RobRez 1,895 Posted February 24, 2010 Report Share Posted February 24, 2010 So I got bored this weekend and decided to paint my Saiga 7.62x39 ! You can be honest if you think it is a crappy job, I'm not too sure about it yet. I was missing parts to my airbrush so I just used the krylon and homemade stencils. I think it will work well in the dry grasses of Montana. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Klassy Kalashnikov 1,393 Posted February 24, 2010 Report Share Posted February 24, 2010 Looks really nice, I like it. Is the Krylon stuff chemical/solvent resistant? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RobRez 1,895 Posted February 24, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2010 It has worked for me in the past. I try to use solvents carefully and just wipe down the outside of the weapon with a rag and citrus based cleaners. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
volkov 318 Posted February 24, 2010 Report Share Posted February 24, 2010 Like it a lot! as long as it holds up, it looks great Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Moe Zambeak 53 Posted February 24, 2010 Report Share Posted February 24, 2010 I think the paint job looks good! It's the Tapco folder that I'm not fond of. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RobRez 1,895 Posted February 24, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2010 I think the paint job looks good! It's the Tapco folder that I'm not fond of. Tell me about it!!! I may as well have a wet noodle attached to it!!! I'm saving up for an Ace folder. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Moe Zambeak 53 Posted February 24, 2010 Report Share Posted February 24, 2010 Tell me about it!!! I may as well have a wet noodle attached to it!!! I'm saving up for an Ace folder. LOL! Have you thought about an EG folder? Or are you not digging the wire folders? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RobRez 1,895 Posted February 24, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2010 Actually I will check em out. I love the Romanian folder on my Saiga .308! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Klassy Kalashnikov 1,393 Posted February 24, 2010 Report Share Posted February 24, 2010 There is also a bar that mounts onto the East German/Romanian wire folding stocks to make them have a nice, solid body and much better cheek weld, especially after a paracord wrap. One Source Tactical makes it I believe. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TR Young 175 Posted February 24, 2010 Report Share Posted February 24, 2010 Not overly fond of camo paint jobs, but that looks really, really good! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Donkismash 81 Posted February 24, 2010 Report Share Posted February 24, 2010 Not overly fond of camo paint jobs, but that looks really, really good! I agree...thumbs up Quote Link to post Share on other sites
22_Shooter 1,560 Posted February 25, 2010 Report Share Posted February 25, 2010 I must say, that looks damn good for a rattle-can job! Shit, I was patting myself on the back when I rattle-canned a .22 stock....................and I only did it in solid black. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Snoofer 138 Posted February 25, 2010 Report Share Posted February 25, 2010 sweet Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RobRez 1,895 Posted February 25, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2010 Thanks, fellas! I wasn't too sure about it, but I'm used to doing super detailed artwork so I felt over critical of my loose random camo design. I just did what I thought would blend in with the local flora. TXzen said he used a flat clear coat on his so I think that should help with durability. We shall see! I may try another rifle. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tsc91 9 Posted February 25, 2010 Report Share Posted February 25, 2010 How did you make your stencils? I just did a camo paint job on my brother's Saiga by using painter's tape for the stencils. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RobRez 1,895 Posted February 25, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2010 I cut shapes out from a sheet of card stock from my printer with an xacto knife. I just held the stencil an inch from the rifle to avoid too many sharp edges on the brown and green. I held it real close after bending it for the lightest color, trying to simulate highlights on dry grass. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tsc91 9 Posted February 25, 2010 Report Share Posted February 25, 2010 I never liked the way that stock looked on rifles, but your paint job camouflages it nicely. Looks really good! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RobRez 1,895 Posted February 25, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2010 I never liked the way that stock looked on rifles, but your paint job camouflages it nicely. Looks really good! I agree 100 % on the stock!!! Replacement is coming very soon! Good thing I kept my stencils! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RobRez 1,895 Posted March 1, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 1, 2010 Here is a photo from todays test run. The paint stood up to the high temps of several magazine dumps! I was happy with how well the camo blended in with the grass and dirt. Shot well also. Mostly at the metal gong targets! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Klassy Kalashnikov 1,393 Posted March 1, 2010 Report Share Posted March 1, 2010 (edited) Wow, that looks awesome man. I think if someone took your gun and put it on that grass back there while you were down range, you wouldn't be able to find it! A+ Edited March 1, 2010 by Klassy Kalashnikov Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Frankyoz 15 Posted March 1, 2010 Report Share Posted March 1, 2010 I just finished up my rifle today I posted in the 7.62 section your job inspired me to get off my bum and do it. been sitting on the paint and stuff for awhile now. i will post pics of my completed rifle tomorrow. Your job looks great and blends very nicely with the terrain! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gr8santini 13 Posted March 1, 2010 Report Share Posted March 1, 2010 Nice job! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
22_Shooter 1,560 Posted March 1, 2010 Report Share Posted March 1, 2010 Shot well also. Mostly at the metal gong targets! I'm severely addicted to the sound of rounds hitting steel. PING! PING! PING!.............then when you take a horrible shot, and just nick the side, it sends the round tumbling and you hear "bzzzzzzzzzz". Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Anile78 0 Posted November 29, 2023 Report Share Posted November 29, 2023 On 2/25/2010 at 8:48 AM, tsc91 said: I never liked the way that stock looked on rifles, but your paint job camouflages it nicely. Looks really good! Fully aligned on the stock outlook! A replacement is imminent, and it's a relief I held onto my stencils. Nrega Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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