Darthwolf7
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I need to paint the Fake .222 round as well tomorrow. I like to use the Tamiya paints, they end up looking really good!
Tackling my second Coyle metal kit build!
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KramStaar
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Thats looking especially good mate - well done on a LOT of work.
I have found that flat black spray paint on the magazine works terrifically. Once the paint is dry, then I lightly buff the paint until is acquires a dull sheen - the sheen looks almost identical to the finish on a genuine Steyr mag...
Looking forward to seeing it all fished..
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MARK
I have found that flat black spray paint on the magazine works terrifically. Once the paint is dry, then I lightly buff the paint until is acquires a dull sheen - the sheen looks almost identical to the finish on a genuine Steyr mag...
Looking forward to seeing it all fished..
Best
MARK
Darthwolf7
Sr Member
Thanks a lot! I did flat black only last time but this time I'm going to hit it with a gloss lacquer for the final coat and see how it looks...also, gonna hit the side covers but cover the weaver knob so it retains that metallic natural look...I should be done soon...I'll be posting a bunch of photos after tomorrow... gonna try to include an extra clip with this one for "reloading"...
Sean
Master Member
Very professional job my friend. looks fantastic. If I may ask one small favor. could you shoot a very close up pic of the cylinder release lever for me please. and a few question's please. why use such a harsh chemical polish on the pewter? Is there not a more echo friendly polish? and the last. do you keep the trigger guard silver or is there a small amount of darkening done?
Darthwolf7
Sr Member
The stuff I use works the best. It is what Richard suggested to me so I use it. If you can find a better way go for it. The cylinder release latch is well documented in my first build thread...you need to slide the thumb release into place and mark where the tiny screw is going to be, then drill it and tap it. After that, put the thumb release back in place insert screw until it is flush with the plate where the cylinder release is, this allows the release to push the brass, spring loaded mechanism back and eject the cylinder. I don't really feel like pulling apart the piece to shoot it. As for the triggers, I treat them and shine them up with buffing pad...my final shots will be of the ammo clip wiring...
Darthwolf7
Sr Member
Trigger guard gets treated the same as the rest of the pistol, then buffed shiny.
Darthwolf7
Sr Member
Not a problem Sean...I am always glad to help out the best I can...I'm sure the heavy photo sections of my last build will help you out with the thumb release...if you do need better photos than those let me know and I'll break the blaster down ABC take more pics for you! OK? Jhusel.. thank you for the compliment...its just about done. Then I'm rewiring my OW custom as well...
Sean
Master Member
Thank's Darth. no reason to break down your build. I have not looked through my kit part's lately. and I was just wondering If some part's of the real bulldog cylinder release were left off of the kit's.
Darthwolf7
Sr Member
My best suggestion is to Google search an exploded view of a Charter Arms .44 Bulldog...you can buy a guide about them from eBay for about $10 tops!
Its a really helpful guide to the pistol and its construction... it saved me time...I found a good one on Google for free...
Its a really helpful guide to the pistol and its construction... it saved me time...I found a good one on Google for free...
Sean
Master Member
Thank's man. the part's are a small spring and cover plate that fit Inside the lever Itself. there Is actually a small hole In the lever that hold's the spring and the spring rest up against the screw the hold's the cylinder lever release down. keeps It In a foreword position.
Darthwolf7
Sr Member
You mean the hammer or the trigger?
Darthwolf7
Sr Member
Oh...there are photos of that in this thread... there is a brass sleeve, rod, two smaller pieces of tubing and a spring right?
Darthwolf7
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At least I think I know what you are referring to...
Darthwolf7
Sr Member
No problem...sorry I'm not getting it?
Darthwolf7
Sr Member
Here's an exploded parts chart for both the .38/.44 bulldogs...maybe this will help...Rich's model is not 100% accurate as far as the cylinder foes not rotate and the bullet ejector does not move or work...but it is great!!! I enjoy putting them together a lot!
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