Magpul FDE Color

turok_t · March 7th, 2010, 17:35

Hey guys, I bought some Magpul stuff in FDE color and when I received the items, it looks alot darker than images online. Pictures online look more tan and beige, but mine looks dark green.. Im pretty sure i got the FDE color as oppose to the green color, since the box of my MIAD grip even says DARK EARTH. Here i took some pics for you guys, can you tell me if it is supposed to be this dark?

Compared to Black

Without Flash

With Flash

As you can tell, the FDE looks alot darker than images online. Here are some pics of FDE online:

ex · March 7th, 2010, 17:40

The "D" in FDE means dark mate....it's supposed to be.

turok_t · March 7th, 2010, 17:50

Yes i know, but how come it looks soo much more tan in pictures compared to the stuff I got?

Skladfin · March 7th, 2010, 17:51

lighting while taking pictures.

I thought FDE = Flat Dark Earth, ex

ex · March 7th, 2010, 17:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skladfin

lighting while taking pictures.

I thought FDE = Flat Dark Earth, ex

Ummm ya it does. Flat "DARK" earth LOL.

Turok, It's like that because of the lighting or flash used to take the pic and you probably have not colour corrected your monitor. I was thinking about getting a CTR stock so if you want to ditch yours let me know I'll snap that up.

EDIT:
Also are you sure you got genuine Magpul items? The chinese Knock off stuff tends to be on the Greenish side.

m102404 · March 7th, 2010, 18:00

I've got a RS Magpul Maid grip (labeled Dark Earth) and a Magpul PTS MOE Dark Earth AEG grip in my shop right now.

They look identical...shade/colouring wise.

They are both a bit of a colour difference compared to a FDE G&P MUR body. The body looks a bit more yellow-y/lighter. Not much but it shows.

BTW...it all looks pretty much like something between Khaki/TAN/CB to me.

turok_t · March 7th, 2010, 18:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by ex

Ummm ya it does. Flat "DARK" earth LOL.

Turok, It's like that because of the lighting or flash used to take the pic and you probably have not colour corrected your monitor. I was thinking about getting a CTR stock so if you want to ditch yours let me know I'll snap that up.

EDIT:
Also are you sure you got genuine Magpul items? The chinese Knock off stuff tends to be on the Greenish side.

Hey EX, yeah i took the camera settings and flash into consideration. But there is still a large discrepancy in my opinion.. Mine looks more like olive drab than a dark tan color.. Yes, all my stuff is genuine magpul, not from some Chinese knock off....

But I did compare the color of my stock, rail ladders, and grip and all the colors look exactly the same (same dark greenish color) I guess I was hoping for more of a tan color than dark greenish color.

turok_t · March 7th, 2010, 18:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by m102404

I've got a RS Magpul Maid grip (labeled Dark Earth) and a Magpul PTS MOE Dark Earth AEG grip in my shop right now.

They look identical...shade/colouring wise.

They are both a bit of a colour difference compared to a FDE G&P MUR body. The body looks a bit more yellow-y/lighter. Not much but it shows.

BTW...it all looks pretty much like something between Khaki/TAN/CB to me.

Hey Tys, do u think u can take a pic of your RS Magpul miad grip and your magpul PTS AEG grip with and without a flash? I just wanted to compare mine with yours

m102404 · March 7th, 2010, 18:16

No, f*ck off.

...cooking dinner for the kids...

*edit*
maybe later tonight

turok_t · March 7th, 2010, 18:32

ops:

Quote:

Originally Posted by m102404

No, f*ck off.

...cooking dinner for the kids...

*edit*
maybe later tonight

I thought he was serious at first...

ops:

axela · March 7th, 2010, 20:40

i just went tru the same problem with Magpul
all the stuff has a hint of green to it =(

turok_t · March 7th, 2010, 21:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by axela

i just went tru the same problem with Magpul
all the stuff has a hint of green to it =(

So i guess we both got screwed?

ILLusion · March 8th, 2010, 14:34

All real Magpul stuff:

More here:
http://www.pbase.com/illusive_airsoft/troycqb

Take in to consideration that I'm also using pro lighting equipment for most of those shots, and that I also calibrated the images with a slight tint of red in to the image to make it look warmer.

The following shot was taken with an on body flash, and it wasn't calibrated with the red tinge - the colour shown here is more accurate to what it looks like in the real world:

The stock's not in the picture, but you can see the grip and how it compares to the other furniture vs a tan/khaki Maxpedition range bag at the top. The grip, ladders and ranger pull are all the exact same as in the other photos.

Anyways, if you feel like Magpul completely pulled the rug out from under you and screwed you royally, I'd be willing to buy the grip and stock from you.

turok_t · March 8th, 2010, 20:33

Thanks for the pics Brian. Wow, the color for the 2 photos seem completely different, but i guess its the lighting of the camera. I was hoping for more a tan color, but mine looks more greenish like the second picture u posted. Well at least i know thats how it supposed to look like.. I thought I got the wrong color

BTW i see that your mag release and your safety switch are steel. What brand are they?

ILLusion · March 8th, 2010, 21:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by turok_t

BTW i see that your mag release and your safety switch are steel. What brand are they?

Systema. PTW.

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March 7th, 2010, 17:35	#1
turok_t Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada	Magpul FDE Color Hey guys, I bought some Magpul stuff in FDE color and when I received the items, it looks alot darker than images online. Pictures online look more tan and beige, but mine looks dark green.. Im pretty sure i got the FDE color as oppose to the green color, since the box of my MIAD grip even says DARK EARTH. Here i took some pics for you guys, can you tell me if it is supposed to be this dark? Compared to Black Without Flash Without Flash With Flash As you can tell, the FDE looks alot darker than images online. Here are some pics of FDE online: Last edited by turok_t; March 7th, 2010 at 17:39..

March 7th, 2010, 17:40	#2
ex Wanna buy some Nod's? #StolenValour Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Ottawa	The "D" in FDE means dark mate....it's supposed to be. __________________ ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ

March 8th, 2010, 14:34	#13
ILLusion GBB Whisperer Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Toronto	All real Magpul stuff: More here: http://www.pbase.com/illusive_airsoft/troycqb Take in to consideration that I'm also using pro lighting equipment for most of those shots, and that I also calibrated the images with a slight tint of red in to the image to make it look warmer. The following shot was taken with an on body flash, and it wasn't calibrated with the red tinge - the colour shown here is more accurate to what it looks like in the real world: The stock's not in the picture, but you can see the grip and how it compares to the other furniture vs a tan/khaki Maxpedition range bag at the top. The grip, ladders and ranger pull are all the exact same as in the other photos. Anyways, if you feel like Magpul completely pulled the rug out from under you and screwed you royally, I'd be willing to buy the grip and stock from you. __________________ *Advanced Airsoft Armaments and Enhancements* Quick to the gun, sure of your grip. Quick to the threat, sure of your shot. Diligentia, Vis, Celeritas Accuracy, Power, Speed Last edited by ILLusion; March 8th, 2010 at 14:42..

March 7th, 2010, 17:50	#3
turok_t Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada	Yes i know, but how come it looks soo much more tan in pictures compared to the stuff I got?

March 7th, 2010, 17:51	#4
Skladfin Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Glace Bay, Nova Scotia	lighting while taking pictures. I thought FDE = Flat Dark Earth, ex

March 7th, 2010, 18:00	#6
m102404 Tys Trader rating Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Toronto	I've got a RS Magpul Maid grip (labeled Dark Earth) and a Magpul PTS MOE Dark Earth AEG grip in my shop right now. They look identical...shade/colouring wise. They are both a bit of a colour difference compared to a FDE G&P MUR body. The body looks a bit more yellow-y/lighter. Not much but it shows. BTW...it all looks pretty much like something between Khaki/TAN/CB to me.

March 7th, 2010, 18:16	#9
m102404 Tys Trader rating Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Toronto	No, fck off. ...cooking dinner for the kids... edit* maybe later tonight

March 7th, 2010, 20:40	#11
axela Trader rating Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: GTA	i just went tru the same problem with Magpul all the stuff has a hint of green to it =(

March 8th, 2010, 20:33	#14
turok_t Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada	Thanks for the pics Brian. Wow, the color for the 2 photos seem completely different, but i guess its the lighting of the camera. I was hoping for more a tan color, but mine looks more greenish like the second picture u posted. Well at least i know thats how it supposed to look like.. I thought I got the wrong color BTW i see that your mag release and your safety switch are steel. What brand are they? Last edited by turok_t; March 8th, 2010 at 20:36..

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