CA Delta Posted May 13, 2009 Report Share Posted May 13, 2009 Pete. thats a great idea, Maybe we should x-ray it, so we don't have to cut it up. On another note, I asked JR, if he wouldn't mind, if I tried to attempt a movable pectoral fin. To bad I can't get a complete break down, step by step with pictures or maybe even some blueprints. Ha Ha . I'm sure my attempt, won't even work, but you guys know how JR gets the wheels spinning for most of us. All kidding aside John, please keep us guessing????? Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadeline Posted May 13, 2009 Report Share Posted May 13, 2009 Pete, You don't have to tear one of these beauties apart. I purchased John's dvd and it shows you step-by-step how to make these amazing baits - from raw materials to finish. I'm with Tim, these baits should be framed. Great videos John. The action on the second lure is fantastic. Randy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrhopkins Posted May 15, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2009 Nice baits John, love that action. Tim - I'm going to order one and tear it apart and give it an autopsy.pete ok Pete, enough whining. here's a scetch of how i did it. some notes: cut the clamshell to conform to the shape of the hinge. form the hinge around something a little larger than what the pin diameter will be. get everything made , bend the pin legs and then assemble everything. apply epoxy to the fin material, just a light coating so it won't seep into the pin. if it sticks a little, put a drop of alcohol on the pin area and work it back and forth to free it up. the pin needs to be as free moving as possible. use a small spring clamp or your fingers to hold it together until it has started setting up. make the pin holes larger than the pin so there is room to get in a little epoxy without it oozing out onto the hinge. http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r17/jrhopkins_photos/IMG_0980.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
