Matt Moreau Posted November 4, 2009 Report Share Posted November 4, 2009 Dont know what happened to my original post but here is my latest creation. Its about 7.5 inchs long, Fiber tail, countersunk eyes and gills. Weight is unknown! Please let me know what you think. Give me ideas and your critique! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiverMan Posted November 5, 2009 Report Share Posted November 5, 2009 Great looking lure! You did a really nice job. jed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikePaintsBaits Posted November 5, 2009 Report Share Posted November 5, 2009 Great work, Great looking Bait.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted November 5, 2009 Report Share Posted November 5, 2009 Great work, Great looking Bait.... +1 Well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A-Mac Posted November 5, 2009 Report Share Posted November 5, 2009 Very cool! Shew... looks like some time put in on that one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Moreau Posted November 5, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 5, 2009 Here is a shot from the bottom.... I want to make a RTV mold and start pouring these with resign. From my research it doesnt look to be that hard and would save a lot of time. Anyone have any experience with this where they would like to share any experiences and/or the roadblocks? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A-Mac Posted November 5, 2009 Report Share Posted November 5, 2009 (edited) the silicon making isn't hard... I reccomend that you do a 2 piece mold and have it set up so that all pieces are laid in (I'd use the search to find ways to do this). Be sure to put vent holes in the mold useing either cut nails or straws . This is the tricky part... which is more or less guess and test. You have to know which direction to align your pieces so that air bubble don't get trapped and vent out. As for the resin... everyone talks up featherlight and alumalite. In my own opinion, they both suck. They aren't as strong as I would like them to be (especially for swimbaits!) If anyone has found a descent plastic that is comparable to the strength and durability of pvc I am all ears. Edited November 5, 2009 by A-Mac Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Moreau Posted November 5, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 5, 2009 Man I cant Edit my post... I have a smaller croped version that i meant to post instead of that huge pic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finfever Posted November 6, 2009 Report Share Posted November 6, 2009 Looks good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dude Posted November 23, 2009 Report Share Posted November 23, 2009 That looks awesome...great job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Posted November 24, 2009 Report Share Posted November 24, 2009 (edited) The bait looks great. Some suggestions on making a mold. I as posted in earlier threads I like one piece molds for the simple reason that if you should mess up one piece of a two piece mold with all the parts in one you messed up a whole lot of rtv. I suggest you start out with one piece and make a mold and it looks good . Make the next piece and so on. Also your master need to be good, real good. Your slots need to look as good as you would like them to be. Just remember if you cast a bad mold you will get a bad part forever. Take your time and make your master good. Good Luck. Edited November 24, 2009 by Frank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
