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    Thinking about painting some crankbaits

    I have a Paasche H series single action airbrush that I've used for years on different projects. Would this airbrush be OK to start out with? I would be using Createx paint. What kind of clear would ya'll suggest for this paint?


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    Re: Thinking about painting some crankbaits (wareagle24)

    The H series will do fine. As far as clear you'll have to experiment to see what works best for you. Alot of guy's like devcon 2 ton epoxy, other's use flexcoat, automotive clear, dick nites, the list goes on...


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    Re: Thinking about painting some crankbaits (BassinBlazer)

    Thanks. I need a winter hobby and I've always wanted to paint some baits but just didn't know how to get started. After we get through the holidays, I'm going at it.


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    Re: Thinking about painting some crankbaits (wareagle24)

    Createx paint and devcon 2 ton 30 minute epoxy for the clear. You can go to hobby lobby and get mesh netting for your scales.

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    Re: Thinking about painting some crankbaits (Big Bass Man)

    <table width="90%" cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 align=center><tr><td>Quote, originally posted by Big Bass Man &raquo;</td></tr><tr><td class="quote">Createx paint and devcon 2 ton 30 minute epoxy for the clear. You can go to hobby lobby and get mesh netting for your scales.</td></tr></table>

    If I could ever get half as good as you are, then I would be a happy camper!!


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    Re: Thinking about painting some crankbaits (wareagle24)

    <table width="90%" cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 align=center><tr><td>Quote, originally posted by wareagle24 &raquo;</td></tr><tr><td class="quote">

    If I could ever get half as good as you are, then I would be a happy camper!!

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    Thanks !!

    Time and patience is the key !

    If you mess up, try not to get to frustrated and paint as much as you can because the more you paint the better you will get . Post pics of the baits you paint and you can get tips from all the great painters on here.

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    Re: Thinking about painting some crankbaits (Big Bass Man)

    So if a guy was starting from scratch what type of airbrush would you recommend? I just got back from Hobby Lobby and they have several guns but I'm not sure what I'm looking for. Do I need a gravity feed? Will my little air compressor from Lowes I use for my small nail gun work with an airbrush? Sorry for all the questions...but I'm as green as they get fellas!

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    Re: Thinking about painting some crankbaits (Hog*fan)

    i would personally go with a gravity feed gun your compessor should be fine just get an air pressure regulator with a water trap and you will be set

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    Re: Thinking about painting some crankbaits (shaggy1081)

    +1 on the gravity feed gun.

    Easier to clean, easier to do fine work using low air pressure

    Go online and get the 40% off a single item coupon before you buy to save some $$$ at hobby lobby

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    Re: Thinking about painting some crankbaits (mercury97)

    Thanks for the advise guys. I printed the 40% off coupon last night!

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