i have all these ready to paint, just not sure what colors. i will probably paint the jointed one like my other one(green w/white stripes). give me some suggestions, and tell me what ya think of em'.

all

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a310/nhoman27/100b1040.jpg

small crankbait

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a310/nhoman27/100b1060.jp

big crankbait

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a310/nhoman27/100b1110.jpg

popper

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a310/nhoman27/100b1120.jpg

topwater (like a sammy)

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a310/nhoman27/100b1130.jpg

jointed

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a310/nhoman27/100b1150.jpg

Those are pretty good, but I think you should sand them so you can work out some of the bumps. I would paint the crankbait black on top with silver/white sides for a shad pattern, the popper I would paint black on top, white on bottom, with some red on the bottom as well to simulate injury, and the topwater I would paint green on top with black spots and a white bottom.  

Looking good shape wise.  It is hard to tell from the pics but you never can sand too much (well you can, but....)

Did you seal them before you paint?  The best sealer I found is just some devcon 2 ton with a couple of drops of thinner.  Then you may need to sand again.  The thinner causes the epoxy to soak in.  Gives you a nice smooth surface to take paint.  Some other guys use clear laquer, plastic cups melted in thinner, Kilz, etc.  Whatever works best for you.

As far as colors, stick with the basics at first.  Try a white with a black or silver back.  Or you could get a little more creative and use purple for a lavender shad pattern.  Whittler does those cool scales with some netting.  I haven't tried it.  I imagine it isn't real easy though.

Good luck!

J