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31 October 2006, 07:31
bo-n-aroMy Newest mount
This is a mount I just finished. I took this cat in Kansas while bowhunting whitetail. I saw her moving past and squeaked it with my lips. It turned and moved towards my stand. I took the shot at 10 yards as it was walking away.
31 October 2006, 08:59
Charles_HelmNicely done!
31 October 2006, 09:24
UglystickNicest cat mount I have ever seen !!!!!
Cats seem to be the true test for taxidermists, I think they are the hardest to do. If the eyes aren't just perfect the meanest Leopard or the most majestic lion ends up looking like Tom of Tom and Jerry fame.
31 October 2006, 09:51
The Buck StopperNow THAT is a fine piece of taxidermy!
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31 October 2006, 13:42
SBTMost excellent!
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31 October 2006, 19:07
buffybrVery nice!
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01 November 2006, 06:21
albertacoyoteNow that is a fine cat. I have seen lots and man that is nice!
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01 November 2006, 06:36
hysiderGood thing that it is on a pedastal, If it was on
a stump or rock , I would say that you were trying
pass a fine picture as a mount
That's the best I've ever seen!!
Charlie
01 November 2006, 07:58
jdsbo-n-aro,
I have to ask this question because it's been bugging me - please don't take it as a judgement on the mount . . . why is the claw extended on the cat's left front foot? In a normal walking position I would think it would be retracted.
The face looks great! To get the "cat look" it takes a slight overhang on the upper brow and you nailed it!
JDs
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02 November 2006, 04:10
bo-n-aroThanks to all for the comments! I am humbled.
JDs, only you would look that close! What are you.... a taxidermist??
No worries from your question, I welcome them.
I actually struggled a bit with this. I finally decided that as the cat would start sliding down the side, that his other front paw would start to dig in a bit, hence the somewhat extended claws.
Thanks again y'all!
02 November 2006, 07:36
jdsquote:
JDs, only you would look that close! What are you.... a taxidermist??
Not anymore!!!!! . . . just a "hobbyist"!!!
quote:
. . . as the cat would start sliding down the side, that his other front paw would start to dig in a bit, hence the somewhat extended claws.
OK, I'll go with that!!
Great job on the cat . . . really!!!!!
JDS
And so if you meet a hunter who has been to Africa, and he tells you what he has seen and done, watch his eyes as he talks. For they will not see you. They will see sunrises and sunsets such as you cannot imagine, and a land and a way of life that is fast vanishing. And always he will will tell you how he plans to go back. (author: David Petzer)
03 November 2006, 23:07
Kamo GariVery, very few mounts I have seen look truly alive. Yours does, 100%. What an amazing job! Thanks for sharing.
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15 November 2006, 07:28
RiodotI love the pedistal!! The Cat is great too!!
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27 December 2006, 08:01
BruzThat is absolutely beautiful work
As you can see....my taxidermist wasn't quite as talented.
You have a PM.
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02 January 2007, 23:49
L. David KeithGreat looking mount bo-n-aro. Having been a professional Taxidermist myself for many years, true artistry concerning cats and bears lies in the facial expression. Far too many mounts are rendered lifeless due to lack of correct expression. You did a very good job! BTW; all cats do use their claws to cling and or balance themselves.
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12 January 2007, 03:12
Use Enough GunVery intense look on that cat. That's great!
12 January 2007, 03:29
blaser93What a grate mount I don't have a cat like that yet. I love the mount. Is it a Table pedestal on a Stand up alone pedestal.
12 January 2007, 09:03
bo-n-aroThanks to all!
blaser93, the ped is 14 inches high and can set on a table or cabinet.
Bruz, did you get my reply?
12 January 2007, 17:09
Redhawk1quote:
Originally posted by bo-n-aro:
This is a mount I just finished. I took this cat in Kansas while bowhunting whitetail. I saw her moving past and squeaked it with my lips. It turned and moved towards my stand. I took the shot at 10 yards as it was walking away.
Very good looking cat. The biggest thing I see wrong when people do cats are there eyes. You did a great job there.
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12 January 2007, 18:25
george roofbo-n-aro, I know you've been waiting for me. Here I am. That's an exceptionally good mount and I love the clean lines. I also like you logic about interpreting that the cat would be defensive in slipping. Great job on this one.
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13 January 2007, 07:07
dustofferThe thing that is nicest to me is that there is no "snarl" but just a nice inquisitive cat face. Looks great--no, even better than great.
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19 January 2007, 05:41
Fish30114That is simply the finest mounted bobcat I have ever seen, and I have seen a bunch.
If I ever take a bobcat, I would try my best to get you to mount him for me.
Exquisite!
19 January 2007, 21:51
D. NelsonLove it, just love it!!! D. Nelson
21 January 2007, 02:08
blaser93I realy like this Mount , I am going to use this if I take a Bob Cat in Texas This year.
01 February 2007, 22:01
Scott PowellOutstanding mount!
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15 March 2007, 05:03
bow777Absolutely AWESOME!!!!
16 March 2007, 00:50
Kamo GariMy second comment here, but that little cat is my favorite full body mount I've laid eyes on, ever. It's just amazing.
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