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  1. bloodcrick

    bloodcrick Moderator/BHOD Prostaff

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    Some of you might remember my post awhile back declaring I was going to try and mount my Buck from last season http://forums.bowhunting.com/showthread.php?30888-Ok-im-gonna-mount-my-own-Buck Well I got as far as getting the proper measurements, skinning the face and cutting the skull cap. Well I finally got around to placing an order today. Got the manikin, eyes, hide paste, needle and thread and critter clay on the way. Im going the Bondo method on the ears since I already have some. I have been studying reference material and have two Videos from start to finish I have been watching. Im tanning using Krotan that I already had. SO Stay tuned in the next several weeks, should be making progress and will post pics as I go! Oh yeah bought forgot,,,made my own mounting stand to! WOO HOO :cool:
     
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  3. Rutin

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    Nice! Def post pics along the way!
     
    Rutin, Jun 27, 2012
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    englum_06 Die Hard Bowhunter

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    I'm excited to see this, Dan!
     
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    Best of luck to ya, Dan! I hope it turns out well for ya :tu:
     
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    Good luck! Keep us posted for sure.
     
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    When you bondo the ears, make sure you don't put in too much hardener. This will give you more time to work them into shape.

    Don't ask me how I know this!! :bash:
     
    jmbuckhunter, Jun 27, 2012
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    That is very cool. I have always, always wanted to try doing this myself as well. For some reason, I think I could really get into it and have a knack for it (always been artistic, etc. Thanks dad)

    Please keep us posted and take pics along the way. I would love to see and read from someone doing it for the first time and what you run into.

    I'm anxious to see how it goes!
     
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    On that buck, are you nuts? If you jack that thing up, I'll slap you silly. Start out with a woodchuck or something! :bash::eek:
     
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    Crick,

    Very cool>>>you never cease to amaze me man!

    What's next? Building...........?

    Keep up the good work. I know you will, you're a perfectionist! Keep us posted.
     
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    Hey Crick you can do it.

    Sent from my LG-E739 using Tapatalk 2
     
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    LMAO,,,First step is not being scared to try it LOL
     
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    bloodcrick Moderator/BHOD Prostaff

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    Well thanks for the encouragement guys,,heck you might even see me do some of it on vid ;)
     
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    bloodcrick Moderator/BHOD Prostaff

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    Agreed John, the vids mention this so the bondo dosent kick to fast!! Thanks for the info, If I run into snags, your the guy im calling!!;)
     
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    Thats right...capes are cheep...If you mess it up just get another cape and start all over. Good luck buddy!!!
     
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    Good luck Crick, you definately have some guts to mount a buck like that for your first one.

    I wish you nothing but the best and I hope it turns out looking sweet!
     
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    Progress today. manikin prepped, lip slots cut, nostral cut, eyes set. Rack tem mounted. Tanning begins tomorrow.
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    Gonna be a beautiful buck mount! Heck of a rack on him for sure
     
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    Bad....A@#...

    Keep the updates coming man! Hope it turns out beautiful for you. That is a nice rack.....I REALLY hope it turns out. :lol:

    Just take your time and I'm sure you'll do fine. Everyone started somewhere.
     
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    Very cool Dan!
     
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    Danno, you are my hero ... I am going to do that if I ever shoot one worth mounting ...lol .... do you have pics of the previous work done?
     
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