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[huey224]

It looks quite like the coulor of fishes green hunter.

[Sam]

Picture this: PS-2 CNC cut Aluminium with a camouflage pattern transferred onto it via Hydrographic Image Transfer - been a dream of mine for quite a while now!

[Guyhimmel]

hey Perry,
as you know, i admire your work,
post it in your web!

I used these colors myself on my latest natural slingshots,
i used the black one with thera band black, and called it the Dark Devil

good job there!

[A+ Slingshots]

huey224, on 04 September 2010 - 04:35 AM, said:

It looks quite like the coulor of fishes green hunter.

Pictured is my fish hunter handle (right) I got in a trade with Justin. On the left is my test blank of my color. I think they are quite different..... at least that was what I was shooting for..... green but NOT the same.
However, I think fish has used several different greens since he started. One pic I remember looked like a Spring Grass Green.

[mr.joel]

Quite frankly I like the dull color better. It blends better with camouflage clothing which I would think is the primary reason you would choose this color in the first place., My reasoning perhaps would not apply with the old pattern Brit DPM, Fish's color is more suited to that, and appropriately so. Even still, I find a dull color blends in a bright environment better than a bright color does in a dull background.

[A+ Slingshots]

Alas... the only thought that went into my choice was that I wanted a nice green that looked very natural and a bit camo like for my military friend, and I think this one fits that criteria quite well.

[A+ Slingshots]

USASlingshot, on 03 September 2010 - 08:26 PM, said:

could u get a teal? if you can get teal i would love one

I just showed 7 new colors to my line up, bringing the total to 12 different colors, and you what yet a different color ????.

[A+ Slingshots]

snakeshack, on 03 September 2010 - 06:29 PM, said:

I love it! I would venture to say it might become #1 of #2 if you offered it! Now if you could glue a service emblem pin to it ...

My nephew just finished with officers training for the Navy. He's going to be on a fast attack sub. He's in information warfare. I'd planned on sending him one for his B day and a gift for his efforts. Can you do em in blue?

Something like this, maybe smaller? http://www.flagandba...asp?id=GPINNAVY

I'd love to do it for ya if we can find the right size pin.... It would need to be like 3/4" in size. I'll look too. Just let me know friend!!!! OK???

[USASlingshot]

A+ Slingshots, on 04 September 2010 - 05:13 PM, said:

USASlingshot, on 03 September 2010 - 08:26 PM, said:

could u get a teal? if you can get teal i would love one

I just showed 7 new colors to my line up, bringing the total to 12 different colors, and you what yet a different color ????.

Ik, I'm sorry but I have always wanted one

[Bill Hays]

A tie dye rainbow type colored one would be super funky!

[Sam]

For those of you who don't know what HIT is, here's a video depicting the process, it starts at 4:36 in...

[mr.joel]

Sam, on 04 September 2010 - 05:48 AM, said:

Picture this: PS-2 CNC cut Aluminium with a camouflage pattern transferred onto it via Hydrographic Image Transfer - been a dream of mine for quite a while now!

Sounds very cool but the only problem with an aluminum slingshot is when it gets cold. Not that everyone would use it in the cold, but many a hunter uses slingshots to spook game out of gulches and thickets, and do this at temps well below 0 degrees Fahrenheit. As a full blown hunting slingshot the material would be intensely cold to grip and carry compared to wood, micarta or G10, which the latter would have the benefit of virtually indestructible forks. No coating, paint or spray required, just buy the material in the appropriate color to begin with and get 'er done. A better way to go, in my view, more tough, versatile, and no finish to worry about. It might not be as pretty, but I'll take utility over aesthetic beauty, every time.

[Sam]

mr.joel, on 05 September 2010 - 04:12 PM, said:

Sam, on 04 September 2010 - 05:48 AM, said:

Picture this: PS-2 CNC cut Aluminium with a camouflage pattern transferred onto it via Hydrographic Image Transfer - been a dream of mine for quite a while now!

Sounds very cool but the only problem with an aluminum slingshot is when it gets cold. Not that everyone would use it in the cold, but many a hunter uses slingshots to spook game out of gulches and thickets, and do this at temps well below 0 degrees Fahrenheit. As a full blown hunting slingshot the material would be intensely cold to grip and carry compared to wood, micarta or G10, which the latter would have the benefit of virtually indestructible forks. No coating, paint or spray required, just buy the material in the appropriate color to begin with and get 'er done. A better way to go, in my view, more tough, versatile, and no finish to worry about. It might not be as pretty, but I'll take utility over aesthetic beauty, every time.

Good points, but I was mainly thinking of Dankung slingshots, it would obviously provide utility as it's camouflaging your weapon from your quarry - polished aluminium and steel are very lustrous. Moreover, if you watch the rest of the manufacturing process it is actually covered with a 'rubberised coating' which will obvious help to negate the negative benefits you've described - also, in the case of Dankungs the handle is wrapped in para-cord and the parts of the forks which you rest your fingers on have a layer of thick rubber over them - imagine how much cooler they'd look with a camouflage finish, and green para-cord and rubber on them!


Metals like aluminium and stainless steel can be polished to a much higher degree than materials such as wood and G10, reducing the amount of friction applied to your band-set and therefore increasing their longevity. Finally - have you seen the price of G10 recently?!

[smitty]

I might just have to try some of that stain too. I really like your results Perry ! Great work. You Da Man.

[snakeshack]

I'm assuming you are using Minwax Express color? Man. I can't seem to find the stuff! Is it under another name? I see it under Minwax products on their web page, but I can't seem to find it, even on line.

[A+ Slingshots]

snakeshack, on 07 September 2010 - 12:47 PM, said:

I'm assuming you are using Minwax Express color? Man. I can't seem to find the stuff! Is it under another name? I see it under Minwax products on their web page, but I can't seem to find it, even on line.

No Snake.... it's a secret formula that only I can get.... Nah..... just joshin'!!! That's the stuff... not sure where to tell you to find it. I found it in a local Lowes Hardware. A friend just told me to try using craft store acrylic paint (that Artists use) instead..... many more colors to choose from..... just smear and wipe on quickly and wipe off before it starts drying..... same stuff really. Should work great!!!! Hope that helps!!!

[USASlingshot]

A+ Slingshots, on 07 September 2010 - 12:55 PM, said:

snakeshack, on 07 September 2010 - 12:47 PM, said:

I'm assuming you are using Minwax Express color? Man. I can't seem to find the stuff! Is it under another name? I see it under Minwax products on their web page, but I can't seem to find it, even on line.

Let me get this straight. You put acrylic paint on then wipe it off immediatly? Wouldn't it just come off all together?
No Snake.... it's a secret formula that only I can get.... Nah..... just joshin'!!! That's the stuff... not sure where to tell you to find it. I found it in a local Lowes Hardware. A friend just told me to try using craft store acrylic paint (that Artists use) instead..... many more colors to choose from..... just smear and wipe on quickly and wipe off before it starts drying..... same stuff really. Should work great!!!! Hope that helps!!!

[A+ Slingshots]

Acrylic Artist type paint in the tubes would be better. It stains great!!! I would suggest you only use it with waterbased poly clear coats.

[Dayhiker]

I had success with staining with ordinary poster paint (two colors), letting dry, then giving it a linseed oil finish.

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