marble bunker----black talon

shoretech wrote:Hi Keith,
How about some hardware info for the plug challenged of us? Which airbrush?Which do you prefer?

i use a Passache VL. i never had one problem with them. been using them since i was 13yrs old, now 40

Ted, anytime you want me to come down there and show you a couple more things on painting just let me know. i had a good time painting your last plug......did you ever fish it?




Kevin, i still remember the day when i handed it to him, i thought that Aj was going to pass out when i put the first mayhem plug in his hands. that was the first mayhem and most WICKED plug i have ever made hands down.
maybe i should light a fire under my butt and get back at this in full swing............


and to everyone who is in the challenge, i wish you all the best and i cant wait to see what you guys and gals come up with.

Attempted one tonight, what a disaster. Used two colors for the first try and was able to understand the process. Then I tried using some black, what a mistake, never use black lol. Will try again, thanks again Keith, maybe in thirty years I'll be almost a good as you lol !!! :lol:

Keith - Can transparent colors be used or are they to thin ????

the problem with them is they will bleed together to much, and yes they are much thinner. if you do use tranparent paints, contrasting colors will do better than others. like black and white and so on.your best bet is to just try and not to use them.

Very nice, my friend. Very nice indeed! :)

mine is done, and in the spinner, my first attempt was a bit of a let down, I think I made up for it......
paint stays wet longer, if I open the doors, :study: super great swirling time.. No doubt about it, this was a tough challenge, the handbrushed part opens up for alot of creativity,,, I for sure learned some things, and had fun doing it

thanks keith. excellent video you make it look easy. i've got some primed and was looking for some ideas now i have got to try this. i'll post a pic if it looks presentable.

OK did mine today man thats a lot of work.........

not sure i like it with the colors i used but we will see how it looks after i clear it....

Tried again tonight !!! I think it might have come out a little better then the first one, but not much !!! Did better with the swirling part but still need a lot of practice.

Used three colors this time but only two showed through, don't really know why, think maybe the bottom coat wasn't wet enough or my brush is to soft ?????

Oh well it was a fun challenge !!!!!

clear coat done

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wins you coppied the wrong link

Here is my attempt, total crap that has turned into a fish catching color. I used too much paint, too much water, and the wrong kind of brush for this project. Came out as a pretty cool looking fire tiger color. This one was a little much for me and my low level skills.

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Big M - looks good to me Don't want it I'll take it !!! Wait til you see the mess I made out of mine !!! :lol:

Friggin A......... nice work dude

BIG M wrote:Here is my attempt, total crap that has turned into a fish catching color. I used too much paint, too much water, and the wrong kind of brush for this project. Came out as a pretty cool looking fire tiger color. This one was a little much for me and my low level skills.

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That looks like a Smallie if I ever seen one!! That is awesome

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I see that you have no problem doing this :affraid: Great work

Jason - looks real good, you learn well

Mine are the pink CFR and the green St Patties…I just clear coated the one Keith did

I was the man behind the camera on this one so I have gotten a good look at how he does it.

Big M…you got the idea but it looks like you are pushing a lot of paint…nothing wrong with that, just a different look.

FJR…postem up

Something that may help out is using thinner brushes and only letting the tip do the work. Since it takes some time it is best to get comfortable and keep you hand fairly stationary as you do little sections at a time. I am sure Keith mentioned that on the chat, but I was not around to know for sure.

I realized quick that there was way too much paint and water. Paint was trying to run all over the bait and this was attempt
to make the best of a mess. This really gives me some ideas on funky craw patterns and more tiger stripes.

big M, that came out crazy and now you have some good ideas for future builds :study:

Jason, thanks for doing the clear coat on the plug. you my friend have a gift for laying down the E-Tex. perfect job

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