srfishin15 Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 Painted up a half dozen scaup dekes just to add some variety to my spread, how do these guys look for those of you that hunt divers regularly? Most of my experience is puddle ducks and although I know detail isn't as important when hunting divers is there anything that sticks out that would need changing? Be critical. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muthagoose Posted August 12, 2013 Author Share Posted August 12, 2013 Maybe go flat paint and dust down the bills with a light- med grey .... I flock everything so shines my main thing... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan z Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 They look shinny to me also. Flat paint will help big time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greybeard53 Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 In the future, definitely go with flat paint. No need to totally repaint these though, just spray them w/ an aerosol can of flat clear coat. I also agree the bills should be more of a gray/blue, but not a show stopper for working dekes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srfishin15 Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 Thanks guys, I'll darken up the bills and get some of that flat clear coat. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muthagoose Posted August 13, 2013 Author Share Posted August 13, 2013 Keep in mind what ya painted them with and what your coating it with orange peel can be a issue... Just saying.. You can also add common household substance to the paint to flatten it.. Ive used corn starch and even very fine baking soda with good results.. BUT you have to test ratio.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muthagoose Posted August 27, 2013 Author Share Posted August 27, 2013 Well I was able to finish a few this summer.. Its been a busy year with remodeling a house and delivering.. Ive almost retired from Taxidermy but still have a few client project/flocks to finish.. Hope'n to make decoys my other full time job someday... Well let me know what ya think of them... I have woodies and mallards on the flocking rack to do as soon as it cools off a bit.. I have another 80-85 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finlander Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 Almost too good to put in the water! Nice job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TylerS Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 I'm drooling over that can. He just looks MEAN! I'd put him in the kill-hole for sure. He'd suck in all those old, grizzled veteran bulls looking for a fight. Me likey! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crawler harness Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 Awesome, really like the backdrop you are using now. It sets the mood more. I agree with Tyler that Can is killer.. keep posting pics when you get time. The preener Goldie is killer too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muthagoose Posted August 27, 2013 Author Share Posted August 27, 2013 Tyler delivery of that Bull can be arranged this fall!!I would have the next rack flocked but my switch went on my exhaust fan... Should be going strong next week... Thanks for the kind words.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoxMN Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 Wow, they are awesome. I live for divers and each of yours look to have it's own attitude and personality. Can't pick one out over the others, but if I would it might be the bull or the hen goldeneye, love her posture! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TylerS Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 Tyler delivery of that Bull can be arranged this fall!! ...GOOD... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muthagoose Posted September 12, 2013 Author Share Posted September 12, 2013 I just painted some new additions to the mallard spread..Resters and no head feeders.. Post pics up once I get the highlights and bills painted.... Tyler ya got a Spot to put them to the test? Congrats on the new gunner... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TylerS Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 I just painted some new additions to the mallard spread..Resters and no head feeders.. Post pics up once I get the highlights and bills painted.... Tyler ya got a Spot to put them to the test? Congrats on the new gunner... Do I have spots? Does a wirehair point?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muthagoose Posted November 6, 2013 Author Share Posted November 6, 2013 Just a couple of in use photos. The spread was a culmination of mine and 2 interns who are progressing along nicely. The Buffies are Dave and this is only his 2nd year carving.. Pats been at it about the same amount of time... With MANY Birds getting to meet the Mighty Mini Lab.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishersofmen Posted November 6, 2013 Share Posted November 6, 2013 They look awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
booger Posted June 1, 2014 Share Posted June 1, 2014 Any new decoys to show off? And any chance of you doing a little seminar? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muthagoose Posted June 14, 2014 Author Share Posted June 14, 2014 Working on a few new things. Don't see a seminar happening but a hunt this fall is a possibility... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan z Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 Working on a few new things. Don't see a seminar happening but a hunt this fall is a possibility... Any new decoys I haven't seen a teal yet...I like the Goldie's you posted up a while back! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muthagoose Posted October 8, 2014 Author Share Posted October 8, 2014 Hope'n to do so this weekend with the new aquavac mag ringers... Made them for rice and reed hunting on low boats.. Post sumtin soon... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muthagoose Posted October 30, 2014 Author Share Posted October 30, 2014 This is my Pintail with the blind and the resting ringer spread on it... Ill be adding more pics later.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muthagoose Posted October 30, 2014 Author Share Posted October 30, 2014 This is whats under the flock.. All the decoys are connected to the blind and are interchangeable in position... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HugoBox Posted December 6, 2014 Share Posted December 6, 2014 Decided to camo up the old boat. Pretty tedious but happy with the outcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJ1657 Posted December 7, 2014 Share Posted December 7, 2014 Wow that looks good Hugo. I bet you have alot of hours in that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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