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Offline jennyfell55

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First foam decoys float test!!
« on: April 08, 2013, 03:28:26 PM »
Finally got my first two foam decoys completely carved, painted, clear coated, and dried so I got to test them out! I think they turned out awesome!! It was very calm and since they have no keel they swam around with even the slightest breeze   :)



Video of decoys:

http://smg.photobucket.com/user/jennyfell55/media/Swimmingdecoys_zps535f105c.mp4.html


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Re: First foam decoys float test!!
« Reply #1 on: April 08, 2013, 03:30:42 PM »
Those look really good!. How long did it take to make them?
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Re: First foam decoys float test!!
« Reply #2 on: April 08, 2013, 03:34:45 PM »
They look great and float nice too!
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Re: First foam decoys float test!!
« Reply #3 on: April 08, 2013, 03:38:18 PM »
 8)    :tup:
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Re: First foam decoys float test!!
« Reply #4 on: April 08, 2013, 03:41:06 PM »
Quote from: NW-GSP on April 08, 2013, 03:30:42 PM
Those look really good!. How long did it take to make them?

Depends on the bird. Carving doesn't take too long(maybe an hour ish, but I get faster with each bird), but there's lots of waiting time in the trestle coating process. Paint time depends on the species... GWT takes MUCH more time to paint than a Ringneck does.
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Re: First foam decoys float test!!
« Reply #5 on: April 08, 2013, 03:49:40 PM »
Wow, very nice looking work!  :tup:
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Re: First foam decoys float test!!
« Reply #6 on: April 08, 2013, 05:12:52 PM »
those look great! got any close up shots?
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Re: First foam decoys float test!!
« Reply #7 on: April 08, 2013, 10:22:46 PM »
Real nice.  Are you a part of the IWCA?
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Re: First foam decoys float test!!
« Reply #8 on: April 08, 2013, 10:27:51 PM »
 :tup: :tup:  very cool.
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Re: First foam decoys float test!!
« Reply #9 on: April 09, 2013, 09:35:08 AM »
Not to bad.  Looks like they will work.
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Re: First foam decoys float test!!
« Reply #10 on: April 09, 2013, 02:15:56 PM »
 :tup: Nice job .
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Re: First foam decoys float test!!
« Reply #11 on: April 09, 2013, 08:06:53 PM »
Nice
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Re: First foam decoys float test!!
« Reply #12 on: April 09, 2013, 08:09:18 PM »
Quote from: Stilly bay on April 08, 2013, 05:12:52 PM
those look great! got any close up shots?

I second the motion for some close ups.

Those look awesome.
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Re: First foam decoys float test!!
« Reply #13 on: April 09, 2013, 10:23:23 PM »
Quote from: Dan-o on April 09, 2013, 08:09:18 PM
Quote from: Stilly bay on April 08, 2013, 05:12:52 PM
those look great! got any close up shots?

I second the motion for some close ups.

Those look awesome.

Ok ok! Here you go  :)

Here's the GWT


And here's the Ringneck




I've also got a few more in process, just not ready to float


Different view same bird


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Re: First foam decoys float test!!
« Reply #14 on: April 09, 2013, 10:29:43 PM »
Nice
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Re: First foam decoys float test!!
« Reply #15 on: April 09, 2013, 11:28:52 PM »
Awesome job! That GWT is the perfect pose! :tup:
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Re: First foam decoys float test!!
« Reply #16 on: April 09, 2013, 11:32:50 PM »
Great gunners Jenny
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Re: First foam decoys float test!!
« Reply #17 on: April 10, 2013, 07:03:00 AM »
Outstanding!! especially for your first!  duck magnets for sure,betcha can't wait to try them out :tup: 
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Re: First foam decoys float test!!
« Reply #18 on: April 10, 2013, 02:46:51 PM »
You have skillz!
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Re: First foam decoys float test!!
« Reply #19 on: April 10, 2013, 09:47:48 PM »
Wow. Looks great Jenny!  Good job
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Re: First foam decoys float test!!
« Reply #20 on: April 10, 2013, 09:49:40 PM »
 :yeah: :yeah: :yeah:

Those are cool!!!
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Re: First foam decoys float test!!
« Reply #21 on: April 11, 2013, 06:46:46 AM »
Those look really good.  Always wanted to hunt over a bunch of hand carved deeks. 
What kind of foam?
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Re: First foam decoys float test!!
« Reply #22 on: April 19, 2013, 08:38:32 PM »
Nice job! Are they hollowed out on the bottom? If they aren't weighted or hollowed out the stronger wind gusts will blow them over. I have some Herters that are hollowed out Styrofoam with a hard coat on the outsides they float nice and the slightest breeze moves them around good.
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Re: First foam decoys float test!!
« Reply #23 on: April 19, 2013, 08:55:19 PM »
Nice Job those look great! :tup: :tup:
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Re: First foam decoys float test!!
« Reply #24 on: April 20, 2013, 05:23:33 PM »
Quote from: huntingfool7 on April 11, 2013, 06:46:46 AM
Those look really good.  Always wanted to hunt over a bunch of hand carved deeks. 
What kind of foam?

I actually have no idea what kind of foam :dunno: I found it at an architectural salvage place.


Quote from: L-ofalab on April 19, 2013, 08:38:32 PM
Nice job! Are they hollowed out on the bottom? If they aren't weighted or hollowed out the stronger wind gusts will blow them over. I have some Herters that are hollowed out Styrofoam with a hard coat on the outsides they float nice and the slightest breeze moves them around good.

I've hollowed out a circle on the bottom to prevent exactly that  :) I've had lots of help from the wonderful people on a couple foam decoy forums or I never would have thought about the bottoms! They certainly move around with the slightest breeze!
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Re: First foam decoys float test!!
« Reply #25 on: April 20, 2013, 05:30:25 PM »
Dang fine job !!  :tup: :tup:
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Re: First foam decoys float test!!
« Reply #26 on: April 23, 2013, 11:33:03 AM »
YOu sure do have some talent in making those dekes :tup:
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Re: First foam decoys float test!!
« Reply #27 on: May 15, 2013, 02:47:40 PM »
Very cool!    :tup:
Keep at it and one day all these guys on the posts will pay top dollar for your brand of decoys at Cabelas.

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Re: First foam decoys float test!!
« Reply #28 on: May 16, 2013, 11:13:09 AM »
Aww shucks  :-[ Thank you so much everyone!  I've got four wigeon in process right now... I'll be sure to post up when they're done!
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Re: First foam decoys float test!!
« Reply #29 on: May 16, 2013, 03:02:41 PM »
Those look great!  Awesome job!
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Re: First foam decoys float test!!
« Reply #30 on: May 16, 2013, 03:12:12 PM »
This sounds like a fun project...
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Re: First foam decoys float test!!
« Reply #31 on: May 16, 2013, 03:13:01 PM »
Those are awesome. It'll be really cool when you bring some ducks in to 'em.
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Re: First foam decoys float test!!
« Reply #32 on: May 16, 2013, 05:47:08 PM »
Quote from: pianoman9701 on May 16, 2013, 03:13:01 PM
Those are awesome. It'll be really cool when you bring some ducks in to 'em.

That's the thought that keeps me going when I can't get the foam dust off me, even after I shower  :chuckle: I caved and bought a respirator so at least I'm not coughing up foam dust anymore haha  :tup:

Quote from: BiggLuke on May 16, 2013, 03:12:12 PM
This sounds like a fun project...

It really is!! I love that I can create whatever species in whatever pose I want.  Plus there's the whole part about hunting with something you made makes it that much more awesome  :)
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