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Title: Big Mule deer repaired and mounted ( A Living Memory)
Post by: BLKBEARKLR on August 03, 2010, 03:31:34 PM: Well I posted pictures I believe back in Dec when I got this, the person had drug it down the gravel road not knowing what kind of damage it could do to a cape. I talked to him quite a bit and decided that we would try and salvage the cape instead of charging him another 75-90.00 for a replacement cape. We both knew that a habitat was more than likely going to have to be built around it. So anyways got it mounted and talked with him on the phone and he gave me the ok to build a habitat around the damaged area. With the total not to go over a 100.00. So 82.00 later this is what I came up with.

Let me know what you think, really interested to know if you were in this position would you buy an extra cape or decide to have a habitat built around it?

So with all being said and done, since we are clode to hunting time, dragging an animal is really bad for the capes, if you are not dragging it down the gravel and just over the ground itself you can have sticks grab hair and pull out large chunks of it, leaving a bald spot on your deer. Better off to carry the cape out.

Thanks

Joe
Title: Re: Big Mule deer repaired and mounted ( A Living Memory)
Post by: GoldTip on August 03, 2010, 03:36:49 PM: That looks very good, that habitat covered that up really well. I am always amazed at what people seem to do to their animals or hides and then want them mounted, seems like common sense to me.
Title: Re: Big Mule deer repaired and mounted ( A Living Memory)
Post by: SnakeEyes on August 03, 2010, 04:08:11 PM: I think it looks great. Nice job.

If it was me I would try and work with the original cape. It would just depend on what and where the damage was located.
Title: Re: Big Mule deer repaired and mounted ( A Living Memory)
Post by: C-Money on August 03, 2010, 04:08:35 PM: I like the habitat, rather keep my own deer cape. It turned out well.
Title: Re: Big Mule deer repaired and mounted ( A Living Memory)
Post by: Ray on August 03, 2010, 04:17:42 PM: My guess is that most people would be pleased with the results. Especially considering the circumstances. A taxidermist is not a miracle worker but they certainly try. I think you did a great job. It matters most what the customer wants. I think the addition adds unique character to the mount and will be a constant reminder to the customer on their "death drag" idea. Including telling the story to others if it was epic in nature as well as a reminder of what not to do next time. That unique character makes it neat too.
Title: Re: Big Mule deer repaired and mounted ( A Living Memory)
Post by: muleyhunter on August 03, 2010, 05:09:09 PM: Joe, That looks great whether the hide was damaged or not. You should offer that to your customers for adding something extra other than just the head. Great job :) :) ;)
Title: Re: Big Mule deer repaired and mounted ( A Living Memory)
Post by: hoyt2002 on August 04, 2010, 09:30:45 AM: thats a great looking mount.
Title: Re: Big Mule deer repaired and mounted ( A Living Memory)
Post by: WCTaxidermy on August 04, 2010, 10:05:02 AM: Joe, you pulled it off. Great job and your customer should be very happy. John
Title: Re: Big Mule deer repaired and mounted ( A Living Memory)
Post by: Ranger91298 on August 05, 2010, 04:08:10 PM: Joe, yet another great recovered animal by you... first the buffalo and now the mule deer... great work!!!
Title: Re: Big Mule deer repaired and mounted ( A Living Memory)
Post by: agchawk on August 05, 2010, 04:36:34 PM: Very nice work my friend! I can't see the customer being anything but pleased with the outcome.
Title: Re: Big Mule deer repaired and mounted ( A Living Memory)
Post by: BLKBEARKLR on August 07, 2010, 02:33:21 PM: Thanks everyone for the kind words.

Well the customer was extremely happy with it. I am glad that he has something nice to put on the wall. And like said it was fun building the habitat around it.

Joe
Title: Re: Big Mule deer repaired and mounted ( A Living Memory)
Post by: chrisb on August 07, 2010, 03:12:17 PM: For starters i think you did a really nice job and it looks great.

As far as your question goes I don't particularly care for habitat in mounts and for the price of the habitat ($100) vs. a new cape ($75-$90) i would have gone with the new cape. just my :twocents:
Title: Re: Big Mule deer repaired and mounted ( A Living Memory)
Post by: BLKBEARKLR on August 07, 2010, 03:44:43 PM: Quote from: chrisb on August 07, 2010, 03:12:17 PM
For starters i think you did a really nice job and it looks great.

As far as your question goes I don't particularly care for habitat in mounts and for the price of the habitat ($100) vs. a new cape ($75-$90) i would have gone with the new cape. just my :twocents:

Chris - thanks for the input. I understand about the habitat. Not for everyone. I have started getting to the point I am liking it a lil more now. I myself have so many things on the wall, starting to look at it more and more to break up all the mounts.

Joe
Title: Re: Big Mule deer repaired and mounted ( A Living Memory)
Post by: chrisb on August 07, 2010, 06:08:24 PM: Quote from: BLKBEARKLR on August 07, 2010, 03:44:43 PM
Quote from: chrisb on August 07, 2010, 03:12:17 PM
For starters i think you did a really nice job and it looks great.

As far as your question goes I don't particularly care for habitat in mounts and for the price of the habitat ($100) vs. a new cape ($75-$90) i would have gone with the new cape. just my :twocents:

Chris - thanks for the input. I understand about the habitat. Not for everyone. I have started getting to the point I am liking it a lil more now. I myself have so many things on the wall, starting to look at it more and more to break up all the mounts.

Joe

I have nothing on the wall :(
Title: Re: Big Mule deer repaired and mounted ( A Living Memory)
Post by: DOUBLELUNG on August 07, 2010, 06:12:38 PM: I think the habitat looks great. I prefer to have my own cape, damaged or not. I also don't prefer repaired points even if the break occurred during the kill or after. Just personal preference; the mounts are mainly to bring back fond memories over and over.
Title: Re: Big Mule deer repaired and mounted ( A Living Memory)
Post by: BLKBEARKLR on August 09, 2010, 01:25:39 PM: Quote from: chrisb on August 07, 2010, 06:08:24 PM
Quote from: BLKBEARKLR on August 07, 2010, 03:44:43 PM
Quote from: chrisb on August 07, 2010, 03:12:17 PM
For starters i think you did a really nice job and it looks great.

As far as your question goes I don't particularly care for habitat in mounts and for the price of the habitat ($100) vs. a new cape ($75-$90) i would have gone with the new cape. just my :twocents:

Chris - thanks for the input. I understand about the habitat. Not for everyone. I have started getting to the point I am liking it a lil more now. I myself have so many things on the wall, starting to look at it more and more to break up all the mounts.

Joe

I have nothing on the wall :(

Well hopefully you will take one of each this year.

Joe
Title: Re: Big Mule deer repaired and mounted ( A Living Memory)
Post by: livtohutn on August 15, 2010, 03:30:17 PM: I think the habitat does a great job in covering it up and would look great on the wall
Title: Re: Big Mule deer repaired and mounted ( A Living Memory)
Post by: bowtech721 on August 18, 2010, 09:53:05 AM: Quote from: livtohutn on August 15, 2010, 03:30:17 PM
I think the habitat does a great job in covering it up and would look great on the wall
:yeah: nice job :)
Title: Re: Big Mule deer repaired and mounted ( A Living Memory)
Post by: KimberRich on August 18, 2010, 10:00:27 AM: Looks Great! If you wouldn't have shown the before and after I would have never known.

Quote from: DOUBLELUNG on August 07, 2010, 06:12:38 PM
I think the habitat looks great. I prefer to have my own cape, damaged or not. I also don't prefer repaired points even if the break occurred during the kill or after. Just personal preference; the mounts are mainly to bring back fond memories over and over.

Agree.
Title: Re: Big Mule deer repaired and mounted ( A Living Memory)
Post by: boneaddict on August 18, 2010, 10:04:22 AM: Covering up damage or not, GREAT JOB! I think you did a fantastic job covering up the mess. I can't believe thats all you charged for that habitat scene. I'm certain you ahve another satisfied customer.
Title: Re: Big Mule deer repaired and mounted ( A Living Memory)
Post by: carpsniperg2 on August 18, 2010, 10:35:10 AM: looks great :IBCOOL:
Title: Re: Big Mule deer repaired and mounted ( A Living Memory)
Post by: rasbo on August 18, 2010, 10:36:42 AM: yet another fine piece of work Joe
Title: Re: Big Mule deer repaired and mounted ( A Living Memory)
Post by: h2ofowlr on August 18, 2010, 03:47:45 PM: I have had to drag a few and lost the hair similar to that one. Nice looking deer.
Title: Re: Big Mule deer repaired and mounted ( A Living Memory)
Post by: BLKBEARKLR on August 21, 2010, 04:04:09 PM: Thanks all for the kinds words.

Quote from: boneaddict on August 18, 2010, 10:04:22 AM
Covering up damage or not, GREAT JOB! I think you did a fantastic job covering up the mess. I can't believe thats all you charged for that habitat scene. I'm certain you ahve another satisfied customer.

Boneaddict. I made 20.00 off the habitat so I am totally happy with it. I have been trying to figure my time and what it is worth, and I am not doing that good in that area. And he was extremely happy. I actually enjoy the look on some of the peoples faces when they see their animal.

Thanks
Joe
Title: Re: Big Mule deer repaired and mounted ( A Living Memory)
Post by: Pathfinder101 on August 23, 2010, 04:19:04 PM: I think the habitat looks great. New cape not necessary.