My "Budget" ESB DL-44

[nogga_nootch]

Re: My "Budget" ESB DL-44

Since I'm on the topic of bothering everybody for advice, anybody have any help with painting on the scope lettering? Mine was a resin cast, and most of the pictures I see of original scopes have the rear lettering painted in white:

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I never really thought about painting it on mine because the letters are so small, I wouldn't even have a paint brush small enough for me to be comfortable attempting it. Plus the letters aren't super indented on my cast versus an original.

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So, I guess what I'm asking is... anyone got any miracles up their sleeves? :lol

White wax crayon. Rub over the lettering and wipe off the excess, then seal with a little matt clear coat. Or you can melt the wax and drip it over to give the lettering more of a gloss look. This reduces the chance of the smearing the black if using white paint.

 

[Farrellk08]

Re: My "Budget" ESB DL-44

Wow, I never thought of that, I may try that. Is that what you've done?

 

[Mara Jade's Father]

You need to get some black paint down that barrel. It looks odd as it is now. I would also recommends a small section of pipe or tube that matches the barrel so that you have a little extending out. See here: http://www.partsofsw.com/dl44hesb.htm

 

[JudgeGerry]

Cool Build. Your Blaster looks fantastic :cool

 

[Farrellk08]

Re: My "Budget" ESB DL-44

You need to get some black paint down that barrel. It looks odd as it is now. I would also recommends a small section of pipe or tube that matches the barrel so that you have a little extending out. See here: http://www.partsofsw.com/dl44hesb.htm

Good catch. I didn't see how that stood out until you mentioned it, and now I can't not see it. :facepalm

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Cool Build. Your Blaster looks fantastic :cool

Thanks!

 

[Mara Jade's Father]

Re: My "Budget" ESB DL-44

Good catch. I didn't see how that stood out until you mentioned it, and now I can't not see it. :facepalm

Yep. Been there.

 

[RogueTrooper]

Never had much luck with the white crayon approach, so I paint my scopes....I go partial fill as I'm replicating wear. The brass look is rub n buff

 

[Farrellk08]

That'll do for now:

 

[Farrellk08]

Boy this way a pain. The lettering wasn't very indented so it took more work than I was expecting, but I guess it'll look faded:

 

[Farrellk08]

I was perusing the electronic bay when I came across a scope decal that didn't look half bad. Anyone tried something like this before, or have an opinion?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/E-11-Scope-...316?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item35cea306e4




Its for an E-11, but that's the scope I'm using on my blaster anyway. The sellers name is trooperbay. For $12.50 it seems like its not a bad deal, so I may spring for it, unless someone has better idea I'm not thinking of.

 

[darkev2]

Hello Farrellk08 !!! I'm sorry that I'm bringing up this old post but I have the same Flash Hider that you used. I've been wondering how I was going to deal with the opening on the business end but your picture has provided me with a simple and workable idea. Now I just have to find a tube that will fit properly. So far a trip to the LHS has only gotten me a set of 3/8" tubes that are a bit too "loose" !!! Hopefully I can find better soon.

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