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Skyediamonds1985 | Guillows Series 200 - SE5a | Build | 02-Jan-17 19:14 | | Views : 1114 | Cut the paper to fit the grip handle and add a small trigger guard by simply wrapping a strip of plastic around itself |
Skyediamonds1985 | Guillows Series 200 - SE5a | Parked | 02-Jan-17 19:13 | | Views : 1087 | To give the top wing mounted Lewis machine gun a little bit more "bling" I wanted to add some wood to the grip handle. I took a picture of my butcher block counter top in the kitchen. Uploaded to my printer. Made a print of the wood grain pattern. You could dry paint wood grain patterns if you choose to do so. |
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Skyediamonds1985 | Guillows Series 200 - SE5a | Build | 02-Jan-17 19:10 | | Views : 1146 | A small ring from a local bead shop and masking tape painted a light tan color to bring out the contrast and pop out the "leather strap." |
Skyediamonds1985 | Guillows Series 200 - SE5a | Build | 02-Jan-17 19:09 | | Views : 1081 | I used water colors instead of artist's oils or other paints to avoid any reaction with the copper paint. When the wash mixture is dried, I used a damp Q-tip to wipe off the excess, leaving the dark mixture of black and brown deep within the small crevices and cracks to help give the cartridge some depth |
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