Painting over the clear plastic

Ashton · April 23rd, 2009, 15:12

The responses are all much appreciated, thank you. Sorry for the hijack.

Turnbull · April 23rd, 2009, 15:16

Whats that.... hijack? Get Em Boys!!!

Richand · April 23rd, 2009, 15:24

Thanks again guys! especially for the tips on painting!

I only painted on the plastic parts, and i coated it black first then tan just to thicken the coat and darken the plastic. i cant wait to see how it looks.

oh. I have a well r12(i dont know if its a good gun) m4, its battery is in the back using the stock for storage, i cant seem to find a metal receiver, just the receiver though no upper stock, online seems to only see both parts.

anyone know where i can get a metal bottom?

Crunchmeister · April 23rd, 2009, 15:27

If you're 18+, get age verified. Metal receivers are occasionally available in the classifieds. That's your only option.

Richand · April 23rd, 2009, 15:33

cool. ill get to it when i have time.

I work down town Toronto so i think theres a good 3-4 people that can verify me there

DemiBlitz · April 23rd, 2009, 15:36

Probably not the best thread for the Welcome wagon but let me do it anyway lol!
Welcome to the Forums!

Richand · April 23rd, 2009, 15:39

Thanks!!!

U guys are awsum!!

Bitstream · April 23rd, 2009, 16:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by Crunchmeister

... a solid colour receiver classifies the same gun as a replica firearm, which is illegal to import and transfer, but NOT illegal to own...

Would this make selling painted or even non-painted original metal or black receivers illegal? Would this make it a problem in ASC's forums? (OMG, I hope not...)

Any lawyers here?

Christian

Turnbull · April 23rd, 2009, 19:37

Whatever. Don't do anything stupid with it, and no one will ever know you own it. If you don't call attention to yourself, no one will bother checking to see if you own a replica firearm.... Store it in a gun rack, or perhaps a gun case, LOCKED, in a closet or something. Don't take it out and test fire on your deck, using the neighbour's young children as targets... Common sense will keep you from getting busted.

Richand · April 23rd, 2009, 22:03

I come from a gun loving family so im aware of proper storing of firearms and Canadian gun laws.

it gets boring when your targets don't fight back lol

thanks for your help and concern!

Looking forward to kicking ass with all of u guys soon!

Griffen · April 25th, 2009, 10:45

post pics of the painted gun when you get em.

Richand · April 30th, 2009, 14:59

Hey guys!

Thanks for the support again,
It took a while but its done, i painted my m4 cqb, i disassembled it to keep the moving parts safe. Feel free to criticize.

Heres the result:

conrad13 · May 1st, 2009, 02:40

This painting of recievers is pretty much like speeding in my opinion. Almost everybody does it, like almost everybody drives a little faster then the limit. Stricly speaking it's illegal, but it all comes down to enforcement. Cops can't bust every drivers for goign 5 clicks over the limit, same way they don't bust responsible 18+ airsofters at sanctioned events. Like other have said, don't do anything to draw attention to yourself and you'll be fine. Its teh yahoos that are 12 years old with springer and a can of tremclad that make our lives hell.

Come to think about it, painting something to look exactly like the real steel version is one thing, but consider this: If you were to paint up your gun in camo, at that point it nolonger looks like a replica as all identifying marks are covered and it becomes an imitation.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bitstream

Would this make selling painted or even non-painted original metal or black receivers illegal? Would this make it a problem in ASC's forums? (OMG, I hope not...)

Any lawyers here?

Christian

tony123 · May 1st, 2009, 03:04

paint looks good! One thing is i cant really tell if your filled your semi/safe/auto imprints in with anything, i think they would look good with a black crayon job, if you can get black crayons?

Stupidly cheap, and it looks sharp once your done!

Richand · May 1st, 2009, 21:04

My safe and auto were not colored to begin with so i just painted over it, but it is carved on the gun so it shows up more now because of the depth.

How does this black crayon thing work? I could use a tutorial, its sounds cool so im thinking of trying.

On a side note, i love it when the paint sort of fades, and the black underneath shows. I has the battle damage look, my butt stock is getting alot of that lately.

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April 23rd, 2009, 15:16	#17
Turnbull Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Montreal, Quebec	Whats that.... hijack? Get Em Boys!!! __________________ I knew a man once who said "Death smiles at us all. All a man can do is smile back."

April 23rd, 2009, 15:27	#19
Crunchmeister Trader rating Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: In your bedroom going though your underwear drawer	If you're 18+, get age verified. Metal receivers are occasionally available in the classifieds. That's your only option. __________________

April 23rd, 2009, 15:36	#21
DemiBlitz Trader rating Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: London, Ontario	Welcome.. Probably not the best thread for the Welcome wagon but let me do it anyway lol! Welcome to the Forums! __________________ Proud Supporter of Heckler & Koch Firearms

April 23rd, 2009, 15:12	#16
Ashton Trader rating Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Toronto, ON	The responses are all much appreciated, thank you. Sorry for the hijack.

April 23rd, 2009, 15:24	#18
Richand Trader rating Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Scarborough, Ontario	Thanks again guys! especially for the tips on painting! I only painted on the plastic parts, and i coated it black first then tan just to thicken the coat and darken the plastic. i cant wait to see how it looks. oh. I have a well r12(i dont know if its a good gun) m4, its battery is in the back using the stock for storage, i cant seem to find a metal receiver, just the receiver though no upper stock, online seems to only see both parts. anyone know where i can get a metal bottom?

April 23rd, 2009, 15:33	#20
Richand Trader rating Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Scarborough, Ontario	cool. ill get to it when i have time. I work down town Toronto so i think theres a good 3-4 people that can verify me there

April 23rd, 2009, 15:39	#22
Richand Trader rating Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Scarborough, Ontario	Thanks!!! U guys are awsum!!

April 23rd, 2009, 19:37	#24
Turnbull Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Montreal, Quebec	Whatever. Don't do anything stupid with it, and no one will ever know you own it. If you don't call attention to yourself, no one will bother checking to see if you own a replica firearm.... Store it in a gun rack, or perhaps a gun case, LOCKED, in a closet or something. Don't take it out and test fire on your deck, using the neighbour's young children as targets... Common sense will keep you from getting busted. __________________ I knew a man once who said "Death smiles at us all. All a man can do is smile back."

April 23rd, 2009, 22:03	#25
Richand Trader rating Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Scarborough, Ontario	I come from a gun loving family so im aware of proper storing of firearms and Canadian gun laws. it gets boring when your targets don't fight back lol thanks for your help and concern! Looking forward to kicking ass with all of u guys soon!

April 25th, 2009, 10:45	#26
Griffen a.k.a {BDS} Veritas Trader rating Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Winnipeg, West End	post pics of the painted gun when you get em. __________________ Elite Force - Front Line Resolution - What's In Your Mag?

May 1st, 2009, 03:04	#29
tony123 Trader rating Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Brandon MB	paint looks good! One thing is i cant really tell if your filled your semi/safe/auto imprints in with anything, i think they would look good with a black crayon job, if you can get black crayons? Stupidly cheap, and it looks sharp once your done!

May 1st, 2009, 21:04	#30
Richand Trader rating Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Scarborough, Ontario	My safe and auto were not colored to begin with so i just painted over it, but it is carved on the gun so it shows up more now because of the depth. How does this black crayon thing work? I could use a tutorial, its sounds cool so im thinking of trying. On a side note, i love it when the paint sort of fades, and the black underneath shows. I has the battle damage look, my butt stock is getting alot of that lately.

Painting over the clear plastic

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