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    Does the 4011 reducer contain solvents?
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    Good to know. Thank you
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    Thanks for the advice
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    Does anyone have a good formula that gives better paint flow in an airbrush? Seems like I read glycerin, water, and Windex. I am having trouble with Createx paints flowing consistently with using only water to thin them
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    The "Spider Mesh" worked great. Bought it at Joanne Fabrics. Sprayed Elmers Adhesive to adhere
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    Stretcher - THAT'S IT. Thanks
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    Shad and a Craw

    Hooklineandsinker posted a gallery image in Hard Baits

    Shad and a Craw
    Latest Shad attempt
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    Cool look. Still not the look of this mesh. It's almost like taking chewing gum and stretching it and holes ripping open along the way.
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    Bath scrunchies and wedding veil is what I have always used too. This is a very irregular pattern with different size openings. Hard to describe. I have a picture, but for the life of me I can't figure out how to add it to my text
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    I have always painted through fabric mesh to get a scale pattern. Lately, I have noticed scale patterns that seem to be painted through some sort of mesh that has a very irregular pattern. Any idea what this mesh is and where it is available?
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    image

    Hooklineandsinker commented on CarverGLX's gallery image in Hard Baits

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    Carver, looks good. Question, do you make the coffin bill or do you have a supplier? I would be interested in purchasing some of the bills if you would share your source.
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    Thanks!!!! I ordered them.
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    Does anyone know of a supplier that sells coffin shaped bills with line ties that can be used for handmade balsa cranks?
  14. Hooklineandsinker
    I agree on sealing the bait with D2T. I seal my balsa crankbaits with Devcon 30 min. After dry, I sand until smooth, then airbrush and seal again with D2T after painting is complete. Works great
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    I am also interested in the clear coat. I have painted a couple reels (createx) which turned out very nice. However, I used automotive clear coat in a rattle can and after a season of fishing, the finish became gummy at wear areas and the finish and paint came off in those areas. I was told my a guy that owns a body shop that all rattle can clear coat is susceptible to heat from the sun and will become gummy. I read the answer about the 2 part clear coat. How is it applied?
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    Thanks, great suggestions
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    Thanks. It's funny how soft the material feels to the touch and how quickly it can scratch the paint.
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    After trying several types of mesh for my crankbaits, I have settled on a shower puff. I like the way the material is flexable and sturdy. However, I notice that if the mesh is pulled too hard across the newly painted surface - "bamb" the mesh scratches the paint. Any one else have this issue or a solution?
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    I have been painting crank baits for about a year now. I taught myself with a Paasche VL, but I feel I am missing the ability to achieve fine lines that I see on some work. What do you feel is the best airbrush for painting crank baits for fine detail work?
  20. Hooklineandsinker
    Just finished painting a Shimano Citica. Colors turned out great, but now I am wondering the best sealer. I bought Helmsman Spar urethane to seal it (figuring severalcoats), but wondered what others use? Would Devcon 2 ton work? Any advice is appreciated Hook
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    ditto. Got mine at Wal-Mart
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    I have one from High School drafting class. I do have another question concerning scaling: I have tried all kinds of products to get a desirable scale pattern. Tulle, soap puffs, hair net, etc. What have you found to give the best scale pattern?
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    I do the same with a separate bottle filled with water. I also backflush then spray again. I have found that an empty one gallon Arizona Tea jug with the cap in place and a 1/2" hole close to the top is a great way to capture this flushing and even a great recepticale for getting colors started between colors.
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    I saw a vid on Youtube with the formula and I believe you are right, it was ammonia free. Made up a half gallon of thinner and only used two drops of glycerin. Maybe a little more glycerin would help with flow and neddle dry. Keep ol' Smokey barking. We need to keep the coach! GO VOLS
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    Thanks guys. I normally shoot at 20 - 30 psi. I wish I could shoot at 5 psi - maybe I just need to thin more. I have always had issues doing the fine detail such as stripes, etc. I know my pressure is too high because I get the "spyder web" blow out once and a while. I have read about Futur floor wax too. I may try that.
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