MaxRV

I should be receiving the Iwata-Medea Revolution HP BR I ordered shortly. Hopefully I can get it without the wife seeing I got another package, or she may kill me. This stuff is both fun and dangerous.

Well, I just started airbrushing crankbaits, and quickly realized that I did not have a lure turner. Looking at the various sites and videos, I saw numerous, large, complex turners, yet nothing that was simple, inexpensive, compact and effective. Wondering out to the garage, I was determined to create something, and began my search for supplies. Suddenly I remembered that I was throwing out that old mechanical Christmas yard-deer. You know, the white one with the head that goes up and down. Well, I pulled the motor off of that. Making a long story short, I then cut about a 10" piece off of an old graphite golf shaft, and made sure that would fit snugly over the shaft on the small motor. Next, I grabbed an old 6"X10" plastic tackle case, a handful of paperclips, some epoxy, and a soldering iron. To assemble my Frankenstein Lure Turner, I took the soldering gun and melted a hole in each side of the tackle case in a position that would position the motor flush with the bottom of the case. It is key to set the motor flush with the bottom half of the case, vice the hinged top of the case. This will ensure that the motor serves to bolster the stability of the case. Next I poke the golf shaft through the two holes in the case, and pressed it onto the motor shaft. To ensure it fit snugly, I added one layer of duck tape to the motor shaft. Lastly, I glued the paper clips to the shaft, making sure to off-set them for balance, and that's it. Aside from a couple of screws (that mounted the motor to the deer), there is no major assembly other than attaching the parts. This thing literally cost nothing other that the scrap used. I can dry several lures at a time, and the speed is absolutely perfect. Check out the picture. Feel free to contact me if you would like more details. Junk hunting time 10 minutes. Assembly 10 minutes. Simple. Also, that is the second crankbait I've painted. I am open to any comments, tips, recommendations. MaxRV

Thank you Gunnie! That is an awesome resource! MaxRV

Big Bass Man, Thank you for the Tip. I was having trouble also with the stiffness of the material I was using. I think I need to look for a lighter material that will form better to the bait. Attached is my second attempt. On this one I used two different size nails to make a large yellow circle, and then a smaller pupil. I think this will work until I get a bit better at using stencils. As for the bait, It was certainly easier than the first, especially with all the tips I have received from the members. Once I clear coat this one, I think it might actually catch fish. Thanks Again, MaxRV

Thank you for all of the advice. Today I made a first attempt at a shad pattern (attached). Obviously, I have some control issues with my dots, stenciling, and paint thickness. I quickly learned that the stencil material I was using was way too think, and did not allow for me to create clean edges. I plan to sand these down tomorrow and make a second run at them. I will upload some more examples as I advance. Thank you again, MaxRV

Hello, I am brand new to airbrushing, and I have watched a ton of airbrushing videos, however I still cannot conceptualize if there is a specific order to applying paint when airbrushing fishing lures. Any tips would be greatly appreciated. Thank you, MaxRV Woodbridge, VA