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Community => Taxidermy & Scoring => Topic started by: Elkahlc87 on December 09, 2013, 06:41:19 PM

Title: Antler Replicas
Post by: Elkahlc87 on December 09, 2013, 06:41:19 PM: My antlers were stolen/burned at Aldens taxidermy last week along with my dads. Our capes are fine (not worth anything without the antlers though) but I'm wondering if anyone knows if its possible to make replica antlers from pictures?
Title: Re: Antler Replicas
Post by: HHPro on December 09, 2013, 06:44:03 PM: A good taxi could get you real close.
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Post by: Wea300mag on December 09, 2013, 07:06:33 PM: Please keep this on topic. :hello:
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Post by: Elkahlc87 on December 09, 2013, 07:16:22 PM: Iv been looking online and all I can see is shed replicas. Do you know anyone off hand or heard of anyone doing this?
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Post by: Lingcod on December 09, 2013, 07:19:06 PM: Just pictures may be tough, did you get measurements first?
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Post by: HHPro on December 09, 2013, 07:25:16 PM: Measurements won't be very close but the rack layout could atleast give you the effect of being yours.There are a few taxidermists that can build racks might have to call around and ask.
Title: Re: Antler Replicas
Post by: HHPro on December 09, 2013, 07:36:47 PM: antler-reproductions.com/ this guy takes on reproductions he might be able to help :dunno:
Title: Re: Antler Replicas
Post by: Elkahlc87 on December 09, 2013, 07:59:38 PM: yea I have the height and width but not the "depth." Thanks I sent em an email so well see.. ill do some calling around in the morning
Title: Re: Antler Replicas
Post by: HHPro on December 09, 2013, 08:04:51 PM: He was on taxidermy.net asking for work so hopefully he will be able to help you.I think those two measurements will be the most critical.
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Post by: Elkahlc87 on December 09, 2013, 09:05:54 PM: Oh good deal
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Post by: sebek556 on December 09, 2013, 09:08:10 PM: :tup: best of luck. I've heard of it being done but never seen it. Horrible for all involved, hope they catch who did this and set a example...
Title: Re: Antler Replicas
Post by: Westside88 on December 09, 2013, 09:26:09 PM: Quote from: Elkahlc87 on December 09, 2013, 07:59:38 PM
yea I have the height and width but not the "depth." Thanks I sent em an email so well see.. ill do some calling around in the morning
I sure hope this works out for you! I think you should be able to get close enough no one could tell the difference. Keep us posted
Title: Re: Antler Replicas
Post by: Elkahlc87 on December 09, 2013, 09:53:07 PM: Quote from: Westside88 on December 09, 2013, 09:26:09 PM
Quote from: Elkahlc87 on December 09, 2013, 07:59:38 PM
yea I have the height and width but not the "depth." Thanks I sent em an email so well see.. ill do some calling around in the morning
I sure hope this works out for you! I think you should be able to get close enough no one could tell the difference. Keep us posted

Hell yea will do!
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Post by: MLBowhunting on December 09, 2013, 10:04:00 PM: Yeah I would love to see them. :tup:
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Post by: banjosamson on December 11, 2013, 08:42:53 PM: Yes, but first I must say how sorry I am to hear of your loss. My son lost his in the same fire/theft. Go on the web.....classic antlers by Klaus. We have already got a quote; however the cost was not affordable for us. $3500 for a 170 class. That was for option 1 (hand sculptured) option 2 is 60% of that cost which is a modified antler option, they find a similar set of antlers and make adjustments them to get as close to they can to your set lessoning the cost of the sculpture. hang in their buddy at some point something good will come your way.