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Tiger II Gun Barrel Camo?
Stands24
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Posted: Wednesday, June 15, 2016 - 05:08 AM UTC
Hi guys. I was wondering how to successfully recreate the wavy distortion camo pattern on this gun barrel of this Tiger II.



I tried using sticky tack to border off the painting area but it won't stick; either the stickiness wore off because my hands were sweaty or it won't stick because the barrel is metal. What should I do? Buy legit Blu Tack?
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Posted: Wednesday, June 15, 2016 - 06:07 AM UTC
Maybe silly putty might cling better?
Stands24
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Posted: Wednesday, June 15, 2016 - 06:11 AM UTC
Maybe... I'll try another go at my sticky tack with less sweaty hands. If that doesn't work, I'll try silly putty.

Anyone else have some suggestions?
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Posted: Wednesday, June 15, 2016 - 06:34 AM UTC
Lay some masking tape on wax paper and cut a wavy line.

Gaz
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Posted: Wednesday, June 15, 2016 - 06:36 AM UTC
Did you paint the barrel with a coat of primer first?
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Posted: Wednesday, June 15, 2016 - 07:10 AM UTC
Maybe try a liquid mask applied with a brush.
Stands24
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Posted: Wednesday, June 15, 2016 - 07:30 AM UTC

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Lay some masking tape on wax paper and cut a wavy line.

Gaz


Hmm... Could do this; how would I adhere the masking tape/wax paper combo to the barrel though if the sticky side of the tap is on the masking tape?


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Did you paint the barrel with a coat of primer first?


Yeah, it also has the first layer of paint on. The tack stuck to the rest of the turret though...
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Posted: Wednesday, June 15, 2016 - 07:47 AM UTC

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Lay some masking tape on wax paper and cut a wavy line.

Gaz


Hmm... Could do this; how would I adhere the masking tape/wax paper combo to the barrel though if the sticky side of the tap is on the masking tape?


I do this as well. After cutting the wavy line, peel it off the wax paper and stick it on.
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Posted: Wednesday, June 15, 2016 - 07:51 AM UTC
That's a great idea tat. I need to try it.
Stands24
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Posted: Wednesday, June 15, 2016 - 08:07 AM UTC

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Lay some masking tape on wax paper and cut a wavy line.

Gaz


Hmm... Could do this; how would I adhere the masking tape/wax paper combo to the barrel though if the sticky side of the tap is on the masking tape?


I do this as well. After cutting the wavy line, peel it off the wax paper and stick it on.


Gosh, that's a good idea... I'll do it! If it doesn't work, I will just buy Blu Tack and see if that works better. The way I see it, it's popular for a reason.

Should I just cut it with scissors?
GazzaS
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Posted: Wednesday, June 15, 2016 - 09:52 AM UTC
Scissors or Xacto blade. Your preference, dude.

Gaz
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Posted: Wednesday, June 15, 2016 - 05:01 PM UTC
Try Masking Tape on some glass, draw the pattern and then cut out with a sharp blade or alternatively do the barrel by brush this is how I have done my Three KTs.

Hope that helps Cheers Ben.
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Posted: Wednesday, June 15, 2016 - 05:13 PM UTC
hand brush it. The camo pattern already looks to have sharp edges so your one step ahead anyway.
Another idea would to brush on a liquid mask. Apply it thick so when it dries it will come off easy. Do the first camo color..then protect it with a satin clear...do the second color.
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