Frond-dart......

[MLBob Furia]

Doggone! Commons are BIG birds. This one took a monster-sized frond to make, and a fair sized slug of lead in the keel so it would self-right.

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Finished texture coat today; going camping - will start painting when I get back.

 

[Pat Gregory]

Sweet Bob! Will he get a "frond minnow" in his mouth?

 

[jeff galat]

looks great, never seen a merg by you before. looking forward to seeing it painted

 

[Bob B]

Bob,
I love all the Darts. Esp the big ones when they are crossing at 25 yds over the decoys on a frozen Dec. morning. That thing looks great. Cant wait to see the paint.
Any red breasted in the works.

Enjoy the camping.


Bob

 

[Al Hansen]

I think you will need a camping trip to get all rested up prior to taking on that new task that is in front of you. Have fun.
Al

 

[Hitch]

Sweet Bob!! Hitch

 

[Roy Weatherby]

Looks good Bob...What brand of gesso are you using?and how are you applying it?I tried applying some gesso last week and I thought to myself,this is nothing Like ML Bob's!

 

[Gary March]

Bob, What an incredible bird. I can hardly wait to see it painted. Thanks for posting.

Gary March

 

[Kevin Weir]

Bob, When I win the lotto next wek you should get ready for a lot of commission work.

 

[MLBob Furia]

...What brand of gesso are you using? and how are you applying it?

Roy, Any brand will do, but use sponges with nice open cells to apply it. View attachment Texturesponge (600 x 399).jpg