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Archived [ARCHIVED THREAD] - best advice on painting
Posted: 10/4/2005 11:58:19 AM EDT
what do you pros use to highlight the relief on your weapons?
type of paint?
method of application? etc, any info is much appreaciated


such as
S for safe
F for fire
the Colt pony, Bushmaster or any other logo

Link Posted: 10/4/2005 12:32:59 PM EDT
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Are you looking to refinish a weapon, or just color in the markings?
Link Posted: 10/4/2005 12:46:04 PM EDT
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Quoted:
Are you looking to refinish a weapon, or just color in the markings?


i'm looking to just color in the markings, the weapon is new

Link Posted: 10/4/2005 6:44:10 PM EDT
[#3]
The simplest way they do it is to use crayons or china markers. Rub on. Wipe excess off.

For the more adventurous types, they use models paint ... Testors, Tamiya etc. But be careful as some thinners may react to your finish.

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