New swimbait

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New swimbait

Postby RhettWheeler » Mon Oct 27, 2014 7:23 am

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Got to work with a little sculpy. Epoxied this guy last night after hours and hours of sanding. Looking ready to mold. What would you guys recommend for molding this guy? I was thinking of suspending the blank for a 2 piece and adding some small vents at the tip of each of the fins. Where would you guys put your pour site for this guy?
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Re: New swimbait

Postby Mike - Alumilite » Mon Oct 27, 2014 8:43 am

How to mold really depends on where you plan on pouring it from?

One thing I will warn you about and would be happy to discuss with you is the tail leading up to the paddle as well as the paddle itself. I sculpted a bunch of these a few years ago and struggled with the consistency I was looking for as I played and varied the paddle tail as well as the thickness, shape, and web from the tail leading up to and connection point to the paddle.

Give me a shout if you'd like to discuss.
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Re: New swimbait

Postby RhettWheeler » Mon Oct 27, 2014 9:09 am

Thanks man, I"ll definitely talk with you ASAP
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