Post by: cedarriver on May 15, 2014, 01:56:56 PM
Rad was the high bidder on our auction item for the Blanchard family fundraiser. Thanks Rad for such a generous bid.
Thanks for looking Rick, Cole and Deb.
Post by: Bean Counter on May 15, 2014, 02:02:03 PM
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Post by: RadSav on May 15, 2014, 02:41:20 PM
Thank you so much for the mount and for the generous donation to the Blanchard fund :tup:
Post by: FSTaxidermy on May 15, 2014, 03:10:25 PM
Post by: RadSav on May 15, 2014, 03:10:46 PM
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Post by: MLBowhunting on May 15, 2014, 03:31:05 PM
Post by: RadSav on May 15, 2014, 04:12:18 PM
Man that is gorgeous. Great mount and beautiful caribou Rad. Is that the one in your avatar, it sure looks like it. Good job by both of you for donating to the cause.
Same one.
Going for hard horn version in 2016. Rick and Cole will be getting that one too :tup:
Post by: HntnFsh on May 15, 2014, 04:34:31 PM
Post by: Rainier10 on May 15, 2014, 04:47:00 PM
I think that of all the mounts Ive ever seen, that one is my favorite! Beautiful mount!:yeah:
The velvet and the hide really compliment each other.
Rick all of your work is top notch and this is another great example of what you can do. This is the type of work that people should be proud to display and really captures the memory of a hunt of a lifetime.
Post by: scottcrb on May 15, 2014, 05:39:14 PM
Post by: jackelope on May 15, 2014, 06:25:39 PM
:tup:
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Post by: RadSav on May 16, 2014, 11:41:43 AM
Does anyone know if a 98 Dodge canopy will fit on a 2013 Silverado? ;)
We will have it worked out by Tuesday I'm sure.
Post by: Slimdog350 on May 16, 2014, 11:54:55 AM
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Post by: cedarriver on May 17, 2014, 08:39:59 AM
Thank you!
Post by: bucklucky on May 17, 2014, 11:06:36 AM
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Post by: FSTaxidermy on July 03, 2014, 12:27:31 PM
Post by: RadSav on July 03, 2014, 02:05:05 PM
I am very fortunate that Rick claims he likes it hanging around the place :chuckle: Though I'm sure this is not to last too long. he seems rather busy and space a premium. Sounds like the sheep should be done within another month!
Post by: bearpaw on July 03, 2014, 02:21:52 PM
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Post by: cedarriver on July 04, 2014, 08:55:11 AM
Post by: FSTaxidermy on July 04, 2014, 10:14:56 AM
Couldn't fit him into the rig I had last trip. We tried, but were about 4" short. Decided to wait on the pick up until the full mount Dall in completed. Then I will rent a panel truck and pick them both up at the same time. Shouldn't be long now! With the MIL moving in space is going to be tight once home as well >:( But she is just going to have to move her crud! Though we have been looking for a new place to live with more space for moose and squirrel to come join 'bou and sheep soon!
I am very fortunate that Rick claims he likes it hanging around the place :chuckle: Though I'm sure this is not to last too long. he seems rather busy and space a premium. Sounds like the sheep should be done within another month!
At the rate your notching your bucket list and the growth of the business....plus MIL...Wow! I would be looking for a new place too :) I can see a nice QUIET man cave in your future :tup:
Post by: boneaddict on July 04, 2014, 10:22:59 AM
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Post by: huntnphool on July 04, 2014, 10:37:36 AM
Post by: RadSav on July 04, 2014, 05:12:02 PM
Outstanding work, you must have soaked that velvet in turpentine huh? :rolleyes:
Yes they did. Cut the tips of each point, hung upside down and hand rubbed the blood out each day before dipping in the turpentine again. Not sure how many consecutive days they do that. But it turned out great. Shrink rate was substantial of course. Especially in the paddles. Though that is to be expected with the antlers so green. Still look huge compared to the hard horns!
2016 I will be targeting hard horn exclusively. The colder weather and shorter days might make the sheep hunting tougher. But I will be able to finally get that moose I've been waiting for since I was in grade school. I expect I will be there 20 days next time!
Post by: Rainier10 on July 07, 2014, 02:47:41 PM
He was working on a full mount sheep, was that yours? It had a little brown on the lower half like a mix almost. It was gorgeous also.
Post by: RadSav on July 07, 2014, 02:58:28 PM
I was in Rick's shop a week ago and got to see this mount up close and personal. Absolutely gorgeous in person.
He was working on a full mount sheep, was that yours? It had a little brown on the lower half like a mix almost. It was gorgeous also.
No that was not my sheep. I saw that Fallon last time I was in there. Pretty neat animal!
Post by: Rainier10 on July 07, 2014, 03:18:38 PM
Yeah he does so really cool stuff in there. I was just dropping off a set of mule deer antlers from my daughters first buck deer last year. He lets me keep them while I wait in line. Can't wait to see the finished product.I was in Rick's shop a week ago and got to see this mount up close and personal. Absolutely gorgeous in person.
He was working on a full mount sheep, was that yours? It had a little brown on the lower half like a mix almost. It was gorgeous also.
No that was not my sheep. I saw that Fallon last time I was in there. Pretty neat animal!
Post by: bowhunterforever on July 07, 2014, 05:32:35 PM
Post by: Call em in on July 11, 2014, 09:17:09 AM
Beautiful mount. Great work Rick!
:yeah: and good job on the donation!
Post by: RB on July 11, 2014, 09:36:20 AM