Quest 113 Posted March 12 Report Share Posted March 12 This buck was harvested by my wife in 2013 and she wanted a shoulder mount. It was the biggest buck she had an opportunity to take so far. Then one day while it was in the beginning taxidermy stages, my son was walking through the garage and knocked over the stand! Unfortunately, it broke the antlers off. It stayed there broken on the stand for a long time. Then, out of the blue I just decided to start ripping it apart to start over. This is what I’ve been able to do so far… I haven’t had a chance to finished painting it yet but it is still a work in progress. I did this last month in 2024. So it’s been 11 years to get this where it’s at now lol! 3 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mackem 29,519 Posted March 12 Report Share Posted March 12 2 hours ago, Quest said: This buck was harvested by my wife in 2013 and she wanted a shoulder mount. It was the biggest buck she had an opportunity to take so far. Then one day while it was in the beginning taxidermy stages, my son was walking through the garage and knocked over the stand! Unfortunately, it broke the antlers off. It stayed there broken on the stand for a long time. Then, out of the blue I just decided to start ripping it apart to start over. This is what I’ve been able to do so far… I haven’t had a chance to finished painting it yet but it is still a work in progress. I did this last month in 2024. So it’s been 11 years to get this where it’s at now lol! Where did you learn taxidermy Quest,that’s very nice,any other pieces? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Quest 113 Posted March 14 Author Report Share Posted March 14 I learned taxidermy from my brother in my 20 but he just knew the basics. Later on I met an older taxidermist who help me more. I competed in state shows, and with that critique I improved my talent. This an Antelope that my wife got in Wyoming but I haven’t finished painting it. 3 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Franks dad 1,753 Posted March 14 Report Share Posted March 14 34 minutes ago, Quest said: I learned taxidermy from my brother in my 20 but he just knew the basics. Later on I met an older taxidermist who help me more. I competed in state shows, and with that critique I improved my talent. This an Antelope that my wife got in Wyoming but I haven’t finished painting it. I’d love that in my house . Excuse my ignorance, what do you mean by paint it ? ( I’m a decorator so know what painting is lol ) what do you paint and what with ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Quest 113 Posted March 14 Author Report Share Posted March 14 I use an Airbrush and water base paint around the eyes and inside, outside nose. Plus interior of the ears. As the mount dries it loses color around those places. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Quest 113 Posted March 14 Author Report Share Posted March 14 Here’s a side pick of a mule deer I finished awhile back wife buck. 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WataWalloper 3,239 Posted March 14 Report Share Posted March 14 Do you do any predators ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Quest 113 Posted March 14 Author Report Share Posted March 14 The picture doesn’t do justice to this mount. It came out really good. Here’s a picture of a live mule deer Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Quest 113 Posted March 14 Author Report Share Posted March 14 I have done a few bears and elk mostly deer. I was able to harvest a turkey last year and I’m going to try to do one when I get the chance. I’m not good on birds and I don’t do fish. I do my own tanning it mostly a hobby but I love to do it when I get the chance. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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