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I just wanted to ask what a good system would be for around 200$ if possible
also if I may what are some good places to get paints and supplies,
what do I need to do this correct ?
:dono oh I have 66 new cranks coming so I need to get set up
as always thank you all
A starter kit is a crap shoot IMO but... Here are a few with decent quality
.2.3.5mm Pro Airbrush 7cc Cup W/ TC-848 Quad-Head Compressor
MASTER AIRBRUSH KIT G22,G25,E91,TC20,CRE COLORS
I started with the one from US art supply and still use the compressor and the guns are all for primer and some overcoat colrs. Best thing is to get a really good gun. Some of the lower end guns will just frustrate you beyond belief.
In retrospect, I wish I had started with this system HP-CS .35mm Eclipse Airbrush TC20T Comp 12 Colors All Acces but I had a limited budget. I did finally get a good badger 360 and an Iwata Kustom and although they are overkill, they can do anything I want as well as many things waaay beyond my skill level.
Iwata Revolution series, Iwata Eclipse series or Badger Krome series. Plan on $80-$120 for just the airbrush. That will give you trouble free use for a long time. The cheap ones are utter trash. Honestly, everything else is there to support the airbrush and IMO not as important.
-Alexander
Ask MRdux on the Kentucky board or ScottV on the Sippi board
A big portion of my living is made with an airbrush. You save nothing by buying cheap airbrushes.
For cranks I use a Badger Renegade Velocity with a fine needle and nozzle. I'm not trying to get fine detail but can get pretty much as fine as I need for acrylics I use on cranks. I use a $600 Iwata Custom Micron with lacquers for my taxidermy work most of the time.
I get my Createx airbrush paint on-line or at Hobby Lobby for cranks.
I have a Bostitch pancake compressor I could use for airbrushing but I use my 220Volt 2-stage 50 gallon unit in the shop. Make sure you have a water separator between the compressor and brush.
You will want to paint any blank cranks with opaque white first. Heavy coat and let it dry good before colors.
Mrdux can you give any advice on fume hoods, for removing the fumes as you are spraying?
I rarely have to use one painting cranks because I use acrylic paints and use such small amounts of paint. I can paint a dozen cranks and probably not use 1/2 teaspoon of paint.Quote:
Originally Posted by Redge
I use a large squirrel cage blower system to vent my paint room when painting fish or doing finish work with lacquers.
well I'd like to thank all who have replied, I think I've made my choice, I'll post some pic's when everything comes in
with system and paints its going to set me back about 600$ lol
again thank you all
Yep, Lots of folks see what the capital outlay is to start pulling cranks and then painting them and the prices somebody like ScottV charges look better all the time.Quote:
Originally Posted by short grub
Thanks mrdux.
mrdux how do you handle and hang your cranks during the painting process anything special
also what is the dry time on those paints
mrdux, I sat down and did a real fast estimate on what I have invested in just crank pulling and without any electronics its close to 3800$ ........ lol it adds up fast
again thank you all
I tape the bills on all my cranks and use a rotisserie to dry them after epoxy. I hold the bait by the bill while I paint it and use a wire thru the rear hook loop to hang them up between paint coats. I just make sure they are dry before adding any more paint and most of the time allow them to dry several hours/overnight before putting eyes on and coating them with epoxy.Quote:
Originally Posted by short grub
I'm set up to paint a dozen baits at a time and that's what my rotisserie will hold. I can do a dozen baits from start to finish in a couple of hours MINUS drying time.
Glad to help guys. Painting baits is not rocket science but you do have to have the patience of Job when you start.
I don't want anyone to take the fact that I rarely use my ventilation system when shooting acrylics as what somebody else should do. Lots of folks have breathing issues that would warrant them using all the ventilation they can get.
I watched every video on-line for painting baits and read everything I could find along with the lure making forum here.
http://www.crappie.com/crappie/main-...k-bait-blanks/
Yep, I use the philosophy of my ol' buddy Wiskers on my tackle---"When I die, don't let my wife sell my tackle for what I TOLD her I had invested!"Quote:
Originally Posted by short grub
Works for me. BTW, my wife absolutely loves to pull crankbaits for crappie so that helps a bunch. I know lots of folks who find that out once they talk their mates into going for the 1st time.
Good advice. I use a iwata hp airbrush. Beautywest ran me $100 and other places was $200.
What are some crappie cranks painting recipies.
Thanks bassky
I would get all the flouresent colors, opaque white also. That good start. Then just look at what ever cranks you like and try match them
I'm big on not only the flours but also the pearls.
I have an advantage in that I have dozens of taxidermy paint colors in both acrylic and lacquers that I can mix to get the look I'm going for.
Anybody need som rattle traps to practice on?:popcorn
Send them up here Tom and I'll put some color on them.Quote:
Originally Posted by Cane Pole
Love rattle traps lol. I also like the pearls and wicked colors.
Thanks for all the advice I can't wait to start painting some cranks have always wanted to learn to air brush
Well after some delay and a lot of extra hours at work here are a few pic's, first is of the system package and the second is the first cranks from l to r that I have done.
Thanks to all for your help and support as I delve deeper into this addiction Attachment 212257Attachment 212258
I expect to see pics of fish on the ends of those cranks.
Looking good so far. Jumping Jacks Icon
nice,im thinking about getting a airbrush,what clear are you usingQuote:
Originally Posted by short grub
It's a 2 part epoxy, brushed on
Thanks Hanr3
I've not been fishing all summer
I need a long vacation, like the next 20 years lol
Nice work Short. ScottV saved me a lot of the learning curve when I started. Locals buy almost all I can paint. I use a lot of pearl and flouro also.
Thanks Skeetbum I'm just feeding my addiction lol
Post up some pictures of your cranks Skeet I'd like to see some