Finally got my paint in and my booth all set up......here's my first "practice" plug. Just some basic fades.

The eye gave me some fits, though....I can see why guys use stick-ons instead of airbrushing them!

(BTW....I haven't applied a real clear coat yet - still waiting on my bigger brush to show up before I can shoot it......I did spray some clear flake carrier on it to up the gloss, though)

Looking good.

Holy smokes! If this is your first try at it, you are going to kick phanny.  That is a beautiful paint job. What are planning to use as your top coat?

Holy smokes! If this is your first try at it, you are going to kick phanny. That is a beautiful paint job. What are planning to use as your top coat?

Matrix MS-42 (automotive 2K urethane)

Thanks!

That looks very good String! Not bad at all for a first time. One question, are you planning on just repainting or are you going to start making your own baits as well?

That looks very good String! Not bad at all for a first time. One question, are you planning on just repainting or are you going to start making your own baits as well?

I would like to start making them as well - but that's down the road a little bit.  I thought I would start with painting and work my way into the building side of it.  

I can understand that. One step at a time. I think you would come in with a little bit of a learning curve as your knowledge for line ties, lip style/angles, shapes etc. rival those of some of the best builders. Should be interesting to see what you could come up with.

looks sa-weet!

Fine looking bait there Jon, can't belive you have fallen off the deep end too. I hope you know you have just put a serious dent in your fishing time.

Jon, I already told you that I hate but it's still a great looking bait.   I can hear it now, can't go fishing I've got baits to paint.   I know because I say, "I've got baits to build".   This sickness will take hold of you fast and there is no cure.  

I got a little fix for the eyes, wait until you next e-mail.

Nice.Keep them coming.

looks really good