Spray down a flat black base coat, I use a black automotive primer. Let it fully dry and then dip a soft cloth into the graphite powder. Then gently buff the surface until it comes out to a shine. The more you buff the shinier it gets. Then seal it with a matte clear coat.Can you go into a little more detail on how you utilize the graphite powder? I'm trying to reproduce the same look but for armor.
Spray down a flat black base coat, I use a black automotive primer. Let it fully dry and then dip a soft cloth into the graphite powder. Then gently buff the surface until it comes out to a shine. The more you buff the shinier it gets. Then seal it with a matte clear coat.
I had a last minute rush commission come through, and they were in need of a few Smith & Wesson Model 36 replicas and a larger frame 38 revolver. Thankfully I had a friend who had the Model 36 and the Ruger Security Six that I could borrow. These particular guns were used by a police officer in NYC during the 70s and 80s which was perfect, because these were needed for a TV show set in NYC during the 70s and 80s. Here are both of the real guns.
http://i1201.photobucket.com/albums/bb351/JustinBranfuhr/Guns/IMG_3532_zpstfscmn0o.jpg
http://i1201.photobucket.com/albums/bb351/JustinBranfuhr/Guns/IMG_3586_zpsul5a7jay.jpg
The Model 36 was up first since it was smaller. I made molds for the individual parts, to maintain the highest accuracy.
http://i1201.photobucket.com/albums/bb351/JustinBranfuhr/Guns/IMG_3583_zpsaqicbnal.jpg
I also made a mold of some 38 Special bullets.
http://i1201.photobucket.com/albums/bb351/JustinBranfuhr/Guns/IMG_3559_zpszwg2aosp.jpg
Here is the first casting. I tinted the resin on the grips to simulate a wood grain texture.
http://i1201.photobucket.com/albums/bb351/JustinBranfuhr/Guns/IMG_3590_zpsmbnempvr.jpg
And after I drill a hole into the frame, the crane and cylinder slide into place and can move just like the real revolver. And the bullets fit in place as well.
http://i1201.photobucket.com/albums/bb351/JustinBranfuhr/Guns/IMG_3589_zps31bsfpkc.jpg
I am really pleased with the way this turned out.
Thanks. I don't currently have one of those, but if there is enough interest, I can look into it.You should be. that looks amazing! any chance you have a charter arms 44 bulldog laying around? thumbsup:thumbsup
impressive work again! it's really realistic :thumbsup
Thanks guys.Freaking Awesome! any chance you could divulge your painting process? thumbsup:thumbsup
Thanks guys.
Do a flat black base coat, and then buff the surface with graphite powder. Then seal with a clear coat.
It does slightly take away the shine. I almost overdid the graphite powder on this one, and it looked too silvery, but after the clear it toned it down and made it loo right.That looks amazing! I have used a similar technique on my Carnwennan builds but I was always nervous to seal as I thought it my take the shine away. But looks like I'm going back and sealing a few!
Clean it 4 times, and hope for the best that the silicone won't react bad to it. lolThese are amazing! Great job. Do you have any tips for molding guns? at some point I want to mold a pistol I own.