Making Crankbaits

FishingTennessee · February 05, 2013, 08:08:48 PM

ok so im about to start getting into painting my own crankbaits. my question is how much is it to get started with a decent but not to high airbrush.i done got the blanks i need and hooks but how much would a decent gun and compressor cost me? i really and just doing some solid color cranks nothing that you seeon here since im just learning.

Fishwhittler · February 06, 2013, 10:46:56 AM

I started with this kit: Master G22 Airbrush & Airbrush Depot Compressor

It'll serve you well for a long time—my compressor is silver instead of black, but it's been going for over 2.5 years now and still pumps air. The airbrush is dual-action and gravity feed, and for the $$ it'd be hard to beat.

The only other item I'd recommend is this: Mini Inline Air Filter. It will save you many ruined paint jobs from condensation spraying out of the airbrush at most inopportune times.

Hope this helps,

Ben

FishingTennessee · February 06, 2013, 06:40:14 PM

okay thanks fish belive thats the one ill get and see if i can learn how to do this.

FishingTennessee · February 06, 2013, 10:50:20 PM

what type of pain should i get? Createx looks like it cost alot is that the only one thats good to use?

Fishwhittler · February 06, 2013, 11:18:15 PM

Createx is actually cheap as far as airbrush paints go. You can use the Plaid® acrylic paints from Walmart, though they need more thinning and don't flow as smoothly as Createx. And, the Createx color selection is a bit better for lure painting, transparent and pearlized colors in particular.

BTW, some guys thin their paint with Windex, but tap water will work just fine.

FishingTennessee · February 07, 2013, 04:31:15 PM

is this the one paint that i will need i just wanna make sure befor i buy it ya know.http://www.walmart.com/ip/Simply-Acrylic-75ml-Paint-Ultramarine-Blue/21982799

Fishwhittler · February 07, 2013, 08:57:19 PM

This is the paint I'm talking about: Apple Barrel matte acrylic paint. It's in-store only at Walmart, though you can probably order it online from other dealers.

FishingTennessee · February 07, 2013, 09:05:09 PM

ohhhh okay well thanks for all your help.i will be buying that airbrush kit to ill let you know soon how it turns out hopefully send you a few pics

FishingTennessee · February 08, 2013, 12:12:09 PM

ok well i got everything ordered from airbrush to the cranks to paint.i went ahead and got the createx

Fishwhittler · February 08, 2013, 12:45:06 PM

Quote from: FishingTennessee on February 08, 2013, 12:12:09 PM
ok well i got everything ordered from airbrush to the cranks to paint.i went ahead and got the createx

Enjoy! You'll be glad you got the Createx.

Looking forward to seeing your first paints!

light wire · February 09, 2013, 08:52:55 AM

Does anyone know what type of paint some of the new baits are being painted with, these
paints change color as you move them around. The ones I have seen have a purple, blue
affect. I wonder how they paint the bait to get the look.

Fishwhittler · February 09, 2013, 09:17:37 AM

Quote from: light wire on February 09, 2013, 08:52:55 AM
Does anyone know what type of paint some of the new baits are being painted with, these
paints change color as you move them around. The ones I have seen have a purple, blue
affect. I wonder how they paint the bait to get the look.

They use color-shifting paints, like these. They're a bit pricey, which is why they're not more commonly used by lure painters.

light wire · February 10, 2013, 02:45:13 PM

WoW! that is unreal, would make a very expensive crankbait.