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3 March 2017, 16:11
I have gotten several questions about how I paint my Multicam-esque pattern on my rifles, so I've decided to go a bit more in-depth on how I do it.
Here is what I used:
Aervoe Desert Sand
Aervoe Black
Aervoe Earth Brown
Aervoe Dark Green
Aervoe Light Gren
Aervoe Earth Yellow
Aervoe Khaki
Aervoe Light Tan
3M ScotchBlue Painter's Tape, Multi-use
Xacto razor
Reynolds Cut-Rite wax paper
Scissors
Ballpoint pen
SERT TCC Multicam rifle case
https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2195/32783064852_9b9f459223_b.jpg
First, disassemble and tape off the parts of the rifle you don't want painted. Personally, I tape up the barrel, muzzle device, and the buttstock pad, while I remove the bolt catch, trigger, and safety. I also plug up the trigger pin holes, safety selector hole, and the magwell. I leave the stock on, but extended at the maximum length, though I also shoot with it in that position. I usually string the rifle up, and paint with it free hanging and also let it dry that way.
Second, I lay down a base layer of paint. I personally used Khaki, but only because I have a case of that. I then let it sit for 3 days, as Aervoe advises a 72 hour total cure time.
Third, I cover the entire rifle with the first visible color, with the Desert Sand. Once again, let it sit for 3 days.
https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2886/32093488634_d0e5f2e96d_b.jpg
https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/288/32783075172_76e0087354_b.jpg
After the paint cures, I then start tracing out the shapes off of the rifle case, using a big sheet of wax paper, and using the ballpoint pen. Note that the pen doesn't really need to lay down any ink, just need to scratch the wax paper to make the tracing noticeable.
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https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/565/32093463524_787468822a_b.jpg
Next, cover one side of the wax paper with the painter's tape.
https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/766/32093475604_61becc1fe0_b.jpg
https://c1.staticflickr.com/4/3937/32093469934_9c99ef8d1d_b.jpg
Next, start cutting out the stencils, and apply it to the rifle. I like to cut out chunks of the paper, so that it's a smaller piece and easier to manage.
https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/561/32896180416_f01a4ae47f_b.jpg
After it's an individual piece, I then use the Xacto razor to pick the wax paper off, and peel it off by hand once I get enough of it off.
https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2447/32812666171_df824fecb9_b.jpg
https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2165/32896184106_f7cf2445e4_b.jpg
https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/305/32122111043_60c9536a5d_b.jpg
Then, apply the stencil to the rifle, making sure to put it down nice and smooth, applying even pressure to maximize adhesion.
https://c1.staticflickr.com/4/3777/32812674771_2ece5bb3d3_b.jpg
At the end, you'll end up a completely taped off rifle on the first layer.
https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/739/32896193516_96437e7085_b.jpg
Fourth, I cover the entire rifle with Black and mist it with Dark Brown, to generate a very dark chocolate color.
https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2755/32783092062_332b1e741a_b.jpg
https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/753/32215106254_9f3db759aa_b.jpg
Again, after the paint cures, trace the rifle bag for stenciling.
https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2814/32678592230_5c5c181bc4_b.jpg
https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/570/32215101434_f710c10a35_b.jpg
Then, the painter's tape over the wax paper.
https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2645/32678594480_1ec8596775_b.jpg
Cut out the stencils and apply to the rifle. Remember to press down hard for maximized adhesion, and press down on any of the stencils that might have come a little unstuck on the first layer.
https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/391/32678597810_09d89b23bc_b.jpg
Fifth, I cover the entire rifle with Dark Green.
https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/465/32896198156_d567b9dea2_b.jpg
https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2894/32773036460_a1212f0755_b.jpg
After the paint cures, I then apply the stencils, which are a combination of freehand and traced; the difference here is that this layer has both hard transitions and soft transisions between the Dark Green layer and the Yellow Green layer. This is why I leave one end of the stencil poking up, to help with the soft transitioning of the colors. Again, check for any stencils that might have come loose and press them down before applying the next layer of paint.
https://c1.staticflickr.com/4/3765/32310601194_8cb2200a39_b.jpg
Sixth, I apply patches of the Earth Yellow, and mist it with Light Green. I then remove the Dark Green hard transition stencils, and mist a bit of the Dark Green as necessary to soften some of the transitions.
https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/625/32812684801_67cdc27b69_b.jpg
https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2849/33028515531_7291d7dd6c_b.jpg
However, if you're lazy, feel free to skip the whole hard transition step, and simply apply the patches and have only the soft transitions of colors. Either way, after the paint cures, I apply the next step of stencils, which are again a combination of freehand and traced.
https://c1.staticflickr.com/4/3668/32310607604_e986de3d2e_b.jpg
Seventh, I cover the entire rifle with Earth Brown.
https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2606/32783101722_b231841938_b.jpg
https://c1.staticflickr.com/4/3895/33073302902_cc3f5bb04c_b.jpg
After the paint cures, I then apply the stencils, which are a combination of freehand and traced. Again, this is a layer with both hard and soft transitions, and can be skipped if you're feeling lazy.
https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2869/33229795515_08bb33192a_b.jpg
https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/596/33073305602_3ea3e609a0_b.jpg
Eighth, and on to the last layer; I apply patches of Khaki and patches of Light Tan, as the brown layer has three distinct colors. I then remove the Earth Brown hard transitions stencils and mist as need be.
https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/258/32812692131_607fe31153_b.jpg
https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2441/32812698281_f1c4924e4c_b.jpg
https://c1.staticflickr.com/4/3692/33101507401_c854e8d1b1_b.jpg
Ninth, after the paint cures, start removing the stencils. Sometimes, you'll have to use the Exacto razor to pick at the tape until it comes off.
https://c1.staticflickr.com/4/3736/32385623224_06ef4271b1_b.jpg
https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2834/33229803055_cd0e814a46_b.jpg
Once you finish picking off all of the stencils (and be thorough; sometimes I'll find a few stencils left on a day or two later during handling), reassemble your rifle, and then post to Instagram for mad likes.
https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2933/32414762383_c507eca16d_b.jpg
https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2868/33101512971_bc663da163_b.jpg
And here she is mostly tarted up (just missing the sling and suppressor cover in this picture).
https://c1.staticflickr.com/4/3777/33105731771_57bd05ef73_b.jpg
https://c1.staticflickr.com/4/3764/33105729631_5291cdd301_b.jpg
Here is what I used:
Aervoe Desert Sand
Aervoe Black
Aervoe Earth Brown
Aervoe Dark Green
Aervoe Light Gren
Aervoe Earth Yellow
Aervoe Khaki
Aervoe Light Tan
3M ScotchBlue Painter's Tape, Multi-use
Xacto razor
Reynolds Cut-Rite wax paper
Scissors
Ballpoint pen
SERT TCC Multicam rifle case
https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2195/32783064852_9b9f459223_b.jpg
First, disassemble and tape off the parts of the rifle you don't want painted. Personally, I tape up the barrel, muzzle device, and the buttstock pad, while I remove the bolt catch, trigger, and safety. I also plug up the trigger pin holes, safety selector hole, and the magwell. I leave the stock on, but extended at the maximum length, though I also shoot with it in that position. I usually string the rifle up, and paint with it free hanging and also let it dry that way.
Second, I lay down a base layer of paint. I personally used Khaki, but only because I have a case of that. I then let it sit for 3 days, as Aervoe advises a 72 hour total cure time.
Third, I cover the entire rifle with the first visible color, with the Desert Sand. Once again, let it sit for 3 days.
https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2886/32093488634_d0e5f2e96d_b.jpg
https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/288/32783075172_76e0087354_b.jpg
After the paint cures, I then start tracing out the shapes off of the rifle case, using a big sheet of wax paper, and using the ballpoint pen. Note that the pen doesn't really need to lay down any ink, just need to scratch the wax paper to make the tracing noticeable.
https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2353/32812651121_2532fb040d_b.jpg
https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/565/32093463524_787468822a_b.jpg
Next, cover one side of the wax paper with the painter's tape.
https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/766/32093475604_61becc1fe0_b.jpg
https://c1.staticflickr.com/4/3937/32093469934_9c99ef8d1d_b.jpg
Next, start cutting out the stencils, and apply it to the rifle. I like to cut out chunks of the paper, so that it's a smaller piece and easier to manage.
https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/561/32896180416_f01a4ae47f_b.jpg
After it's an individual piece, I then use the Xacto razor to pick the wax paper off, and peel it off by hand once I get enough of it off.
https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2447/32812666171_df824fecb9_b.jpg
https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2165/32896184106_f7cf2445e4_b.jpg
https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/305/32122111043_60c9536a5d_b.jpg
Then, apply the stencil to the rifle, making sure to put it down nice and smooth, applying even pressure to maximize adhesion.
https://c1.staticflickr.com/4/3777/32812674771_2ece5bb3d3_b.jpg
At the end, you'll end up a completely taped off rifle on the first layer.
https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/739/32896193516_96437e7085_b.jpg
Fourth, I cover the entire rifle with Black and mist it with Dark Brown, to generate a very dark chocolate color.
https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2755/32783092062_332b1e741a_b.jpg
https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/753/32215106254_9f3db759aa_b.jpg
Again, after the paint cures, trace the rifle bag for stenciling.
https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2814/32678592230_5c5c181bc4_b.jpg
https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/570/32215101434_f710c10a35_b.jpg
Then, the painter's tape over the wax paper.
https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2645/32678594480_1ec8596775_b.jpg
Cut out the stencils and apply to the rifle. Remember to press down hard for maximized adhesion, and press down on any of the stencils that might have come a little unstuck on the first layer.
https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/391/32678597810_09d89b23bc_b.jpg
Fifth, I cover the entire rifle with Dark Green.
https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/465/32896198156_d567b9dea2_b.jpg
https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2894/32773036460_a1212f0755_b.jpg
After the paint cures, I then apply the stencils, which are a combination of freehand and traced; the difference here is that this layer has both hard transitions and soft transisions between the Dark Green layer and the Yellow Green layer. This is why I leave one end of the stencil poking up, to help with the soft transitioning of the colors. Again, check for any stencils that might have come loose and press them down before applying the next layer of paint.
https://c1.staticflickr.com/4/3765/32310601194_8cb2200a39_b.jpg
Sixth, I apply patches of the Earth Yellow, and mist it with Light Green. I then remove the Dark Green hard transition stencils, and mist a bit of the Dark Green as necessary to soften some of the transitions.
https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/625/32812684801_67cdc27b69_b.jpg
https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2849/33028515531_7291d7dd6c_b.jpg
However, if you're lazy, feel free to skip the whole hard transition step, and simply apply the patches and have only the soft transitions of colors. Either way, after the paint cures, I apply the next step of stencils, which are again a combination of freehand and traced.
https://c1.staticflickr.com/4/3668/32310607604_e986de3d2e_b.jpg
Seventh, I cover the entire rifle with Earth Brown.
https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2606/32783101722_b231841938_b.jpg
https://c1.staticflickr.com/4/3895/33073302902_cc3f5bb04c_b.jpg
After the paint cures, I then apply the stencils, which are a combination of freehand and traced. Again, this is a layer with both hard and soft transitions, and can be skipped if you're feeling lazy.
https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2869/33229795515_08bb33192a_b.jpg
https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/596/33073305602_3ea3e609a0_b.jpg
Eighth, and on to the last layer; I apply patches of Khaki and patches of Light Tan, as the brown layer has three distinct colors. I then remove the Earth Brown hard transitions stencils and mist as need be.
https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/258/32812692131_607fe31153_b.jpg
https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2441/32812698281_f1c4924e4c_b.jpg
https://c1.staticflickr.com/4/3692/33101507401_c854e8d1b1_b.jpg
Ninth, after the paint cures, start removing the stencils. Sometimes, you'll have to use the Exacto razor to pick at the tape until it comes off.
https://c1.staticflickr.com/4/3736/32385623224_06ef4271b1_b.jpg
https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2834/33229803055_cd0e814a46_b.jpg
Once you finish picking off all of the stencils (and be thorough; sometimes I'll find a few stencils left on a day or two later during handling), reassemble your rifle, and then post to Instagram for mad likes.
https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2933/32414762383_c507eca16d_b.jpg
https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2868/33101512971_bc663da163_b.jpg
And here she is mostly tarted up (just missing the sling and suppressor cover in this picture).
https://c1.staticflickr.com/4/3777/33105731771_57bd05ef73_b.jpg
https://c1.staticflickr.com/4/3764/33105729631_5291cdd301_b.jpg