just go my mount back... what can i do?

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18 March 2009, 00:05

724wd

just go my mount back... what can i do?

i am NOT happy with the quality of the work done! i've seen mounts done that look twice as good! i paid good money for this thing, and now what? can it be saved by a real taxidermist?

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18 March 2009, 00:18

dogcat

Yes it can be redone, but the cape is useless. Nearly any good taxidermist can remount this, but it will be more expensive than the first time because he will need to buy a cape.

Good luck.

18 March 2009, 01:19

Navaluk

You might consider taking some responsibilty for your selection of a taxidermist.

18 March 2009, 01:20

sculptor

What don't you like about it?

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18 March 2009, 01:51

Jerry Huffaker

I'm with Sculptor, it looks great I wouldn't change a thing.

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18 March 2009, 02:00

Frank Martinez

Looks like he ran into a brick wall.
I would not accept this without some return of funds or lots of really bad advertising for this guy.
Sorry your taxi guy didnt help you remember the trophy. Now, I fear all you will remember is the headache.
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18 March 2009, 02:45

724wd

he did my elk, which i like...

i know the deer was funny looking to start, but his eyes, aren't quite right. i think his big old roman nose came through pretty well.

18 March 2009, 03:32

Jerry Huffaker

Did he do your cape buffalo too?

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18 March 2009, 03:45

DB Bill

Looks like someone cut it's throat enough to almost de-capitate it and if that's the case I'd say the taxidermist did the best he could with what he had ... otherwise it looks like crap and I'd be unhappy too.

And I think the elk looks like something done in the 20's.

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18 March 2009, 03:49

nobody2

Hey, look at the bright side. They all go good together!

18 March 2009, 04:36

LionHunter

Thanks guys. This thread gave me the best laughs I've had today. They're Boodiful!

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18 March 2009, 04:53

Doc

Ok, first, let me say, is this thread a joke? Is the OP for real?

I'm not replying any further unless I know for sure this is one of those BS threads or if this is real.

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18 March 2009, 07:42

724wd

quote:
Originally posted by Doc:
Ok, first, let me say, is this thread a joke? Is the OP for real?

I'm not replying any further unless I know for sure this is one of those BS threads or if this is real.

i'm a real person, and that's a real mount. however, not my mount. i found the photo on a stock photo site we use at work and laughed my butt off and had to share. although, i must say i laughed WAY harder at the "cow" mount! AHAHAH!

18 March 2009, 10:21

J P Baker

Thanks Guys... I'm Still wiping my drink off my computer screen

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18 March 2009, 18:31

Jerry Huffaker

He's very well known for his work on predators.

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18 March 2009, 19:24

Pegleg

Jerry- You're killin' me here!

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19 March 2009, 00:50

Aspen Hill Adventures

quote:
Originally posted by 724wd:
i am NOT happy with the quality of the work done! i've seen mounts done that look twice as good! i paid good money for this thing, and now what? can it be saved by a real taxidermist?

Great jackalope, right?

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19 March 2009, 02:55

724wd

quote:
Originally posted by Aspen Hill Adventures:

Great jackalope, right?

JACKALOPE! HOW DARE YOU! That is a trophy whitetail and although the mounting job is suspect, i am DAMN PROUD of my trophy! i suppose my elk mount isn't up to your standards, either! He was a FIGHTER! don't you see the black eye?!

=)

19 March 2009, 05:40

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This guy screwed up my piranhas

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19 March 2009, 09:09

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Thanks for the laughs guys. I really needed it today.

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20 March 2009, 00:00

L. David Keith

Did the sign out front read: Yesterdee Eye Cuddint spel Taxedermity....taday I are one!

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21 March 2009, 01:41

Wendell Reich

quote:
Originally posted by Jerry Huffaker:
Did he do your cape buffalo too?

Jerry, is this a McKenzie form that has been altered?

Can you use this on my two Buffalo? That would be great. Can this be done as a pedestal? Or a cut-away wall mount?

Thanks.

21 March 2009, 02:06

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21 March 2009, 20:24

bluefin

I just wished my teeth looked as good as that polar bear's. His taxidermist wasn't any good but he had one heck of a dentist!

21 March 2009, 22:25

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This thread has cracked me up!

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25 January 2010, 00:28

L. David Keith

I'm still laughing my ass off. This is too funny!

25 January 2010, 05:26

MThuntr

That polar bear looks surprised!!

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25 January 2010, 17:44

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29 January 2010, 05:58

gsganzer

I can't stop laughing!!! I had beer come out my nose.

29 January 2010, 07:06

hairbol

I'm Pissed what a waste of No. 10 and Schweppes

29 January 2010, 07:51

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Ann,

you are developing a bit of a mean streak.

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16 February 2010, 02:53

edholum

I'm laughing so hard right now I have tears streaming down my face and my stomach hurts!!

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17 February 2010, 06:35

RBHunt

quote:
Originally posted by RREESE:
I'm willing to pay a little extra to get top quality work.

I love the little black and white rabbit!!

17 February 2010, 18:24

John B Taxidermy

Well, if you're a fan of Monty Python, then you know the Rabbit probably made the kill, and the "Lions" scavanged it! Too funny!

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17 February 2010, 19:21

mattyboy

Thats funny

17 February 2010, 19:28

mattyboy

quote:
Originally posted by RREESE:

That hyena/piranha/bear/whatever is going to give me nightmares....

17 February 2010, 22:23

BNagel

quote:
Originally posted by mattyboy:
quote:
Originally posted by RREESE:

That hyena/piranha/bear/whatever is going to give me nightmares....

Only a mount like this would make me lose my fear of hyenas. They scare me in a very old place (hard to shake the childhood nightmares of staying out too late after dark in Ethiopia.)

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18 February 2010, 02:48

Jack D Bold

AAARRRRGGGHHHH!

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19 February 2010, 02:45

L. David Keith

quote:
That hyena/piranha/bear/whatever is going to give me nightmares....

matty, that critter is a Killer Shrew from the movie "Attack of the Killer Shrews"

20 February 2010, 01:20

Sevens

quote:
Originally posted by Jack D Bold:
AAARRRRGGGHHHH!

Jack, it's not nice to show-off that you can afford a taxidermist with the ability to make the animal look symmetrical.

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