cremator Posted December 26, 2012 Report Share Posted December 26, 2012 hi all happy xmas so got 10 dead bird cradles and 10 flock half shell decoys for xmas whats the best way to store the half shells to keep the flock on them from coming off any tips please Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stiggy84arsenal Posted December 26, 2012 Report Share Posted December 26, 2012 Chuck em in a bag a dont worry Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamster Posted December 26, 2012 Report Share Posted December 26, 2012 Correct. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenhunter Posted December 26, 2012 Report Share Posted December 26, 2012 Other than that just leave them at home coz, let's face it, its what they do! Eventually! GH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Albert Posted December 27, 2012 Report Share Posted December 27, 2012 (edited) No probs. Just chuck them in your decoy bag and don't worry. You can always buy packets of flock material from hobby or craft stores. Just glue it on when the old stuff comes off and spray it with kitchen/bathroom emulsion. Make up your colours with the trial pots from Homebase or B&Q. Make sure you use waterproof glue though. You can get a much better/striking finish by spraying them yourself. I redo mine every year or when they get a bit worn. It avoids them getting shiny when wet. Edited December 27, 2012 by Uncle Albert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranfield Posted December 28, 2012 Report Share Posted December 28, 2012 Avoid net type bags, I carry my decoys in large laundry bags (draw string top, not shopping bag style), Otherwise, as everyone else says, go with the flow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deny essex Posted December 28, 2012 Report Share Posted December 28, 2012 A camping stuff bag, good light weight material with a drawstring, had my flock shells in them for years no problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
activeviii Posted January 9, 2013 Report Share Posted January 9, 2013 just stack the shells like they come and put them in your bag, mine sit in the camo netting so not to dig in the back when carrying. I flock coat all my own decoys, very easy to do, just takes time. oil based gloss paint and flocking for usa eblag. my last lot i did 3 years ago and their still going strong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motty Posted January 9, 2013 Report Share Posted January 9, 2013 If you buy good quality flocked decoys and look after them a bit, the coating will last for many years. My pinewood ones are still like new, apart from the odd mud stain and pellet hole and i've had them at least 8 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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