Need a hand deciding on a few things and some advice.

[kashim]

Howdy all!

I recently got myself a bucket and I want to hydro dip it camouflage.  I have a few questions.

 

1.  Do I need to prime paint it in a color close to the camouflage?  like using this https://www.amazon.com/The-Army-Painter-CP3005-Primer/dp/B005C3CSAU/ref=sr_1_18?ie=UTF8&qid=1535583474&sr=8-18&keywords=green+primer+spray+paint .

 

2 Which of the camo patterns should I use?

https://www.fractalcamo.com/store/p100/Rhodesian_Tiger_Stripe_Camouflage_Pattern.html

https://www.fractalcamo.com/store/p111/Tiger_Stripe_Camouflage_Pattern.html

Here's a pic https://www.deviantart.com/kashim27/art/My-Bucket-precamoed-761726420?ga_submit_new=10%3A1535586410

 

Thanks you all in advance!

[Frank75139[501st]]

I’m not sure about priming but I really like the first pattern of that helps.


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[kashim]

I think I will use the first one too.  New questions.  What's people's opinion on smoked plexiglass for the eye piece? when hydro-dipped can I apply spray paint to the new coating or do I have to apply the top coating first?  Also can I apply latex to rub off  bits of the camo to make battle damage/ wear and tear?

 

Edit: could I get this topic moved to the Assembly, Mods, and Painting forum?

Edited September 3, 2018 by kashim
why add a new post?

[justjoseph63[Staff]]

11 hours ago, kashim said:

I think I will use the first one too.  New questions.  What's people's opinion on smoked plexiglass for the eye piece? when hydro-dipped can I apply spray paint to the new coating or do I have to apply the top coating first?  Also can I apply latex to rub off  bits of the camo to make battle damage/ wear and tear?

 

Edit: could I get this topic moved to the Assembly, Mods, and Painting forum?

Moved

[kashim]

Much obliged!

[Commander Gree[501st]]

I don't think you need to paint at all for hydro dipping do you? I have seen people put all kinds of stuff through hydro dip and nothing looked "prepped" other than cleaned.

[kashim]

Well I want to paint the t-slot yellow after I camo it. I even have a pic of what I want it to look like in general.  https://www.deviantart.com/jdfb422/art/Arc-in-Rhodesian-camo-and-with-military-gear-741758758

Edited September 4, 2018 by kashim

[sharkbait[TK]]

I know nothing of hydro dipping, but I think the first pattern would have the most effect.  A smoke colored lens would fit well with that color scheme, as well.