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Here is Chui and I
05 March 2008, 02:54
retreeverHere is Chui and I
Well had to go to taxidermist to check out my cat...Needs final painting and put on form....
I like his attitude showing...
Shot in the Selous July 06 day 4 of safari with Pierre van Tonder Safaris...
Mike
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05 March 2008, 02:58
yukon deltaHe's fairly light colored...where was he taken?
Looks good...better if we could get you to take 2 steps to the left!
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05 March 2008, 04:06
Gerhard.DelportCongrats,
He looks good.
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Frank MartinezOutstanding. I really like the "attitude". Enhances the imagination. Just think what he was like at night and covered in blood from a kill.
Terrific trophy.
Frank
05 March 2008, 04:18
Michael RobinsonMike, he looks great with his ears flattened and eyes hooded like that.
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05 March 2008, 04:22
x2mosgMike,
Congrats. Nice cat. I, too, like the eyes and ears. His whole expression is great.
David
05 March 2008, 06:41
ForrestBAm I the only one to notice the resemblance?
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05 March 2008, 06:59
mstarlingWhat a handsome cat ... even makes the old guy look decent
Congratulations on very nice memories and a lovely trophy!
Mike
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Use Enough GunHey, I love to see the cats mounted with that air of attitude. Great mount Mike.
05 March 2008, 08:55
LeopardtrackHey Mike,
Nice pose and I think it will look great!!
We met in Reno this year....I didn't realize that you got your cat. That would have been even more conversation!
Take Care, Frank
05 March 2008, 09:05
Ahmed SultanGreat looks on that cat, it will be a nice addition to your collection
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05 March 2008, 17:26
Bill Cquote:
Originally posted by ForrestB:
Am I the only one to notice the resemblance?
Yes, but I don't think Mike has a snarl in him!
That is going to be a great addition to the collection Mike!
05 March 2008, 17:52
butchlocwhich one is chui??
05 March 2008, 20:17
MsichanaGreat looking cat Mike!
05 March 2008, 20:41
Jim ManionWow. What a nasty, menacing creature!
The cat in the background is nice too...
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05 March 2008, 20:48
RustyForrest,
We did! We were just tyring not to say so!
Great trophy Mike! Congratulations, once again!
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05 March 2008, 21:04
Aspen Hill AdventuresCute! Nice leopard too!
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05 March 2008, 23:15
BwannaMike, Nice cat. Is it going to sit on the floor or go on a base to hang on the wall?
06 March 2008, 00:15
AlloutGood job. That is going to be a great mount.
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06 March 2008, 00:16
retreeverCat will be standing on a stone shaped wall mount...
Dave Sorber of Sweet Valley, Pa. did the mounting...
Mike
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www.pvt.co.za " MAKE THE SHOT " 450#2 Famars
06 March 2008, 04:25
bwanamrmVery nice, Mike!
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06 March 2008, 07:31
AntlersNice kitty, Mike! Congrats!
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06 March 2008, 17:26
Jerry HuffakerVery nice Mike, please post some pictures of the finished product, when it's completed.
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08 March 2008, 07:14
NitroXWhat form was used on the leopard mount?
08 March 2008, 20:46
retreeverJohn will have to get that infor for you....
Mike
Michael Podwika... DRSS bigbores and hunting
www.pvt.co.za " MAKE THE SHOT " 450#2 Famars
08 March 2008, 20:53
shakariHey Mike,
That cat looks a bit better than the last time I saw it.......which was when it was in the skinning shed, when it was covered in salt and flat as a pancake.
Who did the taxidermy?
09 March 2008, 06:34
BigFiveJackHi Mike,
I am very happy for you. The beast looks very dangerous for sure.
He will be a wonderful addition to the collection that you already
have on display. I will have to plan a trip out to see him when all
is completed.
Jack
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