huck Posted February 27, 2008 Report Share Posted February 27, 2008 I've been intrigued with the idea of painting my own hardbaits and have been doing some reading up on it. With the help of a friend who was kind enough to loan me an airbrush to see if I would enjoy it... I painted a popper that I had laying around. It barely had any paint left on it, so I gave it a little sanding to rough it up, then started painting. I forgot to put black on the eye after painting the yellow part... I'll hit it with a sharpie later. I also didn't have any of the right kind of clear coat, so I used Flex Coat which seemed to work ok. Here's how it came out. More to come soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IamSpartacus Posted February 27, 2008 Report Share Posted February 27, 2008 I like it, especially the orange on the throat of the lure, very nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BJ Smith Posted February 27, 2008 Report Share Posted February 27, 2008 Good Job... especially for the first time around. Congrats..... the bug has now bit...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hazmail Posted February 27, 2008 Report Share Posted February 27, 2008 huck - I bet you can see the possibilities here, you're gone. pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yake Bait Posted February 27, 2008 Report Share Posted February 27, 2008 Very nice! I don't know how you guys paint those little bass baits so finely detailed. I would end up with painted fingers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huck Posted February 28, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2008 Thanks guys, the bug has definitely bitten me! I went to Walmart today and got some tule in 2 different patterns and I'll be placing an order next week to get some crankbait bodies, more paint, finish, etc. It's on!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishnfu Posted February 28, 2008 Report Share Posted February 28, 2008 Sweet job Tim!!! I'll send you all of my old baits for restoration!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6_feet_deep Posted February 28, 2008 Report Share Posted February 28, 2008 Very nice start Huck! I just started myself about a month ago...be careful this stuff will bite and not let go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A-Mac Posted February 28, 2008 Report Share Posted February 28, 2008 no joke. i got bit in 7th grade. 9 years later i'm still infected! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huck Posted February 28, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2008 Sweet job Tim!!! I'll send you all of my old baits for restoration!!! Anytime bro! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin70 Posted February 29, 2008 Report Share Posted February 29, 2008 Very sweet. I'm also a newbie, but you can tell when you have found a hobby that will "stick". And I am stuck, stuck, stuck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kribman Posted February 29, 2008 Report Share Posted February 29, 2008 that's a nice first job! I like the creative color choice. I have trouble thinking of different color combinations and usually end up going too natural... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
