Guinness Posted April 11, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2008 (edited) Hey Guinness ive been following this thread for a while and have made a purchase of an M14 wood look ABS stock. I've found a picture of an m14 that has a nice amount of weathering to the stock...how easy would it be to make it look like this? -snip- Make a plastic stock look like that one? Not that hard at all my friend. The hardest part will be sanding it down enough to lighten the wood effect to something near that shade. You won't get there completely by sanding of course, you will also need to use a lighter tan or light brown acrylic paint wash over it after the sanding. Remember that Acrylic paints are water-soluble and mixable, so you can mix with white or dilute with a little water to get the shade you want. I especially like how you can see right above the mag well and there just ahead of the recoil lug, you can see where the wood has been rubbed and worn- you can see it's lighter tan and dull, whereas right there around the lug itself (the round black bit of metal in the stock just above his trigger finger) the finish is darker and still has some of the varnish left- That is easy to do just by selectively sanding- the plastic stock is going to have a 'shiny' gloss layer on top that will obviously be removed by sanding- if you want an effect like the M14 in the picture, simply make sure not to sand all the clear gloss layer away. All that can be done easily on plastic stocks. I don't know if you read the review I prepared on the DBoyi K98, but it was one of the first ones in the plastic stock- Before: After: Obviously I chose to go dark with the KAR when weathering the wood- but lighter would have been just as easy. Let me know how I can help at all- Slainte! Edited April 11, 2008 by Guinness Quote Link to post Share on other sites
biguk Posted April 15, 2008 Report Share Posted April 15, 2008 Wicked cheers for that....Hopefully shud be getting the stock today/tomorrow. Got my DMR RAS yesteday and thats fitted fo the original stock. So its all looking good so far. Once ive done it...i'll post some pics of the result. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Animale Posted April 16, 2008 Report Share Posted April 16, 2008 (edited) I had a go on my ICS metal receiver today, don't think i was too accurate but it looks ok i think Cheers for the post, amazing advice. Edited April 16, 2008 by Animale Quote Link to post Share on other sites
liquidflorian Posted April 17, 2008 Report Share Posted April 17, 2008 That came out really nice... was that just with steel wool? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Crunchy Bunny Posted April 17, 2008 Report Share Posted April 17, 2008 Really cool guide Guiness. I'm currently attacking my CYMA AKM with a Scotch Brite pad and I plan on weatherig my stock as a tempory substiute until I put on the real wood. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Animale Posted April 17, 2008 Report Share Posted April 17, 2008 That came out really nice... was that just with steel wool? Yeah just steel wool, and a few scrapes with a a wire brush here and there. And a few little taps with a screw driver. Looks better in the flesh Thanks for the comment, but guiness is is the one who needs the praise. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
justravin Posted April 24, 2008 Report Share Posted April 24, 2008 These look awesome! Nice work, ive been thinking of doing this to my AK, but im worried i will completely cock it up :/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mossad Posted May 29, 2008 Report Share Posted May 29, 2008 (edited) Hi, Great Thread!!! I tried using your tips on my Kalash Rk-01. my first try at weathering. Here's the result Edited May 29, 2008 by Mossad Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guinness Posted May 29, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 29, 2008 Hi, Great Thread!!! I tried using your tips on my Kalash Rk-01. my first try at weathering. Here's the result Looks great Mr. Mossad....if that is your real name Remember, there is no 'wrong way' on this stuff- if you think it looks good and authentic then, Mission Accomplished! (George Walker Bush, 2003 ) I wrote this to help my Airsoft friends out- I really enjoy the feedback from folks that have tried some of the tips and then got creative on their weapons. I guess one of my 'motivators' to do this was seeing all the time, energy and expense spent on 'correct' uniforms, gear, etc and worrying so much about whether the shade of camo was right or whether this unit wore subdued patches, or what shoulder to put it on and all that, but invariably these guys would have clean, pristine looking weapons- it just didn't make sense to me. If you spend anytime at all at GOARMY.com or any of the other US Military sites or find images from the UK or other allies and their fighting forces, or just a random image search for say, M16A1- You will notice quickly that not one of the guns pictured looks 'factory fresh' That's real life, that's what those of us that choose to do this to our weapons are after. Slainte! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mossad Posted May 30, 2008 Report Share Posted May 30, 2008 I guess one of my 'motivators' to do this was seeing all the time, energy and expense spent on 'correct' uniforms, gear, etc and worrying so much about whether the shade of camo was right or whether this unit wore subdued patches, or what shoulder to put it on and all that, but invariably these guys would have clean, pristine looking weapons- it just didn't make sense to me. If you spend anytime at all at GOARMY.com or any of the other US Military sites or find images from the UK or other allies and their fighting forces, or just a random image search for say, M16A1- You will notice quickly that not one of the guns pictured looks 'factory fresh' That's real life, that's what those of us that choose to do this to our weapons are after. Slainte! Sir, Thanks. I agree 100% Quote Link to post Share on other sites
STRELOK Posted June 25, 2008 Report Share Posted June 25, 2008 I now have a very strong urge to get a Tanaka Kar98k and beat it up too look like my real M98. Look I even have a template! *Runs off to scrounge $500 for a Tanaka Kar98K.* why not go easy on your walet and get the dboys kar98 with real wood? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
STRELOK Posted June 25, 2008 Report Share Posted June 25, 2008 Hi, Great Thread!!! I tried using your tips on my Kalash Rk-01. my first try at weathering. Here's the result wait! how did you get your mag like that? it looks so real.!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mossad Posted July 16, 2008 Report Share Posted July 16, 2008 wait! how did you get your mag like that? it looks so real.!!! Hi, i just used some varnish mahogany color, just brush it on, then keep on brushing until you get the desired effect. Mossad Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Laursen Posted August 6, 2008 Report Share Posted August 6, 2008 (edited) Thanks Guiness for this awesome guide...!!! As soon as I saw this guide I raced to my nearest hardware store to purchase some steel wool and some fine grained sandpaper. And then I went to work on my KJ Works Colt M1911A1. I don't think I went too far and I took it in small steps and my M1911A1 went from this: To this: I didn't do too much to the slide as the trademarks are printed on and not engraved nor did I do the grips. I'm waiting for some original M1911A1 grips. But I did some edges and where wear and tear normally would occur and I'm actually really satisfied with the result. Regards, Jakob Laursen Edited August 6, 2008 by Laursen Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Walton_County_Firefighter Posted August 6, 2008 Report Share Posted August 6, 2008 Nice 1911, that thing looks great. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
neros131 Posted September 26, 2008 Report Share Posted September 26, 2008 (edited) Hope this doesn't constitute a necropost, but here is my offering! A worn AK-74M (Tokyo Marui AK-74MN to be exact). I can post the photos I used for reference upon request, but they are in the "AK and Variants" thread in the photos section. Edited September 26, 2008 by neros131 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Punkypink Posted September 26, 2008 Report Share Posted September 26, 2008 (edited) Thanks Guiness for this awesome guide...!!! As soon as I saw this guide I raced to my nearest hardware store to purchase some steel wool and some fine grained sandpaper. And then I went to work on my KJ Works Colt M1911A1. I don't think I went too far and I took it in small steps and my M1911A1 went from this: http://www.photosgraphein.net/1911_1.jpg To this: http://www.photosgraphein.net/1911_1_worn.jpg I didn't do too much to the slide as the trademarks are printed on and not engraved nor did I do the grips. I'm waiting for some original M1911A1 grips. But I did some edges and where wear and tear normally would occur and I'm actually really satisfied with the result. Regards, Jakob Laursen in the 1st picture, the entire gun had this grainy, textured plastic look. was that just a side-effect of picture taking, or did the aging actually remove that effect? Btw, I'd just weather the trigger a bit more. I'm glad to see you've remembered to weather it and even paid attention to which side the finger enters the trigger guard from. Triggers are one of the bits that experience the most wear and tear on a gun. Some of the other pictures of weathering posted by others seem to show that people forgetting to weather the trigger, esp the M4 that Animale posted. Otherwise, generally an excellent job by everyone who's posted pics in this thread. Edited: @neros131: I hope you don't think I'm nitpicking but judging by the level of "wear and tear" you've applied to your AK, the trigger seems too new as well. Edited September 26, 2008 by Punkypink Quote Link to post Share on other sites
boomboom6 Posted March 8, 2009 Report Share Posted March 8, 2009 This is amazing!! I plan on trying it out on my cyma ak101. Just a warning even if you know about it or it has been said already: Steel wool, from the metal aging affect, starts on fire if tuched by any battery and possibly other electically charged equiptment. If you have an aeg or keep any other batteries around, make sure to move them. You could end up wasting some steel wool or even burning your finger. BUT, if you are finished with the job, it's fun to do it on purpose. Seriously, who doesn't like to start stuff on fire. Just dont try it on a $30 aeg battery- something smaller It works, when i was younger my older bro and I tried it- fun stuff. Thank you Safe workings. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
timetodoit Posted October 17, 2009 Report Share Posted October 17, 2009 Pictures not showing :/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guinness Posted October 23, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 23, 2009 Pictures not showing :/ My most humble apologies....had to run outside and feed the annual parking meter ;-) Pix back online Quote Link to post Share on other sites
darthrebelpenguin Posted December 21, 2009 Report Share Posted December 21, 2009 How would this method work on something like an AKM, where it has that laminated thing on the wood? Excuse my total lack of knowledge. xD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guinness Posted December 31, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 31, 2009 How would this method work on something like an AKM, where it has that laminated thing on the wood? Excuse my total lack of knowledge. xD Since that is a 'plywood' of sorts, it will still work fine because simply weathering the wood wont effect the way the wood is put together if that makes sense. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chaoslord800 Posted January 1, 2010 Report Share Posted January 1, 2010 Looking for some feedback on this: I weathered my CYMA M14 a bit (probably won't mess with the stock as I don't quite have the time right now and I still need to paint the heat shield brown) but I'm not quite sure if I went too far: I based it off this picture: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guinness Posted January 1, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 1, 2010 Looks good to me- I would personally go over the exposed aluminum with a light overspray of krylon gunmetal gray or something, very lightly, then rub it in- What I mean is, it is pretty identical to the photo in the book, but aluminum will end up shiny, where as steel will be dull. Over all, great job i'd say! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Vainguard Posted March 30, 2010 Report Share Posted March 30, 2010 This is great, almost makes me want to weather my race gun... Hmmm... Battleworn SV Infinity? LOL. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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