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Flat Dark Earth AR Picture Thread (Page 4 of 156)
Thx, I followed the advice in that thread from some kid a few years back, about "how to make your rifle look used" 
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Good, Bad... I'm the guy with the Gun
Without the neccessary toughness to apply training in adverse situations, the training is valueless
Without the neccessary toughness to apply training in adverse situations, the training is valueless
Damn, that is one heavy carbine. |
So YOU were the guy I saw with his rifle hooked up to his truck with a chain driving down a gravel road!!!  *I wonder how long it will take for someone to think I was actually being serious and chew me out* |
I just throw mine in a cement mixer with a bunch of other guns. beaten........nicely beaten. |
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ARin
I'm RICH BITCH!
ARin
I'm RICH BITCH!
Maybe you could let the rest of us know how it's done? 
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USE it. 
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ARin
I'm RICH BITCH!
ARin
I'm RICH BITCH!
That is the most beautiful thing I have ever seen! My next carbine must be FDE. 
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Cerakote will hold up much better than any of the paint finishes, and even better than the GK and NMR. Great choice in finishes. |
is it better than norrels? have a link? |
<img src=/images/smilies/anim_kill.gif border=0 align=middle> Thanks Tom <img src=/images/smilies/anim_heavy.gif border=0 align=middle>
It was recommended to me by a friend that works for a large weapon manufacturer as being the best/toughest aftermarket finish available. They are using it to coat many of their weapon components with great success. The price per quart is not for the faint of heart though. Stephen |
NMR that Stickman mentioned is Norrels Moly Resin. Cerakote can be found at www.nicindustries.com/micro_dyne.php, but be prepared for the sticker shock. 1 Quart cost me nearly $150 shipped. Stephen |
Excellent. Wait 'till you see what comes next.  The "feel" of Cerakote reminds me of fine fabric. It's an amazing coating. Worth every penny. |
LaRue Tactical Supporter, Former Air Assault Guy & SOPMOD Poster Child.
I remember the first time I saw the price tag and my jaw about hit the floor...but then I began thinking to myself. I painted my Mustang awhile back and remembered looking for different paint finishes....you get what you pay for when it comes to paint IMO...in all industries..cars or guns. |
My How To on Multicamming your rifle!
http://www.ar15.com/forums/topic.html?b=1&f=139&t=565579&page=1
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I got the Norrels but wasnt to impressed with it. thanks for the link. |
<img src=/images/smilies/anim_kill.gif border=0 align=middle> Thanks Tom <img src=/images/smilies/anim_heavy.gif border=0 align=middle>
I'd like to know also. I've painted 50+ guns with it without issue. Bomber |
You cannot defend the indefensible.......the ammunition availible to shoot holes in your position (arguement) is without limits.
I have found that the secret to Norrel's is good surface prep (as is the case with many aftermarket finish). NMR adheres best to a fresh degreased and sand blasted surface. I have a Glock 34 slide that I coated myself with hardly any signs of wear after 3000 rounds. Stephen |
Mark, GREAT job! Just curious did you do the buffer tube? I chose not to, but I will on my next build as I think there is enough tolerence to slide freely and the KAT holographic coating process is rock solid thus far so I do not expect any removal.    
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Victor Di Cosola
Tactical Night Vision Company - TNVC
www.tacticalnightvision.com
[email protected]
(909) 659-2842
"Fear Not the Night, But Fear What Hunts the Night"
Tactical Night Vision Company - TNVC
www.tacticalnightvision.com
[email protected]
(909) 659-2842
"Fear Not the Night, But Fear What Hunts the Night"
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Thanks man. |
<img src=/images/smilies/anim_kill.gif border=0 align=middle> Thanks Tom <img src=/images/smilies/anim_heavy.gif border=0 align=middle>
| I'm about to do my new AR build in FDE. I'm going to be using gunkote, but was wondering if sandblasting is absolutely necessary? I don't have access to any abrasive blasting equipment. Could I use some type of abrasive, like sandpaper or steel wool, to prep the metal? What would you guys recommend? |
Indeed, a man after my own heARt ... mfingARt that is truly the "ARt of the Deal", ARtfully done and ARtistically presented. Shuck's, it's ARt for ARt's sake. Hey, never mind me, I'm just phARTing around.  All jokes aside, outstanding, and being in-the-know when it comes to upcoming mfingar projects makes me the envy of my friends. ML ETA - Oops, left out the "ART" in flat dark eARth.
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Thanks Vic, After sandblasting, I coated it (and all the other "gray" items) with a 50/50 mix of Duracoat FDE, and Duracoat matte clear. All the raw metal was toned-down just right. I then oversprayed it with solid FDE, to get the overall colors to look better together. The LMT buffertube has a raised portion about 3" from the receiver threads & doesn't make contact with the stock, until you get back to the raised section. LMT stocks are a tight fit without any coating. I steel-wooled the contact surfaces to make the stock operation smoother. By the way...the KAT coatings are amazing...sorry you couldn't make it to SHOT this year, I did get a chance to meet up with the KAT folks. Photos don't do that process any justice. It's pretty cool. Mark |
LaRue Tactical Supporter, Former Air Assault Guy & SOPMOD Poster Child.
Thanks for the info Mark. Indeed I was disappointed I could not make it to the Shot. I was suppose to have this weapon at KAT's booth. Well I've already made my reservations for Vegas in February (Super Bowl weekend!  ) and this weapon along with a few other goodies will be there!! You're right about photo's can't do this holographic paint justice....Da boys over a Bragg I guess are giving Kat some business of late. Kip over at Kat coatings tells me the paint gives professional photographers (like you) fits due to the paint changing color with different lighting conditions! hehehe
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Victor Di Cosola
Tactical Night Vision Company - TNVC
www.tacticalnightvision.com
[email protected]
(909) 659-2842
"Fear Not the Night, But Fear What Hunts the Night"
Tactical Night Vision Company - TNVC
www.tacticalnightvision.com
[email protected]
(909) 659-2842
"Fear Not the Night, But Fear What Hunts the Night"
BTW Kev, What gives....NO Atilla, or ATPIAL of some sort?? Looks like your slummin' of late!!
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Victor Di Cosola
Tactical Night Vision Company - TNVC
www.tacticalnightvision.com
[email protected]
(909) 659-2842
"Fear Not the Night, But Fear What Hunts the Night"
Tactical Night Vision Company - TNVC
www.tacticalnightvision.com
[email protected]
(909) 659-2842
"Fear Not the Night, But Fear What Hunts the Night"
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Yeah Vickers sling -- someone had swiped my other when I went thru Amman. A GG&G sling clipthing (the KAC dealers around here are reluctant to ship thru APO's) DD Flashlight mount - so my ghetto M1 light with the G2 hoseclamped to it coul dbe put to rest. CTR I've had since Dec 06 -- I really like it. and yeah the PMAG's -- I'm wishing they had a Ranger plate for them though --so only the ones on the gun are PMAG's -- - the access ones on my vest are USGI with Magpul follower and Ranger plate. Victor -- I have one PEQ-2A. I am loath to donate it to the GWOT - as I have been told I will not be able to leave with it... I'm looking for another PEQ-2A, or Attila, ATIPAL, IPIM, DBALA2 etc... |
Good, Bad... I'm the guy with the Gun
Without the neccessary toughness to apply training in adverse situations, the training is valueless
Without the neccessary toughness to apply training in adverse situations, the training is valueless
I'm gonna miss your hose clamps.  GREAT pics! |
LaRue Tactical Supporter, Former Air Assault Guy & SOPMOD Poster Child.
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I read back about how you and others where using natural light -- I noticed ones in my room suck - and the ones out side where a lot better. The hoseclamps while functional -- took my M1 off my helmet where it can have some useage. Now I just need to get a Larue mount for my PEQ-2A. And wait for my Alumahyde to make it here. |
Good, Bad... I'm the guy with the Gun
Without the neccessary toughness to apply training in adverse situations, the training is valueless
Without the neccessary toughness to apply training in adverse situations, the training is valueless
Very sexy and professional. What finish did ya use? |
My How To on Multicamming your rifle!
http://www.ar15.com/forums/topic.html?b=1&f=139&t=565579&page=1
http://www.ar15.com/forums/topic.html?b=1&f=139&t=565579&page=1
| Thank you. This was my first time painting, so I went with the rattle can. Stock body, rail panels, and EOTech battery cover I painted with Brownells Aluma-Hyde II in Earth Brown. All the metal parts I sprayed with Brownells Gun-Kote in Dark Earth Brown. I didn't pull the delta ring assembly off the barrel so it looks crappy, but I figured when I replace the rails it would be gone anyway. |
Just on the off chance this was meant to be in the EE. UMMM...SOLD Very nice |
I like the tan! I build a lot of guns. Some are mine... most are not  not my Noveske Afgan  My LMT/KAC 6.8 SPR  Not mine  Not mine  Two on either end are mine, one in the middle is not. One up front is green and tan.  My go everywhere gun  Not my AR10  Not my AR10  Not my Recce  My AR10  My Recce  My Kimber!  Im sure there's more somewhere... |
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