Megabass Camo Project Reel (New Part 2 Added)

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Megabass Camo Project Reel (New Part 2 Added)

Post by rugbyfisherman » Sat Jul 02, 2016 1:10 pm

Finally got time to finish a project reel. Started out as a cosmetically rough Megabass IS63 from Teal101. A whole bunch of hours in prep work later and the fun part/paint started. House of Kolor flakes and pearls added to custom colour paint mixes on each layer. Really pleased with how it turned out. Still finding a few finishing parts - will continue to post pics. Reel is going to be paired with a matching red ZPI Mg RC 002 spool.

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Re: Megabass Camo Project Reel

Post by dirtygeary » Sat Jul 02, 2016 1:37 pm

Sweet :doh: :doh: :doh: =D>

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Re: Megabass Camo Project Reel

Post by cndbasshunter » Sat Jul 02, 2016 2:15 pm

Lefty love? Or it going to be for sale?

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Re: Megabass Camo Project Reel

Post by Bass1980 » Sat Jul 02, 2016 2:26 pm

Wow I like! I also got a IS71 from Teal but cannot find a local painter that can do paint jobs for under $200. ](*,)

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Re: Megabass Camo Project Reel

Post by Teal101 » Sat Jul 02, 2016 2:40 pm

Hot damn! That is one wicked paint job =D> =D> =D> I'll have to get some frames up to you one of these days for a nice makeover.

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Re: Megabass Camo Project Reel

Post by africanbass » Sat Jul 02, 2016 3:21 pm

Sweet,you nailed it!
Camo done just right =D>

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Re: Megabass Camo Project Reel

Post by USA-RET » Sat Jul 02, 2016 11:51 pm

Well done Mate. =D>

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Re: Megabass Camo Project Reel

Post by Fishing4Fun » Sun Jul 03, 2016 12:20 am

Your painting work has always been top notch and this another example. :big grin:

Curious to see what you choose for the rest of the parts to compliment the paint work. :-k

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Re: Megabass Camo Project Reel

Post by i_am_R2 » Sun Jul 03, 2016 5:39 am

Oh damn :shock: that is sick! Amazing job =D>

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Re: Megabass Camo Project Reel

Post by BigG » Sun Jul 03, 2016 7:48 am

Awesome

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Re: Megabass Camo Project Reel

Post by Jdw2920 » Sun Jul 03, 2016 7:58 am

looks awesome would be amazing in green khaki and black would look sick

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Re: Megabass Camo Project Reel

Post by 389Maverick » Sun Jul 03, 2016 11:14 pm

Looking good!
You need to acquire a Gong in camo for the grand finale photo shoot!

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Re: Megabass Camo Project Reel

Post by the hooligan » Sun Jul 03, 2016 11:58 pm

Nice job :big grin:

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Re: Megabass Camo Project Reel

Post by Rarebreed » Mon Jul 04, 2016 7:26 am

Whoa, thats awesome!!!

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Re: Megabass Camo Project Reel

Post by Jdw2920 » Mon Jul 04, 2016 10:10 am

how much did it cost to get the paint

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