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FinMaster Mounts
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Assistance w/ blue cat blank size
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November 09, 2009, 10:19:13 AM »
Most of my catalogs are somewhat dated and I know many folks on this forum have gotten into creating some fabulous blanks but do not "advertise" that much (I can understand that)
Am seeking a good blank for a blue cat; 44-45 inches long and 35 inch plus girth - yes - a REAL pot belly. My young grandson caught it yesterday and I wanted to do a blank for him for Xmas. (I was with him & his dad and did the measurements)
The measurements are not absolutely critical (as we have discussed here before) but I do want to get close and definitely one w/ a pot belly.
If any of y'all can recommend a potential supplier I sure would appreciate it - thinner (even semi- transpar) fins and mouth detail would be great but I'll work w/ what I can get.
Thanks all very much - PM or post here is appreciated; hopefully a pic can also be provided.
Randy
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dannyk
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Re: Assistance w/ blue cat blank size
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November 09, 2009, 12:28:47 PM »
Archie Phillips has one 46 x 34 #BL- 485
McKenzie has Matt Thompson blanks 44x31 #MTCFBC 44
WASCO has 46 x 34 which its the same blank from Phillip's
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Joey Arender
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Re: Assistance w/ blue cat blank size
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November 09, 2009, 01:38:23 PM »
bevs fish creations has a decent one. fins are thick which is ok by me. It took me a while, but I have seen how better that can sometimes be(esp with kids)...mouth detail needs work... seam is sunk in some along the belly(easy fix...side detail is great. Here it is as I finished it.
...I think it is 44x34 or about
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FinMaster Mounts
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Re: Assistance w/ blue cat blank size
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November 09, 2009, 02:24:37 PM »
Thanks JA - I had asked Bev for a pic but I suppose she has apparently been pretty busy..........
For a big inventory I realize it can be a pain for the supplier but pics of blanks are truly a selling point - to me anyway. Different fish sometimes have different characteristice and being able to see the poses helps a purchase decision greatly to be a bit more responsive to a customer.
Your pic is appreciated - pretty well represents the fish. I have used her before - know the mouth needs "work"
Thanks all.
RS
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Re: Assistance w/ blue cat blank size
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November 09, 2009, 09:54:27 PM »
Bevs the fins are not always thick, maybe just that one.. But thick fins are an easy fix. Very easy fix.
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November 10, 2009, 01:25:12 PM »
"Thick" is relative w/ a beast this size !?!?!?!?
Am still very open to any other options/potential suppliers. Noticed Mike @ New Wave has a large one on web page so I sent Jenn a quick note.
RS
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Joey Arender
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November 10, 2009, 04:10:35 PM »
Thick in this case was edges. bases were fine. edges where 1/8 thick . But as said easy as it gets to fix.
And that was only on the paired fins that were thick. Tail, vent and dorsal fins were fine. It was a great Blank for the price> Make that super for the price.
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Randy Budzynski
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Re: Assistance w/ blue cat blank size
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November 10, 2009, 04:47:22 PM »
nice lookin cat joey
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