Construction photos of my Brant rig

[Chuck J]

I was holding back while building these as they were entered in the pool on Sunday. Here are some pictures of the process:

 

[Mark Spolarich]

Love them!

 

[Dave Sikorski]

Beautiful work Chuck.

Way back when we both were working on canvas swans. I'm ashamed to admit that mine never made it out of the beginning stages, but am honored to own one of your swans and am thoroughly impressed by your talents.

The Jagger/Gregory goose you showed me at Westlake is an instant classic in my eyes. Keep up the great work.

-D

 

[Capt. Gary Lefler]

Very nice...

 

[Rob Robertson]

Wow, What a Nice Project!

 

[Erik Mion]

Wow thats cool, those are some nice looking decoys.
-Erik

 

[Huntindave McCann]

Chuck,

Thanks for posting that, real nice to be able to follow along as you build. ( I did take note you didn't reveal all your secrets,,,,,,,, no sewing photos. Ha! )

 

[Chuck J]

Thanks guys! I think I missed a few photos of the progress:

Oh, wait, I think I posted those already...

 

[Wispete]

Boy I am glad you posted those last photo's I was starting to worry about you.......You know the type where you can eat off the floor.

I know your secret for making all those great decoys. You forgot to hide the cans of Coke, so now we all know.....

 

[TimJ]

Nice pussy willows.

 

[CAnderson]

Thanks for sharing those construction photos. They are beautiful! I really need to get started on my Brant rig for next season. I just hope they turn out about 1/4 as good as most of you guys.

 

[Tim McEntire]

I saw your rig Sunday and they looked great. Sat on the water like the real bird. Beautiful job..........

 

[Roy Weatherby]

They look awsome.

 

[Dave Hughes]

They would hunt here...Nice job Chuck

 

[Paul Scott]

Thanks for posting chuck. Interesting process and a good cause. They look good.

 

[Bill Clark]

Chuck,
Thanks for posting up,really nice birds.
Question, how do they hold up in hunting situations,do they leak or take on water? Some old time builders left the butt open so the water can wash in and out is that a good idea ?
Nice work, thanks again.
Bill.

 

[Jesse]

Thank You!!
This instructional series is great!
Very nice job on the decoys!
Jesse

 

[george w]

That is a good start on a rig---They floated and flashed white quite nicely in the pool. Hope they do the same out in the water.
There are a few tech issues on the side paint, but attitude was on the money!!
It will take you a while, but when you get to about a hundred, it will be time to slow down on them--The challenge, a flyer!!!!

 

[Chuck J]

Boy I am glad you posted those last photo's I was starting to worry about you.......You know the type where you can eat off the floor.

I know your secret for making all those great decoys. You forgot to hide the cans of Coke, so now we all know.....

Nope, those are the wive's...I've been free of the cornsyrup soda monkey on my back for over 2 years.

 

[Chuck J]

Nice pussy willows.

Thanks!