Craig Posted August 17, 2017 Report Share Posted August 17, 2017 I'm trying my luck at pouring a urethane lure. Going for a fat little bluegill shaped wake/ crank. First step is to carve a blank so I did a quick outline of what I planned and hit the garage. This is what I have so far. Quite happy with the carve. Might add scales a bit later but don't want to risk it now. I am off to grab some mould making material. Hold thumbs. YELOSUB, gcopple, LUV-2-CATCH'EM and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danthefisherman Posted August 17, 2017 Report Share Posted August 17, 2017 Two thumbs up! I love it! Craig and gcopple 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morty Posted August 17, 2017 Report Share Posted August 17, 2017 Ive read that the materials are going way up in price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porkmeatballs Posted August 17, 2017 Report Share Posted August 17, 2017 Nice carve! I like that eye Craig 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Posted August 17, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2017 My first pour didn't make it out the cup and the second wasn't mixed properly but the third came out great. Evolution at work. Swim test in the dark went well. Great crank and surprisingly good walk. Next step; my first go with an airbrush... porkmeatballs, LUV-2-CATCH'EM and massbass10 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Posted August 17, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2017 Nice carve! I like that eye Thanks Dave. So difficult get lure parts here so I've been messing about making my own 3D eyes. That one is one of my favourites, it keeps watching you as you move the lure. The pupil is actually 'raised' inside the domed eye but it's a mission to make Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surfk9 Posted August 17, 2017 Report Share Posted August 17, 2017 Craig nice carve & pour production!! Curious as to the tail material...any secrets?? Go Fish!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porkmeatballs Posted August 17, 2017 Report Share Posted August 17, 2017 Wow that's very impressive. I've watched a few videos on making eyes, but it always seems like so much work! Can't wait to see that beast after the paint! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Posted August 18, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2017 Craig nice carve & pour production!! Curious as to the tail material...any secrets?? Go Fish!!! After I broke the tail off a G2 Shellcracker on the side of my pool on it's first test cast I vowed to make mine easy to replace. Eventually came up with printing them on overhead transparency sheets. I print it in mirror image, like a butterfly, then fold it double. That protects the print a bit and I can hold it place with a little pin. They are very detailed, translucent, flexible and surprisingly durable.Check out this instagram pic of the same lure with 4 different tails. It really changes the look of the lure. https://www.instagram.com/p/BKGAKxEjSMQ/ surfk9 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassbass Posted August 18, 2017 Report Share Posted August 18, 2017 That looks great Craig 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surfk9 Posted August 18, 2017 Report Share Posted August 18, 2017 Great idea Craig...very ingenious !!! michel Craig 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zigtherat Posted August 18, 2017 Report Share Posted August 18, 2017 Very cool! Great ideas for the eyes and tail! Craig 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Posted August 18, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2017 My first paint job came out better than I expected. Not great but it's a good start. Been gorging on airbrush videos.. so much to learn. YELOSUB, brushhawg1, porkmeatballs and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waynem Posted August 19, 2017 Report Share Posted August 19, 2017 Its always a treat to get to see what Craig is up to. Keep us posted. Great stuff! Craig 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Posted August 19, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2017 Added scales and remoulded. Hippo 2.0. Paint job #2 is a bit better but still quite messy and the fin is horrible. Hitting the water tomorrow to get some bass opinions Idahomie7B, JPS_wade_for_it, brushhawg1 and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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