ANH Hyperfirm

[bearings[TK]]

I picked up a Hyperfirm E-11 so I can apply for EIB and Centurion and start trooping much sooner than my PP E-11 kit will be finished (I want to take my time and add electronics to that one).

 

This thing is really light weight and seems very durable:

 

 

I want to tone down the brass color of the scope, what kind of paint should I use for that?

 

[justjoseph63[Staff]]

I used flat black Krylon spray paint to tone down my Hyperfirm DLT-19, and it worked great.  Might want to rough it a bit with some 200+ grit sandpaper first.  As far as durability, I think I could drop this thing off of a cell tower and it would just bounce and still look good!  Probably not recommended, though.

[gazmosis[501st]]

Acrylic paints are also good. The gold on the scope is always a bit enthusiastic. Knock that down a bit and you are.......golden!

[bearings[TK]]

Haha, I see what you did there.  

 

Awesome, thanks for the info guys! I'll post again once I do some painting and attach the D-ring.

[Snaps[TK]]

Looking forward to seeing the updated version

[bearings[TK]]

How's this look?

 

[mablax12]

Find out where you can get Montana Gold spray paints! They are special low-pressure cans that give incredible control. Will never use Krylon or Rustoleum again, though they are cheaper than the Montana.

[Mutter]

Looks great!

[Tusken RTT]

I second that- great work!

[Jaren[TK]]

How did you attach the D-ring?

[bearings[TK]]

I drilled a small hole through the d-ring mount spot first. Then, I bent the ring so it would be open on one side. Next I carefully slipped the open side through the drilled hole... this is tricky because the hyperfirm can tear. Finally, I bent the ring back closed and then painted the ring black.

[Jaren[TK]]

Thank You

[Tr00per]

Looking great

 

But i'm not sure why people would paint the grip, as it's not metal.

Edited April 5, 2015 by Tr00per