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How to paint binoculars
Tordenskiold
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Aarhus, Denmark
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Posted: Friday, March 18, 2005 - 07:18 AM UTC
What is the best way to paint binoculars for 1:35 german WWII soldiers ??

Do you use same technique as for gun barrels or something completly different ?

Teacher
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England - North West, United Kingdom
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Posted: Friday, March 18, 2005 - 07:23 AM UTC
I always spray matt black and then very lightly dust with graphite. When dry I place a single drop of clear gloss on each end to represent the lens

Vinnie
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Michigan, United States
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Posted: Friday, March 18, 2005 - 09:33 AM UTC
Flat black, and then try drilling out the lens with a pin vise and add a little clear gloss or white glue for the glass.

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Tordenskiold
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Posted: Friday, March 18, 2005 - 08:06 PM UTC
Thanks guys - very helpful
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