I've painted three of my AR's to this point myself. None had camo patterns.
Just some un-wanted advice before you get started, which you probably already know from your original posting....
1) Cleanliness of parts is critical. Take your time and make sure there's no contaminants on your parts (no grease, oil, ...)
2) as said previously, try out your patterns multiple times on scrap wood
3) Get your paint fixturing worked out before you start your process, not during. Like anything 3D, you'll need to shoot the paint at all angles to ensure complete coverage, especially in small recesses.
4) Expect to take a monetary loss on your rifle after you paint it. But you're not doing it to make money, you're doing it because you want to add that personal touch. Get comfortable with that fact before you start to apply paint.
5) As already stated, you can undo what you paint, it just takes a lot of time.
Just some un-wanted advice before you get started, which you probably already know from your original posting....
1) Cleanliness of parts is critical. Take your time and make sure there's no contaminants on your parts (no grease, oil, ...)
2) as said previously, try out your patterns multiple times on scrap wood
3) Get your paint fixturing worked out before you start your process, not during. Like anything 3D, you'll need to shoot the paint at all angles to ensure complete coverage, especially in small recesses.
4) Expect to take a monetary loss on your rifle after you paint it. But you're not doing it to make money, you're doing it because you want to add that personal touch. Get comfortable with that fact before you start to apply paint.
5) As already stated, you can undo what you paint, it just takes a lot of time.