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Freudster · April 19th, 2013, 13:13

I love those grips.. Verrrry Sweet!

localfreerider · April 19th, 2013, 14:01

(Click to enlarge)

More info: http://airsoftcanada.com/showthread.php?t=149201

Strelok · April 23rd, 2013, 22:56

First stage of the 'age' process. Whee

ARC-74 · April 24th, 2013, 07:02

Nice start Strelok!
Did you use cold gun blue or aluminium black?

Painkiller · April 24th, 2013, 07:04

nice !

K3vX · April 24th, 2013, 08:58

I hope you're recording your steps, because every pistol you post has an amazing finish, and we want to know the master technique.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Strelok

First stage of the 'age' process. Whee

Strelok · April 24th, 2013, 09:48

Unfortunately I haven't... I was on the last few drops of my chemical and was just able to pull that off. I have a KWA TT33 thats next up on the line that I will treat and record. Possibly a video tutorial.

Even then, its not really that difficult.

I used both an aluminum darkener and a paste bluing solution to get that finish.

You'll want to thoroughly strip the paint off of the gun you're working on. use a toothbrush to scrape off any leftover peeled paint. Then use a scotchbrite or superfine steel wool to polish and clean the surface. Whenever I do that, I only work it in one direction to simulate milling lines on the metal.

After its clean enough, use a degreaser to get rid of any contaminates, then wash it off once again with water.

I usually just use a shop rag to do the finish since the aluminum black works very fast. Dab a bit onto the rag and just rub it into the finish. the more you rub over the metal, the more consistent the finish will appear. Keep rubbing the cloth over it until the surface is consistent and shiny. Clean it off with a wet rag afterwards.

At this point i'll be coming back to the steel wool. Again, ultrafine is preferred here. you'll want to rub it lightly over the areas where the metal would see contact wear. Along the front of the slide from holstering. The slide serrations where its pulled on. The hard edges of the iron sights. Safety and whatever that protrudes. Just imagine what the gun would go through per use to get its wear and apply it.

And if you want the gun to look older, create more wear around the hard edges of the slide and frame. If you look at pictures of old 1911's or pistols in general, the metal finish seems to deteriorate on the edges of the weapon. Just take your time doing this and pay attention to how much finish you take off each time, overdoing it looks terrible.

XON50 · May 1st, 2013, 02:04

just recently picked this one up.

6ft4 · May 17th, 2013, 12:49

Project 18C Ver 1

more pics and info here: http://www.gasguns.info/forum/viewto...p?f=26&t=12115

Jamroxorz · May 17th, 2013, 13:29

My pimped out TM Desert Eagle haha

Frozen Tex · May 18th, 2013, 13:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by 6ft4

Project 18C Ver 1

Wowzers.

K3vX · May 27th, 2013, 16:38

So, the rain finally stopped after a week of it non-stop. I finally tried my new pistol, and took some pictures to celebrate.

Only problem is, I don't know if the picture is too saturated or not, because on one screen it's too contrasty and on the other one it's too diluted (pfff)...

ARC-74 · July 11th, 2013, 22:23

Got another RS E2 grip conversion kit, this time for my KJW P229 .
Like the P226 grip, it required quite a bit of dremel work to get it to fit.

e-luder · July 12th, 2013, 00:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by ARC-74

Got another RS E2 grip conversion kit, this time for my KJW P229 .
Like the P226 grip, it required quite a bit of dremel work to get it to fit.

Gotta say...
I'm a fan of the blingy slide on that thing ARC!
Good job!

Immelmann · July 12th, 2013, 01:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by bomber439

the pistol was modified to fit, out of respect for the historical value of the stock.

Thank you!

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April 19th, 2013, 14:01	#1157
localfreerider willing to perform services in a dark alley that may or may not leave you satisfied for a title. GFE = 1, looks = 2, BBFS for an extra $50. Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Never gonna let you down	(Click to enlarge) More info: http://airsoftcanada.com/showthread.php?t=149201 Last edited by localfreerider; April 19th, 2013 at 17:00..

April 24th, 2013, 07:02	#1159
ARC-74 Can't Aim worth a damn!! old lady gives me heck for missing the toilet all the time. Trader rating Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Montreal area & Tatooine	Nice start Strelok! Did you use cold gun blue or aluminium black? __________________ Insert name here:

April 24th, 2013, 09:48	#1162
Strelok Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Brandon Manitoba	Unfortunately I haven't... I was on the last few drops of my chemical and was just able to pull that off. I have a KWA TT33 thats next up on the line that I will treat and record. Possibly a video tutorial. Even then, its not really that difficult. I used both an aluminum darkener and a paste bluing solution to get that finish. You'll want to thoroughly strip the paint off of the gun you're working on. use a toothbrush to scrape off any leftover peeled paint. Then use a scotchbrite or superfine steel wool to polish and clean the surface. Whenever I do that, I only work it in one direction to simulate milling lines on the metal. After its clean enough, use a degreaser to get rid of any contaminates, then wash it off once again with water. I usually just use a shop rag to do the finish since the aluminum black works very fast. Dab a bit onto the rag and just rub it into the finish. the more you rub over the metal, the more consistent the finish will appear. Keep rubbing the cloth over it until the surface is consistent and shiny. Clean it off with a wet rag afterwards. At this point i'll be coming back to the steel wool. Again, ultrafine is preferred here. you'll want to rub it lightly over the areas where the metal would see contact wear. Along the front of the slide from holstering. The slide serrations where its pulled on. The hard edges of the iron sights. Safety and whatever that protrudes. Just imagine what the gun would go through per use to get its wear and apply it. And if you want the gun to look older, create more wear around the hard edges of the slide and frame. If you look at pictures of old 1911's or pistols in general, the metal finish seems to deteriorate on the edges of the weapon. Just take your time doing this and pay attention to how much finish you take off each time, overdoing it looks terrible. Last edited by Strelok; April 24th, 2013 at 11:47..

April 19th, 2013, 13:13	#1156
Freudster Trader rating Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: London, ON	I love those grips.. Verrrry Sweet!

April 23rd, 2013, 22:56	#1158
Strelok Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Brandon Manitoba	First stage of the 'age' process. Whee

April 24th, 2013, 07:04	#1160
Painkiller Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sherbrooke	nice !

May 1st, 2013, 02:04	#1163
XON50 Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Ontario	just recently picked this one up. __________________ "Do the interns get Glocks?"

May 17th, 2013, 12:49	#1164
6ft4 Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: 604 & 852	Project 18C Ver 1 more pics and info here: http://www.gasguns.info/forum/viewto...p?f=26&t=12115 __________________ Last edited by 6ft4; May 18th, 2013 at 13:29..

May 27th, 2013, 16:38	#1167
K3vX Trader rating Join Date: May 2012 Location: Quebec City	So, the rain finally stopped after a week of it non-stop. I finally tried my new pistol, and took some pictures to celebrate. Only problem is, I don't know if the picture is too saturated or not, because on one screen it's too contrasty and on the other one it's too diluted (pfff)...

July 11th, 2013, 22:23	#1168
ARC-74 Can't Aim worth a damn!! old lady gives me heck for missing the toilet all the time. Trader rating Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Montreal area & Tatooine	Got another RS E2 grip conversion kit, this time for my KJW P229 . Like the P226 grip, it required quite a bit of dremel work to get it to fit. __________________ Insert name here: Last edited by ARC-74; July 12th, 2013 at 12:07..

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