FrogAddict Posted December 31, 2013 Report Share Posted December 31, 2013 Here are some things I've learned from reading lots of posts: Top Coating D2T sets up fast (can be an issue) and can be found at Ace (needs to be turned when curing). Etex is forgiving but may react to humidity and needs to be turned when curing DN has storage challenges but seems to have a loyal fan base GST circumvents the mixing variable but takes longer to cure Don't use the 5 minute epoxy for topcoating, there's just not enough working time. It's fine to use this for setting hardware. Painting Buy a good quality gravity fed brush. Take your time Don't try and use non air brush paints in your airbrush....it sucks. Clean clean clean. Think about it, we are measuring the tip in fractions of millimeters here people. You shouldn't be surprised when it clogs. Heck, my toilet clogs from time to time..... Have a plan, base coats have drastic effects on the color you paint over them. Run some heat on each layer before you move on, especially if you use GST for a topcoat. Look around your local craft store for scaling material. Once I started this crazy hobby a couple weeks ago, everything is scaling material. Lure Materials Some folks sure love PVC and AZEK seems to be the favorite brand. The advantages are fewer steps and tank testing is doable right after drilling ballast holes. Balsa is very buoyant but week. through wire is a must, sealing w/ superglue helps with strength. Poplar is pretty darn buoyant as well and is readily available in the big box stores. Use stainless steel wire (guages seem to be a preference here) and get it at your local welding store or at McMasters (sp) online. There are many places on the internet to buy eye screws. No need to ask, just Google away. Crank lips seem to occupy the minds of the forum folks. I'm glad I'm going to focus on top water lures. People There are some damn intelligent people in the forums. I sure appreciate learning from your trials and errors. In my humble opinion,forums like this one is the best use of the crazy interweb. One final thought, if you're new, please search for an existing thread before you ask the same question that has been asked and answered. I know it's easier to just ask but this whole lure making deal is about the journey! Note: I believe you have to sign up to use the search function. So sign up already! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayburnGuy Posted December 31, 2013 Report Share Posted December 31, 2013 (edited) You've pretty much put everything in a nut shell FrogAddict. I especially liked your analogy about the airbrush and your toilet. And welcome to TU. Ben Edited December 31, 2013 by RayburnGuy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt M Posted December 31, 2013 Report Share Posted December 31, 2013 I agree that everything is scale material. I was pocketing the decorative ribbon from Christmas presents because of the unique pattern. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrogAddict Posted December 31, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 31, 2013 Don't ask your wife if you can cut up her wedding veil......... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathan Posted December 31, 2013 Report Share Posted December 31, 2013 Welcome to the Forum Frogaddict, Great thread..lol...Nathan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brent R Posted December 31, 2013 Report Share Posted December 31, 2013 Welcome....i liked your post.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassguy Posted December 31, 2013 Report Share Posted December 31, 2013 Well said Frogaddict. It is a journey and we stop off at TU to learn and acquire a few answers. Heck, I even learned a little about hydrodynamics, and I can spell it now too. Jerry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrogAddict Posted December 31, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 31, 2013 Jerry, If your talking about using dynamite in water, I can teach you a thing or two! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassguy Posted December 31, 2013 Report Share Posted December 31, 2013 Froggie, nope, I do like watching a frog get blown up on the water by a big bass! Jerry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayburnGuy Posted December 31, 2013 Report Share Posted December 31, 2013 Don't ask your wife if you can cut up her wedding veil......... NOW you tell me. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordguy_85 Posted January 1, 2014 Report Share Posted January 1, 2014 Don't ask your wife if you can cut up her wedding veil......... But, if you do, we want to see the video and hospital bill 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassguy Posted January 1, 2014 Report Share Posted January 1, 2014 (edited) Don't ask your wife if you can cut up her wedding veil......... And that's when the fight started........ Jerry Edited January 1, 2014 by bassguy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt M Posted January 1, 2014 Report Share Posted January 1, 2014 Don't ask your wife if you can cut up her wedding veil......... It's easier to get forgiveness than permission. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrogAddict Posted January 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 1, 2014 I did say don't ask.... But if the veil makes a really cool scale pattern......I'm with Matt just do it and worry about it later. Maybe you can cut it up so it looks like a mouse nibbled on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diemai Posted January 1, 2014 Report Share Posted January 1, 2014 (edited) @ FrogAddict Great write-up of yours , .......welcome to the TackleUnderground A "Fishy" New Year , ...greetz , 61diemai PS : Here's one possibly helping about your toilet , ....would have to practise a bit , though ! Edited January 1, 2014 by diemai 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayburnGuy Posted January 1, 2014 Report Share Posted January 1, 2014 @ FrogAddict Great write-up of yours , .......welcome to the TackleUnderground A "Fishy" New Year , ...greetz , 61diemai PS : Here's one possibly helping about your toilet , ....would have to practise a bit , though ! toilet.jpg Hope you don't get a "crosswind" that knocks your aim off Dieter. Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Bass Man Posted January 2, 2014 Report Share Posted January 2, 2014 Great post!! Thanks for sharing!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diemai Posted January 3, 2014 Report Share Posted January 3, 2014 Hope you don't get a "crosswind" that knocks your aim off Dieter. Ben ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northrivergeek Posted January 4, 2014 Report Share Posted January 4, 2014 Don't ask your wife if you can cut up her wedding veil......... Or wear it for bug netting while fishing in Canada either Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
