Custom Anno Suggestions - What would you do?

[Emert426]

Well I’m absolutely crippled in this decision making process.

I’m currently working on prepping for a Karni/Kaos pump build and buying some items to get that rolling.

Initially I thought recreating the Ironman anno would be interesting and am still playing with that idea. Generally I don’t like acid wash, and am not big on pinks, purples etc. And all camo is 100% out lol. Most of my clothes are either black or white with black logos ha, I guess I’m not too original.

I’m a bit OCD so I like colors to balance out or work well together, so I can’t decide whether to go for “field classy” with something matte, or more muted. Or whether to play around and get a bit outside of my comfort zone. Orrrrr just to go all black lol.

Been considering a Carter “Tequila Sunrise” with black accents, matte copper with black accents, matte grey with polished copper (already have a matte marker though), or maybe getting weird with an acid wash like below.

What are some annos y’all have been eyeing for a while? Or what would/have you done when stuck on this momentous decision?

[Daltech]

I haven’t seen an Anno job I liked since bonzai style angels and splash shocker 4x4’s. No good Anno since 2001. I’ve always been a fan of pewter or grey. gloss pewter looks awesome. I’d also suggest a high gloss finish. The old black gloss WDP angels had the best finish.

[Emert426]

That’s true the high gloss black is absolutely a classic. Anno does seem to be pretty “meh” now.

I’ll take a look at pewter!

My S6.5 is matte grey with light blue accents. I had a Shamrock green S6 with black I liked as well.

[jetenginekyle]

How about copper and darker copper acid wash with sparse mint green sponge to give it an oxidized copper look

[Emert426]

The green would have to be done perfectly. The coppers are growing on me.

I’m just trying to imagine what parts of the Karni I would do matte copper and which would be black. Also matte or gloss black?

But for the acid wash I like that idea I just can’t quite picture it.

[Daltech]

[Daltech]

I’m king shitposter. Master level troll.

[Emert426]

You’re not wrong tho. I look around now and am rarely excited by what I see.

[Brandon]

I always liked the idea of a high gloss copper with a matte olive splash.

[Emert426]

Copper and olive, would’ve never considered that. The Karni body is so big that I’m worried about anything like that being a bit overpowering.

I like the black and copper gloss from Caustic. And I keep going back to a matte copper with black accents.

[Prometheus]

I’ve always invisioned like reptar colors from rugs rats like a green purple lights blue splash or fade.

[Emert426]

Reptar, that’s a throwback from my childhood. Nice reference.

A Reptar build would be fitting for a Karni.

[Stunlokftw]

Ill toss my vote towards an acid wash.... although I tend to prefer crazier annos, I almost did an acid wash on my infamous CS3 but ended up going with a galaxy anno instead..... I do think the copper accents is a cool idea though.

[Emert426]

That last anno by Caustic has really caught my eye. I’m leaning heavily between that and a matte copper with black. Or black with copper if I wanna be more muted.

I’ll need to choose a two piece barrel to run I assume.

[Stunlokftw]

I just went and re-looked at caustics recent post..... I do think its pretty sweet, gives me steam punk vibes... pops just enough to turn heads without screaming for attention. I feel like a matte carbon fiber barrel similar to the DW style would look nice on it.... or just an all black with a copper fade on the barrel tip

[Trbo323]

Acid wash splash?

Acid wash is done first in whatever colors you want that is then masked off in a splash pattern then a top layer of black is applied to everywhere that is not masked off

You get the colors and patterns that you want along with a decent chunk of black

If it's possible I would say polish the acid wash parts and leave the black matte

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[JeepDVLZ45]

I always thought a light sponge is cool..black with neon green sponged in (heavy at the barrel tip and lighter as you work your way down the marker)

I have done a handful of markers. Be careful though, custom anno on a marker is like a tattoo…once you do one, you just keep going (or at least that’s what I’ve heard…I got some virgin skin)….

I have a T2 in flat OD green with black accents and some lasering



a T2 in matte black with gold splash (cerakoting) with a flame anodized titanium barrel



a Niche Celtic in black/gold in a “Boondock Saints” theme
and



a heavily milled VeeTwin with purple/black and gold/black 2 face acid wash.



on deck next is my Duckslide. It’s getting matte clear with gloss purple hibiscus.


To me honest, I’m not a huge acid wash fan (but I do like it on some markers), BUT if you have anything with milling, acid was REALLY shows it off. The VeeTwin blows my mind every time I look at it. ( Sorta like that sexy bronze marker from
caustic above)

Just food for thought.

I’ll be a total pic whore later and her some photos up of my markers. They were all done by Arc (except the cerakoted one). Maybe they can help inspire you.

[flyweightnate]

I get frustrated when someone posts an awesome gun with a loud ano. Especially if resale is an option, stick to classic. Like painting a house beige before listing it.

I think black or solid contrasting accents can ground a gun. Especially with a crazy pattern, the lines blur together. Match anodized grips and triggers are a pet peeve of mine for that reason.

Espresso brown with deep red brushed highlights (like that amazing copper on black mag) could look great on a Karni. A splash or wash would conceal the lines. A gloss black barrel back, feedneck, trigger, pneus, and bolt pin would "future-proof" it if you find components you like more, later.

[JeepDVLZ45]

flyweightnate is 100% correct…matching everything can create problems if you ever want/have to swap parts. Like anything, there is a place for it, but future proofing is a smart move and having contrast goes a long way.

Unless you have the total showpiece unicorn marker…then throw caution to the wind and go crazy! 😂

[Psycho91]

That black and copper mag is dope, I'm like you I could never make up my mind even if I had the cash, I tend to like more nuetural colors myself, dust black or Grey with brushed copper accents would be dope as well, the one color way I would love to have is light blue and orange, that splash orange Karni that cocker top just rebuilt had me 🤤

[cellophane]

I think black or solid contrasting accents can ground a gun. Especially with a crazy pattern, the lines blur together.

I think this is the way to go. A cherry blossom or galaxy looks amazing on something with simple lines, but the Karni does not have simple lines. Stick to something simple, yet elegant for the anodizing.

[Loophole]

British racing green!

[Chuck E Ducky]

I’m a slut for a good Acid wash. If the Karni is done like that last mag ware the lines are accented with a bright contrasting color I bet it would look sick.

You get one of those new SM1 body’s?