dav'ika Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 Well this is what I have so far..... Have a long way to go!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The WoodChuck Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 WoodChuck here. looking good, keep up the attention to detail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dav'ika Posted May 2, 2011 Author Share Posted May 2, 2011 Got the stock sanded down. Still needs more sanding. alot of bad spots! Over the past two days got the styrene sides and vents done. Its starting to come along a little now. But still long way to go!! Just trying to walk in the footsteps of a Panda! Terry your build is great! Hope I can do as half as good a job as you did. Will be getting to the part I hate the most, BONDO!! I've never had any luck with getting it right! Either too much hardner, or too little. Question: Where can someone get the gunmetal metallic paint in a rattle can?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick.black Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 If you want my advice paint the thing satin black and then dry brush gunmetal model paint over it. Gives a much more metallic feel. It's what I did on mine. Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pandatrooper Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 Looking great so far, keep up the good work! Its always cool to see someone follow the plans and adapt their build. I agree with Nick, try different approaches to the painting. I just happened to have gunmetal paint, decided to try it and I liked it. I wanted more of a "cast iron" type look as many of the Lewis guns I have seen had that look. But use whatever you have access to. The worst that can happen is you don't like the finish - you can always paint it again. In fact the layering will make it look even more worn and used! Don't forget to paint the silver paint chips and oily runs to add history to it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenthork Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 good start, it is on the good way, can't wait to see the final work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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