Birddog1911
11-29-2009, 21:32
Update; new rifles added page 2...
I was asked on another forum if I'd do paintjobs for other folks, and I thought, sure, why not? So, I thought I would first offer my services to local folks, just to get an idea of any sort of demand. First, a couple of examples:
http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii190/Birddog4570/PSL018.jpg
http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii190/Birddog4570/PSL012.jpg
http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii190/Birddog4570/PSL.jpg
http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii190/Birddog4570/PSL009.jpg
Obviously, I really like this pattern. I think it works well on the plains, and in many areas in the mountains. Any patterns I might do will be a blended, more subtle type, as opposed to some of the really "cut out" looking types of camo. I've also done "mesh" type, which looks great. I don't have any sort of templates, but could order them as necessary.
The paint would be just that, paint. I'm not set up for things like Duracoat yet, but am planning on doing so in the future. Personally, I like the paint, because it's simple to work with, easy to fix, and not truly permanent. I can do paint on most materials, as is evident from the wood and fg stocks pictured.
Costs would be pretty darned reasonable, but of course, would have to be on a case by case basis. For something like the M1A above, figure about $50 for just the stock. Obviously, the more material or prep time, the more it would cost.
Mods, if this is the wrong place for this thread, please move it to where it is more appropriate.
I was asked on another forum if I'd do paintjobs for other folks, and I thought, sure, why not? So, I thought I would first offer my services to local folks, just to get an idea of any sort of demand. First, a couple of examples:
http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii190/Birddog4570/PSL018.jpg
http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii190/Birddog4570/PSL012.jpg
http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii190/Birddog4570/PSL.jpg
http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii190/Birddog4570/PSL009.jpg
Obviously, I really like this pattern. I think it works well on the plains, and in many areas in the mountains. Any patterns I might do will be a blended, more subtle type, as opposed to some of the really "cut out" looking types of camo. I've also done "mesh" type, which looks great. I don't have any sort of templates, but could order them as necessary.
The paint would be just that, paint. I'm not set up for things like Duracoat yet, but am planning on doing so in the future. Personally, I like the paint, because it's simple to work with, easy to fix, and not truly permanent. I can do paint on most materials, as is evident from the wood and fg stocks pictured.
Costs would be pretty darned reasonable, but of course, would have to be on a case by case basis. For something like the M1A above, figure about $50 for just the stock. Obviously, the more material or prep time, the more it would cost.
Mods, if this is the wrong place for this thread, please move it to where it is more appropriate.