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11-29-2017, 07:56 PM
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First attempt at a euro mount
Well I decided to try and do my own euro mount this year and it turned out pretty good. Few learning curves during the process that will make next years easier I think. Anyways if there are any tips or secrets any of you want to share that would be awesome! I know how we all love pictures so here it is.
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11-29-2017, 09:02 PM
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Looks good. Nice job!
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11-29-2017, 09:07 PM
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Looks great. I like the barn board mount. May have to try that on one of my future mounts.
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11-29-2017, 09:23 PM
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Originally Posted by dangerranger5143
Looks great. I like the barn board mount. May have to try that on one of my future mounts.
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X2. Really nice. Tick that off the list of things to learn. 😎👍
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11-29-2017, 09:27 PM
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Nicely done!
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11-29-2017, 09:31 PM
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Good job. Probably the easiest couple of hundred dollars you’ve ever saved.
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11-30-2017, 12:18 AM
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Nicely done. That’s one of the ways I’m thinking of doing my mount back drop, still thinking of other creative ways but definitely going to do it with old barn wood
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11-30-2017, 05:56 AM
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Nose
Looks good. You can tie some twine or string around the snout while it's drying to keep the nose bones from spreading.
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11-30-2017, 06:24 AM
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Great job. I really like the wood base.
Thanks for posting
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11-30-2017, 07:37 AM
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Looks great man! I love that plaque. I started doing it myself with a small deer I had shot, figured worst case scenario I'd just cut the skull cap off if it turned out looking like crap.
I'm glad I did it, I've done dozens now for myself and friends, I've saved huge on taxidermy as I like to keep all my "trophies".
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11-30-2017, 07:46 AM
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nice work looks great
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11-30-2017, 09:40 AM
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Originally Posted by bpk1982
Looks good. You can tie some twine or string around the snout while it's drying to keep the nose bones from spreading.
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Great tip.
Carlson,
Those nasal bones separate when the heat is too high for too long.
Simmer, don't boil.
When fresh out of the water, tape the bones closed into position. I like to use a low tack masking tape, no mess to clean up after removing the tape.
After a few days with the tape still on, apply some white wood glue to the underside of the bones along the seam. Give it a couple days to dry and you're good to go.
If you want to, you could still try this repair.
Soak the skull in warm water for a few hours and follow the instructions.
Looks great, like the woodwork.
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11-30-2017, 09:45 AM
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Thanks everyone!
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Originally Posted by bpk1982
Looks good. You can tie some twine or string around the snout while it's drying to keep the nose bones from spreading.
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Thanks for the info, I’ll have to remember that for next year.
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11-30-2017, 09:48 AM
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Originally Posted by walking buffalo
Great tip.
Carlson,
Those nasal bones separate when the heat is too high for too long.
Simmer, don't boil.
When fresh out of the water, tape the bones closed into position. I like to use a low tack masking tape, no mess to clean up after removing the tape.
After a few days with the tape still on, apply some white wood glue to the underside of the bones along the seam. Give it a couple days to dry and you're good to go.
If you want to, you could still try this repair.
Soak the skull in warm water for a few hours and follow the instructions.
Looks great, like the woodwork.
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Thanks for the tips, I think I’ll just leave this guy as is since it’s mounted already but I’ll remember the repair technique for other. It never really got to a boil but I think I had it in the pot for to long, and I didn’t. Give it enough time to dry out before I started whitening it.
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11-30-2017, 10:31 AM
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Very Nice !!
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11-30-2017, 10:21 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by walking buffalo
Great tip.
Carlson,
Those nasal bones separate when the heat is too high for too long.
Simmer, don't boil.
When fresh out of the water, tape the bones closed into position. I like to use a low tack masking tape, no mess to clean up after removing the tape.
After a few days with the tape still on, apply some white wood glue to the underside of the bones along the seam. Give it a couple days to dry and you're good to go.
If you want to, you could still try this repair.
Soak the skull in warm water for a few hours and follow the instructions.
Looks great, like the woodwork.
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I also had a small separation in a skull I did. I used super glue. Worked perfectly. Just another suggestion.
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11-30-2017, 10:41 PM
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Nice job. Looks great.
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11-30-2017, 11:49 PM
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Looks white. Good job. I like the string idea on this thread.
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12-08-2017, 02:58 PM
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good job!
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12-08-2017, 05:09 PM
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Good idea with the unique mount. Looks awesome!
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12-08-2017, 08:28 PM
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Looking good!
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12-10-2017, 09:26 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by walking buffalo
Great tip.
Carlson,
Those nasal bones separate when the heat is too high for too long.
Simmer, don't boil.
When fresh out of the water, tape the bones closed into position. I like to use a low tack masking tape, no mess to clean up after removing the tape.
After a few days with the tape still on, apply some white wood glue to the underside of the bones along the seam. Give it a couple days to dry and you're good to go.
If you want to, you could still try this repair.
Soak the skull in warm water for a few hours and follow the instructions.
Looks great, like the woodwork.
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Good point about using the tape. I use big zip ties for the same purpose. Your absolutely correct about the bones wanting to separate if you don't.
Your First attempt on your Euro looks awesome. I use barn wood on all of mine as well.
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12-10-2017, 09:41 AM
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Well done.
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12-14-2017, 04:00 PM
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That barn board looks great on that mount.
All these tips are just what I need for my future attempt.
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12-14-2017, 05:02 PM
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Dang that wood looks good! Gives me lots of ideas. Good job.
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