capt mike Posted December 31, 2013 Report Share Posted December 31, 2013 What kind of plastic is used for big swimbaits like the Huddleston or Talon. They seem to be very soft but yet are more durable than the ones I have been making. I have been using Medium Calhouns. One of my big baits has a paddle tail and swims good for about a month. Then it seems to stiffen up slightly, causing the bait to swim sideways. I guess it is the curing process. I;m going to try soft next time and maybe mix with some medium. Just afraid it will tear up easy. Really hope to hear some solutions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhahn427 Posted December 31, 2013 Report Share Posted December 31, 2013 The softer the easier to tear but more action .......... most large and salt water use a harder mixture I think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gone2long Posted December 31, 2013 Report Share Posted December 31, 2013 You might want to do a search on the HD additive from Do-It, it may be an option I've read that it toughens up the plastic without sacrificing a lot of the action just don't know if that will affect your sink rate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAWG1419 Posted December 31, 2013 Report Share Posted December 31, 2013 I think they are using silicone. I know real prey does and it fells the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted December 31, 2013 Report Share Posted December 31, 2013 Off the wall idea I haven't tried. Do you think you could fill a top pour swimbait mold using clear or white silicone caulk and a caulking gun, since it is forced out so it should fill all the fins and tail details? I'm sure it would take a while to completely cure, depending on the thickness of the bait, but do you think it would work, and hold up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toadfrog Posted December 31, 2013 Report Share Posted December 31, 2013 If you try that be dang sure you dust your mold with talc powder or you may never get it apart . Silicone will bond even to glass . Even if you put it in under pressure I believe it is to thick to fill appendages uniformly . More than likely trap air in wierd places too . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAWG1419 Posted December 31, 2013 Report Share Posted December 31, 2013 I will do some reading tomrw when I have nothing to do and tell ya what they use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baitjunkys Posted December 31, 2013 Report Share Posted December 31, 2013 RTV silicone is suppose to bond to nothing but itself. That being said, I dunno about regular caulking silicone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toadfrog Posted January 1, 2014 Report Share Posted January 1, 2014 Think mark meant regular silicone used for caulk . Now I've made about every mistake you can make in tackle short of getting myself killed .Hi temp red silicone formulated for gasket types of material will render a mold almost useless until painstaking , time consuming cleaning work is done .I always powder my molds as a precaution when using something potentially could damage one . My molds are almost like my kids . I'm careful with them . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted January 1, 2014 Report Share Posted January 1, 2014 I'll do a test on the back of the mold first, to see if the silicone sticks. The silicone I'm thinking of using is 100% silicone...GE Clearseal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slammingjack Posted January 1, 2014 Report Share Posted January 1, 2014 I use Ace brand 100% silicone with a little water to make molds. I have used Vaseline on some parts of the model. The model is sealed with Mod Podge. The model won't stick to the silicone. Not sure if that will work for what your doing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAWG1419 Posted January 2, 2014 Report Share Posted January 2, 2014 What kind of plastic is used for big swimbaits like the Huddleston or Talon. They seem to be very soft but yet are more durable than the ones I have been making. I have been using Medium Calhouns. One of my big baits has a paddle tail and swims good for about a month. Then it seems to stiffen up slightly, causing the bait to swim sideways. I guess it is the curing process. I;m going to try soft next time and maybe mix with some medium. Just afraid it will tear up easy. Really hope to hear some solutions. High Modulus Silicone is used on most swimbaits Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capt mike Posted January 2, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 2, 2014 High Modulus Silicone is used on most swimbaits Really.. I guess I need to go in a different direction here. Anyone making baits that way on this site? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonteSS Posted January 2, 2014 Report Share Posted January 2, 2014 Do-it HD additive works great in large swims. Baits are very soft and very durable. 2 tablespoons HD per 4 oz medium plastic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baitjunkys Posted January 3, 2014 Report Share Posted January 3, 2014 In theory what the hd additive is, It should destroy the baits. Crushed up glass would cut the heck out of your skin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
