: Duracoat rifle painting - .30-'06 rifle_pt VII... Reply with quote
Other than needing to sand and paint the smooth plastic lens caps & cheek piece, here is the end product, after carefully removing all male stencils and applying some female stencils then Trijicon Dark Earth Brown to help break up large areas and diffuse the pattern. All that's left now is some detail work around the areas of the scope's turrets and parallax adjustment marks - then a final clear coat for durability:


Yes, there are some minor blemish mistakes, but not bad for my 1st one. Guys, if you're painting your own, don't shy away from the details... like the bolt, kill-flash (if you use one), bipod, etc.







Last edited by specrat on Mon Mar 03, 2008 4:53 pm; edited 1 time in total
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fm2



Joined: 16 Jul 2007
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PostPosted: Mon Mar 03,    Post subject: Reply with quote
Excellent job!
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DEMON



Joined: 13 Jul 2007
Posts: 185
Location: Houston,Texas
PostPosted: Mon Mar 03,    Post subject: Reply with quote
Looks great Brother... but I know you...you really wanted to use the wallpaper pattern didnt you?Come on you can tell me!Ive seen your AR with the flower camo...what you didnt want two alike?By the way ,dont tell any one but I have a 1911 done with the extra flower camo you gave me.It came out great! I will post the pics and make sure to give you full credit Brother! Twisted Evil
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Hoff



Joined: 28 Jun 2007
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Location: Warrior Nirvana
PostPosted: Tue Mar 04,    Post subject: Dura Coat Reply with quote
Nice work, good look, I like it
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specrat



Joined: 29 Jun 2007
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PostPosted: Tue Mar 04,    Post subject: duracoating a rifle... Reply with quote
Thanks guys. Hey DEMON, here's the pictures of the paint schemes for your 3-Gun weapons you were asking me about and yes, I can do it - but No, I'd have to order the paint, brother.



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DEMON



Joined: 13 Jul 2007
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Location: Houston,Texas
PostPosted: Tue Mar 04,    Post subject: Reply with quote
looks great when can we get started? Twisted Evil
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KuhnDog



Joined: 08 Sep 2007
Posts: 23
PostPosted: Tue Mar 04,    Post subject: for Michelle Reply with quote
That is the exact set I have been looking for, for Michelle. I love it. Where can I order it from?
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