Diamondback Camouflage Howto
Preliminary Instructions. Better ones soon..
Masking
Mask off any vital areas with 3M Painters Tape.
This may include things like open bolts, hopper feed tubes, etc...
Basecoat
Apply the basecoat.
This should be done slowly, and evenly.
It is better to apply 5 light coats than 1 heavy dripping coat.
Initiate the spray before you reach your marker, that way you have a nice fine mist hitting your gun. If you start right above your marker you risk globs and splotches. Not good. Not good at all young jedi.
Experiment with distances. If you spray from too far back, the paint particles will glob together making a nasty orange peel looking finish. For my airbrush 3 inches seemed good.
Basecoat of Light Tan
Let the basecoat dry. 1 hour air dry. If you are using Duracoat, I recommend waiting a full day for it set up.
Stencil Removal
Carefully peel the stencil back over itself
Stenciling
Start placing stencils with the assistance of your xacto blade. Do not press them down until you are happy with the position. Remember, with Digital camo you want to make sure the pattern runs parallel/perpendicular to your marker. Once you are happy, press them down to make sure they stick.
Feel free to leave a few scales on there to help randomize the pattern (if you like).
Note: Everywhere you place a stencil on the basecoat will show through all subsequent layers.
Apply the next color (not shown). Let it dry.
Applying the female diamond.
After the weapon is dry, remove all the templates.
Here are some pictures from one of the forum members using the stencil.
