Custom TM 1911 - The Desert Rat

Kokanee · September 21st, 2009, 16:21

@safx - At first yes, but as I progressed and was able to see what was going on I became a lot more confident. Also I only worked on that part for about 10 minutes each day so I wouldn't rush and make a mistake.

@Danke - I've never personally liked the 3hole trigs on 1911's, but I could see how it would look good here.

@Ironsight - It's worth it to have some delivered to a UPS store south of the border and then drive across to get it - Laure only ships UPS and compared to the brokerage gas is cheap!

Danke · September 21st, 2009, 18:16

I approve of your plan to change the sights.

For anyone who'd wondering, it the old days the 1911 trigger was steel and would get drilled if you'd had a trigger job otherwise bounce might wreck something (in other words the pistol could fire 2-3 times from one pull). If you pulled out a .45 with a 3-hole trigger it was a sign you were serious.

With Aluminum triggers it's not really needed but still taken as a sign of a worked over pistol.

Kokanee · September 21st, 2009, 18:34

Hmmm, well then, I might just have to break it down again and slap the trigger on the drill press @ work.

Danke · September 21st, 2009, 18:39

People will know! When you draw they'll simply turn and run rather than be shot.

Point_Man · September 21st, 2009, 20:05

The paintwork is beautiful. Did you use a hobby airbrush? How many coats in total?

Kokanee · September 21st, 2009, 20:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by Point_Man

...Did you use a hobby airbrush? How many coats in total?

A badger brand single action siphon feed airbrush. I'm not too well informed about airbrushing in general, just getting into it. But what I'm told it's the most basic kit you can get.

There were four coats done in each session, two sessions so 8 coats + touchups. DuraCoat really likes to fisheye (even when the item has been cleaned) if you don't use a reducer (which I didn't) so many light coats were the order of the day.

If I had to do it again I would have mixed in some reducer, otherwise it's a little thick.

Point_Man · September 22nd, 2009, 11:02

I figured. I've got a Badger 200 single action as well...which is really enough for this kind of work. Does Duracoat take long to cure?

GSK88 · September 22nd, 2009, 13:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by Point_Man

I figured. I've got a Badger 200 single action as well...which is really enough for this kind of work. Does Duracoat take long to cure?

If I remember correctly it takes a few weeks to fully cure. Look up Nutnfancy on Youtube, he's got quite a few vids on Duracoating RS and various kit.

Kokanee · September 22nd, 2009, 16:42

Dry enough to handle after an hour, I waited 8 hours to assemble and now it's sitting in my heater room (w/ the hot water heater) to cure fully.

ILLusion · September 22nd, 2009, 18:55

That looks insanely awesome. Great job

BadMrFrosty · September 23rd, 2009, 11:49

I have the same base gun with the Guarder Slide and Frame and it probably wishes it looked like that. Excellent work.

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September 21st, 2009, 18:16	#17
Danke Prancercise Guru Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Danger Zone	I approve of your plan to change the sights. For anyone who'd wondering, it the old days the 1911 trigger was steel and would get drilled if you'd had a trigger job otherwise bounce might wreck something (in other words the pistol could fire 2-3 times from one pull). If you pulled out a .45 with a 3-hole trigger it was a sign you were serious. With Aluminum triggers it's not really needed but still taken as a sign of a worked over pistol. __________________ Airsoft, where nothing is hurt but feelings.

September 21st, 2009, 18:39	#19
Danke Prancercise Guru Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Danger Zone	People will know! When you draw they'll simply turn and run rather than be shot. __________________ Airsoft, where nothing is hurt but feelings.

September 22nd, 2009, 18:55	#25
ILLusion GBB Whisperer Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Toronto	That looks insanely awesome. Great job __________________ *Advanced Airsoft Armaments and Enhancements* Quick to the gun, sure of your grip. Quick to the threat, sure of your shot. Diligentia, Vis, Celeritas Accuracy, Power, Speed

September 21st, 2009, 16:21	#16
Kokanee Ministry of Peace Trader rating Join Date: Mar 2002	@safx - At first yes, but as I progressed and was able to see what was going on I became a lot more confident. Also I only worked on that part for about 10 minutes each day so I wouldn't rush and make a mistake. @Danke - I've never personally liked the 3hole trigs on 1911's, but I could see how it would look good here. @Ironsight - It's worth it to have some delivered to a UPS store south of the border and then drive across to get it - Laure only ships UPS and compared to the brokerage gas is cheap!

September 21st, 2009, 18:34	#18
Kokanee Ministry of Peace Trader rating Join Date: Mar 2002	Hmmm, well then, I might just have to break it down again and slap the trigger on the drill press @ work.

September 21st, 2009, 20:05	#20
Point_Man Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Ottawa, Ontario	The paintwork is beautiful. Did you use a hobby airbrush? How many coats in total?

September 22nd, 2009, 11:02	#22
Point_Man Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Ottawa, Ontario	I figured. I've got a Badger 200 single action as well...which is really enough for this kind of work. Does Duracoat take long to cure?

September 22nd, 2009, 16:42	#24
Kokanee Ministry of Peace Trader rating Join Date: Mar 2002	Dry enough to handle after an hour, I waited 8 hours to assemble and now it's sitting in my heater room (w/ the hot water heater) to cure fully.

September 23rd, 2009, 11:49	#26
BadMrFrosty Trader rating Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Winnipeg, MB	I have the same base gun with the Guarder Slide and Frame and it probably wishes it looked like that. Excellent work. __________________ "If you take sexual advantage of her, you're going to burn in a very special level of hell. A level they reserve for child molesters and people who talk at the theater." - Sheppard Book

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