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« on: January 26, 2012, 10:52:35 AM »
I bought some fins for a cast that I did of a perch because I destroyed the fins in the mold process. My problem is the fins are a 1/4 inch thick! What is the best way to thin them down and keep the detail ? O ya this is my first comp fish so I would like to get it right, thanks WRT
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« Reply #1 on: January 26, 2012, 11:00:35 AM »
I have never seen fins that thick ! any idea what they are made of ? with my own hand made polyester resin fins I can dremmel them down quite good at the very edge, but to go from 1/4 inch would need some skill in replacing lost detail. Personally, I would go for another make of fin, Lake country's are very good. And I am sure some of the USA guys will know of lots more.
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« Reply #2 on: January 26, 2012, 12:05:41 PM »
man thats a tough sell on competition mount.  Find someone on the forums that may sell you a set and/or learn to cast your own would be my suggestions.
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« Reply #3 on: January 26, 2012, 10:04:36 PM »
thank you guys so my next ? does anyone have any perch fins for sale
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