Life-Form Taxidermy

15 September 2011, 23:55

Billsan

Life-Form Taxidermy

I have some animals headed there way. I don't know much about their work.
Anyone had dealings with them?
Dip & Pack or finished.

16 September 2011, 00:22

shakari

They're just up the road from me (for a week more) and I was in there today funnily enough.

I'd rate them as one of the best taxidermists in Africa and possibly anywhere else for that matter... They're also ultra effecient.

You won't be disappointed!

16 September 2011, 01:11

MCHURCH470

I HAVE USED LIFE-FORM BEFORE AND CURRENTLY HAVE WORK THERE IN PROGRESS AGAIN. THEY COMMUNICATE WELL AND THEIR WORK IS VERY GOOD!

16 September 2011, 01:17

A.Dahlgren

Have used them and they are probably one of the better in Africa, but you can not compare them with top artists in US. You can look in taxidermy forum I put up some pics there.

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16 September 2011, 01:26

Michael Robinson

Life-Form have done dozens of African game mounts for me over the years. Their work is of the highest quality and they are great to deal with in all respects.

16 September 2011, 01:38

impala#03

Life-Form did some work for me on plains game. Had a kudu pedestal mount that is stunning. Also had some euro mounts done and some hide tanned. All first class work. Will use them again.

16 September 2011, 05:25

Use Enough Gun

I have used them for the last 7 years and am using them again this year for the last two safaris to Zimbabwe. Outstanding work!

16 September 2011, 06:01

ledvm

I have not seen them yet...but I have a buffalo and a Jackson's Hartebeeste on their way home from there now. They were pleasant to deal with during the mounting and payment process. They are with the shipper now.

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16 September 2011, 06:14

BrettAKSCI

quote:
Originally posted by ledvm:
the mounting and payment process

One in the same? No?

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16 September 2011, 10:19

jdollar

they have had my animals from a Moz.hunt 2 years ago for over a year now. i am still waiting. communication has been less than poor. draw whatever conclusion you like.

16 September 2011, 10:38

shakari

quote:
Originally posted by jdollar:
they have had my animals from a Moz.hunt 2 years ago for over a year now. i am still waiting. communication has been less than poor. draw whatever conclusion you like.

Mate, that's extremely unusual for Lifeform because every client is allocated to an individual member of staff who deals with all communications...... if you're not hearing from them then I'd guess it's more likely to be because of messages going into spam boxes somewhere or server connection problems.

I'm only here for a few more days and we have the weekend on top of us, but if you have time, feel free to PM me details of who you're dealing with and/or other relevent details and I'll try to call them or pop over there to try to see what the story is for you.

16 September 2011, 10:50

500nitro

Stay away from Roy Hayes Taxidermy.

Over 2 years and we are still battling to get them to complete and send a Tanzanian clients trophies.

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16 September 2011, 11:44

tendrams

Life Form is efficient, cost-effective, and their work is of high quality. There is not a taxidermist on the continent that I would prefer.

16 September 2011, 13:07

Scriptus

Check out Taxidermy Africa at www.taxidermyafrica.com. These guys are also tops, very professional. They used to give a guarentee on their work but I cannot swear to that now.

16 September 2011, 17:21

mstarling

Have used Lifeform for every trip but one ... and I wish I had done so for that one!!!

16 September 2011, 22:23

ddrhook

i had life forms do my tanning and shipping they made it all easy and where always sending updates on time of delivery etc. great bunch of folks to deal with

18 September 2011, 03:55

OldHandgunHunter

I use no one else for African trophies --

They have prepared many, many trophies for me over the years and I've always been 100% satisfied with both their service and quality of work.

Cecil runs a VERY good shop.

18 September 2011, 04:08

Use Enough Gun

Amen.

18 September 2011, 17:00

Grumulkin

The first time I went to RSA, I used a local taxidermist and it took me almost 3 years to get my mounts.

The second time I went, I used Life-Form Taxidermy. From the time they got my trophies until they were in my driveway in a big box was about one year and there were more mounts than from my first trip. The work was better as was the price.

18 September 2011, 17:18

Highlander7

Used them last year for dip and pack. No problems. The only slight problem was their holiday break. They have about a month shut down so, it took us a little longer to get them back. Communications with them was outstanding and they followed up with my Roland Ward submittal.

18 September 2011, 19:58

Blacktailer

They did our trophies from our 2003 RSA safari. Great communication and excellent quality of mounts. We also took a tour of their facility before our safari and met Zach and many of the crew. Great folks.