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Post by roadwarrior on Dec 17, 2011 23:00:27 GMT -5
( I see spots I have to fix that I didn't before) I think it turned out pretty good.
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Post by aj czarkowski on Dec 17, 2011 23:03:33 GMT -5
nice it looks awesome
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Post by 2nd Bat on Dec 18, 2011 0:07:40 GMT -5
I agree! You did a very nice job on detailing the ever common Thompson so it stands out and provides an authentic field appearance. Thanks for sharing! Just the right amount of aging and great job on the furniture. Very impressive and shows what is possible. What have you done to protect the finish?
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Post by roadwarrior on Dec 18, 2011 3:11:29 GMT -5
Thank you :D I really like how the blue adds some more color to it, looks allot better than just black.
I used Valspar flat protective finish, one good coat seems to be enough to protect it.
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Post by 2nd Bat on Dec 18, 2011 3:48:14 GMT -5
That was where I was going with the question. It's real important that once a nice finish is accomplished like this one, a spray on clear coat is real important. Like road warrior for military weapons I prefer a flat over spray finish. Once again a great job it really came out nice and brought that Thompson to life.
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Post by bloodandguts5150 on Dec 18, 2011 11:39:13 GMT -5
Looks good!
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Post by Sgt_Tom on Dec 22, 2011 22:46:22 GMT -5
Thank you :D I really like how the blue adds some more color to it, looks allot better than just black. I used Valspar flat protective finish, one good coat seems to be enough to protect it. How did you get the bluish appearance?
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Post by newcomer on Dec 23, 2011 17:34:46 GMT -5
seconding what sgttom said, my past attempts have been pitiful failiures. I would love to know how you did yours.
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Post by roadwarrior on Dec 23, 2011 18:53:57 GMT -5
I Used "Anita's All Purpose Acrylic Craft paint: Midnight Blue " squirted some paint on a paper towel and wiped it down. As your wiping it will be thick at first but will thin out after a bit, when it gets to where you want it stop wiping or it will rub off. For the Furniture I just used black paint of the same brand and wiped strategically, the stock finish already had grain and varying shades of brown.
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