Bassin901 Posted February 16, 2014 Report Share Posted February 16, 2014 Like this guys paint jobs but just don't know how he did it. Any ideas? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gone2long Posted February 16, 2014 Report Share Posted February 16, 2014 Sure looks like vegetable netting to me then painted in layers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassin901 Posted February 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2014 So what he did was paint base. Use netting. Paint another layer. Use netting and etc to get desired effect. Am I correct? I am a beginner but would like to know how. I am no where near this level yet. Just started to paint. I want to learn different techniques thats all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gone2long Posted February 17, 2014 Report Share Posted February 17, 2014 (edited) Looks like yellow base, green around the eye/gill plate then masked the white then the bars. He looks like he repositioned the netting though not sure at what layer but if you have 2 brushes you don't need to remove the netting, That's how I see it. Check out lee butz video's on youtube he made these netting holders that the larger production companies even use it looks like a tuning fork and really helps when your doing mask work, also if you don't have them yet get yourself some helping hands from harbor freight they are cheap ($2-$3) and are a very versatile tool to hold you work freeing your hands up. Edited February 17, 2014 by Gon2long Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted February 17, 2014 Report Share Posted February 17, 2014 I've done similar scaling, but not exactly the same, by doing my base colors, including contrasting colors where the stripes will eventually go (like the gold in your picture) and then putting tulle over the lure, followed by a second scale material from avocado netting. By pulling both layers tight you can get that effect. That is a beautiful paint job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayburnGuy Posted February 17, 2014 Report Share Posted February 17, 2014 If you want your scale pattern to show different colors then just paint the appropriate color in the area you want each color to show. Then apply the netting and finish painting. An example would be if you wanted the scale pattern to be red, white and blue. Paint the head red. The middle of the body blue and the tail white. Now apply the netting and finish painting the desired color scheme. When you remove the netting the scales will be red, white and blue. Ben 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted February 17, 2014 Report Share Posted February 17, 2014 You old flag waver! Hahaha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayburnGuy Posted February 17, 2014 Report Share Posted February 17, 2014 You old flag waver! Hahaha I do love Old Glory. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassin901 Posted February 17, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2014 Ok. Now I see how it is done. May need to practice this technique. I just like the fact that there are no sharp lines and everything sort of blends in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gone2long Posted February 17, 2014 Report Share Posted February 17, 2014 That's the magic of an airbrush, that and a little imagination look forward to your progress good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassin901 Posted February 18, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2014 Got a long way before that level. My first attempt at a bluegill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassin901 Posted February 18, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2014 Sorry. Wouldn't let me post a picture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted February 18, 2014 Report Share Posted February 18, 2014 Post it in the Hard Baits Gallery, and then attach the location to your post here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musky Glenn Posted February 18, 2014 Report Share Posted February 18, 2014 That paint job is better than anything I do but it looks like a simpler pattern to me. Base coat of green on head and char on rear. The scales look like they were done at the same time by using a double layer of netting just off set. Then all the beautiful fading takes place. Love those eyes. Musky Glenn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassin901 Posted February 20, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2014 My first attempt at bluegill. Yea, was having problems with my airbrush. It was a syphon feed. Just got a new airbrush so hopefully it gets better. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captaing Posted February 22, 2014 Report Share Posted February 22, 2014 I've done a few like this.....lay your colors....put two different nets over the bait.....lay your next layer.....take off one net.....stripe it or place more color.....remove last net.....finish it....you'll just have to experiment but it can make some awesome results. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
