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Thanks for the input Ray, very good info. Again this is my first attempt at foam, so very experimental on my part. I am trying to get a better understanding of your concern with the wings and how they are supported. I glassed the entire bottom over the box and out across the bottom of the...

Thanks Guys.......I may add the 2oz cloth at a later date, since it wouldn't be a big deal even after a season, just some sanding, but for now I'm going to try just the epoxy layer without glass, then multiple coats of paint. I'm sure without the glass, I'll have plenty of dings and dents...

No, but it kind of works out, as a few buddies weigh 225-250, add their gear and it should work for them, I'll just need some ballast when I'm in it.

I need to add some tie downs forward and aft for the anchors somehow, and then I'll paint the entire boat. I know it won't be very tough, but I'm not planning on glassing the top of the boat for weight savings. I need to get it done so it can be tested before the water gets cold. Anyhow, the...

I then added some rounded corners in the cockpit for aesthetic purposes, and coated the entire outside with epoxy. The forward rounded corners will be shaped down to flow with the boat.

I then painted the inside of the foam and floor before adding the final top piece that comes about 2/3rds the way back to the front. I added aluminum bar stock under the top piece for support (i had it on hand or would have used wood) Then started shaping. I shaped the entire boat with a 4...

After glassing the bottom, I finished epoxying the remaining top pieces in place, then filleted the inside edge with flour epoxy.

Next was epoxying the first "waterline" top piece of foam to the bottom, then fiber glassing over the entire bottom.

Next was cutting out the plywood base. I went with 3/8" for stability, but after getting everything together, next time I would go with 1/4" for weight reduction, and I think it would be plenty strong. I Thompson water sealed both sides. I then epoxied the plywood to the foam, also used 3...

Well, I needed a Summer project, and thought I'd blow some money and attempt a foam layout for no particular reason. It started out with some scaled plans, buying the "way expensive" 2" foam from Home Depot, and cutting out the bottom pieces.

I shoot a Canon 40D with the 28-135 kit lens as well as the 100-400 L lens. I have clear flight shot problems as well, but I also and not the nest on which settings are best for certain situations. Thanks.

All, Here we go, let's open up this forum and ping some of the excellent photographers on here to start helping out those of us with "less than stellar" aesthetic senses. If you have questions on equipment, camera settings, compostions, post processing etc, post it up here and hopefully...

Eric, I think that is a good idea.....one of the few good things about the "other" duck hunting site is their photography forum. Dizzy over there has helped hundreds of people with photography from compositions to purchasing the right equipment for a persons needs to post processing...

T, So your saying that if I take a tailgate shot because I don't have a Dave Shady call (but I do) and some alders available (as referenced above), that I don't have respect for my birds? That judgementalism (if that is a word) is exactly what I was trying to imply about this site. That...

What's wrong with a guy shooting 3 1/2" shells for waterfowl? How does that make him a "lesser" duck hunter than anyone else out there doing the work they need to do to fill a limit......I lean towards the views of Mark W and and the spinnner comment, but it doesn't stop there, it seems at...

Great job on the hunt, scouting ahead of time pays off!

Well heck, I'll tell ya congrats on the hunt!!! Looks like a great time and sounds like some great company! Also nice to kill some birds over your own hard work! You might be getting some frowny faces though, as some people on here get touchy over having dead ducks on a trucks tailgate for...

Although slow, looks like you had a good hunt, congrats! Those dog pics are hilarious.....but you know if you get a Chessie, you don't have to worry about coats and hats, lol.

My goodness....that Schmiedlin Redhead....unbelievable. Extraordinary decoys, and fantastic pics!

Congrats, I'm jealous. Wish I had a place to turkey hunt up here that was decent. Dave