step 1.
spray 2 part epoxy primer {thinned out so it will soak in}
step 2.
spray 2 part sandable primer over that

step 3.
wetsand with 400 to get the gouges out.
step 4.
wetsand with 800.
step 5.
wetsand with 1000.

thats larry's plug on top.

step 6.
spray another coat of epoxy primer, then spray the nose blue.

fine line tape the blue, then spray white.

fine line tape the blue and the white, and spray the red.

ok, we made it this far without screwing up,,,, so now we're gonna lock those colors down. with clearcoat.
just incase we mess up the stars, or the shadowing, we can wipe it off with laquer thinner, and it won't mess up what we've done so far.

now for the shadowing.
mask off the forward edge of the "curl"in the flag and airbrush black.

" M.S.B.A. '04 " logo

draw a very small star on a piece of paper, cut out star with super sharp razorblade.
then airbrush stars over the blue.

two more coats of clear.
and this is where it stands so far.
a quick wetsand with 1200 in the morning and we'll add some more on it.

:eek: :shocked: :eyes: :drool: :btu: Holy crap Mike....you are my hero!!!:happy: :happy: :happy:

:btu: Mike ,you got the skill of a machinist,the flair of an artist and the patience of a saint.:humpty: :cheers:

YOWZA!

I can only say WOW:eek:

beautiful!!!:) thanks for sharing.

Incredible :eek:

:shocked: Now that is some killer paint :kewl:

Jigman

SHIVER ME TIMBERS!!!
THATS THE BEST LOOKING PLUG I HAVE EVER SEEN EXCELLENT
JOB.:drool:

simply put it, that plug is amazing:happy: :happy:

WOW, pissa paint:claps: :claps: :claps: :claps: :claps:

WOW - man, u make it LOOK easy! :)

ff,

You got mad skilz.

:cool:

man I hope i WIN THAT BAG!!!!

just waiting for the tail hook and then she's all done.:D

I am NOT worthy! And my chin hurts from bouncin' on the floor! :eek:

I'm goin out to the garage to punch my airbrush right in the mouth.:laughs:

Tony, I needed a laugh today and that did it! Let me know if punchin' the poor little thing does any good. Flap:laughs: :laughs: :laughs: :laughs: :laughs:

Awesome!! :eek: :D

Man, does it get any better than that?:shocked: :eyes:

Mike - awesome job. Have you done any custom painting on Bikes or cars ????

NICE work Mike!!!
I'm thinking I should get a few off Bigfish and see what i can come up with!!!
Larry, you reading this!!!;)

Raider Ronnie

Uh oh!:hidin:

Originally posted by Flaptail
Tony, I needed a laugh today and that did it! Let me know if punchin' the poor little thing does any good. Flap:laughs: :laughs: :laughs: :laughs: :laughs:

Thanks but i can't take credit for that one.I think BB jake was the first one to say It. thats why I posted it after he posted.i think it was after one of the freaks first posts.I thought it was one of the funniest things I read in a while.Good to see someone else enjoy.

I could'nt make my badger do that:( Awesome paint thanks for the step by step. What type of tape are you using to mask off 3m?

:hs: thats un-real. Its obvious you have a verrrrrry good attention span:D:

Hey Eben thats a much better avatar.Couldn't look at child pics an see batboy....hey Freak did u get the tailhook.u should have got it yesterday WED or Thurs. at the latest.

NIB,
i got the tail!
looks awesome. thank you again:)
mike

New pic with the tail hook please!:drool:

okey dokey.
to answer everyones questions???

yes.
no.
yes.
never.
maybey.
used too.
yes.
no.
huh.
and ohhh yahh!

it's 3m scotch tape {blue}
all PPG primers, basecoats, and clearcoats.
airbrush is a sharpe.
fine line brush is raccoon hair.
the stars are hand cut with a razor, from a paper stencil.then individualy airbrushed on.
i only paint bikes{parts only, no disasemble-re-assemble} when the price is right $$$.
took about,,,,,, six hours of actual "work" to paint it.
spread out over a weeks time.
paitience, is a virtue.
:)

:eyes:

On the tailhook.I don't see it I did a rush joB on it I hope it's worthy but I don't think so. I guess it'll do.So how does that tech wit the PPG products hold up.lets see some that where fished.

"lets see some that we're fished" :eek:

Not that i would actually fish one But i remember those killer trollin plugs u made an i wonder if u where able to get some on em...........I looked at the II post. I think u ment to change the pic. but the last one with the wire stickin out the back is all i see.

Seeing Mike's artwork on a plug makes me wanna find myself a late 60's Camaro and do it up and have him work his magic!!

Too bad its only a dream! Cost's way too much to build a muscle car these days!!! :smash: :smash:


Yo Da Man Mike!!!

and for the final step,

application of the good luck "mojo" :)

tha tis unreal and for a good cause...not to self...add another $100 to the raffle money on Plug night

That is a "sick" lookin' plug Mike......the hooks look awesome, a real nice touch!;) That is also a great picture of your son looking at the plug.....he is a cute kid Mike!:btu:

NIB....nice job on the tail-hook....very classy looking.:D

That has to be one of the most awsome plugs I've ever seen

Thanks
Bob Baranek
MSBA President
I hate signing like this but I wanted to let you know who wrote this