SmibRover 10 Posted March 30, 2013 Report Share Posted March 30, 2013 I converted my saiga 12 today, and i just want to say anyone on the fence about it, just do it! It was easy, fun and gratifying when i finished. the hardest part of the whole thing was getting the safety lever back in and once i realized i had to use some force it was cake. id like to thank the people of this site for all the valuable info and CSS for the great video tutorials and all the parts. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bigchris 31 Posted March 30, 2013 Report Share Posted March 30, 2013 looks nice! You're right its very intimidating to start the conversion but it truly is simple and fun to do. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
vulcan16 971 Posted March 30, 2013 Report Share Posted March 30, 2013 Looks good. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Maxwelhse 1,285 Posted March 30, 2013 Report Share Posted March 30, 2013 I like that look a lot... Have you considered giving it a full winter camo job? Looks like you're about half way there! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gunfun 3,931 Posted March 30, 2013 Report Share Posted March 30, 2013 NoOO home done camo is the equivalent of a bolt on aluminum wing on a civic. It makes many a nice gun look like... I dunno something sad. There are exceptions, but then they are the exceptions. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dubya 198 Posted March 30, 2013 Report Share Posted March 30, 2013 NoOO home done camo is the equivalent of a bolt on aluminum wing on a civic. It makes many a nice gun look like... I dunno something sad. There are exceptions, but then they are the exceptions. I have to disagree... I've seen many good home paint jobs and have done about 30 myself, only 2 camo's and they were mostly bolt rifles but a nice home job can be accomplished. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
saiga12noober 9 Posted March 30, 2013 Report Share Posted March 30, 2013 nice work budddddddddy dont sweat what the haters are gonna say..... its your gun done by you the way you wanted its all that matters.... good job on your build and paint scheme.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rnemhrd 165 Posted March 30, 2013 Report Share Posted March 30, 2013 (edited) NoOO home done camo is the equivalent of a bolt on aluminum wing on a civic. It makes many a nice gun look like... I dunno something sad. There are exceptions, but then they are the exceptions. Makes then look like something you can not see in the woods. Unlike a black gun that sticks out like a sore thumb. The OPs gun is broken up though. Looks great by the way. Nice job on the conversion. Edit. Some of the camo jobs that look the worst work the best in the woods. Not a fashon show out there. Edited March 30, 2013 by rnemhrd Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sneaky 2 Posted March 30, 2013 Report Share Posted March 30, 2013 Looks good! Did you just paint it or use something like duracoat? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Maxwelhse 1,285 Posted March 30, 2013 Report Share Posted March 30, 2013 NoOO home done camo is the equivalent of a bolt on aluminum wing on a civic. It makes many a nice gun look like... I dunno something sad. There are exceptions, but then they are the exceptions. I gonna have to pile on the hater wagon on this one... I've seen lots of awesome home done camo jobs... Cars, guns, motor cycles, whatever. It just takes patience and the world is full of sand paper! Plus, it's camo... It's not an exact art to begin with. I think that gun looks sweet as it is, but if the OP wants to keep going, I'm all for it! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mullet Man 2,114 Posted March 30, 2013 Report Share Posted March 30, 2013 I like how everyone here has already chosen a paint scheme for YOUR S12. lol Looks good, nice work. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SmibRover 10 Posted March 30, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2013 lol...i thought about painting it...as i have seen alot of schemes that look awesome but my ability to replicate something like that is extremely lacking. i dont wanna do too much more cosmetically ill just stick with function. its funny ill take a drill to it no problem but stop at spray paint. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dubya 198 Posted March 30, 2013 Report Share Posted March 30, 2013 Have you looked into hydro dipping? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gunfun 3,931 Posted March 30, 2013 Report Share Posted March 30, 2013 I like how everyone here has already chosen a paint scheme for YOUR S12. lol Looks good, nice work. good point, sir. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rnemhrd 165 Posted March 31, 2013 Report Share Posted March 31, 2013 I was defending DIY camo. OPs gun looks nice. My S12 looks like a dog turd. lol You doe'nt see it till you step on it. OP, GunFun offers a ton of super info. Very smart guy even though I disagree with the camo thing. Watch his videos. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
deagle44 1 Posted March 31, 2013 Report Share Posted March 31, 2013 I converted my saiga 12 today, and i just want to say anyone on the fence about it, just do it! It was easy, fun and gratifying when i finished. the hardest part of the whole thing was getting the safety lever back in and once i realized i had to use some force it was cake. id like to thank the people of this site for all the valuable info and CSS for the great video tutorials and all the parts. [img=http://forum.saiga-12.com//public/style_images/master/attachicon.gif] Saiga 12.jpg What hand guard is this ? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SmibRover 10 Posted March 31, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 31, 2013 Phoenix technologies forend with all but bottom rails removed. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
renegade331 31 Posted April 1, 2013 Report Share Posted April 1, 2013 Have you looked into hydro dipping? Every gun I've seen thats been dipped has came out awesome Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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