oatka 0 Report post Posted March 31, 2011 I had fun last night painting poppers with the kids. It's amazing how anytime I pull out popper heads, the kids are ready to paint them! This is something we've done every few years, even when the kids have been fairly young. Last night my 4 year old had a turn at the sprayer. I found this "before" shot interesting with how it ended up being so provocatively positioned....all by accident of course. Most were painted using a stick with an alligator clip to hold the fly, but some of the detailed work required me holding them close in hand....and my fingers are still black. There sure are a lot more steps to making these look nicer than the ones from years ago that were just covered with nail polish. I can't wait to get them feathered up and wet! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigfoot 0 Report post Posted March 31, 2011 The poppers look great and you letting the kids help is a great way of getting them into fly tying or fishing. I read one of your old post that said you bought an i copic air brush system. Did you paint the popper with the i copic? I ordered an i copic system last week and it will be here on monday. Any tips or suggestions for someone new to air brushing? BF Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riffleriversteelheadslayer 0 Report post Posted March 31, 2011 they look great Mike but you glued one of the heads on backwards :hyst: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oatka 0 Report post Posted March 31, 2011 The poppers look great and you letting the kids help is a great way of getting them into fly tying or fishing. I read one of your old post that said you bought an i copic air brush system. Did you paint the popper with the i copic? I ordered an i copic system last week and it will be here on monday. Any tips or suggestions for someone new to air brushing? BF Yes, I painted these with the Copic airbrush. I am new to airbrushing too, but it's pretty simple with this system and poppers. I start with the lightest color first and work my way to the dark ones. I hope to have a more detailed post on using it up soon. they look great Mike but you glued one of the heads on backwards :hyst: DOH! actually, each pack came with 10 heads, so I glued 2 of each 10 on backwards for sliders. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Capt Bob LeMay 0 Report post Posted March 31, 2011 And for those who've never used them sliders work really well in very quiet places. They're a favorite of mine in both salt and brackish areas when it's so quiet that you want to whisper if you speak at all.... Very nice work by the way. Tight Lines Bob LeMay Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stippled Popper 0 Report post Posted March 31, 2011 Those turned out well. Perhaps it it time to invest in some inexpensive latex gloves. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bryan Wright 0 Report post Posted March 31, 2011 I just looked up what a copic airbrush system was and I like it. My daughter who draws in a japanese style of art would love it too. how lond does the can of air last? I see the larger can (180) on ebay for 13 bucks. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bryan Wright 0 Report post Posted March 31, 2011 So I was looking around for other marker based airbrushes and stumbled on this http://cgi.ebay.com/Letraset-Promarker-Fly...=item564348daa8 I found it cause I was looking at this http://cgi.ebay.com/Letraset-Promarker-Air...=item5adfb5bd3b Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oatka 0 Report post Posted March 31, 2011 Brian - My D60 can got me through 25 popper heads.....not that impressive at all in my opinion, considering how tiny poppers are. If you have patience, I hope to have a cheaper refill solution to post about in the near future. The other system you linked to looks promising too. If you get one, I'd be interested in the results. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bryan Wright 0 Report post Posted March 31, 2011 The copic one can be connected to a compressor but the compressor that is sold branded as copic is a couple hundred bucks. I think you could get away with a cheaper one but who knows. I wont be making any purchases like this till after I refi the house Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Curtis Fry 0 Report post Posted March 31, 2011 Nice looking poppers! So I bought a cheap compressor off of ebay for $60. Came with a damaged compressor valve, but still works, so he refunded me $30. Not a bad deal. I've used both the 60 and 180 cans -- both for going mobile to shows etc where I won't take the compressor. My 60 lasted longer than 25 poppers, but it wasn't by a lot. The 180 can has lasted two tying shows and a few demos, tutorials etc. I'd prob start with the 180 and see how far it goes, how many you're painting. Then if it doesn't last, just shop for a longer-term solution in a compressor. Rock on! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kirk Dietrich 0 Report post Posted March 31, 2011 Very, very nice Oatka! Can't wait to see the tailed and finished bugs. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
