my first batch of crankbaits

[fishingdanderson]

just tried some crankbait painting for the first time.  Lots of fun.  Let me know what ya think.

Dan

[fishingdanderson]

here's some more

[von]

Not bad, not bad at all.  I really like that bluegill color and the black and red.  Nice job!

[LakeAnnaBasser]

Those look really good.

[alger319]

sweet!!

[.dsaavedra.]

i realllllllly like that shad color in the top picture!

nice work!

[fishingdanderson]

That was obviously one of the easiest to paint, but would probably catch more bass than the others. Some may do better in certain situations but over all the threadfin pattern would probably outfish them. Makes ya wonder if the more complicated patterns are meant to catch more fishermen than fish. That won't keep me from trying to paint more complex patterns though, it's too much fun.

[.dsaavedra.]

That was obviously one of the easiest to paint, but would probably catch more bass than the others. Some may do better in certain situations but over all the threadfin pattern would probably outfish them. Makes ya wonder if the more complicated patterns are meant to catch more fisherman than fish. That won't keep me from trying to paint more complex patterns though, it's too much fun.

LOL ;D I hear ya man!

[elduderino]

those look great! fish catchers for sure.

what kind of airbrush and paints are you using?

[bassdocktor]

Some good looking work.

[fishingdanderson]

elduderino,

I use a paasche vl airbrush and createx paint.  Devcon 2 ton for the clear coat.  I thin the devcon.  I have no idea how some of these guys apply that stuff without thinning it.  It's just too thick for me to handle it without thinning it.

[.dsaavedra.]

elduderino,

I use a paasche vl airbrush and createx paint. Devcon 2 ton for the clear coat. I thin the devcon. I have no idea how some of these guys apply that stuff without thinning it. It's just too thick for me to handle it without thinning it.

i never thin it, but i like the way yours turned out. what do you use to thin it?

[Cory20]

dave,

denatured alcohol

[.dsaavedra.]

dave,

denatured alcohol

would rubbing alcohol work?

dont think i have any denatured alcohol.

[elduderino]

elduderino,

I use a paasche vl airbrush and createx paint.  Devcon 2 ton for the clear coat.  I thin the devcon.  I have no idea how some of these guys apply that stuff without thinning it.  It's just too thick for me to handle it without thinning it.

Thanks. I have an aztek that i can't get ANYTHING to go through... thinned or not... even with all new tips. Time for new airbrush i think.

[fishingdanderson]

probably should go for the iwata.  I haven't used them but have heard nothing but good things.  gravity feed that is.  The paasche I have has some issues but works for me right now.  It seems hard to get good detail work without a stencil.  It's probably just me though.  People seem to like the badger also.  No matter what the paasche is the standard of the industry but the standard isn't always the best just a measuring stick.

Dan

[fishingdanderson]

I think rubbing alchohol would work to thin but i'm not sure.  I think it's basically the same thing though.  Thanks for all the comments on the baits guys can't wait to paint some more.

Dan