deny essex Posted May 24, 2011 Report Share Posted May 24, 2011 (edited) Finished the peckers I have been makeing and took them out for a field test and video, not the best of weather, blowing a good un and ground as hard as rock, decoy pegs were poked in what cracks I could find. Camera and tripod went over 3 times and I lost me wig But the palm sized peckers trudged on regarless of the weather without a hitch, I wasnt shooting apart from the video so sorry guys just wasnt the right conditions to show any birds decoying. More peckers in the makeing while the weather and birds are reluctant to play in my part of the UK. And thanks to Cosd for his help and input in the makeing of the peckers . http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LM2l6MLGV50&feature=player_detailpage Finaled item, spec page 2. Edited July 12, 2011 by deny essex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickanles Posted May 24, 2011 Report Share Posted May 24, 2011 they look good, wouldent mind a couple myself, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilR Posted May 24, 2011 Report Share Posted May 24, 2011 They look very good Deny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosd Posted May 24, 2011 Report Share Posted May 24, 2011 Nice one Denny can't wait to trial them with some birds around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pigeonblasterian Posted May 24, 2011 Report Share Posted May 24, 2011 They look as though they will do the job.Nice bit of work there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stubby Posted May 25, 2011 Report Share Posted May 25, 2011 nice one denny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highlander Posted May 25, 2011 Report Share Posted May 25, 2011 Nice one and I don't wish to steal your thunder but I have to question why (apart from the craic) bother...sprung steel sticks work just as well and do the pigeons appreciate the difference...methinks not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frenchieboy Posted May 25, 2011 Report Share Posted May 25, 2011 Nice one and I don't wish to steal your thunder but I have to question why (apart from the craic) bother...sprung steel sticks work just as well and do the pigeons appreciate the difference...methinks not. I see what you are saying but what about if you are out in the summer with no wind to work your decoys on spring sticks? That is where those motorised decoys would really come into their own. They look like they will be pretty effective! Nice work mate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deny essex Posted May 25, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2011 (edited) Nice one and I don't wish to steal your thunder but I have to question why (apart from the craic) bother...sprung steel sticks work just as well and do the pigeons appreciate the difference...methinks not. Agreed spring sticks and the like do work in the wind , in light winds or shelterd positions in mid winter where the pigeon often feed out of the worst of the wind I find they do not respond very well. We all know the favoured hide position is with the wind in our back with back cover , normaly hedgerows or a tree/trees which can shelter the decoys from the wind and lessen the effect of spring mounts. When it dont blow the decs don't go. Edited May 25, 2011 by deny essex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosd Posted May 25, 2011 Report Share Posted May 25, 2011 Nice one and I don't wish to steal your thunder but I have to question why (apart from the craic) bother...sprung steel sticks work just as well and do the pigeons appreciate the difference...methinks not. Same can be said for spring sticks, why do we need the decoys swaying in the wind when the rotary is adding movement, why do we need a rotary when the flapper is working..... It's the old saying "different ways for different days", it's another tool in our toolbox! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caeser Posted June 1, 2011 Report Share Posted June 1, 2011 It's the old saying "different ways for different days", I like that. Its so true. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bakerboy Posted June 1, 2011 Report Share Posted June 1, 2011 Finished the peckers I have been makeing and took them out for a field test and video, not the best of weather, blowing a good un and ground as hard as rock, decoy pegs were poked in what cracks I could find. Camera and tripod went over 3 times and I lost me wig But the palm sized peckers trudged on regarless of the weather without a hitch, I wasnt shooting apart from the video so sorry guys just wasnt the right conditions to show any birds decoying. More peckers in the makeing while the weather and birds are reluctant to play in my part of the UK. And thanks to Cosd for his help and input in the makeing of the peckers . http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MehkQ9gxGRM They look the business. I will give them a try with Cos over the next week or so, or if you want to try them out with cos, while he covers for you are welcome. Anyway I will have a couple, plus your contact details for whoever might like to buy them. Cheers Terry A little suggestion, I always take a screwdriver out with be, in the Summer the ground is rock hard and the Winter it is frozen solid, I use the screwdriver to make the hole, it saves bending or breaking the Spring/Bouncer sticks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosd Posted June 1, 2011 Report Share Posted June 1, 2011 They look the business. I will give them a try with Cos over the next week or so, or if you want to try them out with cos, while he covers for you are welcome. Anyway I will have a couple, plus your contact details for whoever might like to buy them. Cheers Terry A little suggestion, I always take a screwdriver out with be, in the Summer the ground is rock hard and the Winter it is frozen solid, I use the screwdriver to make the hole, it saves bending or breaking the Spring/Bouncer sticks. You said that when I came over to your permision, that's a rubbish idea, the ground was so hard I should have bought a cango Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deny essex Posted June 1, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2011 Bring the cango tomorrow then Cos when we do the final test before production Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huffhuff Posted June 1, 2011 Report Share Posted June 1, 2011 If they are a good price, i'll have a few Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deny essex Posted June 1, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2011 Will put a report on after tomorrow on how they perform, birds willing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deny essex Posted June 3, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 3, 2011 well went out and we gave the DIPPA'S a good workout , all worked well with no problems, not with them at least! Was in no condition to take a new vid or pics I'm afraid but will get another done soon for evil bay entry when I get the pre orders finished. As I have been asked a few times The info on them , They work on mid spring sticks. simple clip on clip off fittings. run on 2 x AA batteries (cheap ones run for over 6 hours) Simple adjustable depth of motion. Can operate with pegs tilted to give a different aspect. Works on shells with no alterations usualy needed. full bodied need a 80 x 60 mm hole cut in the bottom. weight without batteries 33 gram 1.5 ounce including battery holder and plastic transpot box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
semiautolee Posted June 3, 2011 Report Share Posted June 3, 2011 they look like they will do the job nicely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosd Posted June 6, 2011 Report Share Posted June 6, 2011 well went out and we gave the DIPPA'S a good workout , all worked well with no problems, not with them at least! Was in no condition to take a new vid or pics I'm afraid but will get another done soon for evil bay entry when I get the pre orders finished. As I have been asked a few times The info on them , They work on mid spring sticks. simple clip on clip off fittings. run on 2 x AA batteries (cheap ones run for over 6 hours) Simple adjustable depth of motion. Can operate with pegs tilted to give a different aspect. Works on shells with no alterations usualy needed. full bodied need a 80 x 60 mm hole cut in the bottom. weight without batteries 33 gram 1.5 ounce including battery holder and plastic transpot box. Was out with Denny last week using these and I have to say they did look good; Problem was every time they caught your eye you would double look thinking birds were on the ground. Denny scattered half a dozen of them amongst our decoys and the movement really was good. It was as though the whole pattern was alive. I had a go at mounting a couple myself to my flocked shells and each one took less than 30 seconds to mount and start up, and for me the biggest plus point to these is the size! They really are so small that you can carry them in your pocket and not know they are there, makes a change when you get a new toy that you will not be adding any bulk to your gear. Do a search on Google for "decoy dippas", watch the video on youtube and judge for yourselves..... Good work Den, I'll be in touch as I have a couple of mates who are interested in taking some off you. PM on it's way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southeastpete Posted June 6, 2011 Report Share Posted June 6, 2011 i'd have a few, any idea what price you'd be selling them at? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan-250 Posted June 6, 2011 Report Share Posted June 6, 2011 I'm interested too buddy, they look good in the videos, nice work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosd Posted June 6, 2011 Report Share Posted June 6, 2011 i'd have a few, any idea what price you'd be selling them at? Send Denny a PM, but I think you'll be pleasantly surprised! He's even got a smart plastic carry box for them so you can throw them in your kit bag without damaging them. You can tell they are designed by a shooter, everything has been considered even the price. I'll see if I can contact Denny to see if it's ok to post the price.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul T Posted June 8, 2011 Report Share Posted June 8, 2011 Just sent Deny a pm: "I've seen the video of your pecker in action and I have to say I'm very impressed...." :o Joking aside, these look great and will put some much needed movement into a pattern on a still day (I don't like rotaries) - I'm definitely interested . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deny essex Posted June 9, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 9, 2011 Thanks for the positive replies guys , they work well and orders comming in, not makeing a business of it, just for those that dont want to make their own I can supply :)and probably with all the faffing around to make them what i charge is fuel money for shooting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coptleigh Posted June 16, 2011 Report Share Posted June 16, 2011 Can you tell me where you got the bits from if I wanted to make my own?? if thats not too cheeky a question?? or are you making them only too order?? Cheers Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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