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Dude that is amazing!! Coolest frog I've ever seen

THOSE LOOK HORRIBLE!!! Now send them to me so I can fish them I think they look very close to what you're looking for

sounds good I'll do that, yummm Sundrop and Cherry

So how to you guys paint bluegill patterns, I am not interested in photofinish or anything like that at this point. I just want to paint some Red Eye Shads, and old Rat-L-Traps. I am using Createx paints what steps do you do to paint blue gill? I saw somebody was saying to get natural line looks you can use a old milk jug's plastic and shoot through that as a stencil. But besides that I have no Idea I am no artist at all but love to tinker with stuff so that's why I'm here Thanks Guys!

Thanks for the info

Well maybe my problem is the white, I need to clean her out tonight

Thanks Bob, this helps a lot. I need to get a oil/ moisture trap and I should be good to go. I will start tearing down the airbrush more often

Thanks Bob! I think you might be right on the compressor. I have thought a/b getting a small airbrush compressor from Harbor Freight they had a 100psi compressor for $70 plus I have a 20% coupon off, so I could control it a little more I would think. SO we are talking $56 plus tax OTD I will look into doing more maintenance on it. I am just so scared about messing with that tiny little needle. I need to find instructions on how to disassemble it. I didn't see anything in the paperwork they gave me...

Yeah I have a water/oil trap on there it is on the base of the brush. I also have been shooting at 25-30psi, maybe that could be my problem?? Should I be cleaning it out with any solvents(if so which ones?) What should I use to thin the paint? Bob, how often do you break about your brush and clean it out? What do you do? Thanks Guys, Iwata's website was very telling on how to do all of this . Thanks A lot guys!

Ok so I've been using my Iwata Revo. BR for about a couple days now painting some lures, mainly shad colors. But I've noticed that I am getting splatter and my paint is not always spraying out evenly. I am using a big compressor for contractors. Could this be a problem? Not being able to adjust the air very easily? IDK, what I need to do. I am using Createx Paint, and cleaning out the cup with water in between colors and back washing it to get all the color out. I am using a wet paper towel to wipe the needle off extremely carefully. So what else do I need to be doing? I am just trying to practice a while and I don't know if I am missing anything. I am honestly teaching myself so I could be doing something extremely wrong possibly So you guys got any suggestions? Thanks

Thanks Everybody for all the help. Well I went home to see my parents next town over and told my Dad that I was getting into painting Lures and I asked If I could take apart his rotiserre motor and making a drying wheel. He said, "How about I give you my drying wheel" Then I relaized that the drying wheel he used for his Rod Building days would work. Just need to get a 3/8" dowel and make the rod to hang them on the wheel is about 4-5 RPM. Here's some pics:

will look into that too

Thanks guys my Dad has a old motor off a rotisserie that I might be able to swipe from him

Nobody? If I were to use either of these clear coats, would you spray these, dip the lures, or apply by hand?

Good to hear I am gonna go get some when I get the stuff in. Bob & DSV thanks for all your help THanks for all the suggestion guys

Well just bought the Iwata Revolution BR, and a in line filter for $100 so I am happy will get some fittings when I get a chance go to the local hardware store and see if they have any if not order some

Ok thanks bud, will do

Could someone link me to a site or write up that shows step by step on how to build a drying wheel/rack. I don't know exactly what clear I am gonna use but I have been told I need a drying wheel to prevent from having it sag or build up on the bottom. I think I am going to go with Enivorntex or Devcon 2 Ton Epoxy. Don't know which yet. I some some envorntex at michael's the other day. Thanks Guys

Ok getting the REVOLUTION BR for sure now. Gonna do that ebay purchase since it is including a 6' air hose. What fittings do I need that is what I am confused about now. Do I need a male-male fitting then a air filter then a 1/8" quick disconnect to go to my big air compressor?:blinks:

First off I was told that Single action brushes are a PITA to use for painting details. Once I was explained to on what a single action brush does I think I kinda agree with that. Its not as easy to do a hairline strip or anything with a single action with out adjusting constantly Ok so here is my final two options: Get the GX207 and some fittings for my compressor @ ~$55 OR Get the Iwata REVO. BR for $88 shipped w/ a 6' braided hose I am honestly torn. I already spent $24 on 5 opague bottles of Createx from Michael's I am not sure which Clear I wanna use yet too I am getting overwhelmed. I My main concern is spending a fortune right off the bat....thats all You guys have been great with dealing with my annoying NOOB questions So I want to Thank You:worship:

Thanks Man, I think I will get the GX207 eventually since its half the price of the Iwata. I really don't know that Iwata seems really nice too though

@ LA Fishin' Let me know how you like that GX207. I may get that one too

Here's my Airbrush. I am thinking about getting a small compressor for it, instead of using those air supply cans or my construction compressor. I was thinking about getting one from Grizzly Tool Supply or Harbor Freight.

No I didn't thankfully I'll get some pics up in a minute.