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Title: Do it youself bow camo pics?
Post by: Roger Norris on February 05, 2012, 02:25:00 PM
Thinking about putting some sort of camo paint on one of my Shrews....got pics of yours? Thanks
Title: Re: Do it youself bow camo pics?
Post by: Don Batten on February 05, 2012, 02:48:00 PM
Man don't sweat it. go to agri supply and get the od green and flat black spray cans.  just shoot it with one color and when dry, get a cluster of leaves off your favorite oak or maple tree. Hold it over the bow and spray with the other color. works good. Just did a widow ironwood today.
Title: Re: Do it youself bow camo pics?
Post by: JimB on February 05, 2012, 02:50:00 PM
(http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a140/jbrandenburg/Bows001.jpg)
Title: Re: Do it youself bow camo pics?
Post by: YORNOC on February 05, 2012, 03:03:00 PM
My son's old bow, a Bud Hit Special

(http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab246/yornoc/021.jpg) (http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab246/yornoc/024.jpg) (http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab246/yornoc/026.jpg) (http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab246/yornoc/092.jpg)

A Spigarelli Club riser I did for a friend with bullsnake limbs


(http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab246/yornoc/bows/deerburrs003.jpg) (http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab246/yornoc/bows/deerburrs006.jpg) (http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab246/yornoc/bows/deerburrs009.jpg)[IMG]http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab246/yornoc/bows/deerburrs008.jpg[/IMG
Title: Re: Do it youself bow camo pics?
Post by: MikeW on February 05, 2012, 08:18:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by batman:
Man don't sweat it. go to agri supply and get the od green and flat black spray cans.  just shoot it with one color and when dry, get a cluster of leaves off your favorite oak or maple tree. Hold it over the bow and spray with the other color. works good. Just did a widow ironwood today.
Yeah just hit it in random blotches with Krylon camo(green, brown, tan ect.) and then get your stencil rather it be natural leaves or something you made up with thick paper and hit it with flat black. Comes out real nice. Personally myself I'd do a ASAT type of pattern.
Title: Re: Do it youself bow camo pics?
Post by: Roger Norris on February 05, 2012, 10:00:00 PM
keep em coming
Title: Re: Do it youself bow camo pics?
Post by: Roger Norris on February 06, 2012, 12:07:00 PM
any more?
Title: Re: Do it youself bow camo pics?
Post by: Ray Lyon on February 06, 2012, 12:29:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by Roger Norris:
any more?
Order a Shrew with Chameleon pattern limbs.  :bigsmyl:
Title: Re: Do it youself bow camo pics?
Post by: Jedimaster on February 06, 2012, 01:08:00 PM
Roger, check both of these out!

http://tradgang.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=1;t=061083

http://tradgang.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=1;t=078700;p=1#000000
Title: Re: Do it youself bow camo pics?
Post by: Rick Richard on February 06, 2012, 01:12:00 PM
Those are some really nice looking camo jobs, but what about the stick on stuff (limbstations)you can apply from Onstringer?  You can always peel it off later when you want to change and etc..
Title: Re: Do it youself bow camo pics?
Post by: Str8Shooter on February 06, 2012, 01:25:00 PM
I usually do something like this when I spray camo a bow down.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v85/str8shooter/IMG_0136-1.jpg)

Also, tried a faux snake skin pattern with spray paint on a couple bows I used to own. Turned out pretty good.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v85/str8shooter/Vision/101_0995.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v85/str8shooter/101_0784.jpg)
Title: Re: Do it youself bow camo pics?
Post by: Ron LaClair on February 06, 2012, 02:59:00 PM
QuoteThinking about putting some sort of camo paint on one of my Shrews.  
I think that will void your warranty...   :readit:      :dunno:  

  :D
Title: Re: Do it youself bow camo pics?
Post by: wv lungbuster on February 06, 2012, 03:04:00 PM
Title: Re: Do it youself bow camo pics?
Post by: wv lungbuster on February 06, 2012, 03:06:00 PM
Title: Re: Do it youself bow camo pics?
Post by: wv lungbuster on February 06, 2012, 03:09:00 PM
(http://i920.photobucket.com/albums/ad50/wvlungbuster/CIMG0835-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Do it youself bow camo pics?
Post by: Shakes.602 on February 06, 2012, 03:37:00 PM
Ron, I think if it Does NOT Void the Warranty, putting Paint on a Shrew SHOULD Void the Warranty, just out of Principle!!
Title: Re: Do it youself bow camo pics?
Post by: Ron LaClair on February 06, 2012, 09:14:00 PM
There's a nice little stone farm house on the way up to my In laws farm. Somebody bought it about 6 or 7 years ago and not long after they painted that stone house and a couple small stone out buildings YELLOW! They look like big chunks of cheese..    :scared:  

Why anyone would do that to beautiful natural stone is beyond me...    :readit:
Title: Re: Do it youself bow camo pics?
Post by: shortstroke 91 on February 07, 2012, 09:12:00 AM
(http://i721.photobucket.com/albums/ww217/shortstroke91/IMG_02001.jpg) (http://i721.photobucket.com/albums/ww217/shortstroke91/IMG_02061.jpg)
My Samick stingray.
Title: Re: Do it youself bow camo pics?
Post by: Kip on February 07, 2012, 11:10:00 AM
I bought these Bob Lee limbs and they were solid white.I had to do something.
(http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p191/Kip_album/349.jpg)
Not perfect but better than white.Kip
Title: Re: Do it youself bow camo pics?
Post by: Roger Norris on February 07, 2012, 07:02:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by Ron LaClair:
 
QuoteThinking about putting some sort of camo paint on one of my Shrews.  
I think that will void your warranty...    :readit:        :dunno:    

   :D  [/b]
You never painted a bow?
Title: Re: Do it youself bow camo pics?
Post by: Red Beastmaster on February 07, 2012, 09:06:00 PM
I like to use camo tape because sooner or later you will regret your camo job. I just peel it off and thank myself for not painting it!
Title: Re: Do it youself bow camo pics?
Post by: YORNOC on February 07, 2012, 09:18:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by shortstroke 91:
 (http://i721.photobucket.com/albums/ww217/shortstroke91/IMG_02001.jpg)  (http://i721.photobucket.com/albums/ww217/shortstroke91/IMG_02061.jpg)
My Samick stingray.
:thumbsup:    :thumbsup:    :thumbsup:   NICE!!
Title: Re: Do it youself bow camo pics?
Post by: Gator1 on February 08, 2012, 07:24:00 AM
Roger, have you thought of the Limb Sensations from ONe Stringer?

They have a nice variety and can be peeled off.

Unless you want the riser painted as well...
Title: Re: Do it youself bow camo pics?
Post by: Drew on February 08, 2012, 08:06:00 AM
Roger, paint away..and post pics!
Title: Re: Do it youself bow camo pics?
Post by: LONGSTYKES on February 08, 2012, 08:20:00 AM
Roger, Want to see your pics if you void your warranty!!!   :nono:
Title: Re: Do it youself bow camo pics?
Post by: Roger Norris on February 08, 2012, 09:43:00 AM
I knew the firestorm I was stirring up when I posted this. My dear friend and mentor Ron LaClair HATES a painted bow. i PROMISE you if i painted a Shrew, it would be banned from the annual Shre Haven buck pole photo.

Don't worry Ron, I will most likely use tape...
Title: Re: Do it youself bow camo pics?
Post by: Ray Lyon on February 08, 2012, 02:28:00 PM
Roger,

You are a guy who doesn't mind poking at a hornets nest to see if there's any in there!  :help:    ;)  

Here's what I did with my older version Super Shrew Samurai before Greg Coffey started making them and he was using more of a matte finish than what John was using:

http://shrewbows.com/raylyonbear2008.html

This is a picture of my bear taken with the Samurai using limb skins from Kustom King Archery. They work great and are easy to slide on and off.
Title: Re: Do it youself bow camo pics?
Post by: Roger Norris on February 08, 2012, 02:52:00 PM
You know how fun it can be Ray.....ever seen him chase me for the last peice of your apple pie?   :bigsmyl:
Title: Re: Do it youself bow camo pics?
Post by: Ray Lyon on February 08, 2012, 03:29:00 PM
I don't remember any chasing, but I do remember some growls and a large hand reaching for a Shrew Skinner knife. I think I remember something similar when my little brother tried taking a ham bone away from the German Shepard years ago. Perhaps that's why the big fella is adding big knives to his collection.  :scared:  

You get the limb covers and I'll make extra pie and we'll all keep our fingers in tact.

 :bigsmyl:    :bigsmyl:
Title: Re: Do it youself bow camo pics?
Post by: Two Arrows on February 08, 2012, 04:30:00 PM
Roger,

In Jedimaster's post, the second thread he linked was a bow I did and I was really happy with the way it turned out.

Another option for you is to use a removable paint that I believe is put out by Hunter's Specialties. It comes as a kit of 3 or 4 different colors with a can of paint remover. I have bought it at Dick's Sporting Goods and also Scheels. They do make the kits in removable paint and permanent paint, so be sure to read the box.
Title: Re: Do it youself bow camo pics?
Post by: John Scifres on February 08, 2012, 08:09:00 PM
(http://sticknstring.webs.com/102_4280.jpg)
Title: Re: Do it youself bow camo pics?
Post by: John Scifres on February 08, 2012, 08:10:00 PM
(http://sticknstring.webs.com/102_4279.jpg)

 (http://sticknstring.webs.com/102_4282.jpg)
Title: Re: Do it youself bow camo pics?
Post by: ishoot4thrills on February 08, 2012, 09:19:00 PM
Now you guys are causing me to want to paint my old Browning Wasp I use for bowfishing and backup. I would really love it if I could paint it in an authentic looking ASAT camo. Or, better yet, have it dipped.
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