Chuck Young
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The general opinion seems to be that the quicker the topcoat hardens, the less chance of interacting with the chrome. Still, results seem unsatisfactory. I will be ordering some heat transfer film.
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Speaking as a welding salesman, If you buy wire in a spool, ask the manufacturer or retailer "what is the layout measurement?" That is the diameter of the wires coil once it is unspooled. This can make a big difference when trying to staighten it. It also can reflect the memory and springiness of the wire . You must mean .062 in wire. That is pretty hefty for a crank. But with a 6" plus lure, you are probably after big fish .
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My intention is to use them as a base for certain lures, also for G-finish lures
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They are around the great lakes, or wherever lake trout and salmon are caught.
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They are updating this stuff all the time. I have purchased some holographic silver nail art powder. It looks great on nails but you have to buff it and cannot coat it. Heat transfer machines are available online for $150 or so. But I question the quality I have seen videos of people applying HT foils with an iron set on "cotton". If I could find the 1/2" rubberized HT pad, I would try attaching it to a hand iron. It might work.
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I am trying to find a true chrome finish. For lure painting, some kind of epoxy or other over coat absolutely has to be applied. I have researched Spazstix, but apparently it turns dull under epoxy or any other clear coat. Does anyone have a solution for this? I am looking for a true chrome finish I can use as a base, to which water based paints and epoxy clearcoats can be applied. I am counting on you guys to come up with some real solutions. Please rate the shine on a 1 - 10 scale with both a topcoat and without.
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Well, there you have it! My guess was entirely wrong. Once again we learn from a mistake. That's life.
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My guess would be that the longer it sticks, the tackier it is. Using this reasoning, you have the low tack.
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The execution isn't great. But this was an experimental pattern on a poor quality blank. -
I love the contrast between the two. Fish do appear different under different lighting .The saphire blue seems to imitate the irridescence of scales pretty well. Nice job. -
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No real spring action. I have to apologize. I thought I was commenting on my handmade basswood bait. This is a discontinued factory blank. I have no idea what the wire size is .Probably .061 if I had to guesstimate. This blank is fatter than the Rapala blanks. Weighs in at about 1-1/4 oz. You may be able to find a few on E-bay. -
Post some pics to the gallery. You will get some helpful advice. Be patient. It takes time. All of us are still learning.
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Nice job! that bass looks almost real! -
Thanks for sharing your techniques! -
Try a 1 bristle brush for the red gill lines. Just squeeze out a drop of I red or P red. Dip it in, and freehand it. If it looks a little ragged, good. Gills are a little ragged. With lures like these, the brush tends to follow the contour lines of the blank. -
Nice layering! -
Holy mackerel, Batman! -
Marking the eye location and lat line (if there is one) can also be good markers. Like Bob, I also have a large collection of stencils - both flat and formed. I keep them organized on in ziploc bags on alphabetized peghooks (Bass, Bluegill, crappie, craw, etc). Listed on each bag is the model of the blanks they fit. That way I know if I need to cut a new one. I am not OCD. I just have a very bad memory due to physical and mental ailments.
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Any place that sell RC model airplane kits. Hobby lobby, or anyplace like that. I use 2 coats on balsa with a sanding after each coat. It is smooth as glass, but tends to take paint better than epoxy - IMHO. Get the thin, like Mark said. Great Planes is a brand that comes to mind .
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.008 glitter or x-fine? Good colors, nice blending, just the right amount of flash. My guess is a three color palette. This should be a great "chuck it and chance it" lure. Just enough detail that it could represent several species. For those of you who cannot get the hang of spattering like this, there is always black glitter. -
Great lure. Only one problem - it keeps getting lost. -
I have seen your snake skin finish before. Looks great. -
If you do a lot of baits, you can buy larger quantity bottles from a hobby shop. They have some the size of Elmers school glue. When using it, be sure to vent well. A respirator with an "organic vapor" cartridge provides additional protection. It heats up and generate fumes - esp on balsa. You can actually see the occasional puff of smoke. These fumes react with fluids in your body and cause them to crystalize. You don't want that to happen in your lungs. Used safely, they do an excellent job sealing and strengthening your lures.
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Ditto on Lisa and Ed's eyes.
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I tied a set of Adams for a business mentor of mine. I went from a size 8 down to a size 28. He was pretty impressed that I was able to put wings on the smallest ones. Not sure if I could do it now.
