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Finally got my E-11 conversion kit for my Hasbro and was wondering when it comes time to paint, is it better to use a glossy or satin finish? I checked some of the older threads and there didn't seem to be any consensus. :huh: Thanks

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I used the flat black for mine on the manin body, and some satin for a few parts... afterwards I gave it a weathering/metalized job on top, trying to mimic real submachine guns.

I like it when it looks more real life gun than sci fi gun...

but thats me.

:D

Saludos

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I too prefer the Flat Black.

My E-11 is flat black with a dry rubbing of silver on top to give it that metalized look. I paint and weather my pack builds the same way. The flat black gives it that dusty, sand blasted look as opposed to the shiny look.

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In my opinion, satin gives a more "realistic" look, with of course a light weathering.

When you Google "Sterling l2a3", most of them seem to be in a kind of satin finish, or something between flat and satin. But glossy ? No way ! ;)

(And it depends on the armor going with it too... I guess if you ask here that the blaster will go with a TD armor, so yes, flat black should be better; damages by the sand, burnt etc... But for a TK, satin would probably look better !)

But of course,, you should paint it like you prefer B)

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Great input all B) It just might boil down to each individual's preference it seems. I like the oiled metallic look of a satin finish myself but again, having been pointed out as sandies, the wear and tear of being in a harsh environment calls for a weathered treatment, so that's the route I'll go with.

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Some real Sterlings I have seen have the bumpy finish. This can be simulated with overspray and light coats to add texture. Not stucco, just not smooth like a glass finish.

My E11 (hasbro mod) has a textured finish. I did it cause I saw a real deactivated Sterling SMG E11 with that kind of texture.

This is what I mean (don't remember whose E11 this is btw).

Mine:

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Deactivated SMG:

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Saludos

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