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Sillyoldman · 01-16-2010, 07:11 PM

Most likely not very exciting for most here but this is something I mess around with. I make duck decoys. They are not highly detailed because I like old fashioned working decoys (gunners). Make them to look like something a waterfowler would have hauled into the marsh back before cork, rubber and Styrofoam was introduced. Pics are pretty self explanatory. Feel free to ask questions if you are interested.

Sillyoldman · 01-16-2010, 07:13 PM

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Sillyoldman · 01-16-2010, 07:15 PM

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Sillyoldman · 01-16-2010, 07:24 PM

Here is where I left off. Pretty rough, but shape is complete. I have the head, keel and body glued up. Just needs to dry overnight. I have not decided yet but I think I'm going to age it. I can do it one of two ways. 1. Crackle paint. 2. coat it in watered down glue and cover it with fine sawdust for texture prior to painting it.

cdowns · 01-16-2010, 07:44 PM

woodn't fool me

**wancosc356** · 01-16-2010, 07:53 PM

Thats cool man. How long does one take you to make, start to finish?

Sillyoldman · 01-16-2010, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by wancosc356

Thats cool man. How long does one take you to make, start to finish?

Well thats hard to say. So much depends on my motivation, drying times between glue and paint. All of the above is from today. I'm into this one an afternoon so far. I have never use patterns. Some turn out ok. Others surprise Me. I couldn't make two the same either. They all take on their own personalities as I make them. When I do make one I really like I trace its base & head for a pattern. I can never duplicate it though.

**wancosc356** · 01-16-2010, 09:14 PM

Thats cool man. I hear ya. Do u sell them or just use them yourself?

Sillyoldman · 01-16-2010, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by wancosc356

Thats cool man. I hear ya. Do u sell them or just use them yourself?

I've sold most of the ones I've made to pay for the antique dekes that I collect. Some from and unknown carvers and others well known. I started carving in 1992 with a steak knife and a hunk of 4x4 post. It's a horrific looking thing, but I kept it anyway. I took second place with my first entry into a carving contest. I toss them into the water sometimes, but they are mostly for nostalgia. Lots of collectors have bought them. I had a guy back east buy every decoy I could make for a year. He told me my dekes were on his covered porch over looking the mighty Missisippi River. I'm also proud that one of my decoys is/was on a confidential ship in a confidential place bringing some sort of happiness to a serviceman. Hope he didn't shoot it!

**wancosc356** · 01-16-2010, 10:25 PM

Cool man. Very nice work!

Sillyoldman · 01-17-2010, 02:18 PM

After some sanding this morning I painted it. I like mixing my own paint. I usually start with a main color and tweak it into what I want as I go. That way the color contrasts are fairly mild. When the paint dries I'll put a coat of clear vanish on it.

Sillyoldman · 01-17-2010, 09:50 PM

Here it is completed.

**wancosc356** · 01-17-2010, 10:09 PM

Turned out great!

Sub-versive · 01-17-2010, 11:27 PM

Nice work Don!
So do you start with 2x6 or 2x8 KD?
Is your stamp woodburning or ink?

Looks good!

Sillyoldman · 01-17-2010, 11:49 PM

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Originally Posted by wancosc356

Turned out great!

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Originally Posted by Sub-versive

Nice work Don!
So do you start with 2x6 or 2x8 KD?
Is your stamp woodburning or ink?

Looks good!

Thanks guys. My pics are bad. I think it looks better in real life, but I think the same of myself

The stamp is a brass branding iron. I usually make a few dekes before I heat the iron. It takes a while to get it hot enough to burn with a propane torch. My smaller dekes are #2 Kd 2x8, and goose dekes are 2x12.

This one is already boxed up and being shipped tuesday.

79gmcc15 · 01-18-2010, 04:25 AM

Ive had the pleasure of seeing some in person, and they do look great! Even better in person. Nice work Don!

Slick17 · 01-18-2010, 03:58 PM

Man, I really like the work you are doing. I like the old look of things. Looks like something my grandfather would have. Brings back memories.

big_al_71 · 01-27-2010, 02:19 PM

thats great work.....

**LockDoc** · 01-27-2010, 04:18 PM

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I still want to try this Don, and I think I can get enough from the pictures posted here to get started on it. Thanks.

LockDoc

**LEEVON** · 01-28-2010, 12:16 AM

That's very cool. My Grandpa used to make decoys and paint all types of ducks.

Sillyoldman · 01-28-2010, 01:13 AM

I figured since theres some interest I'd post a few more pics. Thanks everyone for the compliments, and thanks for making me take a few off the shelf. Now I have a lot of dusting to do!

Sillyoldman · 01-28-2010, 01:16 AM

Quack

Sillyoldman · 01-28-2010, 01:18 AM

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Sillyoldman · 01-28-2010, 01:22 AM

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Sillyoldman · 01-28-2010, 01:25 AM

almost there

01-16-2010, 07:11 PM	#1
Sillyoldman #16876 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Auburn WA Posts: 12,266	Another hobby. Most likely not very exciting for most here but this is something I mess around with. I make duck decoys. They are not highly detailed because I like old fashioned working decoys (gunners). Make them to look like something a waterfowler would have hauled into the marsh back before cork, rubber and Styrofoam was introduced. Pics are pretty self explanatory. Feel free to ask questions if you are interested. Attached Images __________________ Posted via Stationary Device '71 Custom Deluxe C-20 402. '67 Buick Special 455. '49 Plymouth Special Deluxe. *"I love that old car smell"* *Some people are like Slinkies... not really good for anything, but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs.* Last edited by Sillyoldman; 01-16-2010 at 07:26 PM.

01-16-2010, 07:15 PM	#3
Sillyoldman #16876 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Auburn WA Posts: 12,266	Re: Another hobby. More Attached Images __________________ Posted via Stationary Device '71 Custom Deluxe C-20 402. '67 Buick Special 455. '49 Plymouth Special Deluxe. *"I love that old car smell"* *Some people are like Slinkies... not really good for anything, but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs.*

01-16-2010, 07:24 PM	#4
Sillyoldman #16876 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Auburn WA Posts: 12,266	Re: Another hobby. Here is where I left off. Pretty rough, but shape is complete. I have the head, keel and body glued up. Just needs to dry overnight. I have not decided yet but I think I'm going to age it. I can do it one of two ways. 1. Crackle paint. 2. coat it in watered down glue and cover it with fine sawdust for texture prior to painting it. Attached Images __________________ Posted via Stationary Device '71 Custom Deluxe C-20 402. '67 Buick Special 455. '49 Plymouth Special Deluxe. *"I love that old car smell"* *Some people are like Slinkies... not really good for anything, but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs.*

01-16-2010, 07:44 PM	#5
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Another hobby. woodn't fool me Attached Images __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

01-16-2010, 07:53 PM	#6
wancosc356 I Like Mine With No Shine! Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SC Posts: 2,705	Re: Another hobby. Thats cool man. How long does one take you to make, start to finish? __________________ Michael 1967 Chevrolet C10 Short Fleet (Literal Ground Up....One Day) 2006 GMC Sierra Crew Cab 4x4 1969 Lincoln Continental Coupe Project FOR SALE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/c...ct=4578&cat=17 1981 Honda CM400 C Bobber SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=384152

01-16-2010, 07:13 PM	#2
Sillyoldman #16876 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Auburn WA Posts: 12,266	Re: Another hobby. more Attached Images __________________ Posted via Stationary Device '71 Custom Deluxe C-20 402. '67 Buick Special 455. '49 Plymouth Special Deluxe. *"I love that old car smell"* *Some people are like Slinkies... not really good for anything, but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs.*

01-16-2010, 09:14 PM	#8
wancosc356 I Like Mine With No Shine! Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SC Posts: 2,705	Re: Another hobby. Thats cool man. I hear ya. Do u sell them or just use them yourself? __________________ Michael 1967 Chevrolet C10 Short Fleet (Literal Ground Up....One Day) 2006 GMC Sierra Crew Cab 4x4 1969 Lincoln Continental Coupe Project FOR SALE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/c...ct=4578&cat=17 1981 Honda CM400 C Bobber SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=384152 Last edited by wancosc356; 01-16-2010 at 09:14 PM.

01-16-2010, 10:25 PM	#10
wancosc356 I Like Mine With No Shine! Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SC Posts: 2,705	Re: Another hobby. Cool man. Very nice work! __________________ Michael 1967 Chevrolet C10 Short Fleet (Literal Ground Up....One Day) 2006 GMC Sierra Crew Cab 4x4 1969 Lincoln Continental Coupe Project FOR SALE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/c...ct=4578&cat=17 1981 Honda CM400 C Bobber SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=384152

01-17-2010, 02:18 PM	#11
Sillyoldman #16876 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Auburn WA Posts: 12,266	Re: Another hobby. After some sanding this morning I painted it. I like mixing my own paint. I usually start with a main color and tweak it into what I want as I go. That way the color contrasts are fairly mild. When the paint dries I'll put a coat of clear vanish on it. Attached Images __________________ Posted via Stationary Device '71 Custom Deluxe C-20 402. '67 Buick Special 455. '49 Plymouth Special Deluxe. *"I love that old car smell"* *Some people are like Slinkies... not really good for anything, but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs.*

01-17-2010, 09:50 PM	#12
Sillyoldman #16876 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Auburn WA Posts: 12,266	Re: Another hobby. Here it is completed. Attached Images __________________ Posted via Stationary Device '71 Custom Deluxe C-20 402. '67 Buick Special 455. '49 Plymouth Special Deluxe. *"I love that old car smell"* *Some people are like Slinkies... not really good for anything, but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs.*

01-17-2010, 10:09 PM	#13
wancosc356 I Like Mine With No Shine! Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SC Posts: 2,705	Re: Another hobby. Turned out great! __________________ Michael 1967 Chevrolet C10 Short Fleet (Literal Ground Up....One Day) 2006 GMC Sierra Crew Cab 4x4 1969 Lincoln Continental Coupe Project FOR SALE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/c...ct=4578&cat=17 1981 Honda CM400 C Bobber SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=384152

01-17-2010, 11:27 PM	#14
Sub-versive Boss Hogg Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: The Beaver State Posts: 2,361	Re: Another hobby. Nice work Don! So do you start with 2x6 or 2x8 KD? Is your stamp woodburning or ink? Looks good!

01-18-2010, 04:25 AM	#16
79gmcc15 Gettin It One Pice At A Time Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: everett, washington Posts: 2,688	Re: Another hobby. Ive had the pleasure of seeing some in person, and they do look great! Even better in person. Nice work Don! __________________ RIP ELJAY Work In Progress 1979 GMC C1500 Trailering Special. Getting the truck done, one piece at a time. “You can tell a lot about a fellow’s character by his way of eating jellybeans.”Ronald Reagan “I don’t know the key to success but I know the key to failure is trying to please everybody.” Bill Cosby

01-18-2010, 03:58 PM	#17
Slick17 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Frederick, MD Posts: 158	Re: Another hobby. Man, I really like the work you are doing. I like the old look of things. Looks like something my grandfather would have. Brings back memories. __________________ 05 Chevy 3500 Crew Cab Dually Sold 1984 Custom Deluxe K/30, 350 SBC with 4 Speed, 6" Lift, 35" Boggers, Headmen Headers, Custom Full 3" Dual Exhaust, Qualitex Buckets with Flip Center Console

01-27-2010, 02:19 PM	#18
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01-27-2010, 04:18 PM	#19
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,771	Re: Another hobby. - I still want to try this Don, and I think I can get enough from the pictures posted here to get started on it. Thanks. LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

01-28-2010, 12:16 AM	#20
LEEVON Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 4,888	Re: Another hobby. That's very cool. My Grandpa used to make decoys and paint all types of ducks. __________________ '20 Silverado Trail Boss ~ '17 Tahoe ~ '79 K15 Sierra Grande ~ '76 Blazer 2wd ~ '71 Cheyenne swb ~ '55 Pontiac Safari ~'50 3100 bagged ~ '80 Wife ~ Late model kids

01-28-2010, 01:13 AM	#21
Sillyoldman #16876 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Auburn WA Posts: 12,266	Re: Another hobby. I figured since theres some interest I'd post a few more pics. Thanks everyone for the compliments, and thanks for making me take a few off the shelf. Now I have a lot of dusting to do! Attached Images __________________ Posted via Stationary Device '71 Custom Deluxe C-20 402. '67 Buick Special 455. '49 Plymouth Special Deluxe. *"I love that old car smell"* *Some people are like Slinkies... not really good for anything, but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs.*

01-28-2010, 01:16 AM	#22
Sillyoldman #16876 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Auburn WA Posts: 12,266	Re: Another hobby. Quack Attached Images __________________ Posted via Stationary Device '71 Custom Deluxe C-20 402. '67 Buick Special 455. '49 Plymouth Special Deluxe. *"I love that old car smell"* *Some people are like Slinkies... not really good for anything, but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs.*

01-28-2010, 01:18 AM	#23
Sillyoldman #16876 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Auburn WA Posts: 12,266	Re: Another hobby. Honk Attached Images __________________ Posted via Stationary Device '71 Custom Deluxe C-20 402. '67 Buick Special 455. '49 Plymouth Special Deluxe. *"I love that old car smell"* *Some people are like Slinkies... not really good for anything, but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs.*

01-28-2010, 01:22 AM	#24
Sillyoldman #16876 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Auburn WA Posts: 12,266	Re: Another hobby. More Attached Images __________________ Posted via Stationary Device '71 Custom Deluxe C-20 402. '67 Buick Special 455. '49 Plymouth Special Deluxe. *"I love that old car smell"* *Some people are like Slinkies... not really good for anything, but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs.*

01-28-2010, 01:25 AM	#25
Sillyoldman #16876 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Auburn WA Posts: 12,266	Re: Another hobby. almost there Attached Images __________________ Posted via Stationary Device '71 Custom Deluxe C-20 402. '67 Buick Special 455. '49 Plymouth Special Deluxe. *"I love that old car smell"* *Some people are like Slinkies... not really good for anything, but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs.*

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