Socalswimbait Posted May 9, 2022 Report Share Posted May 9, 2022 Well like always can’t just work on one thing. Working on finishing orders but this thing sitting on my workbench is talking to me and he won’t shut up……haha. So I’m thinking I will add to this post as I do it. If I can remember to take pics and vid’s and than remember to come back and post em. Maybe I can get it cut down and sanded today or tomorrow. If so I will post it up. Hope everyone is having a great day! mooseknuckles, Mitchduh, FishinGang916 and 5 others 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rogervang Posted May 9, 2022 Report Share Posted May 9, 2022 Let's go! Socalswimbait 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Socalswimbait Posted May 9, 2022 Author Report Share Posted May 9, 2022 1 hour ago, Rogervang said: Let's go! I like that enthusiasm! My man Rogervang 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inkedup fishing Posted May 9, 2022 Report Share Posted May 9, 2022 That thing is gunna be sweet I need one!! Socalswimbait 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitchduh Posted May 9, 2022 Report Share Posted May 9, 2022 Cant wait to see more! Socalswimbait 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Socalswimbait Posted May 9, 2022 Author Report Share Posted May 9, 2022 Well could t keep y’all waiting to long. Now time to draw the face details and body lines. Bottom fin to be added later. FishinGang916 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danthefisherman Posted May 10, 2022 Report Share Posted May 10, 2022 Nice shape on that! And I feel ya I’ve lost count of how many projects I’ve got going haha Socalswimbait 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Socalswimbait Posted May 10, 2022 Author Report Share Posted May 10, 2022 3 hours ago, danthefisherman said: Nice shape on that! And I feel ya I’ve lost count of how many projects I’ve got going haha Yeah funny how a piece of wood starts talking once you draw a swimbait on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Socalswimbait Posted May 10, 2022 Author Report Share Posted May 10, 2022 Well I decided like usual to add both fins after I shape body. I feel cutting all that material from around fins is too much work. So made fins out of thinner wood and will attach next. Molded a smooth tail and poured a resin one. I think it so much easier to carve details out of resin. No grain to deal with. Started the gill plate and drilled eyes. Prob gonna mold it as is. That way I can tinker with size and shape, cut a lip slot for a billed version and make any changes I see fit. Rogervang, Inkedup fishing and FishinGang916 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inkedup fishing Posted May 10, 2022 Report Share Posted May 10, 2022 (edited) Looks dope brother!! let me know the price when it's done!! Love to support other bait makers like my self. Edited May 10, 2022 by Inkedup fishing Socalswimbait 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Socalswimbait Posted May 11, 2022 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2022 (edited) Molded and poured a resin blank. Got a air bubble in bottom fin so sanded it off. Bottom fin will be smaller on final version. But this is what I’m gonna work with to get to final shape. I prefer to make a resin blank in case I screw up the carving or decide to change the shape or something. I like to know I can go back and start over in case something didn’t work out. But I’m gonna make this guy into a bait just like it is probably. IMG_5254.MOV Edited May 11, 2022 by Socalswimbait danthefisherman and Secondshiftlures 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Socalswimbait Posted May 13, 2022 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2022 Shaped the first blank a bit and made a 3 piece swimmer. Going to pour another blank today or tomorrow and start working on finishing the shape and all. But first prototype looking solid IMG_5260.MOV JacksonF, danthefisherman, SoCalBassBum and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inkedup fishing Posted May 13, 2022 Report Share Posted May 13, 2022 Looks good bro!. Can't wait to see the action on that thing. Socalswimbait 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Socalswimbait Posted May 16, 2022 Author Report Share Posted May 16, 2022 So quickly painted her up and took her out to fish for a few. Phew, glad I scratched that itch and can now focus on finishing the carving. Hahaha The blank kept saying let’s go fish, let’s go fish. I couldn’t say no……. Rogervang, Inkedup fishing, porkmeatballs and 5 others 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Socalswimbait Posted May 22, 2022 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2022 Shaping master is coming along. I’m slow. Got the fins pretty much done. With the exception on chipping top one when cutting groves. Uuuuggghh. But simple fix for that. Just need to finish head section and clean her up. Hopefully be able to mold it soon and pour some prototype glides and swimmers. Thanks for looking SU! IMG_5293.MOV Inkedup fishing 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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