Finished painting my Rhodie 50.64 - Babypoop all the way

FAL87 · March 25, 2012, 15:25

I used DuPont Centari paint with the paint codes from NHBandit.

Dark Forest Green: DS166A
Mustard Yellow "Babyshit": YS432A

Here is some pictures of the step by step process. I'm very happy with the results.

I took my computer outside while painting to look at Neil's rifle for a model with the paint pattern.

To start with, I wanted to make sure the paint matched as well as it was reported to. This pistol grip is original.

I then taped the places that wouldn't be painted on the rifle which included the gas block, front sight, flash hider, trigger, magazine release, carry handle, rear sight.

I started to paint the stock. Used a 2 inch brush and tried to randomly paint the stock while looking at Neil's pictures for a guide.

The barrel and handguard:

Moving on to the pistol grip, top cover, and receiver:

Touching up the rest of the rifle:

Being satistified with the amount of "blue" I went on to yellow and mostly touched up areas I didn't hit with the blue the first time.

In this picture I'm comparing my paint job to an original handguard. The bottom handguard is original. My handguard is shiny because it is still drying, when the paint drys it should look very flat with no shine.

Compaing the rest of the rifle to the original handguard:

The original pistol grip for comparision:

Finished! Drying out in the garage.

Here is Neil's rifle which inspired me for this build and served as a model for parts and the paint pattern.

Up close they may not look identical but I'm happy with the end product. This build is as close as you can get to Neil's rifle, for the entire lower and bolt carrier came from Rhodesia from a Belgian 50.64 like Neil's.

Hope you enjoyed my pictures, once again I would like to thank Neil for his pictures and information.

randyinseville · March 25, 2012, 16:24

Looks BADASS, good job my friend!!!

Panther1911 · March 25, 2012, 16:27

Nice job!

101ABN327 · March 25, 2012, 16:31

Outstanding job! You're ready for a trip to the bush with the RLI!

101

NHBandit · March 25, 2012, 17:21

Awsome job ! Glad you finally found a supplier who would mix you the paint.

Scott V2 · March 25, 2012, 17:27

Bravo!

**WWM** · March 25, 2012, 17:31

Very nice job! Did they mix it up for you as a single stage formula? Was any flattening agent added? I assume you used it with activator only, no reducer. I can convert this to a PPG formula and mix it myself at my shop, just wondered how you got that level of shine.

**LaConservationist** · March 25, 2012, 17:31

EXCELLENT!!! AWESOME!! That is the SCHITE!!!!......I can just see SLO-CAT drooling all over this beauty!!!! I bet he is busting at the seems wanting to come out of the RHODIE BABY POOP closet!!

Great job FAL87!!!

LaC

FAL87 · March 25, 2012, 17:33

Thanks for all the replies.

FAL87 · March 25, 2012, 17:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by WWM

Very nice job! Did they mix it up for you as a single stage formula? Was any flattening agent added? I assume you used it with activator only, no reducer. I can convert this to a PPG formula and mix it myself at my shop, just wondered how you got that level of shine.

I just took the paint codes to a paint supplier and they mixed it there. I believe the paint code contains a flattening agent in the code.

tog · March 25, 2012, 17:58

Good looking paint job!

thistle · March 25, 2012, 18:25

That looks like fun. It also looks COOL!

Sperzuki · March 25, 2012, 19:29

Neato!!!

NHBandit · March 25, 2012, 22:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by FAL87

I just took the paint codes to a paint supplier and they mixed it there. I believe the paint code contains a flattening agent in the code.

Yep. That paint code comes with the flattening agent already added if you can find a paint supplier who has the knowhow to mix it exactly according to the formula. The other nice thing is that for those guys who prefer a neater (although incorrect) finish the paint can be mixed with reducer & hardener per the Centari directions, & sprayed with an airbrush as well. Smearing it on with a dirty sock right out of the can is more "authentic" though..

**def90** · March 25, 2012, 22:43

Looks excellent!

the bad lieutenant · March 25, 2012, 22:48

nice job

AZ Deuce · March 25, 2012, 23:22

Absolutely GORGEOUS! I have a "sanitized" R1 that will get the baby poop treatment, as soon as it gets a locking shoulder, and I can find a paint dealer. Your "how to" pictures will come in handy.

THANKS!

FAL87 · March 26, 2012, 07:28

Dried and finished!

The fixed stock FAL has all original painted furniture. I'm very impressed with this paint it looks identical to the original.

Cliff M · March 26, 2012, 08:55

Bad to the Bone.

A4570Guy · March 26, 2012, 10:38

Good Job Fal87!

Clonehead · March 26, 2012, 10:45

Very nice job!

littlematt · March 26, 2012, 12:32

fantastic!

**gunplumber** · March 26, 2012, 13:56

real nice & neat. Too neat. Maybe need to distress it a bit now.

**harleyrider** · March 26, 2012, 18:30

That's a fine looking battle rifle. If I ever get around to building a para, I think it'll be a Rhodie. That one looks great!

HR

Rapidrob · March 28, 2012, 12:32

Very nice job! It looks as if it was issued to the troop.

Airacuda · March 28, 2012, 16:47

Great job! Looks Awesome..........hey Honey,where did you put those left over paint brushes?

FUUN063 · March 28, 2012, 17:11

Very nice job. If you use a dirty sock to spred the paint, will it add to the color?!

Leland

clodhopper · March 28, 2012, 18:57

What is the reasoning behind the color choices the Rhodesian forces selected? The mustard color can make sense depending on the dried vegetation around, but the greenie-blue? Maybe there is no specific answer as it was simply the color that was available. But it seems very consistent across all the painted versions, so I wonder if it was standardized for some reason.

FAL87 · March 30, 2012, 17:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by clodhopper

What is the reasoning behind the color choices the Rhodesian forces selected? The mustard color can make sense depending on the dried vegetation around, but the greenie-blue? Maybe there is no specific answer as it was simply the color that was available. But it seems very consistent across all the painted versions, so I wonder if it was standardized for some reason.

It was the same automotive paint that was used on their military vehicles.

**4x401** · March 30, 2012, 19:49

Great job on the painting 87!
Definately one of the best I`ve seen.

**Hoot G** · April 01, 2012, 16:37

Awesome!

PauloB · April 01, 2012, 17:13

Excellent match on the paint! Looks ready to go hunting 'terrs'.

**Slo cat** · April 01, 2012, 20:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by LaConservationist

....I can just see SLO-CAT drooling all over this beauty!!!! I bet he is busting at the seems wanting to come out with another poem.
LaC

Fixed it for you Chris.

FAL87, nice Rhodie, for a Rhodie. And a very good how to DIY post.

Once upon a midnight dreary, while I dreamed of FAL's so feary,
over many a queer and curious abomination of gunsmithing lore.
As I wakened, sick and queasy, visions of Rhodies, slick and sleezy,
a Rhodie build, I vowed again to ponder nevermore.

(with apologies to E.A. Poe)

Best Regards,
Slo cat

Tomovich · May 12, 2012, 13:55

Those pics just MAY push me over the edge to paint my SA PARA......... nice job!

EMSflyer · May 12, 2012, 22:19

Damn it.

That might make me paint mine !!

Great job !!

saigamantx · May 12, 2012, 23:35

I would age it just slightly but that is it. Beautiful rifle!

open ear shooter · May 13, 2012, 04:21

did you use a dried up old paint brush to get the lines in the finish, looks bang on !

Spieler · May 13, 2012, 06:24

That is a great looking paint job.

newsnerd99 · May 13, 2012, 16:06

Well done! You've helped me move closer to doing mine. How do I look for a paint supplier? Body shop?

**GMB74** · May 13, 2012, 18:53

Some autobody repair shops mix their paint in-house. Around here autoparts stores mix it for them. Check the yellow pages for a DuPont paint dealer in your area.

**genethepoolcleaner** · May 21, 2012, 17:40

SledgeHammer is selling nice paint kits in the MP, So this tutorial of a
bad ass Rhodie Para needs a bump.

GTPC

Z09SS · May 21, 2012, 19:00

Although with a standard charging handle and a carry handle it's really more of a 50.61.

KBAR04 · May 21, 2012, 20:04

How do you figure?

Z09SS · May 22, 2012, 11:02

The .64 has a folding charging handle and no carry handle with the full length barrel.

FAL87 · May 22, 2012, 12:23

Did the 50.61 have the Hiduminium lower receiver and stock with a 21" barrel?

I figured Neil's rifle is a 50.64 because of the Hiduminium parts and the changes were from whoever carried the rifle during the war.

KBAR04 · May 22, 2012, 14:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by Z09SS

The .64 has a folding charging handle and no carry handle with the full length barrel.

The .64 was the same as the 50.61 but with the alloy lower...the 50.63 had the folding charging handle, no carry handle and shorter barrel. Not sure where you got your information from but I own or have owned all of them.

Pbford · May 23, 2012, 03:51

Beautiful rifle. Wish it was in MY safe!!!

Paul

Z09SS · May 23, 2012, 15:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by KBAR04

The .64 was the same as the 50.61 but with the alloy lower...the 50.63 had the folding charging handle, no carry handle and shorter barrel. Not sure where you got your information from but I own or have owned all of them.

The internet! The internet wouldn't lie to me!

But I'm happy to learn when better information is presented, being wrong is how I find that information.

Jrhoney · March 04, 2013, 23:20

Boot socks work really well for applying the paint as well. Looks really good.

enbloc8 · March 04, 2013, 23:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by clodhopper

What is the reasoning behind the color choices the Rhodesian forces selected? The mustard color can make sense depending on the dried vegetation around, but the greenie-blue? Maybe there is no specific answer as it was simply the color that was available. But it seems very consistent across all the painted versions, so I wonder if it was standardized for some reason.

Main thing was that the rifle was no longer an oblong black thing standing out against a camo'd or vegetative background. The Rhodesian forces found out that that was the first thing the zots were seeing of approaching Rhodie troops.

March 25, 2012, 15:25	#1
FAL87 Registered FALaholic #: 46079 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Illinois Posts: 137	Finished painting my Rhodie 50.64 - Babypoop all the way I used DuPont Centari paint with the paint codes from NHBandit. Dark Forest Green: DS166A Mustard Yellow "Babyshit": YS432A Here is some pictures of the step by step process. I'm very happy with the results. I took my computer outside while painting to look at Neil's rifle for a model with the paint pattern. To start with, I wanted to make sure the paint matched as well as it was reported to. This pistol grip is original. I then taped the places that wouldn't be painted on the rifle which included the gas block, front sight, flash hider, trigger, magazine release, carry handle, rear sight. I started to paint the stock. Used a 2 inch brush and tried to randomly paint the stock while looking at Neil's pictures for a guide. The barrel and handguard: Moving on to the pistol grip, top cover, and receiver: Touching up the rest of the rifle: Being satistified with the amount of "blue" I went on to yellow and mostly touched up areas I didn't hit with the blue the first time. In this picture I'm comparing my paint job to an original handguard. The bottom handguard is original. My handguard is shiny because it is still drying, when the paint drys it should look very flat with no shine. Compaing the rest of the rifle to the original handguard: The original pistol grip for comparision: Finished! Drying out in the garage. Here is Neil's rifle which inspired me for this build and served as a model for parts and the paint pattern. Up close they may not look identical but I'm happy with the end product. This build is as close as you can get to Neil's rifle, for the entire lower and bolt carrier came from Rhodesia from a Belgian 50.64 like Neil's. Hope you enjoyed my pictures, once again I would like to thank Neil for his pictures and information.

March 25, 2012, 16:24	#2
randyinseville Registered FALaholic #: 46224 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: florida Posts: 208	Looks BADASS, good job my friend!!! __________________ If you had not committed great sins, God would not have sent a punishment like me upon you.

March 25, 2012, 17:21	#5
NHBandit Registered Contributor FALaholic #: 7986 Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 3,933	Awsome job ! Glad you finally found a supplier who would mix you the paint. __________________ Live Free or Die

March 25, 2012, 17:27	#6
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March 25, 2012, 17:31	#8
LaConservationist IN DENIAL NOT ADDICTED!! Silver Contributor FALaholic #: 42319 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: South Louisiana Bayous! Posts: 6,384	EXCELLENT!!! AWESOME!! That is the SCHITE!!!!......I can just see SLO-CAT drooling all over this beauty!!!! I bet he is busting at the seems wanting to come out of the RHODIE BABY POOP closet!! Great job FAL87!!! LaC __________________ In MEMORY of Roger "DUNKRD" Dunkelbarger September 13, 1943 - May 09, 2010 "Any one who thinks he can be happy and prosperous by letting the Government take care of him, better take a closer look at the American Indian." - Henry Ford

March 25, 2012, 16:27	#3
Panther1911 Registered FALaholic #: 62752 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: IL Posts: 29	Nice job!

March 25, 2012, 16:31	#4
101ABN327 Registered FALaholic #: 19486 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: OKLAHOMA Posts: 5,989	Outstanding job! You're ready for a trip to the bush with the RLI! 101

March 25, 2012, 17:31	#7
WWM Senior Member Bronze Contributor FALaholic #: 62147 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Morgantown WV Posts: 865	Very nice job! Did they mix it up for you as a single stage formula? Was any flattening agent added? I assume you used it with activator only, no reducer. I can convert this to a PPG formula and mix it myself at my shop, just wondered how you got that level of shine.

March 25, 2012, 17:33	#9
FAL87 Registered FALaholic #: 46079 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Illinois Posts: 137	Thanks for all the replies. Last edited by FAL87; March 27, 2012 at 18:44.

March 25, 2012, 17:58	#11
tog Registered FALaholic #: 13220 Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Orion Arm, Milky Way Galaxy Posts: 53	Good looking paint job! __________________ tog

March 25, 2012, 18:25	#12
thistle Registered FALaholic #: 1605 Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Kansas Posts: 2	That looks like fun. It also looks COOL!

March 25, 2012, 19:29	#13
Sperzuki Registered Silver Contributor FALaholic #: 63037 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 145	Neato!!! __________________ Just because I'm paranoid, doesn't mean they're NOT out to get me!!!

March 25, 2012, 22:43	#15
def90 Old Fart Silver Contributor FALaholic #: 50609 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: The Peoples' Republic of Boulder, Colorado Posts: 8,837	Looks excellent! __________________ There is no theory of evolution, just a list of creatures Chuck Norris allows to live. Public libraries cannot let the public decide what is allowed in the library, or it would be brimming with pornography and gun magazines.

March 25, 2012, 22:48	#16
the bad lieutenant Registered FALaholic #: 64220 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 42	nice job

March 25, 2012, 23:22	#17
AZ Deuce Registered FALaholic #: 40828 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Buckeye, AZ Posts: 449	Absolutely GORGEOUS! I have a "sanitized" R1 that will get the baby poop treatment, as soon as it gets a locking shoulder, and I can find a paint dealer. Your "how to" pictures will come in handy. THANKS! __________________ Semper Fi AZ Deuce Buckeye, AZ Life ain't fair, but it sure gets interesting sometimes!

March 26, 2012, 07:28	#18
FAL87 Registered FALaholic #: 46079 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Illinois Posts: 137	Dried and finished! The fixed stock FAL has all original painted furniture. I'm very impressed with this paint it looks identical to the original.

March 26, 2012, 08:55	#19
Cliff M Registered FALaholic #: 337 Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: USA Posts: 280	Bad to the Bone.

March 26, 2012, 10:38	#20
A4570Guy Registered Bronze Contributor FALaholic #: 64049 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Michigan Posts: 163	Good Job Fal87! __________________ *ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ*

March 26, 2012, 10:45	#21
Clonehead Registered Contributor FALaholic #: 27461 Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 342	Very nice job!

March 26, 2012, 12:32	#22
littlematt Registered FALaholic #: 64395 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: louisiana Posts: 272	fantastic!

March 26, 2012, 13:56	#23
gunplumber Arrogant Bastard Gold Contributor FALaholic #: 96 Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Surprise, AZ Posts: 15,765	real nice & neat. Too neat. Maybe need to distress it a bit now. __________________ T. Mark Graham Master Gunsmith Arizona Response Systems, LLC

March 26, 2012, 18:30	#24
harleyrider Out of quarters.... Gold Contributor FALaholic #: 55746 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Indiana Posts: 1,761	That's a fine looking battle rifle. If I ever get around to building a para, I think it'll be a Rhodie. That one looks great! HR __________________ What the HELL is he building in there?

March 28, 2012, 12:32	#25
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March 28, 2012, 16:47	#26
Airacuda Registered Bronze Contributor FALaholic #: 62937 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Florida Posts: 213	Great job! Looks Awesome..........hey Honey,where did you put those left over paint brushes? __________________ "Wanting is sometimes better than having. It is not logical,but often true."

March 28, 2012, 17:11	#27
FUUN063 Computer Illiterate Bronze Contributor FALaholic #: 35576 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Converse, Indiana Posts: 4,585	Very nice job. If you use a dirty sock to spred the paint, will it add to the color?! Leland

March 28, 2012, 18:57	#28
clodhopper Registered FALaholic #: 65715 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Loveland, Colorado Posts: 27	What is the reasoning behind the color choices the Rhodesian forces selected? The mustard color can make sense depending on the dried vegetation around, but the greenie-blue? Maybe there is no specific answer as it was simply the color that was available. But it seems very consistent across all the painted versions, so I wonder if it was standardized for some reason.

March 30, 2012, 19:49	#30
4x401 Please Lord true my aim.. Silver Contributor FALaholic #: 31978 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Waiting for the other shoe to drop.. Posts: 3,663	Great job on the painting 87! Definately one of the best I`ve seen. __________________ It's almost party time friends....Lock & load....

April 01, 2012, 16:37	#31
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April 01, 2012, 17:13	#32
PauloB Registered Contributor FALaholic #: 65467 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Florida Posts: 263	Excellent match on the paint! Looks ready to go hunting 'terrs'.

May 12, 2012, 13:55	#34
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May 12, 2012, 22:19	#35
EMSflyer Registered FALaholic #: 2936 Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Texas Posts: 759	Damn it. That might make me paint mine !! Great job !!

May 12, 2012, 23:35	#36
saigamantx Registered FALaholic #: 62768 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 749	I would age it just slightly but that is it. Beautiful rifle!

May 13, 2012, 04:21	#37
open ear shooter Registered Contributor FALaholic #: 48793 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: earth Posts: 190	did you use a dried up old paint brush to get the lines in the finish, looks bang on !

May 13, 2012, 06:24	#38
Spieler Registered FALaholic #: 13424 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Metro ATL, Ga, USA Posts: 118	That is a great looking paint job.

May 13, 2012, 16:06	#39
newsnerd99 Registered FALaholic #: 18118 Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 78	Well done! You've helped me move closer to doing mine. How do I look for a paint supplier? Body shop? Last edited by newsnerd99; May 14, 2012 at 02:45.