Fish Replica Preparation?

Submitted by Dave Ervin on 01/27/2003. ( dervin@eesus.jnj.com ) 12.158.62.38

I just received a bluegill fish replica to be painted. The fins have to be attached, gill plate cut out , eyes cut out, new ones placed in the sockets. How do I do all of this? I have mounted and painted bluegill before, but not worked on replicas like this.
What type of glue do I use to fix the side fins on the fish. What about sanding the finishing looks to the replica? Oh Boy, I guess I may have asked too much.
Please any info would be appreciated.
Dave from KY

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grinder jeeves

This response submitted by terryr on 01/27/2003. ( ) 63.99.92.176

get a grinder wheel to go on electric grinder and it WILL make short order of the work that needs to be done - attach fins with bondo and any knicks from blade use epozy clay or whatever - it is really very simple to do all of this - dont get hung up on the details


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This response submitted by terryr on 01/27/2003. ( ) 63.99.92.176

prime b4 painting - grinder wheel is like blade that goes on a circular saw - after i have ground and finished e'thing b4 priming i touch up any 'lumps' and then wipe fish with clean towel


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