I use devcon 2ton expoy to coat and hold every thing in place. You can buy a piece of lexan at home depot and make a bill/tail. All wood floats different some are more buoyant then others. Some are easier to work with you will find what you like.As of tools sounds like your good. I would get a set of carving knives, different grit sand paper's,and some wood flies. You can pick up other tools later if you like making baits. As for srew eyes you can pick them up at jannsnetcraft on the web. I use the ones for musky baits. If you need help you can pm me. I made a few baits and i am still working on some.