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that kit WOULD work, but you should seriously consider buying a small tool compressor and a dual action airbrush. the tool compressor will cost you around 100 bucks but will be able to maintain enough pressure so that the motor isn't running constantly while brushing. those little airbrush compressors can only put out like 40 or 50 psi, and so the motor will be running a whole lot while using. plus you can use a tool compressor to do around-the-house jobs like fill your tires and dust stuff off, and even run small air tools if you have them. have a look at this compressor: http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?jspStoreDir=hdus&catalogId=10053&productId=100645228&navFlow=3&keyword=airscout&langId=-1&searchRedirect=airscout&storeId=10051&endecaDataBean=com.homedepot.sa.el.wc.catalog.beans.EndecaDataBean%40499a7124&ddkey=Search a dual action airbrush is just so much easier to use (with a little practice) and provides a whole lot more control than a single action. gravity feed is also a plus because you can shoot at lower psi. this is a nice dual action gravity feed airbrush that will serve you well: http://www.chicagoairbrushsupply.com/iwrebr.html you don't have to "go pro" but i have a feeling if you get that 110 dollar kit you will wish you got a bit nicer stuff. the products in the link above have worked great for me and i would recommend them to anyone looking to start out. as for spraying clearcoat, it all depends. some people use epoxy, some people use polyurethane, some people use a moisture cure urethane, some people use automotive coatings. if your clearcoat is thin enough then you can spray it. clearcoats like polyurethane and Dick Nites (moisture cure urethane) can be sprayed if thinned slightly. these can also be dipped. automotive clear's can also be sprayed, as this is how they're meant to be applied. epoxies need to be brushed on.

-solid white basecoat -ultramarine blue over the back shoulders and halfway down the side -detail black down the back -detail black shad spot -mask off stripe and spray metallic brass -pearl sparkle white down belly

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this is fishing. :

hahahaha i've heard this, i don't think its true but i've never actually looked it up. bassin fin@tic, the new stuff is great. different from the old stuff but i like it. my favorite album is the 2007 album Eat Me Drink Me.

www.crankbaitcomponents.com has a few you might like.

here are some of my recent paintjobs that might be worth adding: -solid black base coat -re-coat everything in metallic silver -spray milk chocolate over the shoulders, fading into sides -iridescent violet all over belly and sides -camouflage shot through a comb for stripes (i used tape on top one) -camouflage shot down back and around face -lemon yellow around chest -detail black for the gills -solid white undercoat -spray metallic brass down the back and sides, almost covering the entire sides -spray camouflage through mesh covering the back about half the sides -spray belly in pearl sparkle white - spray detail back down the back, for the lateral stripe and gills

yeah making this a sticky would be awesome!

wow i'm suprised to see this coming from you of all people haha. but yeah i agree! he is a strange one. but from interviews and things like that he seems like a very down to earth guy (maybe?) and has good values. the music is just great!

the problem with making your own rattles is, no matter what kind of bead or BB or bearing you put in there, it will be knocking against wood which will REALLY dull out the sound of it, and it won't make much of a "rattle" more of a "knock". sometimes desirable, not always. this is why pre-made glass rattles would work, because even though the rattle itself is inside the wood, the actual BB is ticking against glass, making a sharp rattle noise. you may be able to make your own rattles out of aluminum from a soda can and whatever kind of BB you choose... i've had moderate success doing this.

if you build your own little cart for it, use large diameter wheels, like bicycle wheels. less effort on your part.

the more i listen to them, the more i like them. anybody else like them? seems most people don't.... i really like the emotion that comes through in Marilyn's voice.

go for it. rattles may be difficult unless you insert pre-made glass rattles.

VERY sharp. i like also like your new avatar

are you using rattle cans? i never could be 100% sure from looking at your pics, but i always thought you were. i'm not that good at fitting all those colors on one bait with rattle cans.

www.chicagoairbrushsupply.com has great customer service! WASCO has a good selection of paints but i kinda feel like i got ripped off by them, so i will not be ordering from them anymore, instead i'll order my paints from www.smithpaints.com anyway, i have the Iwata Revolution BR brush and i'm liking it so far. only 72 bucks for a quality brush. i also have a $99 Husky Airscout aircompressor from Home Depot that has served me well in airbrushing.

Thanks, I used createx opaque yellow with transparent dark brown to get the "baby poop/mustard color" then splattered some black and lime pearl on it! Btw those clamps are awesome, I am gonna go check out radio shack for alligator clips, bc I have a great Idea for a holder. If it works I will post a how to for making said holder! cool. i haven't really fooled around with mixing colors yet. definitely keep us updated on how to make some of those holders!

yep. doesn't have to have red. just about every sunfish species has a different gill spot. bluegill just have a solid black spot, pumpkinseeds have a black spot w/ a half red half white margin, redears have a black spot with a red margin, green sunfish have a black spot with a white margin, etc.

looks pretty sweet! you should put a gill spot on it.

the colors look nice! i need to get me one of them grabby things you have em clamped in to...

yep, using waterbased acrylic Wildlife Colors. i did heat set my repaint of this. so do you heat set in between coats or just after the entire thing is painted?

thats a great idea, this way you can get that gold and red "halo" around the pupil that makes fish eyes look really cool. thanks barry, i'm going to keep this one in mind next time!

i have the latest version, 3.5. wiki just started working again last night, no re-install needed.

thanks M and M. i'll get pics up when i can get around to clearing the new paint.

2manycrankb8's, i agree, and i would have put an eye on it, if i had one that would fit. i only have 6mm eyes and this one needs about a 3.5-4mm eye. i should have ordered 6mm ad 4mm, instead of just 6..... :