Step 1 WASCO Pro-Line Reproduction Fish
come with a small flashing extending out of the
parting line. This can be easily trimmed with a
pair of heavy shears.

Step 2 A knife works well on the tops and
sides, but the shears will be better for the fins.

Step 3 Once the flashing is shaved back, use
a rotary tool with a Kutzall drum to bring the
flashing down to the mold line. For the tight places,
such as the base of the fins, use a cone-shaped bit.

Step 4 A small round and flat file will do well
to further clean around the fins. Sand the flashing
with sand paper of about 80 grit to knock off all
of the small burrs.

Step 5 Grind out the interior of the mouth.
Don't go below the lip line of the fish. Sand
mouth interior.

Step 6 Grind out the eye socket to match
the size eye you want to use. Install the eye
with a small amount of epoxy putty or Bondo.

Step 7 Cut the fins out with scissors, using a
rotary tool to shape the edges. Taper the back side
of the fin to give the thinnest appearance possible.

Step 8 Grind the areas that are to receive the
fins so there is a neat and flush fit. Use Bondo
to attach the fins. Cut away the excess before
it hardens completely.

Step 9 Use Bondo or an automotive filler
to finish out the seams. Smooth along the seams,
the entire length of the fish, top and bottom.

Step 10 Wait about 15 minutes before coming
back over the Bondo with 80 grit sand paper and
start smoothing it down. As the shape nears completion,
go to a finer grit (150 or 200).

Step 11 Using a toothpick, draw putty up from
the base of the lip line to simulate or make artificial teeth.

Step 12 A coat of fiberglass primer can then be
applied over the fish and any further pinholes plugged.
Allow the primer to dry overnight, and the fish is now
ready to paint.