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12 July 2014, 22:02
ted thornWith a year to wait on my dip and pack
Who has the best choice of African PG forms?
I'm just window shopping for ideas
So far it's McKenzie
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13 July 2014, 00:13
BNagelYour taxidermist. Have you seen the 60" kudu at the fire? MAKES YOU WANT TO GO BACK...
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13 July 2014, 00:48
ted thornI'd go back just to listen to the birds and watch the sun rise and set.
I loved it!
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13 July 2014, 03:16
Jerry HuffakerThe brand of form isn't what's important it's what your taxidermist can do with them that counts.
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13 July 2014, 03:29
Frostbitquote:
Originally posted by Jerry Huffaker:
The brand of form isn't what's important it's what your taxidermist can do with them that counts.
+1
13 July 2014, 04:40
The Artistry of Wildlifequote:
Originally posted by Jerry Huffaker:
The brand of form isn't what's important it's what your taxidermist can do with them that counts.
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ted thornquote:
Originally posted by Jerry Huffaker:
The brand of form isn't what's important it's what your taxidermist can do with them that counts.
With a +1 and a +2
Yes it goes without saying and is true but didn't answer my question
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13 July 2014, 04:58
Jerry Huffakerany of the major form suppliers have good forms to start with. Research mannikins, headquarters supply, Van Dykes, Mckenzie, Jetz, Jonas, Hauser
We use them all, I can't say that one is better than the other.
Jerry Huffaker
State, National and World Champion Taxidermist
13 July 2014, 05:34
The Artistry of Wildlifequote:
Originally posted by Jerry Huffaker:
any of the major form suppliers have good forms to start with. Research mannikins, headquarters supply, Van Dykes, Mckenzie, Jetz, Jonas, Hauser
We use them all, I can't say that one is better than the other.
+1 this time...
I agree with Jerry.... but the best thing to do is start with any mannakin and change it. I don't mount much out of the box as we say. right from the supplier. Change the attitude and pose and make them one of a kind unique.
Each has some good ones and bad ones. Each has it's own problems and benefits. The more you have mounted on hundreds of forms you find what you like to work with. It's all a personal choice.
13 July 2014, 07:02
ted thornquote:
Originally posted by The Artistry of Wildlife:
quote:
Originally posted by Jerry Huffaker:
any of the major form suppliers have good forms to start with. Research mannikins, headquarters supply, Van Dykes, Mckenzie, Jetz, Jonas, Hauser
We use them all, I can't say that one is better than the other.
+1 this time...
I agree with Jerry.... but the best thing to do is start with any mannakin and change it. I don't mount much out of the box as we say. right from the supplier. Change the attitude and pose and make them one of a kind unique.
Each has some good ones and bad ones. Each has it's own problems and benefits. The more you have mounted on hundreds of forms you find what you like to work with. It's all a personal choice.
Thank you that is a great reply
Looking at forms and catalogs is just one more way to get ideas
I am on the hunt for a taxidermist also
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13 July 2014, 07:50
Jerry HuffakerI would like to add one thing, on all of your life-size pieces look at pictures of live animals to choose how you want them mounted instead of the supply catalogues and other taxidermists websites. Show your taxidermist the pic and say that's how I want him looking. You're very limited looking at the books, where as nature has unlimited positions and expressions.
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13 July 2014, 21:24
graybirdTed,
You're talking to a taxidermist who will be doing all my work, along with Carlton, Jeff, Mike, etc.
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Ted,
If you are looking for a taxidermist, you don't have to look much further than this forum. Browse through some of the older posts, a lot of the work done by the members here is heart stopping.
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