Latest Roe Deer Mount

[Rob58 1,580]

Thought i would share my latest mount it was taken by a lady stalker earlier this year this was her first roe, hasnt got great antlers but the lady wanted it doing. Unfortunately it was cut way to short on the neck but i think it has come reasonably well let us know what you chaps think cheers.

[Bootsha 1,306]

lovely job again rob. It may not have a trophy type head / antlers etc, but it seems a perfect cull animal for the lady to have taken.

 

Nice work again.

[Outlaw Pete 2,224]

Crying shame about that stump of a neck, Rob. But, what can ye do?

 

At least she'll know better next time.

[pip1968 2,490]

dont know much about taxidermy but i think thats stunning and wouldnt have noticed anything wrong with the neck only you pointed it out

[Outlaw Pete 2,224]

I wouldn't have noticed anything wrong with the neck only you pointed it out

 

 

Balance and 'Expression', Pipper

 

Imagine if the lady said; " He was looking at me, to his left, when I fired. That's how I'd like to remember him, through this mount. " What's to be done with a short stump of neck? Can't snap it round at a right angle. Deer don't do that

 

A stump of neck takes away the elegance of the creature. The ability to show the throat. Personally, I've always thought ye can't beat a good 'Shoulder Mount'. Where ye see what comes after the neck, and before the legs actually appear. Though it tricks ye into feeling they are there

[paulus 26]

possibly a fresh cape would have been an option, how to cape a carcass correctly should be taught as part of the dsc

[The one 8,396]

The necks the least of its problems my eyes always going to be drawn to the antlers

[sussex 5,776]

Your 1st is your first ...perfect deer to start your stalking life ..nice work as always Rob ..

[steve109 43]

Before you work on a clients trophy, You need some anatomy lessons.

 

Quote from DH.

Sadly it looks to be going the way it did in the Victorian Days when anyone and everyone is having a go and calling themselves a Taxidermist. For the best results always use a Taxidermist who is recognised by the UK Guild of Taxidermists as a Specialist or Accredited Taxidermist , you can be sure that these people have proved their ability through a qualification style system and by adhering to a strict set of guidelines. Anyone calling themselves a Taxidermist but not having attained the standards mentioned above are more than likely not skilled enough to achieve them.

It is much better to own one piece of taxidermy that has been correctly preserved and mounted by a Qualified Taxidermist than to buy several pieces of cheaper work, as quite simply they will not appreciate in value and will eventually become pieces of work you are unable to display as they will deteriorate overtime. By choosing to buy only from a Qualified Taxidermist you are not only getting yourself a piece of work that you can enjoy and indeed pass on for generations, but you are also helping to keep a highly specialised trade alive.

[torchey 1,202]

His work seems tidy enough to me......

[Rob58 1,580]

thanks for all the positive comments, Your never going to please everyone im only an amateur and do the best i can and im learning all the time.

[steve109 43]

Rob58

What i'm saying is its a good idea to study some anatomy or take some sort of training before you start work on clients trophies.

If you need any advice I will gladly give you my number.

 

Regards

steve.

[Rob58 1,580]

thanks steve

[Gaz_1989 9,539]

I've seen a few pieces of your work now and they look spot on Rob

[Bootsha 1,306]

I'll keep neutral here, not getting embroiled in any "debate" about taxidermy as i know f**k all about it.

 

But I will say one thing, my eyes have never let me down, and the work I have seen of Rob58's on here, I'd gladly hang on the wall of my living room, no two ways about it, very tidy work, in my humble opinion.

 

Regards