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Posted: 2/12/2013 8:46:05 PM EDT
Based upon some posts by "mike62" about faux 601 painting, I decided to give it a try.  Here's the archived post from "mike62"  601 style faux paint

Due to the fact with the recent find of original green paint over bakelite furniture that was found, I was fortunate to obtain 2 right side handguards and 2 pistol grips.  After a trade for one of the right handguards, I was able to obtain a closely matching left green painted over bakelite handguard.  With that portion complete & now in possession of original handguards and pistol grips, I still needed a green paint over bakelite buttstock.  Since I don't have the funds to purchase an original buttstock of that nature, I've choosen to give the faux paint a try.

Went to a local Hobby Town for the following supplies:

Testors 1240--Gloss Brown (base coat)
Testors 1942--Dark Tan (accent marks)
Testors 1910--Dark Green (final color)
Mr. Super Clean semi-gloss clear acrylic (final protective/finish coat)

I then dug through my spare parts and found a pretty nice type D buttstock.  Knocked out the sling swivel roll-pin, cleaned it and roughed it up a bit with 400 grit sandpaper.

Here's some pics of the base coat 1240 Gloss Brown.  It looks a little light/orange due to the flash.  The last 2 pictures are a pretty good representation of the color.  It actually has a deep darker brown look to it in real life.
















Going to let this base coat dry for a couple of days then I'll try to apply the bakelite accents markings.

Stay tuned for further updates.

Link Posted: 2/12/2013 10:03:50 PM EDT
[#1]
Tagging in.
Link Posted: 2/12/2013 10:14:39 PM EDT
[#2]
Very csike.  I like it.
Link Posted: 2/13/2013 12:50:21 AM EDT
[#3]
Staying tuned.
Link Posted: 2/13/2013 5:24:22 AM EDT
[#4]
This post is like watching paint dry----------in a good way!
Link Posted: 2/13/2013 7:01:28 AM EDT
[#5]
Can never leave stuff alone, so actually began weathering the HG's.  I was able to pick up an original grip that shows some brown underneath so matching my faux furniture!  Looking forward to the results ar15guy!  Good Luck!

Link Posted: 2/13/2013 3:23:48 PM EDT
[#6]
Can't wait to see the finished product. I have a spare set I've been meaning to paint up while I wait for the madness to subside.

The wear on yours looks great Mike!
Link Posted: 2/15/2013 5:02:39 PM EDT
[#7]
Update...

Let me start by saying, the guys that do this type of service (John Thomas & others), deserve everything they charge.  For an inexperienced person like myself, this is turning into numerous hours over several days.  Nonetheless, I'm learning while I go.

This is the "look" I'm going for on this buttstock, except with a little more green paint remaining...these pictures were originally posted by "57Octane":






Made a trip the local "Hobby Lobby" and talked with a young lady in the faux painting section.  Told her I was working with some old plastic parts and was trying to make them look like bakelite or embedded with flecks/flakes of fiberglass.  Surprisingly, she understood what I was talking about.  She took me to the faux sponge section and explained how to use them.  So, out the door I went with a variety bag of sea sponges.






Once home, I got out the 400 grit sandpaper to take down some of the gloss on the buttstock.  I then sprayed some of the "1942 Dark Tan" paint onto a paper plate and practiced with a couple of different sponges on some paper.  Once I felt comfortable with the process, I then moved to the buttstock.

As you can see, it turned out pretty splotchy and a lighter shade then I expected.










Not being satisfied with the result, I thought "what the heck", I'll sand it and give it another base coat and try again.  Got out the "0000' steel wool and 400 grit sandpaper again & knocked off some material and shine. I then started lightly spraying the "1240 Gloss Brown" onto the buttstock.  To my surprise & delight, things started looking better.  I then sprayed a few light passes and ended up with this result.  It is very close to what I had envisioned.











Here's some comparison pics to one of my type D stocks with some nice mottlling.








A gratuitous shot of half of my original 601 green paint over bakelite handguard set.




I'll now let this sit for a couple of days before I begin the next process.

Stay tuned....


Link Posted: 2/15/2013 5:10:07 PM EDT
[#8]
Looking good!
Link Posted: 2/16/2013 5:34:52 AM EDT
[#9]
Looks real good!

I just finished this set a while back, makes me want to green over it



And hand guards... They look dark, but its the lighting
Link Posted: 2/16/2013 3:53:14 PM EDT
[#10]
Just to be obnoxious here...

It looks like you'll need sponge painting of a darker color as well as the lighter color you already did (looking at the original stock photos).

John Thomas knows, but HE's not giving up his hard-earned secrets!  
Link Posted: 2/21/2013 3:07:05 PM EDT
[#11]
I've been in the hospital since Sunday, got home last night and just remembered to check this thread.

All I can say is: Holy crap, this turned out good!

I guess I'll have to post in this thread if I'm motivated enough to try my hand at it any time soon. Keep up the good work!
Link Posted: 4/19/2013 10:04:28 PM EDT
[#12]
Finally got around to posting some pictures of the completed stock.  It didn't turn out bad for my first attempt.

If you look closely, you can see a little of the brown mottle base coat peeking out.  Need to apply some additional "aging" so it will match the original 601 handguards and pistol grip.















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