Chuck Young Posted June 18, 2016 Report Share Posted June 18, 2016 The plastic holders on the end of small cigars make great and durable popper bodies. I don't smoke, so I pick mine up on the local golf course. For some reason, they accumulate on the tees. Just run a hook (dressed if you like) through it and use epoxy it. Or you can through wire ir with a free swinging dressed hook for added attraction. Use craft foam to stuff it and epoxy thickened with micro-balloons to seal it fore and aft. The popper body has a semi soft feel to it. By cutting the head at different angles you can make them dive or skitter. A small lip can also be added. The tail also can be trimmed to a slope, cut short, or left as is. Mask off the feathers and paint however you want. Enjoy! PS I learned through experience that the hook on the pink one is a little to small. Still a lot of fun though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRammit Posted June 19, 2016 Report Share Posted June 19, 2016 Microballoons in epoxy???... Genius!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Young Posted June 19, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2016 Old school for model airplane builders. It makes the epoxy lighter and sandable. It is used on fillets around wing seats. It work on lures also. One thing to keep in mind when using it: the resin cures muck quicker. I think it is because of increased heat caused by friction against the spheres. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRammit Posted June 19, 2016 Report Share Posted June 19, 2016 Good to know... Thinking of trying it as a wood sealer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Young Posted June 21, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2016 It won't level for you. It is too thick. But it sands great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Young Posted June 24, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2016 I didn't know that. Stitch and glue? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Young Posted June 24, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2016 My dad was one the best wooden boat builders around in the 60's to 70's. till he was disabled with cancer. But his construction was wooden frame. Many of his boats are still in service off the Connecticut, Mass, NH, and Maine shores. After working 60+ hours a week he had no interest in teaching me the craft. His fairings were done with wood dust (free and available). I want to try an 8ft sailing dingy using stitch and glue. It is a nice, lightweight method of construction. If maintained correctly, it should last many years. I am thinking of chopped glass with some coarse webbing running through the seams on the inside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
