Custom fetts?

[TK648]

Thank you for the information

TK648

Originally posted by Lighthammer72@Mar 6 2006, 04:21 PM
Ok, here's what he said.





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Hammer, I used a red from the Wal-Mart automotive department.  It does have a fine metallic fleck to it, but it is much richer than standard paints; it does cost a bit more though.  Same with the gun metal gray, also from automotive.  Both the paints look great sprayed over a silver undercoat, using toothpaste to create a chipped paint affect.

I was not happy with the gloss on the gray, since as a sniper I need to keep a low IR profile.  To remedy this I took 400 grit sandpaper and gently took off the shine; it looks much better now.

I am experimenting with several mediums (black shoe polish repair, various paints, and stencil paint) to create a similar look that you got with the burned motor oil.  So far the stencil paint creates ther best simulated carbon buildup affect, but i have yet to determine how it will stick to the paint.  I will post when I figure this one out.

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[Lighthammer72]

Originally posted by TK648@Mar 7 2006, 01:36 AM
Thank you for the information

TK648

Any time. :thumbsup

 

[shmeagol]

There are some very nice customs in this thread. Here's a bit of one I did about three years ago. I got as far as the helmet, chest armor, and shoulder/collars before I burned out and sold it. I still regret it.

 

[Buckeye_01]

Originally posted by shmeagol@Mar 7 2006, 04:45 AM
There are some very nice customs in this thread. Here's a bit of one I did about three years ago. I got as far as the helmet, chest armor, and shoulder/collars before I burned out and sold it. I still regret it.

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That bucket rocks man. Did you end up selling it too. Super weathering man. LMK is you still have it, i'd be interested in it.

 

[WhiteCommando]

Here are some pics of a white one I just completed...

It just needs a couple of decals installed, then it will be done.

This was my previous set up...