hymax12 Posted April 15, 2002 Report Share Posted April 15, 2002 Evening all Please dont laugh , :( i bought some decoys the other week since buying them ,i have been kicking my self for not spending the extra cash and geting the flexicoy type :thumbs: has any body got any ideas to take the shine of them or am i stuck with it ,I read some were that you can you's a mat sealer has any one tryed this?or is their a place were i could get some of that magic paint from ...my old dec's were'nt as shiney .wish i new were they were ? thanks any way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deako Posted April 15, 2002 Report Share Posted April 15, 2002 Hi Hymax, I know of a guy who can flock coat your decoys for you,other than that,'fraid I can't help. Try Mike Newall on 01925 728057. :thumbs: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazza Posted April 15, 2002 Report Share Posted April 15, 2002 Hiya Hymax, We were listening to a talk on decoys at the show. What the fella said, was to rough up the surface of the deak first with one of those wire attachments you can put in electric drills, so the paint will key to the plastic. If you haven't got one, try some sandpaper. After that he said to mix some paint, to try & resemble as best as you can a pigeons colour, but to exaggerate the white bits! Where you would get the paint from?I'm not sure! I know you can get grey primer for cars which is matt. Or you could try one of those DIY stores that let you buy the small tester pots. I'm gonna try & talk Kev into doing mine....lol!.....So I'll let you know how he gets on! :thumbs: I do remember reading somewhere about a flock spray, if I can find out about it, I'll let you know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hymax12 Posted April 15, 2002 Author Report Share Posted April 15, 2002 :thumbs: Thanks every one .I was rooting through the inter net last night and came across www.plasti-kote.com they do a matt spray or a flock type coating but i think it might be a little to light a grey. Anyway i think i shall give the chap above a call see if he could do mine for me thanks agin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Resolve IT Posted April 15, 2002 Report Share Posted April 15, 2002 Read in shooting sports , that an idea was to put wings from shot pigeons on the decoys, ive no idea if this works but thought i'd tell you anyway, i think it was last months shooying sports, if you cant find one give me a shout, i could scan and email it to you Cheers DM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malc Posted April 15, 2002 Report Share Posted April 15, 2002 If the paint that's already on the deeks is the right colour, then a cheap and easy way to take the shine off is just to rub muck on 'em. (This is a tight Yorkshireman technique!) Also, I find a good dollop of matt white emulsion, on the neck bars, works a treat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranfield Posted April 15, 2002 Report Share Posted April 15, 2002 Welcome Malc, there,s nothing wrong with "tight Yorkshire techniques", we could do with a few more suggestions under that heading. Resolve IT, I read that in the article. It seems a good idea and I can imagine it works. Flock covered Decoys rule. OK. :thumbs: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Resolve IT Posted April 15, 2002 Report Share Posted April 15, 2002 I think it would work, however i cant shoot the pigeons in the first place so i'm stumped, ive been told that your gun should be fitted to you, any idea what difference this makes??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deako Posted April 15, 2002 Report Share Posted April 15, 2002 Resolve,I've read loads about guns shooting at their best if they are properly fitted,and don't doubt that this is true,however,some 12 years ago when I swapped to a 20 bore,I could'nt hit a thing and went to north wales shooting school for a lesson.I explained to the instructor that I thought the gun needed to be fitted and asked for his thoughts.He took the gun off me,turned it UPSIDE DOWN,and broke 10 clays out of 10!,then he looked at me and said"shut up,put the pattern in the right place,and you'll kill everything!" :thumbs: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranfield Posted April 15, 2002 Report Share Posted April 15, 2002 If a gun is too long or too short it will affect your accuracy. A simple test is to put the butt of the gun in the elbow crease on the inside of your right arm (assuming you are right handed). Your index/trigger finger should fit nicely on the trigger. If the butt is too short (common problem) then a cheap option is buy a recoil pad, they come in different thicknesses. If the butt is too long (not so common), sell the gun. Mucking about reducing butt lengths is a professional job (not cheap) and it could detract from the value and balance of the gun. As Deako said, a visit to a GOOD Clay Ground and a word with the Instructor can be very helpful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazza Posted April 16, 2002 Report Share Posted April 16, 2002 I think their right, a trip to an instuctor will certainly help, & more importantly, busting a few clays will give you confidence in your gun..............Cranfield......sometimes your knowledge of shooting just amazes me.........If you know more that'll help us..........pass it on! Cheers mate. :thumbs: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Resolve IT Posted April 16, 2002 Report Share Posted April 16, 2002 A guy that PC knows shoots for the scottish team, and has offered to take me clay shooting, I think i'll take him up on his very kind offer Or I could try shooting my gun upside down, i'll have to make sure i dont get it back to front (ouch) DM :but: :but: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranfield Posted April 16, 2002 Report Share Posted April 16, 2002 DM, If you know somebody of that ability they will soon sort out any problems you may have. Could be your lucky day. :thumbs: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deako Posted April 16, 2002 Report Share Posted April 16, 2002 Resolve,shooting the gun upside down is probably ok,though you'll look a little daft...........shooting it back to front is guaranteed to make you lose your head! LOL!! :thumbs: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted April 17, 2002 Report Share Posted April 17, 2002 I was just looking over the tips & tricks section of the site when I saw a tip about taking the shine off your decoys. It recommends using Humbrol Super Matt 49 from a model shop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PC Futrett Posted April 18, 2002 Report Share Posted April 18, 2002 Would Matt varnish not work?? 8) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranfield Posted April 18, 2002 Report Share Posted April 18, 2002 Flock coated decoys definitely work. :thumbs: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deako Posted April 18, 2002 Report Share Posted April 18, 2002 Cranfield,its nice to see somebody who's been converted,I'd never go back to shiny plastic 8) !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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