Chaz96 Posted September 10, 2020 Report Share Posted September 10, 2020 So I decided to make my own bait a few weeks ago. This is my first and is pretty rough. I’m going to test the action tomorrow. It swam pretty good in my pool. I just need more space for testing. Any constructive criticism is appreciated. Thanks SU! Rogervang 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danthefisherman Posted September 11, 2020 Report Share Posted September 11, 2020 We all start somewhere...great start! Chaz96 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
479Swimbaiter Posted September 18, 2020 Report Share Posted September 18, 2020 Paint is crude, and I think thats due to you painting it with a brush. I think an easy way would be rattle can if you dont have air brush. Paint whole thing white, and little at a time go over top with black til it has a good fading pattern. Dont go to far down the sides. Its way easier than you think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaz96 Posted September 20, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2020 On 9/18/2020 at 9:50 AM, 479Swimbaiter said: Paint is crude, and I think thats due to you painting it with a brush. I think an easy way would be rattle can if you dont have air brush. Paint whole thing white, and little at a time go over top with black til it has a good fading pattern. Dont go to far down the sides. Its way easier than you think. Thanks for the feed back. I actually did paint it with a rattle can for the white and green. Then went over with an artist brush. I think I’m just going to invest in an airbrush. I’m working on a 3 piece trout bait and I want the paint to be killer. Can I put paint on top of clear coat or already has? Or will it not stick? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
479Swimbaiter Posted September 20, 2020 Report Share Posted September 20, 2020 Airbrush is a good idea, thats what I did. Got my airbrush from hobby lobby, I think its the Neo?, anyways had a 40% off coupon. Then got the air compressor from harbor freight. Make sure you get airbrush specific paint. I really like createx, however, they are around $5 peice, which gets pricey. I bought them in like a big bulk pack in natural colors off amazon and saved a lot of money. If you want a good site to buy blanks alternativelures. Com has awesome cheap blanks that are replicas. Just what Ive learned so far. Its way easier to paint with an air brush. And I think youd be fine painting over a paint job as long as you have a top coat to protect it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
479Swimbaiter Posted September 20, 2020 Report Share Posted September 20, 2020 Oh and buy the sticky eyes off amazon for $5 for a 100 pack. Eyes on a bait make a night and day difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
479Swimbaiter Posted September 20, 2020 Report Share Posted September 20, 2020 Heres 2 I did that just started as clear blanks azsouth and Chaz96 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaz96 Posted September 23, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 23, 2020 On 9/19/2020 at 8:14 PM, 479Swimbaiter said: Heres 2 I did that just started as clear blanks That’s Sick! I love the bbz replica, thanks for all the info. I’ve heard good things about the createx. I figure I’ll get some common colors to start and acquire colors as I progress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bdubs Posted October 12, 2020 Report Share Posted October 12, 2020 great swimbait keep making Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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