Title: Bored so repainted decoy head
Post by: Drthorn on March 20, 2020, 09:37:29 AM
Post by: Drthorn on March 20, 2020, 09:37:29 AM
I know this has been drilled into the ground but got cabin fever and thought I'd repaint my pretty boy decoy head. Didn't know which way to go (all white, red, etc)
Started out wanting more pink but ended up adding more red
Thoughts? I'm sure anything will work but again just got a little bored
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Started out wanting more pink but ended up adding more red
Thoughts? I'm sure anything will work but again just got a little bored
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Title: Re: Bored so repainted decoy head
Post by: Dr Juice on March 20, 2020, 09:45:44 AM
Post by: Dr Juice on March 20, 2020, 09:45:44 AM
Good job. I like it and good luck 
Title: Re: Bored so repainted decoy head
Post by: GobbleNut on March 20, 2020, 09:49:09 AM
Post by: GobbleNut on March 20, 2020, 09:49:09 AM
My initial reaction is that it's too white and that a subordinate gobbler would interpret your bird as being a dominant bird and might shy away. Then again, I don't know squat about decoy use so I will bow to the opinions of those here that use them and have experience with that sort of thing.
Title: Re: Bored so repainted decoy head
Post by: Tom007 on March 20, 2020, 10:07:20 AM
Post by: Tom007 on March 20, 2020, 10:07:20 AM
Good job...
Title: Re: Bored so repainted decoy head
Post by: 2eagles on March 20, 2020, 10:08:36 AM
Post by: 2eagles on March 20, 2020, 10:08:36 AM
I've repainted, flocked, added real wing feathers and a real fan to my jake. I don't think it really helps, but when I use him, I sit and admire my artistic talent. Lol
Title: Re: Bored so repainted decoy head
Post by: Twowithone on March 20, 2020, 10:23:40 AM
Post by: Twowithone on March 20, 2020, 10:23:40 AM
Ive repainted my decoy by looking on line at Gobbler head pictures they got red white and blues streaks so thats how it got painted also made it a full grown beard by replacing the plastic stuff they had for a Jake and put some Hemp rope in there now besides the fan its a full blown Gobbler all the way down to the waddles. :firefighter:
Title: Re: Bored so repainted decoy head
Post by: Drthorn on March 20, 2020, 10:25:43 AM
Post by: Drthorn on March 20, 2020, 10:25:43 AM
Quote from: 2eagles on March 20, 2020, 10:08:36 AMI agree lol
I've repainted, flocked, added real wing feathers and a real fan to my jake. I don't think it really helps, but when I use him, I sit and admire my artistic talent. Lol
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Title: Re: Bored so repainted decoy head
Post by: guesswho on March 20, 2020, 11:09:22 AM
Post by: guesswho on March 20, 2020, 11:09:22 AM
Wait for it
Title: Re: Bored so repainted decoy head
Post by: Marc on March 20, 2020, 11:14:35 AM
Post by: Marc on March 20, 2020, 11:14:35 AM
I am with the "Nut" on this one...
Add some more red, as that white could be intimidating to a more subordinate bird... Or so I would think.
Add some more red, as that white could be intimidating to a more subordinate bird... Or so I would think.
Title: Re: Bored so repainted decoy head
Post by: Drthorn on March 20, 2020, 11:31:59 AM
Post by: Drthorn on March 20, 2020, 11:31:59 AM
Quote from: Marc on March 20, 2020, 11:14:35 AM
I am with the "Nut" on this one...
Add some more red, as that white could be intimidating to a more subordinate bird... Or so I would think.
I am contemplating that...the good thing is, I can always change the paint scheme so nothing is final!
Title: Re: Bored so repainted decoy head
Post by: Drthorn on March 20, 2020, 04:49:12 PM
Post by: Drthorn on March 20, 2020, 04:49:12 PM
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Went with the red white and blue
Merica
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Went with the red white and blue
Merica
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Title: Re: Bored so repainted decoy head
Post by: NCL on March 21, 2020, 09:59:31 AM
Post by: NCL on March 21, 2020, 09:59:31 AM
That looks very good, great job
Title: Re: Bored so repainted decoy head
Post by: RutnNStrutn on March 21, 2020, 02:18:08 PM
Post by: RutnNStrutn on March 21, 2020, 02:18:08 PM
Quote from: Drthorn on March 20, 2020, 11:31:59 AMI agree. It looks much more realistic now. :icon_thumright:Quote from: Marc on March 20, 2020, 11:14:35 AMI am with the "Nut" on this one...I am contemplating that...the good thing is, I can always change the paint scheme so nothing is final!
Add some more red, as that white could be intimidating to a more subordinate bird... Or so I would think.
Title: Re: Bored so repainted decoy head
Post by: Southernson13 on March 23, 2020, 11:45:54 AM
Post by: Southernson13 on March 23, 2020, 11:45:54 AM
I remember an old video Jason cruise made. He stated in several formats to make your tom heads as white as possible. This way 2-6 year old, it doesn't matter. Any gobbler will seek to bust up a mating party that is signified by a white head.