Post by: T-Dozzer on June 26, 2014, 09:36:46 PM
I thought I would give him a shot thinking he probably improved since the one he done for dad was many years ago. Since he is in SE WA & I'm in western wa, I had my dad pick it up, so I wasn't there to complain before it left the shop.
I told him I wanted a semi up right form looking left and I got a standard upright formlooking forward. My biggest complaint is the nose!!!......it seems crooked, the nostrils still have blood in the & the nose just looks terrible. Almost like a dried up prune or something.
So.....
What are my options? I could call him, but he is old , just lost his wife and I'm not sure I trust him to try and fix it. I could however ask for some $ back.
Are there Amy taxidermist in western Washington close to Redmond, fall city, NorthBend who could do anything short of starting from scratch with a different cape.
Though not a huge buck, it hold a lot of sentimental value as it will probably be the last one I get to take with my aging dad.
Any suggestion are appreciated. Keep in mind, I just had a kid and we are buying a house so money is somewhat of an issue.
Thanks,
Tyson
Post by: T-Dozzer on June 26, 2014, 09:44:21 PM
I lose sleep over this mount!!!!
Post by: beaslayer6 on June 27, 2014, 08:17:39 AM
Post by: Knocker of rocks on June 27, 2014, 09:13:31 AM
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Can some rotate these pics
Post by: T-Dozzer on June 27, 2014, 09:24:17 AM
Post by: Killmore on June 27, 2014, 11:05:24 AM
Post by: ghosthunter on June 27, 2014, 11:26:30 AM
We all become better educated after these events.
:twocents:
Post by: Band on June 27, 2014, 12:16:39 PM
Post by: Johnb317 on June 27, 2014, 12:32:38 PM
Sometimes that great deal isn't. :bash:
Bummer
Post by: ICEMAN on June 27, 2014, 01:36:23 PM
Post by: sirmissalot on June 27, 2014, 02:01:04 PM
That is a horrible mount. I have a mule deer mount that I thought was mad...
That's bad.
Post by: bowhunterwa87 on June 27, 2014, 02:21:29 PM
Sorry you got back a crummy mount..
Nice rack though :tup:
Post by: Bean Counter on June 27, 2014, 02:38:50 PM
"Take the time to do it right, so that it takes less time."
Post by: T-Dozzer on June 27, 2014, 02:47:54 PM
Should have just stuck to euros.
Now I have to pay to fix this one. Don't want to recape and form for another $800 so hopefully I can just get the nose looking more normal by someone.
Worst case scenario. ...i cut my losses & turn him into a euro if I can find a real skull.
Pretty bummed
Post by: Bean Counter on June 27, 2014, 03:34:46 PM
OTOH I've recently learned that Crapple Macintrash is not a wise purchase for computers. Esp given their exorbitant cost. I have one of their laptops that cost an arm and a leg and died due to a manufacturing defect. Last less than two years. Costco would have been 50% cheaper and would have replaced it within 2 years. Live and learn I guess. :bash:
Post by: BOWHUNTER45 on June 27, 2014, 03:54:06 PM
Post by: Gringo31 on June 27, 2014, 04:06:04 PM
Only money will fix it and it sounds like you're tight on it and he may not help. You need to talk to him and give him the chance to make it right.....if it's even possible outside of a refund.
It's not just the nose.... :twocents:
Post by: T-Dozzer on June 27, 2014, 04:30:34 PM
Post by: Elkstuffer on June 27, 2014, 04:44:42 PM
Post by: jackelope on June 27, 2014, 04:58:16 PM
With a new kid, new house etc...it's just not in the cards to start over. You don't think a taxi could just fix the nose & mouth?
My back up plan is to get a big skull from BUGS & BONES and maybe see if he could do a nice euro for me...?
Shame cause I shot this guy in the rut & his next was huge.
Another mistake he made was not measuring spread before starting. It was wider that it is now mounted!
Elkstuffer is a taxi.
This is unfortunate evidence of what happens when you pay half price and get the mount back in half the time unfortunately.
Post by: jjhunter on June 27, 2014, 05:02:07 PM
Post by: sirmissalot on June 27, 2014, 05:09:36 PM
You need a new cape and start over. That's a great buck and right now it looks like a joke... You can do a euro or just a plain old leather wrapped horn mount and it will look good, classy and preserve your trophy. I'm sorry about your luck but taxidermy is certainly one of the things that the saying "you get what you pay for" rings true.
Post by: T-Dozzer on June 27, 2014, 05:23:16 PM
So in your opinion, if I can only throw another $350 into it, the best course of action is scrap the entire mount & see if I can get some one like bug-n-bones to mount them on a real WT skull?
What would I do with the form and cape? Seems a waste to toss....
Post by: jackelope on June 27, 2014, 05:30:44 PM
If the form is not what you wanted, then you might be able to sell it? If it'll work maybe you could reuse it when you have the coin to have another mount done.
The cape is shot.
Or have Mike set you up with the euro like you mentioned, although I'm not sure how he'd put your antlers on a real whitetail skull. Maybe he can I guess. You could get a reproduction skull too.
Post by: jburkett on June 27, 2014, 05:33:36 PM
Hard to tell but it looks like that cape was pickled and not shaved and tanned. I see it a lot with part timers that charge less and are trying to save some money. Problem is is that it is at the customers expense. I have a couple in my shop now that look the same. They were brought in by people that were trying to save a buck. The best solution is to start over with a new cape. Sorry this isn't what you want to hear but that buck is actually rotting on the wall and will continue to get worse no matter how much money you throw at it. That is a fantastic whitetail by the way.looks very familiar doesn't it Ric. I'm sure glad I got a good taxi, I could imagine having a buck that looks deader on the wall then he did on the buck pole
Post by: jrebel on June 27, 2014, 05:40:21 PM
Post by: T-Dozzer on June 27, 2014, 06:18:58 PM
Forgive my ignorance, can't I just have some quality taxi fix the nose and a few other things?
Post by: elkhunter1977 on June 27, 2014, 06:36:35 PM
Post by: BOWHUNTER45 on June 27, 2014, 07:40:38 PM
Aggreed, but the throat patch was always a Lil off to the left when I shot it.Man ..that's a nice deer..as far as forms go they are cheap ...Just get a cape and have someone re-mount it :tup: :twocents:
So in your opinion, if I can only throw another $350 into it, the best course of action is scrap the entire mount & see if I can get some one like bug-n-bones to mount them on a real WT skull?
What would I do with the form and cape? Seems a waste to toss....
Post by: T-Dozzer on June 27, 2014, 09:47:43 PM
Post by: lewy on June 27, 2014, 10:20:57 PM
Post by: T-Dozzer on June 27, 2014, 10:24:03 PM
Ive got a wt cape in the freezer you can have, its a nov. 2013 Idaho buck. If that helps let me know.
That sounds awesome! I'll take it just in case mine isn't salvageable. PM me your contact info.
Thanks
Post by: h2ofowlr on June 27, 2014, 10:26:40 PM
Post by: bugs n bones on June 27, 2014, 10:28:28 PM
Aggreed, but the throat patch was always a Lil off to the left when I shot it.that's a dandy buck
So in your opinion, if I can only throw another $350 into it, the best course of action is scrap the entire mount & see if I can get some one like bug-n-bones to mount them on a real WT skull?
What would I do with the form and cape? Seems a waste to toss....
Post by: lewy on June 27, 2014, 10:29:23 PM
Ive got a wt cape in the freezer you can have, its a nov. 2013 Idaho buck. If that helps let me know.
That sounds awesome! I'll take it just in case mine isn't salvageable. PM me your contact info.
Thanks
Will do
Post by: T-Dozzer on June 27, 2014, 10:31:33 PM
Quote from: lewy link=topic=15601
9.msg2066835#msg2066835 date=1403932857Ive got a wt cape in the freezer you can have, its a nov. 2013 Idaho buck. If that helps let me know.
That sounds awesome! I'll take it just in case mine isn't salvageable. PM me your contact info.
Thanks
Will do
Thanks!! I think Buckley is close to CederRiver tax any way
Post by: bugs n bones on June 27, 2014, 10:34:12 PM
Ceder river is offering a deal hard to turn down! Hope it works out. Thanks CederRiver, very generous!I would take rick up if he is offering, you won't be sorry :tup:
Post by: lewy on June 27, 2014, 10:35:05 PM
Quote from: lewy link=topic=15601
9.msg2066835#msg2066835 date=1403932857Ive got a wt cape in the freezer you can have, its a nov. 2013 Idaho buck. If that helps let me know.
That sounds awesome! I'll take it just in case mine isn't salvageable. PM me your contact info.
Thanks
Will do
Thanks!! I think Buckley is close to CederRiver tax any way
Yep not far at all
Post by: 6x6in6 on June 27, 2014, 10:38:02 PM
I would too. Rick will do you a very fine job. Take a drive out to his shop with your mount and talk directly with him. He'll give you the straight skinny on what can be done or not done.Ceder river is offering a deal hard to turn down! Hope it works out. Thanks CederRiver, very generous!I would take rick up if he is offering, you won't be sorry :tup:
Post by: T-Dozzer on June 28, 2014, 05:10:37 PM
He told me he sent the hide to a tannery :dunno:
Forgive my ignorance, can't I just have some quality taxi fix the nose and a few other things?
Now he tells me he used some instant vandykes preserve :bash:
Post by: bugs n bones on June 28, 2014, 05:56:47 PM
Post by: T-Dozzer on June 28, 2014, 06:42:32 PM
That's sucks, sorry to hear that....hopefully he will refund you the money.
He did, but the damage has already been done.
Post by: Pathfinder101 on June 28, 2014, 06:57:34 PM
I liked the advice about putting $5 a week into a "gun fund". I have been doing that for the bow I just bought. They are right, it builds up... :tup:
Post by: T-Dozzer on June 28, 2014, 07:00:23 PM
Take one of the capes when you go see Cedar River. The cape on that mounted buck is finished. And like they said, it's not just the nose; the brisket was off center when he sewed it up and that pulled the throat patch, eyes and ears out of place. I think you are on the right track T-Dozz. Go have him redone.
I liked the advice about putting $5 a week into a "gun fund". I have been doing that for the bow I just bought. They are right, it builds up... :tup:
I got a couple capes lined up as we speak hopefully
Post by: Pathfinder101 on June 28, 2014, 07:06:56 PM
Take one of the capes when you go see Cedar River. The cape on that mounted buck is finished. And like they said, it's not just the nose; the brisket was off center when he sewed it up and that pulled the throat patch, eyes and ears out of place. I think you are on the right track T-Dozz. Go have him redone.
I liked the advice about putting $5 a week into a "gun fund". I have been doing that for the bow I just bought. They are right, it builds up... :tup:
I got a couple capes lined up as we speak hopefully
Yeah, I saw that. That's why I advised you accept one. I don't think a taxi can save yours.
Post by: T-Dozzer on June 28, 2014, 07:46:07 PM
Post by: BOWHUNTER45 on July 01, 2014, 10:16:21 AM
Post by: dscubame on July 01, 2014, 03:46:10 PM
Post by: Call em in on July 11, 2014, 09:04:09 AM
I know money is tight and a quick turn around time is appealing but consider how long it will hang on your wall and how often you will look at it, enjoy it, show it to friends and family. If you feel an animal is "worth" mounting, any animal, pay to have it done right and wait to have the results you want. You'll be much happier in the long run! :twocents:
Post by: T-Dozzer on July 11, 2014, 10:20:58 AM