[twowheelinjim]

Ol' Betsy was struttin' her stuff today, she had everyones' attention working that new mini skirt. I finally got the tripod I built all together for a field trial. The new satin black may have been a bit soft because it's scratching and rubbing off very easily. One of the hardest parts to build were the cleats and feet. They sit on a compound angle that was difficult to copy. I almost ommited the cleats, but now I'm glad I didn't. They sunk into the ground easily with 260 pounds of pressure on top. Here's a few pictures to feast your eyes on..

Unfortunately we didn't get to fire her today. Grandpaw couldn't make it over because of an unexpected situation.

Since she got tired of waiting, she laid down for a nap. She figured at 89, what's another day..

 

[Roc Rat]

Nice job,, one of these years I gotta finish mine,, all parts cut out,, I got lazy and set up the MG 42 pods.

I have been using Krylon Camo paint,,, its pretty durable,, the High temp wood stove paint works good too, and really lasts. I got some good stuff at True Value Hardware last week. I use it for my AK builds.

 

[twowheelinjim]

A friend suggested using flat black tractor paint. I may beadblast it and persue a new paintjob next week. I'll have to stop by a truevalue to look for paint. Thanks for for the intel.
Stand by for a range report tomorrow.

 

[brassmagnet]

That looks pretty nice there - good work. I use Krylon on my adapters 'cause it holds up pretty well, but tractor paint is much more durable. A little shiny though .....anyhow - great tripod!

 

[rocco1911]

Nice job

Nice job building this one the T&E is a nice touch also Congrats.

 

[LostInTexas]

Very nice work!

 

[Ouchman]

Paint

Go to Brownells and get their paint. It's like Park-in-a-Can.