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pedistal mounts
30 September 2005, 06:24
Jerry Hooverpedistal mounts
I have tried to find examples of pedistal mounts to show to my taxidermist, but to no avail. Can anyone help me out with pictures and/or suggestions as to what has worked for you. What I planned to put on a pedistal are two very mature male impalas squaring off to fight. Any suggestions or guidence would be appreciated. Thanks, Jerry Hoover
30 September 2005, 07:25
jdsHi Jerry,
Your taxidermist should be showing YOU photos of various pedestal mounts! Taxidermy supply companies have catalogues with oodles of photos of different forms, mounts, dioramas, etc. If he/he has gone to any state or national competitions, he/she should have a boxful of photos taken of various mounts just for different ideas.
It's great if a client comes in with a specific idea that they have seen somewhere and want the taxidermist to create it, but as far as ideas, I would think that the taxidermist should be making some suggestions or you might need to find another taxidermist.
I owned a shop for several years and had no problems giving the client some creative ideas to think about.
If you still want to look for some ideas, go to
http://www.taxidermy.net There is a link there for "Taxidermist Web Pages". you'll find several hundred taxidermy shops with links to their galleries of mounts.
Just my $ .02 - adjusted, of course, for inflation!
Good luck.
JDS
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30 September 2005, 07:58
MARK H. YOUNGJerry,
Call Jerry Huffaker in Abilene he does a lot of Africa stuff and has done quite a few pedestals. I'm sure he could help you. 1-325-672-2778. He tends to think outside the box so he may have some great ideas for you but he will want to do the work.
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https://www.facebook.com/pages...ures/627027353990716 30 September 2005, 17:41
butchlocif your taxidermist doesn't know what a pedistal mount is I think you would be wise in finding another taxidermist.
30 September 2005, 17:55
CunninghamYou might give these helpful websites to your taxidermist.
http://www.mckenziesp.comhttp://www.vandykestaxidermy.comHe can request free catalogs from these guys.
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30 September 2005, 19:03
GeorgeSI agree with Butch; find a different taxidermist, one who has kept up with developments in taxidermy and wildlife artistry.
George
30 September 2005, 19:04
Bob in TXDitto on another taxidermist.....and check the taxidermy forum. You will find several photos of pedestal mounts there.
Bob
30 September 2005, 20:11
30ott6Jerry- Go to the "Trophy Room Pictures" forum, go to the second page, scroll down to the thread entitled "30ott6's Zebra Pedestal Mount".
I agree with the others, your taxidermist should be showing you ideas, not the other way around!!
John
30 September 2005, 20:30
Widowmaker416It's sad to see that your taxidermist can't give you some ideas for ped mounts, there's an huge resource out there on ped mounts besides what's in your head! (taxidermist).
If you have a idea for a mount, and your guy can't do it, even to draw a picture of what you want, discuss different poses on the Rams, use different photo's if the drawings don't help, it is sad he can't help you!
Look around for someone else.
By the way, your idea with the two Impala Rams fighting is great! What ideas I have for that, you can get some real good action in that!!
Good luck!!!
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30 September 2005, 21:34
KevinNYI agree with the above posters but here are a couple of photos since you asked.
01 October 2005, 01:59
Jerry HooverThanks for all the advice. I guess I did not make myself clear. My taxidermist has done many beautiful pedestal mounts, but I was looking for some different ideas or suggestions to mount my impala rams. One is old,massive and has black scarred face, while the other is just past his prime,more length, but not as massive. Can anyone give me some ideas that I can give to taxidermist about impala signs of aggression, like ear position, neck arched, or anything similiar. Thanks for all your help. Jerry Hoover