Just getting started

[Bay Stalker]

Originally Posted by thefishingfreak

most pissa indeed.

That American Flag Plug is out of this world

I can only dream of painting like that.

[thefishingfreak]

i need that plug..

[thefishingfreak]

might wanna e-tex over the eyes too?
wire it, grommet, stick a straw over the swivel then e-tex it.
not knocking,,, that thing is fariggin' sweet..
lotta guys topcoat after assembly.

[numbskull]

Looking good. However, from doing the same as you and plowing through old posts I got the impression that some guys have had trouble with the shellac based B.I.N. primer and use a different Zissner product called Covers All which comes in a gold and white can. Perhaps it only matters if you're spraying a water based top coat. Maybe someone more experienced can help.

[Backbeach Jake]

I use that BIN over my sealer (50/50 Helmsman Urethane/mineral spirits) and under my "Traditions" Acrylic color. Every time I deviate from my recipe there's an adventure. It's me, I know. That needle looks SUPER btw!

[Bay Stalker]

Originally Posted by Backbeach Jake

I use that BIN over my sealer (50/50 Helmsman Urethane/mineral spirits) and under my "Traditions" Acrylic color. Every time I deviate from my recipe there's an adventure. It's me, I know. That needle looks SUPER btw!

I will be using waterlox to seal my plugs. I was going to do 3 coats with sanding in between each when dry and light sanding before I prime. Then prime with the BIN primer and light sand again. When I get my airbrush I was going to use Createx paints. What suggestions would you have, good or bad. I am just learning and this is just what I decided on from my research. Not that it is set in stone. I am sure I will make mistakes, that comes with learning.

[Bay Stalker]

Originally Posted by numbskull

Looking good. However, from doing the same as you and plowing through old posts I got the impression that some guys have had trouble with the shellac based B.I.N. primer and use a different Zissner product called Covers All which comes in a gold and white can. Perhaps it only matters if you're spraying a water based top coat. Maybe someone more experienced can help.

Thanks for the info I will do a little more research into the BIN primer.

[Bay Stalker]

Originally Posted by thefishingfreak

might wanna e-tex over the eyes too?
wire it, grommet, stick a straw over the swivel then e-tex it.
not knocking,,, that thing is fariggin' sweet..
lotta guys topcoat after assembly.

Any suggestion will not be taken as knocking, remember I am just getting started.

What are the advantages of coating the eyes?

I set the eyes into the e-tex after it was drying for two hr's, is this ok? I though it would make the stick better?

What are the advantages of e-texing after the plug is rigged?
Do you coat the grommets or go around them?

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Originally Posted by Bay Stalker

Any suggestion will not be taken as knocking, remember I am just getting started.

What are the advantages of coating the eyes?

I set the eyes into the e-tex after it was drying for two hr's, is this ok? I though it would make the stick better?

What are the advantages of e-texing after the plug is rigged?
Do you coat the grommets or go around them?

Some plugs the hook swing goes over the eye if its epoxyed over the hook is much less likely to hook itself on the eye or the socket.

Like you I stick sometimes place the eye in a tacky epoxy. I do this for a cleaner look. Mikecc is carrying eyes w/out adhesive on them they work well for this application.

As to your last ? I think its up to the individual and what type of rotiserator you have. I dont like it for 2 reasons one if you want to modify the plug it makes it tuff to dissasemble and second is purely caddy - astetics. Clean sexy lines is where its at.

BTW nice job look fwd to seeing your work!

[Bay Stalker]

Originally Posted by thefishingfreak

i need that plug..