JACKPOT! Thanks you for these links...BIGTIME! I have a real scope for my resin E-11 but I want to build a nice one now. I will be using that textured paint too. I cant stand it when I see nice E-11s and the are as smooth as silk.
Now a link for a fairly priced real counter.
Noel if you buy your parts I'll build you one. I got build skill to go with the painting.