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Step 6Painting the metal.
I suggest getting some special Metal spray paint - the stuff i used was Wickes direct to metal spray paint. Dont use any normal stuff, it will just rub and flake off. If all else fails, Car spray paint does the job!
Picture 1 - Carefully pic any sections you dont want to paint and mask them off - For me this was the lense and the leather, and a few other small bits.
Picture 2 - This is after painting, i removed the masking around the edge, but left the lens covered up to prevent damage later on.
Picture 3 - ok, no to take some of that paint off, i used a combo of power tools, sand paper, and a scapel - basically take off the edges to reveal some of the metal underneath. Take off a little, take off alot, its upto you!
Picture 1 - Carefully pic any sections you dont want to paint and mask them off - For me this was the lense and the leather, and a few other small bits.
Picture 2 - This is after painting, i removed the masking around the edge, but left the lens covered up to prevent damage later on.
Picture 3 - ok, no to take some of that paint off, i used a combo of power tools, sand paper, and a scapel - basically take off the edges to reveal some of the metal underneath. Take off a little, take off alot, its upto you!
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Jul 4, 2011. 8:52 PMrecklesskiba
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where do you find all your bits and bobs for your projects?
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Mar 15, 2010. 9:45 PMLbpWaffles
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It is so totally awsome i made my own and since i am young it turned out superb
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Sep 20, 2009. 10:12 AMPeacedude
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hi, just saying that it would look a little better if you didn't spray it black, my opinion
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Sep 21, 2009. 1:34 AM
gmjhowe (author)
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gmjhowe (author)
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Yes. I was kinda thinking the same, but I wanted to keep away from the brass effect, to try and keep it away from steampunk.
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