bradders Posted August 25, 2015 Report Share Posted August 25, 2015 So the idea came to me (although someone says they prompted me....but I can't remember!!!) that with the upcoming 75th Battle of Britain anniversary that I should do something, and seeing the Eurofighter painted up to match a Hurricane (which I might add is my al time favourite plane), that I'd like to paint up a rifle as some sort of tribute thing. As it happens, the local Squadron round here flew Hurricanes in this corner of England, so it all seemed apt. Initially I was going to paint up a L1A1/FAL, but it turns out that the buttstock is rather small, and not suitable for what was/is planned. Having a suitable donor rifle in the cupboard in pieces led me in the direction of my old Highpower rifle, which with the known eye issues, hasn't seen much use of late. But with making a determined effort to shoot leftie and master it, I decided to resurrect the old girl. So, after assembling the parts and getting to work, it now sports the current colour scheme. Battle of Britain colours (or pretty damn near to them.) The brown is a combination of 3 different Cerakote browns and the green is OD Green. This has taken all day top blast, paint, bake, mask, paint and reassemble, and while others like Baldie may have a more artistic touch, I am very pleased with it. Details: Sassen 20" 1:8 barrel, .223 Wylde Hbar profile CLE DCM tube A1 .040" front sight post Geissele National Match trigger CLE 1/2 MOA competition rear sight with Bob Jones hood, double pinned for tracking accuracy Les Tam NM sling One off left handed charging handle that took nearly a whole day to complete The rife isn't quite finished, as there's still some detail work to carry out that is proving to be easier said than done. With my Creedmoor coat away at Tenpoint9 Tailoring for conversion to left handed use, I'm very much looking forward to getting back into Highpower Here it is :-) Can't wait to finish and shoot it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDBenelliM1 Posted August 25, 2015 Report Share Posted August 25, 2015 Very nice! I like the simple paint job, not to busy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terryh Posted August 25, 2015 Report Share Posted August 25, 2015 Mark, Nice and clean looking T ps not one small roundel - just one?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradders Posted August 25, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2015 Mark, Nice and clean looking T ps not one small roundel - just one?? They're on order as it's hard to find the right size Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strangely Brown Posted August 25, 2015 Report Share Posted August 25, 2015 Nice colour combo Mark, it works by itself let alone as a tribute. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shuggy Posted August 25, 2015 Report Share Posted August 25, 2015 Tidy work and I love the sentiment behind the tribute. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baldie Posted August 26, 2015 Report Share Posted August 26, 2015 That looks great Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brown dog Posted August 26, 2015 Report Share Posted August 26, 2015 Certainly different. What about some Invasion stripes?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snaggletooth Posted August 26, 2015 Report Share Posted August 26, 2015 Very nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
20series Posted August 26, 2015 Report Share Posted August 26, 2015 Look nice Mark, if it was mine I'd try to add on a red, white and blue emblem like on the tail to finish it off. [/url]">http://http://s403.photobucket.com/user/amcoll10/media/LF363-Battle-of-Britain-Memorial-Flight-Hawker-Hurricane_PlanespottersNet_372072.jpg.html'> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradders Posted August 26, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2015 Certainly different. What about some Invasion stripes?! If I put D Day stripes on a Battle of Britain AR, the CSR plane spotters Squadron would strafe the living daylights out of me As said, it's not quite finished yet. I'm awaiting the decals and some stencils All a bit of fun really Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradders Posted August 26, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2015 Look nice Mark, if it was mine I'd try to add on a red, white and blue emblem like on the tail to finish it off. Thanks, As already said, I'm waiting on some stuff arriving Here's the inspiration Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terryh Posted August 26, 2015 Report Share Posted August 26, 2015 Mark how about 'BA (roundel) R' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradders Posted August 26, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2015 Mark how about 'BA (roundel) R' That would be wrong Tezza Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWShooter Posted September 12, 2015 Report Share Posted September 12, 2015 https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/236x/99/d6/21/99d62105b6fae7fcdc73961ec780f260.jpgMaybe some swastikas on the fore end Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1967spud Posted September 12, 2015 Report Share Posted September 12, 2015 Looks ok to me better still with a bipod on it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradders Posted September 12, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2015 Looks ok to me better still with a bipod on it It will look even better when the last of the decals arrive, but no ladypods on this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cad Monkey Posted September 12, 2015 Report Share Posted September 12, 2015 It would be nice to see a benchrest rifle in a WWII battleship theme.....any chance ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradders Posted September 18, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 18, 2015 Project now finished Decals applied and sealed with 3 coats of Cerakote Clear Coat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
20series Posted September 18, 2015 Report Share Posted September 18, 2015 A truly stunning tribute Mark, well done Alan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrCetrizine Posted September 18, 2015 Report Share Posted September 18, 2015 I like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shuggy Posted September 18, 2015 Report Share Posted September 18, 2015 Brilliant! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cad Monkey Posted September 19, 2015 Report Share Posted September 19, 2015 Nice work Bradders, a fine and fitting tribute to mark the anniversary of this spectacular event. The paint scheme is very authentic and the rounders/decals finish it off perfectly. Have you got any plans for any more ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradders Posted September 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2015 I have a FAL/L1A1 type thingy in the cupbpard that is gagging for a spruce up. Can't think what though at the mo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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