User Panel
User Panel
User Panel
|
Posted: 12/28/2023 9:53:00 PM EDT
saw this video on the 'tube and looks interesting.
who has done this? how do you remove it if needed? thxhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LBO3A0XzVjs |
|
|
|
|
Posted: 12/28/2023 11:30:25 PM EDT
[Last Edit: KILLERB6]
[#1]
Pretty much how it was/is done.
|
|
|
|
ND, USA
|
Posted: 12/28/2023 11:34:36 PM EDT
[#2]
I have an original Rhodesian FAL parts kit that came in with remnants of the original paint. Like a damned fool, I scrubbed it all off. Well, last year, I decided to restore it to her original brush-worn glory and did this paint job. It turned out great, especially when you use the bag trick and some scratch pad wear on the high wear areas like the forearm, butt and pistol grip to give it that “been there done that, slotting a few floppies” look. Best part is you don’t have to be good at painting a rifle. It’s actually better if you kind of suck at it to give it a more authentic look. Those young troopies weren’t artists or professional gun painters but young fighting men that were told their rifles stood out in the bush so go paint your rifle. Bands of baby-poop and bluish green were pretty common and even polka-dots were seen. Didn’t matter, just make them not easy to spot black anymore.
I got a few pictures of my rifle but not really sure how to post them on here though. |
|
|
|
Posted: 12/28/2023 11:45:14 PM EDT
[#3]
|
|
|
|
|
Posted: 12/29/2023 12:11:46 AM EDT
[#4]
|
|
|
|
|
Posted: 12/29/2023 11:29:52 AM EDT
[#5]
I've done a few of mine. The 50.00 butt had remnants of original paint. IMO, it's a bit of a less is more approach, and wear it in with use. These pictures are soon after painting.
 Attached File Attached File |
|
|
|
|
Posted: 12/29/2023 6:54:06 PM EDT
[#6]
I've done a half dozen.
Dunn Edwards paints work the best and hold up extremely well. |
|
|
|
|
Posted: 12/30/2023 11:07:50 AM EDT
[#7]
When my Para comes back from ARS I may paint it.
All black is still sexy however. |
|
|
|
|
Posted: 12/30/2023 11:56:12 AM EDT
[Last Edit: doc_Zox]
[#8]
Not tech
better?  The History of: Rhodesian Brushstroke and its other Camouflage Patterns | Uniform History |
|
|
|
|
Posted: 12/30/2023 10:49:57 PM EDT
[#9]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TurbineBoiler:  |
|
|
|
|
Posted: 12/30/2023 10:53:46 PM EDT
[#10]
Quote HistoryIt’s a long way to Mukumbura.  |
|
|
|
|
Posted: 12/30/2023 10:54:17 PM EDT
[Last Edit: KILLERB6]
[#11]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By @EMSflyer : When my Para comes back from ARS I may paint it. All black is still sexy however. |
|
|
|
|
Posted: 12/31/2023 10:22:28 AM EDT
[#12]
I did think of that.
|
|
|
|
|
Posted: 12/31/2023 8:30:16 PM EDT
[#13]
Originally Posted By tiger222: saw this video on the 'tube and looks interesting. who has done this? how do you remove it if needed? thxhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LBO3A0XzVjs |
|
|
|
|
Posted: 1/23/2024 11:45:07 AM EDT
[#14]
|
|
|
|
|
Posted: 1/23/2024 4:58:00 PM EDT
[#15]
Nice.
I used the last two colors from DE on your order. Use a 2" foam brush. You can use that to put the paint on as nice or as shitty as you want. Per a handful of Rhodesian vets, the following parts were not painted, under pain of disciplinary action: Front, rear, and grenade sights RA serial number on lower and upper receivers Magazine release Bolt carrier Gas regulator Trigger Buttpad, rubber Combo device |
|
|
|
SD, USA
|
Posted: 1/23/2024 5:26:05 PM EDT
[#16]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By KILLERB6: That wood stock just looks awesome. I agree, super nice job! |
|
|
|
Posted: 1/23/2024 8:59:37 PM EDT
[#17]
Originally Posted By lew: Nice. I used the last two colors from DE on your order. Use a 2" foam brush. You can use that to put the paint on as nice or as shitty as you want. Per a handful of Rhodesian vets, the following parts were not painted, under pain of disciplinary action: Front, rear, and grenade sights RA serial number on lower and upper receivers Magazine release Bolt carrier Gas regulator Trigger Buttpad, rubber Combo device great info, thx! |
|
|
|
|
Posted: 1/23/2024 10:05:07 PM EDT
[#18]
@saigamanTX
He's done a few too IIRC. |
|
|
|
|
Posted: 1/23/2024 10:25:02 PM EDT
[#19]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By myitinaw: @saigamanTX He's done a few too IIRC. |
|
|
|
USA
|
Posted: 1/24/2024 5:13:34 AM EDT
[#20]
I have. It was fun and I thought it was cool at the time.
I wouldn't do it again because it's annoying and kind of sticky when hot. When I needed to remove it from metal, I used nail polish remover. Whatever I put on plastic furniture, I just left. |
|
|
|
Posted: 1/24/2024 5:14:43 PM EDT
[#21]
The real stuff was some kind of automotive paint and was matte. It got shiny from all of the handling polishing the paint.
There's definitely a variety of ways it was done. Some did it sloppily with rags, socks, etc. Some did similar but with actual brushes. Others tried to make it look nice with various patterns using a brush, and a small number were even airbrushed. |
|
|
|
|
Posted: 1/24/2024 7:44:24 PM EDT
[#22]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By bigstick61: The real stuff was some kind of automotive paint and was matte. It got shiny from all of the handling polishing the paint. Dupont Centari. It's not totally matte out of the can, but it does get glossier with handling. |
|
|
|
|
Posted: 3/18/2024 11:15:21 AM EDT
[Last Edit: AWZ1287]
[#23]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By tiger222: On its way, also ordered another color for some other projects :) https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/61015/ABC89789-0910-4118-9777-5F18AB79C664_png-3104472.JPG @tiger222 How did it turn out? Did it matter it wasn't enamel based? I was about to order the ARS kit till I saw this. That price is way better than the over $50 with shipping kit from them. |
|
|
|
|
Posted: 3/18/2024 8:03:38 PM EDT
[#24]
Originally Posted By AWZ1287: @tiger222 How did it turn out? Did it matter it wasn't enamel based? I was about to order the ARS kit till I saw this. That price is way better than the over $50 with shipping kit from them. nothing yet, Its been too cold / stuff happening around the house, hopefully in the next few weeks? |
|
|
|
|
Posted: 3/18/2024 8:24:46 PM EDT
[#25]
I recall an article I read when I first started FAL shopping that said hunks of rope had been used as well as socks.
|
|
|
|
|
Posted: 5/5/2024 9:31:10 PM EDT
[#26]
|
|
|
|
KS, USA
|
Posted: 5/7/2024 12:51:21 PM EDT
[#27]
I got the Rhodie paint kit from Arizona Response Systems a few years back. I think it turned out well:
 Looks the part when matched with reenactment gear too:  I hiked with it a few times and let it wear a bit before applying a second coat before (sucessfully) hunting with it in '22. 
|
|
|
|
Posted: 5/7/2024 6:31:48 PM EDT
[Last Edit: lew]
[#28]
@Alpha-17
Are those takkies on yer feet? Fuckin' lekker outfit! Who made your chest rig and belt kit? "Black is beautiful" looks good on ya. 
|
|
|
|
KS, USA
|
Posted: 5/9/2024 11:12:10 AM EDT
[#29]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By lew: @Alpha-17 Are those takkies on yer feet? Fuckin' lekker outfit! Who made your chest rig and belt kit? "Black is beautiful" looks good on ya. As close to takkies as my budget allowed; Chest rig was a cheap Amazon pick up that I dyed to try and make it look more original. Made by War Replicas, I think. Belt kit is a mix of bastardized Brit webbing, original SA webbing, and reproduction pouches. Rhodie webbing wasn't easy to source at the time, but thankfully What Price Glory has started making some. And I don't think the "black is beautiful" cream was quite for me. I sweated most of it off hiking shortly after that picture was taken, and had smears of the crap all over the cammies. |
|
|
|
Posted: 5/9/2024 3:05:16 PM EDT
[#30]
Sounds like the camo paste behaved as-advertised.
 I have a couple of those chest rigs, one painted and one not. They're quite serviceable. |
|
|
|
|
Posted: 5/9/2024 8:23:27 PM EDT
[#31]
|
|
|
|
|
Posted: 5/9/2024 9:41:36 PM EDT
[#32]
Is the paint in his kits still glossy?
|
|
|
|
|
Posted: 5/10/2024 6:20:56 AM EDT
[#33]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Alpha-17: I got the Rhodie paint kit from Arizona Response Systems a few years back. I think it turned out well: https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50096679213_fd72b6c766_c.jpg Looks the part when matched with reenactment gear too: https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50120883132_57e4e6a690_c.jpg I hiked with it a few times and let it wear a bit before applying a second coat before (sucessfully) hunting with it in '22. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52542903798_525496a0d6_c.jpg Absolutely awesome. |
|
|
|
|
Posted: 5/10/2024 5:05:15 PM EDT
[#34]
Originally Posted By Kalahnikid: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/60275/RG3_jpg-3209905.JPG ARS paint kit. I didnt weather it, I like it as it.  Originally Posted By bigstick61: Is the paint in his kits still glossy? Last I heard, yes. |
|
|
|
|
Posted: 5/10/2024 6:17:39 PM EDT
[#35]
It's still glossy but I wouldn't call it a "high gloss"
|
|
|
|
|
Posted: 5/10/2024 7:10:09 PM EDT
[#36]
The original paint was flat, being camo paint for vehicles and aircraft.
I'm still debating doing this with my FAL, lol. |
|
|
|
Win a FREE Membership!
Sign up for the ARFCOM weekly newsletter and be entered to win a free ARFCOM membership. One new winner* is announced every week!
You will receive an email every Friday morning featuring the latest chatter from the hottest topics, breaking news surrounding legislation, as well as exclusive deals only available to ARFCOM email subscribers.
AR15.COM is the world's largest firearm community and is a gathering place for firearm enthusiasts of all types.
From hunters and military members, to competition shooters and general firearm enthusiasts, we welcome anyone who values and respects the way of the firearm.
Subscribe to our monthly Newsletter to receive firearm news, product discounts from your favorite Industry Partners, and more.
Copyright © 1996-2024 AR15.COM LLC. All Rights Reserved.
Any use of this content without express written consent is prohibited.
AR15.Com reserves the right to overwrite or replace any affiliate, commercial, or monetizable links, posted by users, with our own.
Attached File
Attached File