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Extremely realistic crab carapaces

Posted: Mon Mar 25, 2013 9:55 pm
by Hirdy
As I promised at the fly tying day on Sunday, here's the basis for the crab carapaces I showed.

To make the body, print out the document, paint Clear Cure Goo or some other UV goop onto the crab bodies, curing with UV as you go, then cut them out as you need them.

Construct the fly on the hook (ie. legs, eyes and nippers fitted), then stick the carapace to the fly with more CCG.

Cheers,
Graeme

Re: Extremely realistic crab carapaces

Posted: Tue Mar 26, 2013 9:50 am
by Dave Bailey
Interesting - thanks Graeme.

Do you have a pic of the finished product?

Cheers,

Dave.

Re: Extremely realistic crab carapaces

Posted: Mon Apr 01, 2013 6:23 pm
by Hirdy
G'day Dave,

Sorry - I missed your reply.

I'll bring a couple along tomorrow night to show you.

Cheers,
Graeme

Re: Extremely realistic crab carapaces

Posted: Tue Apr 02, 2013 1:58 pm
by Trevor Nye
Hi Graeme,

I tried this on the weekend. It worked a treat. Thanks for the tip. Trev

Re: Extremely realistic crab carapaces

Posted: Wed Apr 03, 2013 10:12 pm
by Hirdy
My pleasure Trevor. Let's hope the fish like them too, eh? ;) :)