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Buff mount in progress
11 March 2012, 06:14
FjoldBuff mount in progress
I'm going to steal some of Anthony's thunder as he sent me pictures and I just wanted to share them. (Maxwell Widlife Artistry in Ceres, CA) Anthony says it should be done in less than two weeks.
Here's the basic form with my horns installed
Here's the form with the neck hump being built up. My PH said that my bull weighed close to 800 Kilos (1,760 Lbs) and carried all the extra weight in his neck and shoulders.
Here's where the face is built up with clay.
Here's where the skin is pulled on, almost done!.
Frank
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11 March 2012, 08:22
jjbullHe's going to look great, Frank.
I can't wait to see the finished job.
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11 March 2012, 18:07
Aspen Hill AdventuresNice!
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11 March 2012, 18:21
GraftonNice....but to really show how much work goes into a cape buff you need to post about 100 photos. 4 makes it look too easy!
11 March 2012, 21:13
L. David KeithGonna be a great looking buff Frank!
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11 March 2012, 21:45
SevensVery cool Fjold and Anthony!
Can't wait until later this year when my buffalo will be showing up from Mozambique for Anthony to work his magic on.
11 March 2012, 23:14
bwanamrmSuperb mount Frank... I liked him in your trophy pix but you are gonna love him on your wall!
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12 March 2012, 04:20
HendrikNZGreat pics Frank.
He is going to look awesome once complete