Anno/painting my epic

biojuggernaut · 02-26-2007, 10:30 PM

Hey im looking at getting my epic painted/annoed. From your guys past expereince what are the best places to get a really nice finish. Im still not sure what I want yet, so currently im basicly browsing. Im leaning to a ACU digi camo (spec ops) then a dust red "V" from V for Vendetta from possibly destrcutive customs.

Mirage · 02-27-2007, 09:10 AM

There is a Digi Camo HowTo in the DIY area.

medic49675 · 02-27-2007, 09:17 AM

Rainman229 did a great looking blue/black sponge epic one. Check out his website.

Brinstar · 02-27-2007, 05:20 PM

That blue/black sponge one is mine.

Rainmann did an excellent job on the Anno, and it looks even better in person than as pictured.

When disassembling it completely to be sent out, be very careful, as some of the parts are pretty easy to damage if done without the proper tools, and some of the set screws are in there with Locktite. Make sure you get all of the set screws (According to Jim, some of them are pretty well hidden). Pay attention to where all the parts came from. I made the mistake of assuming that I could find a nice blowup diagram how all the parts were supposed to go back together. I was sadly mistaken. I didn't have the tools to get everything out without damaging things, so I sent it to Rainman partially assembled. Note: Most Anno places will charge extra if they have to disassemble the gun first.

After getting mine back, and putting it back together, I ended up with a couple of left over parts

, so it took a trip back to ICE to get it back up and running, and do some upgrades. It's finally on it's way back to me.

If you don't mind spending a bit extra, I'd advise sending it to Jim at ICE (assuming he's willing), having him disassemble it completely and mail it off to the anodizer. Have them return it to him for reassembly and testing, and depending on your model, he may be able to do a reg upgrade and mill it for the new style trap door kit (with the fin instead of the sizers). I think the new style trap door is standard on all DV8's.

I'd advise at least shooting Jim an email or giving him a call to see if he has any other pointers. I believe the tolerances of the epic are a bit more important than the average marker, so there is more risk of causing damage during the stripping and re-anoing process. For some reason, mine needed a slightly larger trigger pin after the annodizing happened

[Edit]
Here's a pic that shows off the ano a bit better than the one rainman has posted.

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biojuggernaut · 02-27-2007, 07:18 PM

Hmm... sounds like alot of work. And its my main marker. Ill call up Jim and see what he recomends. Ill work it into my schedule, when his new "ups" come out. (Supposedly a new antichop trap door). So basicly I'll send it to him, have him dissemble it, send it to ________ for the anno job, and then have Jim resemble it, and apply the new ups.

02-26-2007, 10:30 PM	#1 (permalink)
biojuggernaut Active Member Join Date: Sep 2006	Anno/painting my epic Hey im looking at getting my epic painted/annoed. From your guys past expereince what are the best places to get a really nice finish. Im still not sure what I want yet, so currently im basicly browsing. Im leaning to a ACU digi camo (spec ops) then a dust red "V" from V for Vendetta from possibly destrcutive customs.

02-27-2007, 09:10 AM	#2 (permalink)
Mirage Karma Enforcement Agency Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Waiting for the rainbows end...	There is a Digi Camo HowTo in the DIY area. __________________ Snow called water going violent Damn the end of the stream Too much cold in one place breaks That's why you might know what I mean Consider how small you are Compared to your scream The human dream Doesn't mean **** to a tree Feed Back\|\| Rogue Cell #1

02-27-2007, 09:17 AM	#3 (permalink)
medic49675 Pumpers use both hands. Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nicholasville, KY	Rainman229 did a great looking blue/black sponge epic one. Check out his website. __________________ Knowledge is the only good and ignorance the only evil.

02-27-2007, 05:20 PM	#4 (permalink)
Brinstar MCB Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Spokane	That blue/black sponge one is mine. Rainmann did an excellent job on the Anno, and it looks even better in person than as pictured. When disassembling it completely to be sent out, be very careful, as some of the parts are pretty easy to damage if done without the proper tools, and some of the set screws are in there with Locktite. Make sure you get all of the set screws (According to Jim, some of them are pretty well hidden). Pay attention to where all the parts came from. I made the mistake of assuming that I could find a nice blowup diagram how all the parts were supposed to go back together. I was sadly mistaken. I didn't have the tools to get everything out without damaging things, so I sent it to Rainman partially assembled. Note: Most Anno places will charge extra if they have to disassemble the gun first. After getting mine back, and putting it back together, I ended up with a couple of left over parts , so it took a trip back to ICE to get it back up and running, and do some upgrades. It's finally on it's way back to me. If you don't mind spending a bit extra, I'd advise sending it to Jim at ICE (assuming he's willing), having him disassemble it completely and mail it off to the anodizer. Have them return it to him for reassembly and testing, and depending on your model, he may be able to do a reg upgrade and mill it for the new style trap door kit (with the fin instead of the sizers). I think the new style trap door is standard on all DV8's. I'd advise at least shooting Jim an email or giving him a call to see if he has any other pointers. I believe the tolerances of the epic are a bit more important than the average marker, so there is more risk of causing damage during the stripping and re-anoing process. For some reason, mine needed a slightly larger trigger pin after the annodizing happened [Edit] Here's a pic that shows off the ano a bit better than the one rainman has posted. [/Edit] __________________ Forum Feedback Last edited by Brinstar; 02-28-2007 at 12:34 AM..

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02-27-2007, 07:18 PM	#5 (permalink)
biojuggernaut Active Member Join Date: Sep 2006	Hmm... sounds like alot of work. And its my main marker. Ill call up Jim and see what he recomends. Ill work it into my schedule, when his new "ups" come out. (Supposedly a new antichop trap door). So basicly I'll send it to him, have him dissemble it, send it to ________ for the anno job, and then have Jim resemble it, and apply the new ups.