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Link Posted: 5/27/2023 6:08:58 AM EDT
[Last Edit: arilulu14] [#1]
This what I got so far



It’s a chopped 6920 upper and I have a RAS on the way


I’m not sure what I’m guna do about the optic, I’d really like an Elcan but we’re they ever really put on Mod 0 or Block 1 guns? Or were they only ever used after the DD rails came around? I was looking for pics of that set up and couldnt really find much at all


It’s between that and a 30mm Aimpoint with Peq 2
Link Posted: 5/27/2023 12:35:01 PM EDT
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Link Posted: 5/27/2023 10:41:06 PM EDT
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I may have made a bastardized mod 0 and 1.  Took a 10.3 colt fsp and chopped a DD lite rail so I have a free float hand guard.  So a mod 0.5.
Link Posted: 5/28/2023 12:09:46 AM EDT
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Originally Posted By metalsaber:
I may have made a bastardized mod 0 and 1.  Took a 10.3 colt fsp and chopped a DD lite rail so I have a free float hand guard.  So a mod 0.5.
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I see you.
Link Posted: 5/28/2023 6:57:37 AM EDT
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Originally Posted By metalsaber:
You use a M16A1 lower?  Thats what I used.
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Yep.
Link Posted: 5/28/2023 7:40:34 AM EDT
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Originally Posted By THEdtw:

I see you.
https://i.imgur.com/F0pIDro.jpeg
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Originally Posted By THEdtw:
Originally Posted By metalsaber:
I may have made a bastardized mod 0 and 1.  Took a 10.3 colt fsp and chopped a DD lite rail so I have a free float hand guard.  So a mod 0.5.

I see you.
https://i.imgur.com/F0pIDro.jpeg

Nice.
Link Posted: 5/29/2023 9:24:35 AM EDT
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Got most of it together yesterday.  Went with a Xeno Birdcage flash hider since it looks pretty close and I can run an additional can instead of having to swap suppressors.








Link Posted: 5/29/2023 12:27:01 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Eyekahn] [#8]
Finally ditched my gen 2 Sopmod. Got a gen 1 on the way.

What's the sling setup on a 2005 era Mod 0? Noticed most NSW ones are single point. I'm assuming CQD rear?
Link Posted: 5/29/2023 1:01:58 PM EDT
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Colt Cage Code M4 flat top upper
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Same but FN
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Link Posted: 5/29/2023 1:05:11 PM EDT
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CD....

I'm assuming that the CAGE marked Colt uppers are showing up in the supply chain now?
Link Posted: 5/29/2023 1:49:30 PM EDT
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There is that “C” mark again on the FN uppers.
Link Posted: 5/29/2023 1:52:34 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By RTrover:


There is that “C” mark again on the FN uppers.
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Got 6 of them.
Link Posted: 5/29/2023 1:53:39 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By TGWLDR:

CD....

I'm assuming that the CAGE marked Colt uppers are showing up in the supply chain now?
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Don't know date of manufacture as they were already unwrapped at this armorery.

Link Posted: 5/29/2023 3:06:18 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By Combat_Diver:

Don't know date of manufacture as they were already unwrapped at this armorery.

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Originally Posted By TGWLDR:

CD....

I'm assuming that the CAGE marked Colt uppers are showing up in the supply chain now?

Don't know date of manufacture as they were already unwrapped at this armorery.


Thank you sir.
Link Posted: 5/29/2023 8:49:44 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By TGWLDR:

CD....

I'm assuming that the CAGE marked Colt uppers are showing up in the supply chain now?
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Originally Posted By TGWLDR:

CD....

I'm assuming that the CAGE marked Colt uppers are showing up in the supply chain now?


I recently bought a NIW dot matrix C Square forge marked Colt upper that looks exactly like that FN one without FN's Cage Code from Midway USA.
Link Posted: 5/29/2023 9:41:23 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By metalsaber:
Got most of it together yesterday.  Went with a Xeno Birdcage flash hider since it looks pretty close and I can run an additional can instead of having to swap suppressors.

https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/57852/9P8A0559-2833076.jpg

https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/57852/9P8A0554-2833073.jpg

https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/57852/9P8A0557-2833075.jpg

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That looks really good man, debating on if I’ll paint mine
Link Posted: 5/30/2023 7:30:39 AM EDT
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Originally Posted By arilulu14:



That looks really good man, debating on if I'll paint mine
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Originally Posted By arilulu14:
Originally Posted By metalsaber:
Got most of it together yesterday.  Went with a Xeno Birdcage flash hider since it looks pretty close and I can run an additional can instead of having to swap suppressors.

https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/57852/9P8A0559-2833076.jpg

https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/57852/9P8A0554-2833073.jpg

https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/57852/9P8A0557-2833075.jpg

https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/57852/9P8A0555-2833074.jpg



That looks really good man, debating on if I'll paint mine
I'm happy with how it came out.  I can run either setup since the paint schema matches on the uppers.
Link Posted: 5/30/2023 2:19:12 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By SecretSquirell:

Why are you hiding the purple with that rail cover!? Let Barney breathe!
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It's funny you say that, after I took the pics I decided to pull the rail cover off...Barney is out in force now baby!
Link Posted: 5/30/2023 5:03:06 PM EDT
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Link Posted: 5/30/2023 5:57:43 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By Eyekahn:
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Looks good.
Link Posted: 5/30/2023 6:25:35 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By droys86:

It's funny you say that, after I took the pics I decided to pull the rail cover off...Barney is out in force now baby!
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Originally Posted By SecretSquirell:

Why are you hiding the purple with that rail cover!? Let Barney breathe!

It's funny you say that, after I took the pics I decided to pull the rail cover off...Barney is out in force now baby!

Link Posted: 5/30/2023 10:49:36 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By Eyekahn:
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That is some sexiness!

Originally Posted By metalsaber:
Got most of it together yesterday.  Went with a Xeno Birdcage flash hider since it looks pretty close and I can run an additional can instead of having to swap suppressors.

https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/57852/9P8A0559-2833076.jpg

https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/57852/9P8A0554-2833073.jpg

https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/57852/9P8A0557-2833075.jpg

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Very cool. Probably could've traded someone for a 7". I hate to see nice rails get chopped, but that's a cool setup.
Link Posted: 5/31/2023 8:08:59 AM EDT
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Originally Posted By Dyzastr:

Very cool. Probably could've traded someone for a 7". I hate to see nice rails get chopped, but that's a cool setup.
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Originally Posted By Dyzastr:

Originally Posted By metalsaber:
Got most of it together yesterday.  Went with a Xeno Birdcage flash hider since it looks pretty close and I can run an additional can instead of having to swap suppressors.

https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/57852/9P8A0559-2833076.jpg

https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/57852/9P8A0554-2833073.jpg

https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/57852/9P8A0557-2833075.jpg

https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/57852/9P8A0555-2833074.jpg
Very cool. Probably could've traded someone for a 7". I hate to see nice rails get chopped, but that's a cool setup.

Thanks.  I'm sure I could have but I had this on hand and wasn't using it so figured why not. Pretty happy with how it turned out.
Link Posted: 5/31/2023 7:37:26 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By metalsaber:

Thanks.  I'm sure I could have but I had this on hand and wasn't using it so figured why not. Pretty happy with how it turned out.
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Originally Posted By metalsaber:
Originally Posted By Dyzastr:

Originally Posted By metalsaber:
Got most of it together yesterday.  Went with a Xeno Birdcage flash hider since it looks pretty close and I can run an additional can instead of having to swap suppressors.

https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/57852/9P8A0559-2833076.jpg

https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/57852/9P8A0554-2833073.jpg

https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/57852/9P8A0557-2833075.jpg

https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/57852/9P8A0555-2833074.jpg
Very cool. Probably could've traded someone for a 7". I hate to see nice rails get chopped, but that's a cool setup.

Thanks.  I'm sure I could have but I had this on hand and wasn't using it so figured why not. Pretty happy with how it turned out.
Gotta make do with what you've got. I really like the lite rails, but found it strange that the 6 o'clock rail sits really low. I wonder if it was for accessory space? Like when vfg's but up against light mounts etc?
Link Posted: 5/31/2023 8:32:07 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By Dyzastr:
Gotta make do with what you've got. I really like the lite rails, but found it strange that the 6 o'clock rail sits really low. I wonder if it was for accessory space? Like when vfg's but up against light mounts etc?
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Originally Posted By Dyzastr:
Originally Posted By metalsaber:
Originally Posted By Dyzastr:

Originally Posted By metalsaber:
Got most of it together yesterday.  Went with a Xeno Birdcage flash hider since it looks pretty close and I can run an additional can instead of having to swap suppressors.

https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/57852/9P8A0559-2833076.jpg

https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/57852/9P8A0554-2833073.jpg

https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/57852/9P8A0557-2833075.jpg

https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/57852/9P8A0555-2833074.jpg
Very cool. Probably could've traded someone for a 7". I hate to see nice rails get chopped, but that's a cool setup.

Thanks.  I'm sure I could have but I had this on hand and wasn't using it so figured why not. Pretty happy with how it turned out.
Gotta make do with what you've got. I really like the lite rails, but found it strange that the 6 o'clock rail sits really low. I wonder if it was for accessory space? Like when vfg's but up against light mounts etc?
Honestly not sure.
Link Posted: 5/31/2023 9:48:27 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Dyzastr] [#26]
I missed out on two different old logo eotechs so this is the optic for now. Looking to get an old logo exps3-0 or a 553. The trijicon was missing the rds mount and by a stroke of good luck I found someone with an mrds kit plus the exact rds mount and offset peep sight I needed. Just a placeholder till I get another eotech.

(Excuse the carpet and potato pic. At the in-laws and the carpet in this room was destroyed by grand babies. Oh yeah, and don’t mind the fake peq15. Was given to me with a purchase and I had to see what it looked like.)

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Figured I’d throw this one up while I’m here.Attachment Attached File
Link Posted: 5/31/2023 10:45:42 PM EDT
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ECOS and 20 round mag. Well done.
Link Posted: 5/31/2023 10:55:51 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By Dyzastr:
I missed out on two different old logo eotechs so this is the optic for now. Looking to get an old logo exps3-0 or a 553. The trijicon was missing the rds mount and by a stroke of good luck I found someone with an mrds kit plus the exact rds mount and offset peep sight I needed. Just a placeholder till I get another eotech.

(Excuse the carpet and potato pic. At the in-laws and the carpet in this room was destroyed by grand babies. Oh yeah, and don’t mind the fake peq15. Was given to me with a purchase and I had to see what it looked like.)

https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/471387/8E640102-6A1F-434A-9642-0E9A0B740542_jpe-2836139.JPG



Figured I’d throw this one up while I’m here.https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/471387/653D1871-23C5-4E93-8FD4-ED8CE4BE9D9C_jpe-2836150.JPG
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Tano ecos is my favorite clone optic. Looks great!
Link Posted: 6/1/2023 2:00:06 AM EDT
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Originally Posted By BePhreed:
ECOS and 20 round mag. Well done.
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Originally Posted By JLAudio:


Tano ecos is my favorite clone optic. Looks great!
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Thanks for the kind words. I had one back in 2018 and regrettably sold it. Finally got another one. Wish I could find an itw pic to justify. The only pics I've been able to find are of m4a1's with it.
Link Posted: 6/2/2023 7:18:26 PM EDT
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This comment gave me aids and I had to share
https://imgur.com/a/3Mgk9E7


Here's an awful pic of mine I had on hand, didn't want to make a comment without a pic.
https://imgur.com/a/RS3a6vW
Link Posted: 6/2/2023 7:46:58 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By Goodma27:
This comment gave me aids and I had to share
https://imgur.com/a/3Mgk9E7


Here's an awful pic of mine I had on hand, didn't want to make a comment without a pic.
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Hahaha, "yeah thats kinda dumb im building a better clone but changing everything to what i think is better overall"

On a side note, It was nice knowing you all and cloning, just sold all my cqbr parts and moved back into the HK dark side...
Link Posted: 6/4/2023 10:11:58 AM EDT
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Hahaha, "yeah thats kinda dumb im building a better clone but changing everything to what i think is better overall"

On a side note, It was nice knowing you all and cloning, just sold all my cqbr parts and moved back into the HK dark side...
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Lol. You'll be back. They all come back eventually. See you again in a year or two.
Link Posted: 6/4/2023 2:24:45 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By Dyzastr:
Lol. You'll be back. They all come back eventually. See you again in a year or two.
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I've been back like 6 times haha



If anyone wants to trade a fat body 951 for my Black/Painted LED M3X w/ dual pad let me know!
Link Posted: 6/4/2023 7:04:16 PM EDT
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Anyone seen more of this CQBR? Supposedly 10th SFG CIF.
Link Posted: 6/4/2023 8:25:26 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By Eyekahn:


I've been back like 6 times haha

https://i.imgur.com/re3gkzn.jpg

If anyone wants to trade a fat body 951 for my Black/Painted LED M3X w/ dual pad let me know!
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Originally Posted By Dyzastr:
Lol. You'll be back. They all come back eventually. See you again in a year or two.


I've been back like 6 times haha

https://i.imgur.com/re3gkzn.jpg

If anyone wants to trade a fat body 951 for my Black/Painted LED M3X w/ dual pad let me know!


@Eyekahn

I asked you this in a different thread, maybe it was the GWOT, but anyway, what brand(s) & colors are you using to rattle that beautiful grayish urban camo that disappears against concrete?

Love it.

ETA: I’m guessing it’s some combination of tans and browns, however, it comes out looking kind of a ‘cement’ or ‘granite’ gray. In another pic on another thread, looks like you snapped it against your garage floor or something, totally disappears.

Thanks.
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@Eyekahn

I asked you this in a different thread, maybe it was the GWOT, but anyway, what brand(s) & colors are you using to rattle that beautiful grayish urban camo that disappears against concrete?

Love it.

ETA: I’m guessing it’s some combination of tans and browns, however, it comes out looking kind of a ‘cement’ or ‘granite’ gray. In another pic on another thread, looks like you snapped it against your garage floor or something, totally disappears.

Thanks.
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1 page back,  post #40.
Link Posted: 6/4/2023 8:36:43 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By Vehemence:


@Eyekahn

I asked you this in a different thread, maybe it was the GWOT, but anyway, what brand(s) & colors are you using to rattle that beautiful grayish urban camo that disappears against concrete?

Love it.

ETA: I’m guessing it’s some combination of tans and browns, however, it comes out looking kind of a ‘cement’ or ‘granite’ gray. In another pic on another thread, looks like you snapped it against your garage floor or something, totally disappears.

Thanks.
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It's rustoleum camo khaki and earth brown. I just lightly dust the khaki. It does blend in with my garage floor with the fluorescent lighting.

Thanks man.

@rtutah has experienced with some straight up gray paint mixed in with these two colors. It looks really good. Not sure what color or brand the gray is.
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It's rustoleum camo khaki and earth brown. I just lightly dust the khaki. It does blend in with my garage floor with the fluorescent lighting.

Thanks man.

@rtutah has experienced with some straight up gray paint mixed in with these two colors. It looks really good. Not sure what color or brand the gray is.
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@Eyekahn

I asked you this in a different thread, maybe it was the GWOT, but anyway, what brand(s) & colors are you using to rattle that beautiful grayish urban camo that disappears against concrete?

Love it.

ETA: I’m guessing it’s some combination of tans and browns, however, it comes out looking kind of a ‘cement’ or ‘granite’ gray. In another pic on another thread, looks like you snapped it against your garage floor or something, totally disappears.

Thanks.



It's rustoleum camo khaki and earth brown. I just lightly dust the khaki. It does blend in with my garage floor with the fluorescent lighting.

Thanks man.

@rtutah has experienced with some straight up gray paint mixed in with these two colors. It looks really good. Not sure what color or brand the gray is.


Thanks, Eyekahn.

My primary go-to colors are all Rustoleum: camo sand, earth brown, and deep forest green. Tried khaki in the past, but it was too light for the projects I was working on. Ended up deciding to use sand as my third color instead of khaki (w/green & brown, or just w/brown), but it does add a lot of yellowish tint… Maybe I’ll have to try some khaki again on a new project, just with brown.

@rtutah

Please do tell - and pics too, or steer me to where you posted them previously.

I’ll likely be posting a new build or two here again in the near future, as I now have six more SBR approvals pending…
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Originally Posted By Vehemence:

Thanks, Eyekahn.

My primary go-to colors are all Rustoleum: camo sand, earth brown, and deep forest green. Tried khaki in the past, but it was too light for the projects I was working on. Ended up deciding to use sand as my third color instead of khaki (w/green & brown, or just w/brown), but it does add a lot of yellowish tint  Maybe I'll have to try some khaki again on a new project, just with brown.

@rtutah

Please do tell - and pics too, or steer me to where you posted them previously.

I'll likely be posting a new build or two here again in the near future, as I now have six more SBR approvals pending
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@Vehemence, I think you may be trying to use too many colors. I once tried using green and did not like the results. I use the old Skilcraft Tan Obliterating Compound as a base and work from there. Sometimes I don't even cover all the black anodizing; sometimes I hold the can closer to concentrate the flow and color, sometimes I only fog it from distance to create thinner clouds of color. Regardless, when I'm happy with the base, I pick up the Rustoleum Dark Earth and make some clouds with it. Then I swap colors back to the lighter Skilcraft and a swatch of mesh to create some scales. I do this will both colors so that I have both light and dark colored scales.

The grey I've used is just some Rustoleum primer I had laying around. It looks quite good with both shades of brown. The Skilcraft stuff wears off pretty fast but the Rustoleum seems to be a bit more durable. I've found Krylon to be too durable though, which is why I don't use it. A good paint job looks best after it's been abused and gets that salty look.

There's a little grey on there but this is mostly Skilcraft TOC and Rustoleum Dark Earth.


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Originally Posted By RTUtah:

@Vehemence, I think you may be trying to use too many colors. I once tried using green and did not like the results. I use the old Skilcraft Tan Obliterating Compound as a base and work from there. Sometimes I don't even cover all the black anodizing; sometimes I hold the can closer to concentrate the flow and color, sometimes I only fog it from distance to create thinner clouds of color. Regardless, when I'm happy with the base, I pick up the Rustoleum Dark Earth and make some clouds with it. Then I swap colors back to the lighter Skilcraft and a swatch of mesh to create some scales. I do this will both colors so that I have both light and dark colored scales.

The grey I've used is just some Rustoleum primer I had laying around. It looks quite good with both shades of brown. The Skilcraft stuff wears off pretty fast but the Rustoleum seems to be a bit more durable. I've found Krylon to be too durable though, which is why I don't use it. A good paint job looks best after it's been abused and gets that salty look.

There's a little grey on there but this is mostly Skilcraft TOC and Rustoleum Dark Earth.

https://i.imgur.com/cvbsp02.jpg
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Originally Posted By Vehemence:

Thanks, Eyekahn.

My primary go-to colors are all Rustoleum: camo sand, earth brown, and deep forest green. Tried khaki in the past, but it was too light for the projects I was working on. Ended up deciding to use sand as my third color instead of khaki (w/green & brown, or just w/brown), but it does add a lot of yellowish tint  Maybe I'll have to try some khaki again on a new project, just with brown.

@rtutah

Please do tell - and pics too, or steer me to where you posted them previously.

I'll likely be posting a new build or two here again in the near future, as I now have six more SBR approvals pending

@Vehemence, I think you may be trying to use too many colors. I once tried using green and did not like the results. I use the old Skilcraft Tan Obliterating Compound as a base and work from there. Sometimes I don't even cover all the black anodizing; sometimes I hold the can closer to concentrate the flow and color, sometimes I only fog it from distance to create thinner clouds of color. Regardless, when I'm happy with the base, I pick up the Rustoleum Dark Earth and make some clouds with it. Then I swap colors back to the lighter Skilcraft and a swatch of mesh to create some scales. I do this will both colors so that I have both light and dark colored scales.

The grey I've used is just some Rustoleum primer I had laying around. It looks quite good with both shades of brown. The Skilcraft stuff wears off pretty fast but the Rustoleum seems to be a bit more durable. I've found Krylon to be too durable though, which is why I don't use it. A good paint job looks best after it's been abused and gets that salty look.

There's a little grey on there but this is mostly Skilcraft TOC and Rustoleum Dark Earth.

https://i.imgur.com/cvbsp02.jpg


I’ve actually only done one rifle with more than two colors; sand, earth brown & deep forest green. I, like you, left some black anodizing untouched in a few areas on that one, so I suppose it’s actually four colors. Turned out pretty cool, but I won’t post it here as it’s not a clone of anything.

Aside from that one and another rifle I painted all green, the rest I’ve rattled so far (and there have been a few) are all just two colors, sand and earth brown. There are pics of some of them in the SOPMOD and GWOT threads. They’re all a lil’ salty - I like ‘em dirty.

I’ve been toying with the idea of doing something with some gray in it. Eyekahn’s Mk18 photo shot on concrete inspired me further (though he didn’t use any gray ) I’m thinking I may do some kind of matte light gray with dark earth brown combo…

Thanks again to both of you guys for your responses.

And, nice sticks!
Link Posted: 6/5/2023 4:52:42 PM EDT
[#41]
Sopmod>everything.

Link Posted: 6/6/2023 4:43:02 PM EDT
[#42]
Link Posted: 6/6/2023 4:51:04 PM EDT
[#43]
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Originally Posted By Lancelot:
How correct is the LaRue Aimpoint mount?
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LT150? Very. Lots of itw photos of them especially on those Larue rail mod 0's. Love the Larue mod 0's
Link Posted: 6/7/2023 2:47:32 AM EDT
[#44]
FYI-Big Army finally approved for general issue last month black/tan CTR stocks, B5 black/tan stocks and Hogue black stocks all with QD mounts on them.  They will trickle down onto remaining guns.

QUICK RELEASE SLING SWIVEL ATTACHEMENT, RAIL
MOUNTED
PART NUMBER 13110153
NSN 1005-01-706-2552

QUICK RELEASE SLING SWIVEL ATTACHEMENT, RAIL
MOUNTED
PART NUMBER 13110154
NSN 1005-01-706-2366

TACTICAL SLING (BLACK) w/ QD rings
PART NUMBER 13110155
NSN 1005-01-706-2558

TACTICAL SLING (BLACK) w/ QD rings
PART NUMBER 13110156-1
NSN 1005-01-693-8723

TACTICAL SLING (TAN) w/ QD rings
PART NUMBER 13110156-2
NSN 1005-01-692-2559

TACTICAL SLING (BLACK) w/ QD rings
PART NUMBER 13110157-1
NSN 1005-01-625-4470

TACTICAL SLING (TAN) w/ QD rings
PART NUMBER 13110157-2
NSN 1005-01-707-1744

VERTICAL PISTOL GRIP ASSEMBLY (TAN) (KAC style)
PART NUMBER 13110158
NSN 1005-01-707-1842

BUTTSTOCK ASSEMBLY (BLACK) (Hogue)
PART NUMBER 13110159
NSN 1005-01-706-2547

BUTTSTOCK ASSEMBLY (BLACK) (B5 stlye, no battery compartments)
PART NUMBER 13110161-1
NSN 1005-01-706-2373

BUTTSTOCK ASSEMBLY (TAN) (B5 stlye, no battery compartments)
PART NUMBER 13110161-2
NSN 1005-01-706-2510

BUTTSTOCK ASSEMBLY (BLACK) (CTR)
PART NUMBER 13110162-1
NSN 1005-01-614-7778

BUTTSTOCK ASSEMBLY (TAN) (CTR)
PART NUMBER 13110162-2
NSN 1005-01-616-4923


Link Posted: 6/7/2023 3:44:21 AM EDT
[#45]
Link Posted: 6/7/2023 8:59:06 AM EDT
[#46]
Discussion ForumsJump to Quoted PostQuote History
Originally Posted By Combat_Diver:
FYI-Big Army finally approved for general issue last month black/tan CTR stocks, B5 black/tan stocks and Hogue black stocks all with QD mounts on them.  They will trickle down onto remaining guns.

QUICK RELEASE SLING SWIVEL ATTACHEMENT, RAIL
MOUNTED
PART NUMBER 13110153
NSN 1005-01-706-2552

QUICK RELEASE SLING SWIVEL ATTACHEMENT, RAIL
MOUNTED
PART NUMBER 13110154
NSN 1005-01-706-2366

TACTICAL SLING (BLACK) w/ QD rings
PART NUMBER 13110155
NSN 1005-01-706-2558

TACTICAL SLING (BLACK) w/ QD rings
PART NUMBER 13110156-1
NSN 1005-01-693-8723

TACTICAL SLING (TAN) w/ QD rings
PART NUMBER 13110156-2
NSN 1005-01-692-2559

TACTICAL SLING (BLACK) w/ QD rings
PART NUMBER 13110157-1
NSN 1005-01-625-4470

TACTICAL SLING (TAN) w/ QD rings
PART NUMBER 13110157-2
NSN 1005-01-707-1744

VERTICAL PISTOL GRIP ASSEMBLY (TAN) (KAC style)
PART NUMBER 13110158
NSN 1005-01-707-1842

BUTTSTOCK ASSEMBLY (BLACK) (Hogue)
PART NUMBER 13110159
NSN 1005-01-706-2547

BUTTSTOCK ASSEMBLY (BLACK) (B5 stlye, no battery compartments)
PART NUMBER 13110161-1
NSN 1005-01-706-2373

BUTTSTOCK ASSEMBLY (TAN) (B5 stlye, no battery compartments)
PART NUMBER 13110161-2
NSN 1005-01-706-2510

BUTTSTOCK ASSEMBLY (BLACK) (CTR)
PART NUMBER 13110162-1
NSN 1005-01-614-7778

BUTTSTOCK ASSEMBLY (TAN) (CTR)
PART NUMBER 13110162-2
NSN 1005-01-616-4923


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M16-Series Rifle, M4/M4A1 Carbine: See the New AAL Items
Link Posted: 6/7/2023 5:31:42 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By Eyekahn:


LT150? Very. Lots of itw photos of them especially on those Larue rail mod 0's. Love the Larue mod 0's
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Originally Posted By Eyekahn:
Originally Posted By Lancelot:
How correct is the LaRue Aimpoint mount?


LT150? Very. Lots of itw photos of them especially on those Larue rail mod 0's. Love the Larue mod 0's
I know eod ordered and used them a lot in the early 2000's.
Link Posted: 6/7/2023 7:42:35 PM EDT
[#48]
How are you guys timing muzzle devices with 10.3 barrels with DD rails? Trying to use a Sico A2 ASR mount and not much room between the rail and the flats.

Link Posted: 6/7/2023 8:19:59 PM EDT
[#49]
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Originally Posted By OHBuckeyes:
How are you guys timing muzzle devices with 10.3 barrels with DD rails? Trying to use a Sico A2 ASR mount and not much room between the rail and the flats.

https://i.imgur.com/iySRPhM.jpg
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Use the proper muzzle devices that the platform was built for?
Link Posted: 6/7/2023 9:37:30 PM EDT
[#50]
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Originally Posted By OHBuckeyes:
How are you guys timing muzzle devices with 10.3 barrels with DD rails? Trying to use a Sico A2 ASR mount and not much room between the rail and the flats.

https://i.imgur.com/iySRPhM.jpg
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@OHBuckeyes
One option: Bike wrench

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