Denix Mauser Grip alternative

[KramStaar]

Not everyone is in the position to purchase real (wooden) replacement grips for the Denix Mauser, so I thought it might be useful to post an alternative..

Remove the existing grips from your blaster and using a fine grain paper, sand off the high-gloss finish. Once the heavy gloss has been removed, you will notice that the plastic that Denix has used does in fact contain some 'grain' that is fairly easily seen now that the finish is 'flat'.

Using a flat black oil paint, fill in the grip groove's and wipe off any surface paint. This will immediately create a deeper visual contrast between the groove's and the surface of the grip. Now, using the same flat black paint and a very fine brush, carefully paint on some more enhanced 'wood grain'. The secret is to follow the grip from top to bottom, not to overwork the finish, and to rather 'imply' a wooden grain that sits well with the grain inherent in the plastic.

Obviously, this solution is very subtle and will not satisfy someone preferring the lighter wood finish of the real grips. Since Solo's blaster is usually quite heavily weathered, it stands to reason that the grip would be heavily stained and thus (in my mind) dark in color.

This blaster: A slightly modified Denix Mauser, with a fairly heavily modified Blast Tech Type II Mauser Conversion Kit (http://blast-tech.com/products_packagedKits_T2DL44-KIT.asp)

 

[scarf man]

Very nice job on those grips man.

 

[adamata]

Well done, sir!

Those look great.

 

[TridCloudwalker]

Awesome, man!

Unfortunately, I don't have ANY grips. I got my gripless Denix in a trade. If anyone out there has a spare set they're not gonna use, I'd be very interested in procuring them from you.

 

[Treadwell]

I do. Remind me during the week.

 

[TridCloudwalker]

Will do. Thanks!

 

[kurtyboy]

Very interesting! Might give that a go. :thumbsup

 

[phase pistol]

An instant improvement! :thumbsup

 

[spoudastis]

Beautiful blaster, inspiring!

 

[lharles]

Not everyone is in the position to purchase real (wooden) replacement grips for the Denix Mauser, so I thought it might be useful to post an alternative..

Remove the existing grips from your blaster and using a fine grain paper, sand off the high-gloss finish. Once the heavy gloss has been removed, you will notice that the plastic that Denix has used does in fact contain some 'grain' that is fairly easily seen now that the finish is 'flat'.

Using a flat black oil paint, fill in the grip groove's and wipe off any surface paint. This will immediately create a deeper visual contrast between the groove's and the surface of the grip. Now, using the same flat black paint and a very fine brush, carefully paint on some more enhanced 'wood grain'. The secret is to follow the grip from top to bottom, not to overwork the finish, and to rather 'imply' a wooden grain that sits well with the grain inherent in the plastic.

Obviously, this solution is very subtle and will not satisfy someone preferring the lighter wood finish of the real grips. Since Solo's blaster is usually quite heavily weathered, it stands to reason that the grip would be heavily stained and thus (in my mind) dark in color.

This blaster: A slightly modified Denix Mauser, with a fairly heavily modified Blast Tech Type II Mauser Conversion Kit (Blast-Tech - Products - Packaged Kits)

LOVE this idea. Thanks!

{Didn't realize this was a revival of a necro-post...but I still love the idea. }

 

[Geohazard]

I'm glad I caught this. Definitely willing to give it a go.