Stringjam Posted October 2, 2009 Posted October 2, 2009 A couple of baits Marty carved up for me sans paint. I think in the future I'm going to drill out a recess for the eye, though.....I don't care for the eye-sticking-out look. This one was very hard to photograph....I wanted something with a lot of flash and iridescence for clear water. If you hold it at an angle, the whole lure flashes lavender, and also a subtle shade of green (I mixed a tiny bit of green paint in with the dry pearl carrier). Quote
bnwcrankin Posted October 2, 2009 Posted October 2, 2009 Very nice indeed! Marty you should hire him on as a painter...lol... Quote
SkilletSizeBass. Posted October 3, 2009 Posted October 3, 2009 Just be sure you check his union card Marty Quote
BIG M Posted October 3, 2009 Posted October 3, 2009 I hate all of you guys that can paint. I've been at this for 7yrs now and I still can't paint like that. Jon, you did an excellent job on both baits. I'm not sure about drilling eye sockets thru the epoxy sealer. Let me know how that goes on the next batch. Quote
Steven Ladner Posted October 3, 2009 Posted October 3, 2009 Both look great! I really like the scale pattern and the fins painted on them. Nice work Quote
2ManyCrankb8s Posted October 4, 2009 Posted October 4, 2009 I totally agree with you on the recessed eyes, but the paint is sweet! Quote
BobP Posted October 4, 2009 Posted October 4, 2009 Nice job and to think he has only started airbrushing! I understand Marty's reservations about drilling through the undercoating but it should be OK as long as the eyes are clearcoated. Also, you can paint the raw wood in the socket with superglue as a quick waterproofing before you shoot acrylic paint. Personally, I like the chartreuse/brown but know you have a purple/blue fetish. ;D Quote
ejtaylor822 Posted October 6, 2009 Posted October 6, 2009 Man, that looks nice. You lure maker guys are amazing. Quote
2ManyCrankb8s Posted October 7, 2009 Posted October 7, 2009 A nice clear coat on that purple one and that baby looks all set!!!! Quote
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