I’m not much for words, so here’s the pics..
Ohh this is the LAR 8 .308
In the beginning.. Black guns don't last too long at my house. Hahaa
Laying down the base coat
She looks like a turd.. lol
Four colors later
I still haven’t sealed her yet...
(Time marches on) Well it’s done and I think I did a pretty decent job..
Lets’ just hope a 14yr old thinks the same..
Headboard
Frame
I used 2x12” for the pedestal frame, crossed braced it 3 times and 5/8” ply for the platform
Thanks for your time everybody and I...
Headboard Part II
Here’s a quick peek at how the other piece is coming along, as an idea of how they both fit eventually fit together.
Not to bad for a twin headboard ha?. Well…. My kid will like it ;) lol.
Here I’ve got the frame started, I’m using 2x8x8’ I’ll need...
Hey team, Here’s a project you might like, if not sorry.. ;)
One of my son’s Christmas present was a water bed, I looked around and really didn’t see anything that I liked so I decided to my DYI one up.. I figured hey.. how hard can it be… lol..
I got two pieces of wood and cut them up...
Ok team.. well good news.. I made some decent progress on the other side..
Here’s what I went through / where I’m at:
I’m about 40% complete at this point
Continuing to work it, blaa, blaa, blaaa..
Ok… now it’s starting to look like something.. J
Here’s a...
Thank you.. I’m really enjoying this project.. I’m hoping to have it completed by the weekend. I’ll post up pics..
Thanks again.
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Thank you..
As for the eyes... Well... You're going to have to trust me on this one.. I know what I'm going to do.. It's a surprise thou...
Ladies and Gentlemen of INGO…
Thank you so much for your time and kind words.. I’m glad you liked this project.. I’ve got a few more I’ll be posting up shortly.. Soooooo… Well… you’ve been forewarned.. lol..
Have a great weekend everybody.
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J thank you.. that’s very kind to say.. wait to you see my new “Urben GAP” camo on my AR 10.. hahahahaa
I think I did a GREAT job, can you even see it?
Here.. Lets try this..
Not to bad ha?.. Well……….. It’s different.. you can give me that.. hahaaa
Wow.. that...
Thanks Shooter
Yes.. yes it will be.. lol.. thanks..
Thanks Dave... I apreciate the kind words sir.
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Nooooo not really.. I just had a wild hair one day and decided on doing something different that's all.. Trust me.. Hahhaaa I know, I know.. It's not for...
Thanks Sir.. I got busy taking care of personal stuff.. Sorry about that.. but I did manage to knock out some pretty cool projects thou..
Thanks again for the kind words..
I’m about 75% complete at this point.. I’ve got to add some “other stuff” and touch up a few areas here and there, then I’ll be able to move to the other side..
I’m thinking about doing the other side in the “ Twerp or Sad Sack” theme..
IDK, TBD..
Anyway here’s where I’m at on...
Hey guys,
I just thought I would share my latest project with you..
Basically I’m painting up a shotgun in a WWII nose art fashion /look. My thought was, that I'll make the 870 look more like a “cockpit gun”, something that the crew members would grab on the way out the door..
Ok so...
This is what I ended up with..
If Tony the Tiger were to open carry, I’m guessing he would want something like this.. hahahaaa
Why not just one more.. With the case.. ;)
I think it’s gggrrrrRRRRRREEEAAATTTT.. hahahahaaa
Thanks for your time...
Somewhere in the prepping phase.
Laying the basecoat down and working the sunburst colors
Some time in the heat lamps
Here’s our completed base
Starting in on the detail work
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Thanks guys.. I'm really, really glad to hear that this thread has helped you in some small way.. Please remember I still would strongly encourage you all to research each product your considering purchasing.. This thread is/ was just meant to help build a foundation that you can...
Ok team.. Here’s where we’re at..
I’m putting everything (old issues) aside, as today is a new day and a new opportunity for Hornady to step up to the plate and perform..
I started out with my 300 win mag brass as this is my precision caliber and I’m trying to produce the best round I can...