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Steve, I used a pattern from the "Ducktrap" site. This is a large goose sized decoy. I shared your concern with the top heavy CG. I kept the body as light as possible. Balsa and cedar construction. It probably will need a deeper keel to stabilize it. How deep is the keel on your gull? Joe

I made a Herring Gull confidence decoy a number of years ago. I was not pleased with how it came out and I gave it away. I had planned on making another but never got to it until this week. This one is a lot more realistic and has the Gull look.

Tom - Steve Sanford has done a lot of research for exact decoy paint colors using Behr Flat Latex. If you do a search the information is on this site and his also. Joe

I used the Al McCormick keel design when I rebuilt some Cabela's cork Mallards that had bodies broken off at the tail. Really toughened them up. Al knew how to make a durable decoy. Joe

Cinnamon Teal are certainly pretty birds. I had the good fortune to bag a few in Wyoming 25 years ago. Now I regret not having one mounted. Joe

I have found I need 2 dozen Brant decoys to attract them. Joe

This has been discussed at meetings. Unfortunately, there is almost no date without a conflict somewhere. Joe

Steve, I am rounding up the materials you listed for me to bring. If I see anything that might add to the event I will PM you. Joe

I used to use 3/4" exterior plywood for bottom board with 4" black cork on top when I made 5" (4-3/4" actual) Al McCormick humpback blackducks. At that time I used spar varnish as sealer and it did allow moisture to penetrate after some wear and tear. I went to solid 1" white pine which was...

Okay with me Joe

Steve, Herter"s never made a balsa body decoy that looked that good. Beautiful Joe

The stuff that I used on carousel horses to save dry rot components is by far the best available ----" smithandcompany.org/CPES/ ". I tried everything else and nothing compares. It was designed for wooden boat restoration. Joe

Information much appreciated. I will ask Dick when I see him at the show, He is a wealth of knowledge regarding South Shore decoys from that area. Joe

I have some decoys from Reggie Smith and Walt Smith. I believe they are from Moriches. I also have a couple of George Robert Black ducks. George is from Mastic and I cannot find much information on him. Any help from the Long Island decoy group greatly appreciated. Joe

Any relation to Reggie Smith - outstanding decoy carver

I found some light white cedar 2 x 8 at Lowes. I found four 12' boards almost clear in the bundle. That is not the usual case. When using most white cedar I drill 1-1/4" blind holes into the base board to lighten heavier wood. The pattern decoy I made some years ago I hollowed. With the...

^Six drake Buffleheads and one hen in work.

I had some similar to what Steve posted. No board but there were aluminum gutter spikes driven in from the tail forward, Spikes were about 8" long. Tails still broke off. Joe

I like the concept. Would be interested in how it works out. Joe

Got a good start on Buffleheads ... Joe