Han Solo HERO DL-44 Build Kit - Seeking Guidance
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You're gonna need both if you got the Alu/Pewter kit.
SaltySandals
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Nevermind
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H0llyw00d
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I've decided to use a bake-on parkerized-esqe finish on mine. I'll post pics when I get it done. Here's what I plan on using:
http://www.brownells.com/gunsmith-t...-parkerizing-gray-sku083046808-1143-4084.aspx
Looking forward to see your results.
H0llyw00d
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I plan on painting mine satin black then highlighting the knurling with a little Rub 'n Buff (unsure which color as of yet).
DarkAcid
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Does pewter require a primer?
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So I guess the little ring on the grips needs to be cut off as well?
DarkAcid
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Thanks. Still debating on what to use for the pewter knob. Getting the pewter mount darker is a pain. Using the JAX pewter darkening stuff. May have to give it another go around.
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SaltySandals
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Hello, everybody! I'm back with updates on my build! Since the last time I posted, I have finished my DL-44! A huge thanks to everyone who helped me with this project, and to Dark Energy for the kit itself.
When I left, I decided to spray paint most of my pieces with flat black paint. I also bought some aged copper for the scope dial. It didn't turn out the way I wanted it, but I'm not going to be incredibly picky about it. I painted the remaining pieces (except for the flash hider) with spray paint. Everything seemed fine to me until I saw the scope. I was not happy with how the paint was being left on the barrel. There were big, ugly drops of excess paint on the entire length, and I couldn't get rid of it. Maybe this was just due to my inexperience, but regardless, I had to find a new method. After the normal painting, I applied Aluminum Black to the flash hider and was very pleased with the results. It was exactly what I was looking for. Since it worked so well for that, I decided to do the same for the scope. This time I used more passes with the chemical on the scope. I didn't quite turn out how I wanted it; there are some pretty obnoxious scratches that I see when paying close attention and the rusting was rather strange, leaving some sections looking odd. I wanted to have the scope all shiny and matte and perfect, but I figured it's my first build, and if I truly do hate it later on, I can always replace it with another scope from a different vendor. After that, my Denix arrived, I machined and sanded it down, fit in the wood grips, and applied linseed oil to finish the wood. I'm pretty happy with the results, actually. Anyways,this wholde build was quite a journey to finish, but I'm glad that this was my creation, my personal prop. Thanks once again. Now here are some pictures for your viewing pleasure!
When I left, I decided to spray paint most of my pieces with flat black paint. I also bought some aged copper for the scope dial. It didn't turn out the way I wanted it, but I'm not going to be incredibly picky about it. I painted the remaining pieces (except for the flash hider) with spray paint. Everything seemed fine to me until I saw the scope. I was not happy with how the paint was being left on the barrel. There were big, ugly drops of excess paint on the entire length, and I couldn't get rid of it. Maybe this was just due to my inexperience, but regardless, I had to find a new method. After the normal painting, I applied Aluminum Black to the flash hider and was very pleased with the results. It was exactly what I was looking for. Since it worked so well for that, I decided to do the same for the scope. This time I used more passes with the chemical on the scope. I didn't quite turn out how I wanted it; there are some pretty obnoxious scratches that I see when paying close attention and the rusting was rather strange, leaving some sections looking odd. I wanted to have the scope all shiny and matte and perfect, but I figured it's my first build, and if I truly do hate it later on, I can always replace it with another scope from a different vendor. After that, my Denix arrived, I machined and sanded it down, fit in the wood grips, and applied linseed oil to finish the wood. I'm pretty happy with the results, actually. Anyways,this wholde build was quite a journey to finish, but I'm glad that this was my creation, my personal prop. Thanks once again. Now here are some pictures for your viewing pleasure!
Apply some SC Johnson Paste Wax, or perhaps some Hoppe's No. 9 gun oil to the scope and I bet that it will start looking much better.
DarkAcid
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I used some of Rem Oil that I use to clean my guns. Worked rather well.
I think I'm going to use more JAX on my mount to get it a little darker, and use more Alum Black with the nuts that attach the mount. My flash hider will need a little more rubbing with steel wool, I have some raised imperfections on the end, may have to sand it down and redo it, IDK. Still undecided what to use for the dial. Other than that, mine is still a work in progress.
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I want to see some updated pics. I have a feeling that if you own real guns and you can appreciate the beauty of real guns, you will eventually want to remove the paint and do as much bluing as possible, unless if you are more focused on screen accuracy. Mine is mostly blu'ed, and I couldn't be happier. I can appreciate that others prefer a more screen accurate paint as well.
DarkAcid
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I didn't paint anything on mine, I used JAX pewter black on the pewter and Aluminum black on the aluminum. The only think I'm going to paint is the scope knob.
you can make the aluminum scope body LOOK just like blued steel with some time and finesse. You left the AL black sit too long without buffing causing it to get chalky.
This method works the same on aluminum with aluminum black.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0AIgRsbTa6Y
Of course if you idon'thave a lathe, you do it by hand, but the technique is the same.
this is for the older pewter flash hiders, but also the technique is the same and works with the aluminum ones and aluminum black:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BH8sYEI2gqs
This method works the same on aluminum with aluminum black.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0AIgRsbTa6Y
Of course if you idon'thave a lathe, you do it by hand, but the technique is the same.
this is for the older pewter flash hiders, but also the technique is the same and works with the aluminum ones and aluminum black:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BH8sYEI2gqs
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