Painting a Bluegill Replica Fish Mount Reproduction Taxidermy

This video covers painting a Bluegill Replica / Reproduction Fish Mount. It is done by Kevin Stenzel who has over 50 years of experience in fish taxidermy and whether you are a beginner looking to do your first fish or simply curious how the process is done, this video is for you!

[@billybooth6737]

Thanks kevin for sharing your video on painting blue gill. Both the crappie and the blue gill have really help in guiding a new fish taxidermist in a very helpful way. Please continue to make and share your knowledge and skills in fish taxidermy
Billy

[@kstenzel2010]

Thanks for the kind words and for watching

[@randyneese7902]

Nice job. I enjoy your videos. There really helpful since I’m only a fish taxidermist. I enjoy picking up tips from other artist. Thank you for taking the time to post videos to help others.

[@kstenzel2010]

Thank you for watching

[@WTN_Outdoors]

I am enjoying learning from you! I love all aspects of fishing and learning to paint these reproductions is on my fishing bucket list. Thank you for your knowledge!

[@kstenzel2010]

Thank you for watching!

[@123Outdoors]

Great video, Thank You!

[@kstenzel2010]

Thanks for watching

[@christophergentile7464]

Wow that’s really awesome

[@kstenzel2010]

Thank you for watching

[@mannymartinez5161]

Beautiful

[@kstenzel2010]

Thank you for watching

[@jasonnester9514]

That’s really good

[@kstenzel2010]

Thank you, and thanks for watching

[@johnleskinen734]

Great Video thanks for sharing

[@kstenzel2010]

Thanks

[@stevewaggoner8237]

Beautiful work! Sir

[@kstenzel2010]

Thank you for watching!

[@jeffbyrd2803]

I really enjoy ur fish painting videos.. Alabama blood

[@kstenzel2010]

Thank you and thanks for watching

[@Zerbeast_TTV]

Thanks so much for the video, I really enjoy them. Would you be willing to make a video of the tools and settings and such that you use? Or that you would recommend? I’m on the fence of trying to do some for myself to see if I like it.

[@kstenzel2010]

Thanks for watching and I'll try to add more details as I go

[@xXxKidderxXx]

Can you do some videos on the airbrushes you use and why? Thanks for all your videos. You are a Master at the craft

[@kstenzel2010]

Possibly, thanks for the suggestion and thanks for watching

[@Fishkeeper21]

What type or model air brush is that? Do you have any recommendations for one? Also when you order the replica fish is it easier for beginners to have the fins installed already or do yourself as shown in some of your videos? I also was curious when you have your base colors to your liking do you spray a clear coat each time so it doesn't smear and then you keep on painting? Or do you just give it time to dry? Thanks.

[@kstenzel2010]

I've always liked the badger renegade although there are many that work as well. I also install my own fins to get them positioned as I like. And I only spray a seal coat after using the candy colors so they don't bleed through later. Thanks for watching!

[@AngryMothNoises]

Were do you get your replica bases?

[@kstenzel2010]

I make most of them myself. Thanks for asking and for watching!

[@charliepross9612]

Do you ever teach classes?

[@kstenzel2010]

No, I'm retired now. Producing these videos are just something that I currently enjoy doing. Thanks for watching