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Rattle Can Camoflage Patterns - Rockdoc173 - 03-25-2016

I just finished my first Grendel and, to say the least, I'm tickled with the way she turned out. I'll post some pics when I get her painted but before I do that I'd like some ideas for patterns, colors, and techniques. When you post, try to include the colors and brand of paint used.

Rattle Can Camoflage Patterns - dfp23 - 03-28-2016

Here is my rattle can paint job-
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Here is a pretty good you tube video on the technique

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vPKrJrM4EqY

Rattle Can Camoflage Patterns - Rockdoc173 - 03-28-2016

Nice man. Good lookin' gat

Rattle Can Camoflage Patterns - McFireFighter - 03-28-2016

Very nice!

Rattle Can Camoflage Patterns - thedudeabides - 03-29-2016

Fun with the rattle cans! use straw and grass for overlays and satin clear coat afterwards for a little more wear durability.

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Rattle Can Camoflage Patterns - dfp23 - 03-29-2016

Thanks Rock Doc! Nice camo job TDA..

Rattle Can Camoflage Patterns - Rockdoc173 - 03-29-2016

My brother, the artist, did something simixlair on a 300WM Remington 770
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Rattle Can Camoflage Patterns - apple_tech - 03-31-2016

Rust-oleum was my pick, the Camouflage line.
Base coat of Khaki, then net over and did stripes of the other colors. didn't really use the Sand color (too light).
I also glued the net down using locktite spray adhesive #100 (light bond)
No real surface prep, just a quick rubdown with alcohol to remove most of the crap/oil.
I figure the more it gets used and the paint rubs or chips off, it makes more camo.

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Rattle Can Camoflage Patterns - apple_tech - 03-31-2016

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Rattle Can Camoflage Patterns - Rockdoc173 - 04-01-2016

Nice job bro. I did a shotty like that a couple of years ago utilizing Cerakote and it turned out pretty good. But I'm starting to prefer the rattle can jobs because they're quick, effective, and, most of all, cheap. Plus, I really like the wear that occurs over time. Like you said, it just makes more camo.

Rattle Can Camoflage Patterns - Rockdoc173 - 04-01-2016

apple_tech Wrote:[Image: Grendel1.jpg]
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Btw, how do you like that SWFA? I'm looking for a <$400 scope to put on a general purpose AR pretty soon and I've heard a lot of good things about them. Waiting for my refund from EOTech...lol

Rattle Can Camoflage Patterns - 65Whelen - 04-01-2016

Not a Grendel but I was pleased with the rattle can job on this old Ithica. Used Cammo Rust-O-Leom from Menard's. A base coat of OD Green then using cedar evergreen foliage from my neighbors tree for a pattern added desert tan and black. It's my cedar swamp camo pattern.

Rattle Can Camoflage Patterns - leopard6.5 - 04-01-2016

For those that don't have neighbor's trees to steal foliage from( just kidding 65Whelen), arts and crafts stores often have plastic stencils in leaf, stick and grass patterns that work great with spray cans of either Krylon or Rust-O-Leum camouflage paint.

Good luck and Great shooting.
Lee

Rattle Can Camoflage Patterns - Roe - 04-03-2016

This might be useful. A made a "rapid" version of the more elaborate patterns/ paintjobs you sometimes see.

[video]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0-UVMCxNg5U[/video]

Rattle Can Camoflage Patterns - Beerswimmer - 04-03-2016

I really want to do a dazzle pattern once I get mine finished. A tan/ brown base then stripe it with olive.

Dazzle pattern examples:
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Rattle Can Camoflage Patterns - thedudeabides - 04-04-2016

Those dazzle patterns remind me of some pimped out zebra sneakers:-)

Rattle Can Camoflage Patterns - Beerswimmer - 04-04-2016

thedudeabides Wrote:Those dazzle patterns remind me of some pimped out zebra sneakers:-)

Geez, I forgot all about those!!

Rattle Can Camoflage Patterns - stanc - 04-05-2016

apple_tech Wrote:Rust-oleum was my pick, the Camouflage line.
Base coat of Khaki, then net over and did stripes of the other colors. didn't really use the Sand color (too light).
I also glued the net down using locktite spray adhesive #100 (light bond)
No real surface prep, just a quick rubdown with alcohol to remove most of the crap/oil.
I figure the more it gets used and the paint rubs or chips off, it makes more camo.

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I like your enhancement of the (Diamondhead?) fore end. Is that leather?

If I am ever able to get a Grendel AR15, I was thinking of doing something similar. Except I'd like to use wood, if feasible.

Rattle Can Camoflage Patterns - Beerswimmer - 04-06-2016

I did a little test of the dazzle to see what works. I need more vertical lines, but I think the concept will work well to break up the outline.
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Rattle Can Camoflage Patterns - Daveyboy - 04-06-2016

I didn't see anyone post, but what's the approach to stainless steel barrels?