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Posted: 8/17/2005 5:22:23 PM EDT
[#1]
Both look like they would make a cool and effective camo setup. I think it comes down to where you will be using the rifle...
If you were going to go roll around in a sandbox for a while, I would suggest the copperhead pattern, as it has more of a sandy coloration. On the other hand, if you were going to a more heavily wooded area I would go with the second pattern (the viper pattern) BTW I think this is a really cool idea and I can't wait to see how it turns out! |
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Posted: 8/17/2005 5:28:18 PM EDT
[#2]
Gaboon viper camo would be friggin awesome. I have always loved those snakes.
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Posted: 8/17/2005 5:32:58 PM EDT
[#3]
Cool idea, but..............damn I hate snakes!
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Posted: 8/17/2005 5:40:32 PM EDT
[#4]
What snakes?
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Posted: 8/17/2005 5:43:06 PM EDT
[#5]
I seriously did not see a snake in the top pic when I looked at it the first time. I still cant see his head.
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Posted: 8/17/2005 5:47:43 PM EDT
[#6]
that would be great! but I feel sorry for you if you put the rifle down and turn your head! thats nice camo.
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Posted: 8/17/2005 5:50:45 PM EDT
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I don't see them either.......until the lawn mower makes this thump noise and spits them out. You should focus on foilage in your area and foilage that's at least 2 feet above the ground. Snakes blend in great on the floor of any woods area. |
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Posted: 8/17/2005 5:51:54 PM EDT
[#8]
Hello,
I'd go with the NA copperhead. The darker reds will blend in better overall than the black in a universal settings. I think a grey would help my 17 blend in better than the black. I find the black actually shows movement more than tans or greys. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v58/harley400/truck172.jpg |
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Posted: 8/17/2005 6:03:01 PM EDT
[#9]
That is sweet. |
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Posted: 8/17/2005 6:06:44 PM EDT
[#10]
That looks GREAT  It really does break up the gun. If you stepped back 50 yards and took a pick, I bet people would have a hard time finding the rifle. Nice green colors like that tifosi that should look nice. |
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Posted: 8/17/2005 6:21:48 PM EDT
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Unless you live in an area where there is almost nothing but brown, I don't think either would be effective.
If you are just looking for a pattern, either would be unusual. |
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Posted: 8/17/2005 6:23:28 PM EDT
[#12]
Digital Gaboon Viper Pattern, a.k.a. GAVPAT
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Posted: 8/17/2005 6:45:03 PM EDT
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Posted: 8/17/2005 7:03:03 PM EDT
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i think depending on were you lived you could paint your gun brown or green and it would work fine. i think the snake idea is very cool, but some good points were made about thats ground cover and your probably not gonna be belly crawling all that much. i think the top one is the coolest though
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Posted: 8/17/2005 7:08:02 PM EDT
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I've dealt with many a copperhead and lemme tell ya, you can't see those SOBs till it's too late. I would definatly go with that pattern. I've always wanted to do a real snake pattern, so I'd love to see yours when you get done, no matter what pattern you pick.
Great pics too! I couldn't see half the copper head at first |
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Posted: 8/17/2005 9:14:28 PM EDT
[#16]
I'm from the south east, so I say go with the copperhead.
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Posted: 8/18/2005 1:26:20 AM EDT
[#17]
Both look very cool. I'm also partial to the Copperhead.
What method and materials do you plan to use? The hydrogrgraphics process looks seriously awsome!! Post some pics when you're done. h.gif |
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Posted: 8/18/2005 1:33:09 AM EDT
[#18]
Very interesting idea. I'd love to see pics of the finished product. Good luck!
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Posted: 8/18/2005 4:04:15 AM EDT
[#19]
+1 for the Copperhead pattern
Looking forward to seeing the results |
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Posted: 8/18/2005 4:33:30 AM EDT
[#20]
+2, hardly saw it in the photo. |
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Posted: 8/18/2005 4:37:18 AM EDT
[#21]
+1 
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Posted: 8/18/2005 4:37:51 AM EDT
[#22]
VIPER, it has more urban details.
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Posted: 8/18/2005 4:40:22 AM EDT
[#23]
Thanks for the comments guys.
I agree that either of these patterns is most effective when on the forest floor. (Hence that's where the snakes live). So firing in a prone position, amongst dried leaves, would be ideal. However, at this point in time, tactical effectiveness is not a primary concern. I'm more looking to do a refinish exercise. The copperhead may be the best to start out with, since it has fewer colors and simplier shapes. I think the geometric pattern of the Gaboon would look awesome on an AR, but as a first time paint job, it could prove very difficult to effectively replicate. Also, the camo effect of both of these snakes is amplified when they are coiled up, as opposed to stretched out. How does that translate to a rifle? I don't know. Cowboy7243001, You're right. Anyone who hasn't experienced a CH in the wild can't understand how incredible effective their camo actually is! I will most definitely post pics of the finished product, but I'm not putting a timeline on it. I tend to work slow and methodically! |
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Posted: 8/18/2005 4:45:17 AM EDT
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Posted: 8/18/2005 5:59:19 AM EDT
[#25]
I like the copperhead. when you get done make sure to post pics.
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Posted: 8/18/2005 6:08:19 AM EDT
[#26]
+1 |
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Posted: 8/20/2005 2:22:04 PM EDT
[#27]
using a net pattern can make it kind of "scaly"....
i finally got up the nerve to paint an ACOG!!!! 
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Posted: 8/29/2005 11:05:29 PM EDT
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tifosi,
I just photographed an African Gaboon in a zoo so I could get my fifty cal painted that way. That pattern is very cool Moose |
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Posted: 8/30/2005 1:21:32 AM EDT
[#29]
Pics when you are done.
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Posted: 8/30/2005 10:39:58 AM EDT
[#30]
thats a badass camo job man. well done.
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Posted: 8/30/2005 11:19:21 AM EDT
[#31]
I know that I have cursed the excellent camo on those damn copperheads a few times myself.
 Those little f*&kers seem to just pop out of nowhere. Thankfully I've never been bitten. Anyway, thats my vote and.......TAG for pics. |
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Posted: 8/30/2005 11:24:45 AM EDT
[#32]
Tag for pics.
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Posted: 8/30/2005 9:20:47 PM EDT
[#33]
Tag for pictures. Also want to know how that bolt gun pattern from BONUS was done???
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Posted: 8/30/2005 9:54:32 PM EDT
[#34]
VERY nice job!!! |
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Posted: 8/30/2005 10:17:50 PM EDT
[#35]
Sort of a simluated snakeskin effect on this MAK90. Done with net I believe.
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Posted: 9/13/2005 9:24:14 PM EDT
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Another vote from the SE goes for the copper head. I think either would be cool though, I too am interested to see how the "non-coiling ability"
 of an AR has an affect on the effectiveness of the pattern. Those pictures of the snakes just remind you of how incredible nature is. Those pics take my breath away, escpecially after dealing w/ copper heads on numerous occassions. Love it.
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