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Soft foam popper SBS
Gonna give it a try:
Wrap hook with thread, it gives the foam a decent base to adhere to.
http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m...ps273944c8.jpg
Cut the foam to fit the hook.
http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m...ps37fa62fb.jpg
This is the tool I use to turn down the bodies:
http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m...ps3ac73c1d.jpg
Use a dremel tool and emery board to turn down the body:
http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m...pseaf95d22.jpg
Use a razor blade to cut a slit in the foam body:
http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m...ps9e764b47.jpg
Put the body on the hook using super glue, or zap a gap
http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m...psfccf12ff.jpg
Paint scales, put eyes on and coat with Liquid Fusion.
http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m...psfde17250.jpg
Now you can thread the legs and put whatever kind of tail you like on the back. I have a small bit that I use to hollow out the front of the popper, but it's not required. Hope this shows how I do these poppers!
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OK, messed that up, let's try again:
Wrap the hook with thread.
http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m...ps52265e99.jpg
Cut the foam to fit.
http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m...psa5d693a6.jpg
Here is the tool I use to turn down the bodies.
http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m...ps1f69d89a.jpg
I use an emery board and dremel to turn the bodies down to the shape I want.
http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m...psc0378e80.jpg
Cut a slit in the foam, and use super glue to glue the body on.
http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m...ps4059ab82.jpg
Paint scales, attach eyes, thread the legs, and coat with Liquid Fusion, and tie whatever tail you like on the back.
http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m...ps07bb4cda.jpg
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This looks great! Is the bit you used one you made or bought? And how did you do the scales?
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I bought the bit, and I used some fine mesh pulled tight over the body and a can of spray paint to do the scales. And thank you !
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Were did you get the bit? And the mesh is a great idea!
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Check your PM's. Sent you a link to where I bought the tool.
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I like it.That is one I will try this winter
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Hi, could you send me a PM where you got that bit also, I would like to try it. Thanks.
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Why not just post the site...like this
http://www.jvlnet.com/~swinters/