Beardo Posted April 15, 2011 Report Share Posted April 15, 2011 just came across these.... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zpp6mFzyqIY&feature=player_embedded they run for about 8 hours from one AA battery each and cost about £60 for 4 posted - you just stick a decoy on the top. i'm quite tempted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teal Posted April 15, 2011 Report Share Posted April 15, 2011 Was covered a while ago, http://forums.pigeonwatch.co.uk/forums/index.php?/topic/79165-magic-mount-for-shell-decoys/ not sure anyone actually bought them though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rascal_2005 Posted April 15, 2011 Report Share Posted April 15, 2011 dont look too bad fella Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted April 18, 2011 Report Share Posted April 18, 2011 I saw these on sale at a game fair last year. They looked impressive, if not a bit pricey (I think £80) There was also a set with crow decoys on. I think they would work well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bakerboy Posted April 18, 2011 Report Share Posted April 18, 2011 They look interesting and effective. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beardo Posted April 18, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 18, 2011 I picked some up second hand from one of our members, I reckon they're pretty good and only need slight modifications. They certainly pulled in pigeons when I tested them in the garden this afternoon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retromlc Posted April 18, 2011 Report Share Posted April 18, 2011 well looking at his ebay sales he has sold dozens,they look good can yo ulet us know how you get on nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
semiautolee Posted April 18, 2011 Report Share Posted April 18, 2011 well looking at his ebay sales he has sold dozens,they look good can yo ulet us know how you get on nick what is ebay link??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beardo Posted April 18, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 18, 2011 i like the fact that they just attach to a slightly modified (you have to drill and extra small hole and also attach a tiny eyehook) half shell in seconds and pack up very small and light - very handy for those awkward times where you have to walk a mile to set up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
semiautolee Posted April 18, 2011 Report Share Posted April 18, 2011 think il be having some Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beardo Posted April 18, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 18, 2011 i'm not keen on the BBQ sticks they come mounted on, but it'll be easy to modify them to something a bit meatier (welding rods would do the trick nicely i think) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stubby Posted April 19, 2011 Report Share Posted April 19, 2011 those mounts are what lead me to try making my own moving deeks, another member said they had some magic mounts, and that all they were, were elasticated bands of some description can you clarify to us, what they look like under the shell, the price was the main reason I never ordered any, and after a lot of tinkering in the shed, made mine for around £4.50 per unit, http://youtu.be/Z_VAn-LHMDA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beardo Posted April 19, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 19, 2011 Funnily enough it was yours that got me into the idea of getting these. Got them cheaper second hand than from eBay. I'll post some pics up later Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beardo Posted April 19, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 19, 2011 as promised... Couple of vids (sorry about quality - from my still camera) - click to play them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stubby Posted April 19, 2011 Report Share Posted April 19, 2011 cheers for those nick, Im presuming you havent cut your decoys in half yet, as I reckon that would give them more movent, but as they are, a very simple design although I couldent see how they can justify £60 for 4 thankful mine work very simular Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retromlc Posted April 19, 2011 Report Share Posted April 19, 2011 yup £15 each seems steep when you look at them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rascal_2005 Posted April 19, 2011 Report Share Posted April 19, 2011 stubby, how did you make yours? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stubby Posted April 19, 2011 Report Share Posted April 19, 2011 stubby, how did you make yours? click on my user name, then view content, you'll see posts with step by step video's, and hints on where to buy the motors etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deny essex Posted April 19, 2011 Report Share Posted April 19, 2011 ummm And I thought mine were a little heath robinson made But theese ones work, just not too sure about all exsposed gears and laccy bits, a little on the vunerable side I would think judgeing by the amount of field debris my gear picks up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beardo Posted April 19, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 19, 2011 yeah i was thinking of getting a mate to vacuum form some cases Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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