CADPAT rifle paint paint

[locorocco]

hi there iam new to these forums and the sport of airsoft. and was just making my canadian outfit i have all my gear already but : as the title says. i want to paint my airsoft rifle with a CADPAT pattern and was wondering were and how i can go about finding the paints and the materials. also i was wondering whether i can make the color patternsout of cardbord and make them like that


any help would be usefull

[Inade]

First things first, welcome to ASC. Anyways..

To start off, find the colors you will be working with. In this case, you will be wanting to use ultra-flat paints, (preferable,) or a semi-flat. Stay away from gloss, or even satin finish paints. The brand of paint that is used by many people is krylon, due to their wide variety of flat paints.

Basically you want to hold the nozzle 8' away from the gun, and spraying in a 'strafing' motion. Don't over-apply, since paint does build-up. I recommend you practice on any cheap airsoft guns, or just a nerf gun or something related.

For stencils (things you cut out,) you want to get an exacto knife, (yes, they do exist. it's a really sharp knife, so be careful.) And get a magazine cover. Print off a CADPAT pattern, place the CADPAT paper over the magazine, and cut out the design. it will now be on the magazine cover. ANYWAYS, once your base coat is on you gun, you want to hold the pattern to the gun and spray paint it in a color you want.

Try and randomize where you place the stencils. In fact, the best way to do this is to not even think of where to place the next one. If you think about it, it won't be as random, and won't look natural.

(Warning: You need at least 3 different stencils to make it look natural and randomized.)

Anyways, just have fun. And if you mess up, you can usually paint over it and restart.

- Inade

[locorocco]

thanks but what colors do i really need. as the stencils you mean print them out 3 time and cut of the different colors each time. for practice iam going to use a dollar store AK 47 since iam painting a ICS AK 74

[Amos]

.. Don't paint an AK47 CADPAT...

If you're putting together a CADPAT outfit get a C7 or a C8.

Canadians don't use AK47's

[El Cactus Loco]

+1

[locorocco]

DAM i knew someone would say that. but its all i have and i like my Ak NNNNOOOooooooo

any ways you made me wonder were i can purchase these C7/8s you speak of

[Inade]

Originally Posted by locorocco

thanks but what colors do i really need. as the stencils you mean print them out 3 time and cut of the different colors each time. for practice iam going to use a dollar store AK 47 since iam painting a ICS AK 74

Get three magazine cover's as stencils. Print out three different CADPAT patterns. Put the patterns on the magazine covers. Cut out the CADPAT design. Done.

As for colors...


What you wanna do is when you print out the CADPAT design, cut out a seperate color, like a black one for example, (Find it on the photo above,) and put that on the magazine cover. Essentially, just stare at a CADPAT pattern for a few seconds, and you'll get the general idea of what it is supposed to look like hopefully...

[Kokanee]

If you get age verified you'll have access to the buy and sell here. There are currently a few "grey marketeers" as well as many private sellers. I'm sure you'll find an M4/M16 no problem.

[locorocco]

ok everyone all i have is my ICS AK-74 i really don have money right now for a C7 i would love to have one. also iam painting my AK in CADPAT to blend in with my unifrom my vest and all my stuff also dont think youll find me at the next skirmish either iam only 17 and turning 18 next summer so iam pretty sure iam not supposed to have one of the rifles

[demco11]

Instead of going cadpat, why not just paint it OD green?

OD = Olive Drab

Just paint the "wooden" furniture
-The Stock
- "pistol" Grip
- Front Grip

But leave all the metal parts black.

[max.power]

Originally Posted by Amos

.. Don't paint an AK47 CADPAT...

Canadians don't use AK47's

Ever?

[m102404]

Here's a neat link...I was looking at their DPM page, but this one might help for digital...have no idea what the actual colour codes are....I suppose you could always get a sample piece scanned at a paint store.

http://tacticalcamo.com/articles/How...tal-style.html

Tys

[Styrak]

This picture has no context whatsoever.

Originally Posted by max.power

[max.power]

Other than that part where it was stated that Canadians never use AKs. That's a Canadian, using an AK. Seems contextual to me.

Just saying....

[Styrak]

Who says it's a Canadian?