PremiumSwimbait Posted May 19, 2008 Report Share Posted May 19, 2008 So her my new Swimbait (It's not my first) Do you think the fish like it ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IamSpartacus Posted May 19, 2008 Report Share Posted May 19, 2008 I think they definitely should! Make sure to post pics when its finished. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike-A-Pike Posted May 19, 2008 Report Share Posted May 19, 2008 I think that depending on the which gender you paint it, that bait is going to have a pretty active social life. The level of detail with the craving and shaping is excellent; it looks like it just needs a killer paint job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PremiumSwimbait Posted May 19, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2008 Yes, but i have a problem. I have no airbrush because I'm just 14 and i have no money for something like that expensive. But i know somebody who prepare fishs and i think he can help me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike-A-Pike Posted May 19, 2008 Report Share Posted May 19, 2008 Wow... I'm impressed. Where did you learn to crave like that? An airbrush can get expensive plus the cost of a compressor, hoses. etc. Although, that's not the only way to paint. There is the rattle can (spray paint) method used by members like rlcam. He puts out some really good repaints and can crave up a storm. Good luck and your painting friend can teach you some airbrush basics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmokeyJ Posted May 19, 2008 Report Share Posted May 19, 2008 This is what I go for when I crave up a storm: (Sorry Spike, had to do it ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PremiumSwimbait Posted May 19, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2008 I have learn much from this site about carving : Fishcarver Underground - Home And i trained a lot to have this result:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted May 20, 2008 Report Share Posted May 20, 2008 What I've found with jointed swimbaits is that having a really strong sealer is critical. The top coat and paint, no matter what you use, are going to chip due to the sections banging against each other at the joints. Not if, but when, at least in a wood bait. If you use a really strong sealer, like epoxy that's thinned a little, and coat it well, then your paint scheme will last longer, as long as you scuff the epoxy surface with fine sand paper or a scouring pad, to allow a good mechanical bond. Rattle can paints will work fine, and then another coat of epoxy for the top coat, and you're set. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
