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Other Than Breakthrough Manual?

Discussion in 'Bird Taxidermy' started by Wally Gator, Aug 17, 2019.

  1. Aug 17, 2019 #1
    Wally Gator

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    Hey friends,
    I am considering getting Breakthrough Waterfowl Finishing Manual for a consolidated source of paint schedules. Considering that it is quite dated and is printed black and white, is there a better publication to serve the need? I use Polytranspar colors, so it would be helpful if those colors are referenced. In the past, I have used Tony Finazzo's DVD for schedules, but a book would be more convenient.
    Thanks in advance for your input.
    Wally
     
  3. Aug 17, 2019 #2
    jrandall71

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    If you're wanting a step by step that will get you in the ballpark of the basic colors to use it's great. After a while you will probably learn to paint what colors you see from there and won't use it much.
     
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  5. Aug 18, 2019 #3
    whitetails and fish only

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    Joe Ferebee has a couple books out with step by step color illustrations. He doesn't use Polytranspar paints but you could figure that out. Has 18 puddle and 20 divers in two separate volumes.
     
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  6. Aug 18, 2019 #4
    Wildthings

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    I've got them if you are interested in buying them
     
  7. Aug 18, 2019 #5
    Sam 10November1775

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    Who carries these books?
     
  8. Aug 18, 2019 #6
    Wildthings

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    McKenzie has them but not as cheap as me
     
  9. Aug 18, 2019 #7
    Wally Gator

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    Message sent
     
  10. Aug 18, 2019 #8
    George

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    The Breakthrough manuals are quite descriptive and illustrated. If Joe's manual look anything like his prepainted heads you'd be wise to buy the Breakthrough. If you have a pc or a smart phone, you have access to millions of LIVE color references. Use them and the Breakthough color schedule and you'll be fine.
     
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  11. Aug 18, 2019 #9
    whitetails and fish only

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    Joe Ferebee is an award winning bird Taxidermist and his books are excellent! Why so negative toward a fellow Taxidermist?
     
  12. Aug 19, 2019 #10
    Wally Gator

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    I will probably buy the Breakthrough manual also. I do use live reference photos, but still need a little help achieving effect when multiple colors are involved. As stated in my original post, I have used Finazzo's videos and have learned a lot from him, but a book would be more convenient.
    Since we are speaking, I must thank you for making me aware that water-based paint issues are compounded when using a double action airbrush. I was reading through an old post where someone was having problems with paint drying in the tip, and you pointed out what probably should have been obvious to me. I recently bought a single action gravity fed brush, and can now achieve very fine detail using black water-based paint with a couple drops of retarder.
    This forum is very valuable to me.
     
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  13. Aug 19, 2019 #11
    whitetails and fish only

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    The Breakthrough manuals also have feet painting instruction along with a lot of info on airbrush and paint usage. I use both for bird finishing.
     
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  14. Aug 19, 2019 #12
    whitetails and fish only

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    Just for your info, there are two other books that I use when painting. They are not step by step but are nice reference. Bills and Feet- An Artisans Handbook by William Veasey and Sina Patricia Kurman and The LeMASTER METHOD-WATERF0WL IDENTIFICATION by Richard LeMaster. Nice to have in your Taxidermy library.
     
  15. Aug 19, 2019 #13
    Wally Gator

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    I actually ordered The LeMASTER METHOD-WATERF0WL IDENTIFICATION by Richard LeMaster yesterday as well as North American Waterfowl by National Audubon Society Staff; Richard K. Walton. I have done acceptable work on the few species I have done thus far, but I need a good library in my shop, trusting to work on many more species this season...which is why I asked you veterans for advice.
    Thanks to all for your input.
     
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  16. Aug 21, 2019 #14
    stuffit44

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    if I remember Right Tony Finnazzo had a DVD on painting Waterfowl feet and heads,,, Think Joe K offered these
     
  17. Aug 21, 2019 #15
    pir^2h

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    Dave Luke also had a video on painting several species of ducks and game birds. The video was made by John Rinehart Taxidermy Supply. I don't know if it is still available, you would need to call McKenzie.