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06-17-2012, 11:07 PM | #1 |
SurveillancePort.com
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: M.A.R.S. EVERGLADES ARMORY
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Hmmm...where to begin. Ok -
Last October (2011), I decided to paint my 1990 Avalanche shell white as it was beginning to discolor a bit. I went in to my stash of spray and pulled out a can of White Krylon Fusion. Well, heat and/or age got to the paint, because as I sprayed in on the Tank, something just didn't seem right. The color was just an odd tint..almost opaque. I decided to keep on painting and left it to try for a few days. Well, after about a week, this thing looked almost mustard in color...as though someone were chain smoking next to it. The paint was STILL TACKY after a week!...I didn't know what kind of trouble I was in, so I did the only sane thing I could..I contacted KrymsynGardImmoral. We worked out some details and I mailed him the shell. He put a TON of work in to it...getting the old, bad paint off. Getting new, fresh paint on. Making it sexy ala his Jungle HISS style. The only contribution I have to this is painting the gray pieces - missile ramps, mine dispenser, scout craft...you know, the parts that look like I did them (lol). So, now that you have the backstory, may I present to you, the G.I.Joe Avalanche UWO (Urban Winter Ops).
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06-17-2012, 11:10 PM | #2 |
Ex-Pharisee
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Wow! This thing looks fabulous!
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06-17-2012, 11:12 PM | #3 |
SurveillancePort.com
Join Date: Feb 2007
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I can't take any credit for it other than the painting the extra "bits." This is all Kevin and I can't thank him enough for the time and effort he put in to this.
ffg, if you could only see through my eyes and see how bad the krylon fusion had effed up the shell. I didn't think it would be salvageable. For it to come back looking like this was more than a surprise. |
06-17-2012, 11:13 PM | #4 |
Iron Grenadiers
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Phoenix, AZ
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looks great
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06-17-2012, 11:14 PM | #5 |
Father of Four
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Virginia Beach, Virginia
Posts: 3,265
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Stunning.
One of my all time favorite vehicles. My hearty congratulations to you on owning such a piece and to KGI (and you) for making it. |
06-17-2012, 11:22 PM | #6 |
Junkion Astronomer
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Astro City
Posts: 2,417
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Looks great.
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06-17-2012, 11:28 PM | #7 |
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Join Date: May 2009
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Krymson did an awesome job, C.I! I love the look I have three avalanches that need an upgrade!
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06-17-2012, 11:32 PM | #8 |
CG Immortal Commander
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: New York
Posts: 19,278
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Wicked sick!
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06-17-2012, 11:34 PM | #9 |
A CDL holdin' Alley Viper
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Menifee Ca.
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Gotta find one on ebay now!
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06-18-2012, 01:44 AM | #10 |
Crimson Guard
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Maryland
Posts: 1,028
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I def dig this...I have a complete one from way back in the day I've been debating on painting or not. Thanks for providing some inspiration! this is real cool!
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