Post by: The100Road on October 03, 2011, 11:03:06 AM
Can you guys please post some bobcat work that you have done? Either rug/shoulder/lifesize.
Doesnt matter. lets see them. If you want to include your going rates that would be great as well.
Thank you.
Post by: wastickslinger on October 03, 2011, 11:18:30 AM
Post by: Michelle_Nelson on October 03, 2011, 11:34:16 AM
If you would like to have a Life Size done and think you can't afford it there are some things to think about.
Most taxidermists have a 1 year turn around. So you have some time to save up the $$. There are some taxidermists that will let you make payments. Also there are taxidermists that will buy Capes from you if you harvest a decent buck or bull. You can use that as shop credit toward your mount.
As far as price goes. Life Size Bobcats start at $675. Rugs are $525.
I'd post some photos but my laptop that has them on it is in the shop. The hard Drive went out in it. :bash:
Post by: dirty24d on October 03, 2011, 11:37:22 AM
Lets say $450 to get started..
Post by: The100Road on October 03, 2011, 11:48:26 AM
The100Road,
If you would like to have a Life Size done and think you can't afford it there are some things to think about.
Most taxidermists have a 1 year turn around. So you have some time to save up the $$. There are some taxidermists that will let you make payments. Also there are taxidermists that will buy Capes from you if you harvest a decent buck or bull. You can use that as shop credit toward your mount.
As far as price goes. Life Size Bobcats start at $675. Rugs are $525.
I'd post some photos but my laptop that has them on it is in the shop. The hard Drive went out in it. :bash:
yeah, im gonna do the best i can as far as going with the lifsize mounts. I did not know that about the capes. What is the going rate for a deer cape?
Post by: The100Road on October 03, 2011, 11:51:54 AM
Here's some of my work, I'll give you a sweet deal since your a member. Keep in mind these took me a long time to do.
Lets say $450 to get started..
HAHA thanks for the great price but i think i'll pass. keep you in mind for the next one though.
Post by: dirty24d on October 03, 2011, 11:54:06 AM
Suit yourself man but these skills are undeniable!!! :chuckle:
If you change your mind I'll be here!!
Post by: Michelle_Nelson on October 03, 2011, 12:26:52 PM
http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,82525.0.html (http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,82525.0.html)
Post by: FSTaxidermy on October 03, 2011, 01:05:58 PM
:chuckle:
Suit yourself man but these skills are undeniable!!! :chuckle:
If you change your mind I'll be here!!
dirty 24d, do you do any wholesale work, you must be in high demand :yike: :chuckle:
Post by: dscubame on October 03, 2011, 01:09:10 PM
Post by: dscubame on October 03, 2011, 01:11:19 PM
Post by: dirty24d on October 03, 2011, 01:12:56 PM
:chuckle:
Suit yourself man but these skills are undeniable!!! :chuckle:
If you change your mind I'll be here!!
dirty 24d, do you do any wholesale work, you must be in high demand :yike: :chuckle:
Im pretty much booked for the next 18 months but i make exceptions if you a fellow forum member.. :chuckle:
Post by: The100Road on October 03, 2011, 01:32:23 PM
http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,79127.msg977336.html#msg977336 (http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,79127.msg977336.html#msg977336)
Yeah, I have become a huge fan of charlies and will for sure be taking future deer and elk to him. I havent been able to check my email for his pricing yet. I believe you get what you pay for im just not sure I can afford as great as work as his.
Post by: Rick on October 03, 2011, 01:35:54 PM
I'm going to hurt some feelings,but there is nobody on this site that I'd pay to do a cat for me.
A deer or elk,yes,a cat no way.
Post by: The100Road on October 03, 2011, 01:38:36 PM
Cats are VERY hard to make look good. You really need to have some skills.
I'm going to hurt some feelings,but there is nobody on this site that I'd pay to do a cat for me.
A deer or elk,yes,a cat no way.
Who would you have do your cat?
Post by: 101521 on October 03, 2011, 01:45:30 PM
How big of cat and how is the hide?
Post by: FSTaxidermy on October 03, 2011, 01:48:37 PM
thanks for the props dscubame :tup: very appreciated. Duane
Post by: bucklucky on October 03, 2011, 01:49:00 PM
Cats are VERY hard to make look good. You really need to have some skills.
I'm going to hurt some feelings,but there is nobody on this site that I'd pay to do a cat for me.
A deer or elk,yes,a cat no way.
No feelings hurt here :tup: Who would you use?? Id hope it would be Soucey or someone of world champion caliber and pay the 1800 for a bobcat mount . Cats are by far the hardest to get right.
Post by: bucklucky on October 03, 2011, 01:58:32 PM
Post by: FSTaxidermy on October 03, 2011, 02:09:46 PM
Nice Job on that Rug Duane !!
Thanks man, always working on getting better, like yourself.
Post by: jackmaster on October 03, 2011, 02:15:35 PM
Post by: 509er on October 03, 2011, 02:39:17 PM
Post by: Rick on October 03, 2011, 02:40:52 PM
(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi188.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fz176%2FRpelletierjr%2F230Cougar1124.jpg&hash=849a6c3d41868e921f861cb7aa67015853a94c08)
The guy does incredible work,and the $6000+ price tag for a Cougar mount reflects that.
Even though its dead,this Cougar could just as easily be alive.
Post by: jackmaster on October 03, 2011, 03:20:23 PM
Post by: bucklucky on October 03, 2011, 03:22:33 PM
Post by: MtnMuley on October 03, 2011, 04:13:11 PM
dude that cougar looks great, add one more to the list of who has got it right :twocents:
Phil doesn't need to be added to the list. People need to be listed under him. :twocents:
Post by: stickinmaster on October 03, 2011, 05:18:18 PM
Post by: BOWHUNTER45 on October 03, 2011, 05:26:33 PM
the100Road, posting a shot of a bobcat rug (same one as the website page) nice quality hide on this younger cat. Open mouth rug is $525 with one year turn normally. FYI, everyone has different preferences to nose color, this customer wanted his a little on the lighter side, I always try to ask to make sure. thanks, Duane
thanks for the props dscubame :tup: very appreciated. Duane
[/quote well I can tell ya this one looks pretty dang good .....nice work ...and cats are really dang tough to do ....
Post by: Rick on October 03, 2011, 05:56:52 PM
I think several of the taxis on here could handle a cat just fine. This cat was finished by a Huntwa member, for a good price too!
That picture proves my point. I wouldn't be happy at all with that finished product. But then,I'm not one for having an animal mounted just to say I have one mounted. If I'm paying for a mount it better turn out mighty impressive.
If you like what you paid for,thats all that matters though.
Post by: stickinmaster on October 03, 2011, 06:05:26 PM
I think several of the taxis on here could handle a cat just fine. This cat was finished by a Huntwa member, for a good price too!
That picture proves my point. I wouldn't be happy at all with that finished product. But then,I'm not one for having an animal mounted just to say I have one mounted. If I'm paying for a mount it better turn out mighty impressive.
If you like what you paid for,thats all that matters though.
Can't agree more! You need to be happy with what you get!
Post by: The100Road on October 04, 2011, 12:01:47 PM
Post by: jager on October 04, 2011, 12:05:29 PM
Post by: jackmaster on October 04, 2011, 12:09:32 PM
Post by: The100Road on October 05, 2011, 12:06:43 PM
:IBCOOL:
Post by: jackmaster on October 05, 2011, 12:11:02 PM
Post by: MtnMuley on October 05, 2011, 03:20:59 PM
Post by: bucklucky on October 05, 2011, 03:21:59 PM
Jeez, I've been waiting for years for Chuck to do bobcats for me....... :chuckle: :chuckle: Good taxi choice. ;)
Whenever your ready to get those hides to me man :chuckle:
Post by: carpsniperg2 on October 05, 2011, 04:04:08 PM
Post by: CAMPMEAT on October 05, 2011, 04:42:13 PM
He's in business now and is cheaper than anubody.
Post by: MuleySniper on October 05, 2011, 05:48:05 PM
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(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi94.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fl89%2FMuleySniper%2FDSC_2862.jpg&hash=0f98abc54ecb4bbf950afc7fae284babe59c889b)
(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi94.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fl89%2FMuleySniper%2F2011bob.jpg&hash=73c0eebe2b4a15a502c7b18b57496b213d5b9d9b)
Post by: Rick on October 05, 2011, 05:57:56 PM
So having shot a bobcat recently I am curious, what makes cats so much harder to mount then other animals? From the taxidermists point of view......
I'm not a taxidermist,but IMO its ALL about the face. You don't get the face right,the rest of the cat can be world class,and it'll still look goofy.
I've seen some terrible bears as well.
Post by: 509er on October 05, 2011, 06:04:47 PM
Post by: MuleySniper on October 05, 2011, 06:17:55 PM
looks like someone is missing their housecat MuleySniper. :chuckle: seriously though it looks awesome, sure wish I didn't shoot mine in the face. :bash:
That Fox Pro is too deadly... Next time shoot it before calling it in to less than 5'. You're gonna get attacked! :chuckle:
We'll be dusting off the .204's here soon enough ;) We need to plan a multi day marathon predator extermination this winter :chuckle:
Post by: CAMPMEAT on October 05, 2011, 07:11:38 PM
I understand that the face is the difficult part of the mount, but what makes it any different then another game animal mount? Is it because of the amount of hair and the length of it makes attaching the hide to the form more complex? I dont know if you have to add material to the form to get the hide to fill out against the form so the fur will be in a natural laying position. I have seen some terrible cat mounts before but never understood what made the face so difficult. Just curious.
I think if a taxidermist can't mount a Bobcat right, he's only after the money or shouldn't be in business. Anybody can see a real difference. Even my wife said it's Fugly !
Post by: adamR on October 05, 2011, 08:11:28 PM
Post by: The100Road on October 06, 2011, 12:36:19 PM
Post by: Buckmark on October 06, 2011, 12:59:25 PM
I am not a taxidermist either, but agree it is all about the face, i had 2 bobcats done by the same taxi at the same time, one a rug with open mouth and it looks really good, the other i had him do a pedestal half body mount, that one looks bad, face is not correct and the eyes, well lets just say he rides the short bus.So having shot a bobcat recently I am curious, what makes cats so much harder to mount then other animals? From the taxidermists point of view......
I'm not a taxidermist,but IMO its ALL about the face. You don't get the face right,the rest of the cat can be world class,and it'll still look goofy.
I've seen some terrible bears as well.
Both cats were done at the same time, and how he got one correct and the other wrong i don't know, but he will not do anymore for me. I've passed taking 3 other cats since but seeing charlies work i wont pass anymore and i will take them to him..
Post by: bucklucky on October 06, 2011, 01:33:18 PM
Well Charlie, I almost had to cancel my bobcat and go with an elk instead. Missed a big 5x6 bull last night at 50yards. I can hit a dang bobcat but not a freaking elk! :bash:
Bummer man, that sucks . Must have been elk feever :chuckle:
I can say that not all bobcat forms are created equal . From my experiance there are only a few sculpters I will use any more for the heads. I had a couple bobcats I wasnt real pleased with and have leaned my lesson :chuckle: They turned out OK but not as good as I would like. I got a couple I will be working on shortly that are on forms I like to use. Both are descending cats. I'll post pictures as I start them . One is going to get cut into peices becasue it is a pretty smallish cat and the forms only get so close for size.
Post by: The100Road on October 06, 2011, 08:27:10 PM
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Post by: bucklucky on October 06, 2011, 08:42:08 PM