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I'd hit 'em with the Dull Cote, but it's your choice..

But it's MUCH longer than the typical ringneck bill. I say Can/ringneck hybrid bill, more can than 'neck. . The shape of the bill is the first thing that says "can". That is NOT a typical ringneck bill. I still say Can/ringneck hybrid bill, more can than 'neck. The very faint...

Have decoys that have worn Dull Cote in the marsh for more than twenty years. Some of them have it applied pretty thick. I've never seen yellowing. Maybe something in your water?

Kevin has a point. The bill is canvasback, the rest of the bird is hen ringneck from the coloration and size. I'm going with hybrid.

I don't post much, as it's been 30 years since I built a duckboat (and still have it). But, I wanted to comment on Steve's project: thoroughly entertaining and very informative. A well-documented re-build such as this is a joy to follow. Well done, sir, and thank you for taking the time (and...

Another vote for Testor's Dull Cote. Been using it since the early '80's on decoys and it has never disappointed me. I don't find that it offers much protection to the underlying paint, but it sure puts a "dull coat" on the birds.

Steve, I particularly like the reddish breasts on your hens in the last picture. A large number of suzies in my neck of the woods exhibit this coloration, but I seldom see it on decoys. Good eye, there!!!!!!

As one who has carved a lot of birds in the past, I enjoyed this tutorial. The only question I have is on the mallard drakes flank, where you faded to white. If you look at a real greenhead, or a photo of one, you'll see that the white that separates the gray sides from the black rump is a...

I think you missed that hen on the bottom/right; I came up with 8767.

I've killed half a dozen ducks by water-swatting over the decades, and every time I did it I swore I'd never do it again. Making a good shot on a flying duck is a huge part of the appeal of duck hunting. It is, in fact, the climax of the experience. To me, I cheat myself out of the best...

Some great tips from you guys on balsa decoys. I carved one years ago. All I remember about it was that it was a major pain to carve with edged tools and I had to be extra careful during the process as it dented so easily. Don't even remember what kind of bird it was.....seems like...

I really like these. http://www.earinc.com/p1-digital-advantage.php Now....all I need to do is get the money.

Clear out the two garages, keep one for the duckboat(s), one for storing the carving wood. Then, clean out the little room to the right for the carving proper. That's be my advice. You don't need...or want...a lot of space to carve in.

That is one nice duckboat. And you, sir, have done an outstanding job of restoring it. You have every reason to be proud of your work.

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Thanks for the link, Bill. I'd say your assessment is correct; good molds tend to stick around. Their newer boat looks good; addresses the two main complaints I had with the original.

Interesting. OSP was located in Verona, WI. Is that just a little too coincidental??

Yes, Bill, that's the one! Where on the specs page was it, under what category?????? Thank you. EDIT: I found it, under MARSH BOATS. The manufacturer listed was not the maker when I bought mine, OSP was the manufacturer.

Anyone own or know about the Stalker? It was made by OSP Precision Composites in the 1990's. I looked on the "old duckboats" section, without success.