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Community => Taxidermy & Scoring => Topic started by: BLKBEARKLR on January 13, 2012, 08:23:02 AM

Title: What can and can't be done ( Coyote) ( A Living Memory Taxidermy) ( Finished)
Post by: BLKBEARKLR on January 13, 2012, 08:23:02 AM: A lot of times I get questions about what can be fixed and what can't be fixed. Well the best rule of thumb that I can give is if all the pieces are there it can be fixed. A lot of times though when someone brings something into me that is missing parts off of it. I tell them shoot another one or get a replacement.

I got this coyote in and it was supposed to be a life size but with all the sewing I pretty much did not think it would stand the test of time being stretched out over a mannequin so talked quite a bit and decided to go with a rug instead. I posted some pictures of the before hopefully I will be able to post some pictures of the after.

I have a 1/2 pk of smokes, both doors open wide where I can run outside fast and cuss out the trees. And I have two full glasses of ice cold water to sooth my throat from all the yelling.

Scott- ONE WORD FOR YOU ----------- PURPLE---------------------- And you know what it means.

Joe
Title: Re: What can and can't be done ( Coyote) ( A Living Memory Taxidermy)
Post by: adamR on January 13, 2012, 09:09:16 AM: Good Lord!! what did he do to the hide to rip that giant hole in it?
Title: Re: What can and can't be done ( Coyote) ( A Living Memory Taxidermy)
Post by: Special T on January 13, 2012, 09:14:53 AM: Since your a seamstress i have a zipper that need replacing on my work jacket! :chuckle:
Title: Re: What can and can't be done ( Coyote) ( A Living Memory Taxidermy)
Post by: BLKBEARKLR on January 13, 2012, 09:18:05 AM: Adam, that was an exit hole, kind of exploded coming out, with it being a straight cut I think just the kinetic energy from it just kind of ripped it right down the back.

Special T- I can fix that, but you cannot be present, I usually like to put my hair up and wear my apron when sewing :chuckle:

Joe
Title: Re: What can and can't be done ( Coyote) ( A Living Memory Taxidermy)
Post by: PlateauNDN on January 13, 2012, 09:30:36 AM: Quote from: BLKBEARKLR on January 13, 2012, 09:18:05 AM
Adam, that was an exit hole, kind of exploded coming out, with it being a straight cut I think just the kinetic energy from it just kind of ripped it right down the back.

Special T- I can fix that, but you cannot be present, I usually like to put my hair up and wear my apron when sewing :chuckle:

Joe

:chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle: Soooooo...are you taking orders??? I need some new trousers tailored!?!?!? :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle:

Keep us posted, I'd like to see the rug once it's done. :tup:
Title: Re: What can and can't be done ( Coyote) ( A Living Memory Taxidermy)
Post by: steen on January 14, 2012, 01:50:46 PM: I would've shot another one personally. Just my :twocents:
Title: Re: What can and can't be done ( Coyote) ( A Living Memory Taxidermy)
Post by: carpsniperg2 on January 14, 2012, 02:09:32 PM: :yike: Man I don't know if it could get much worse then that :yike: Looks like it got caught under a buss and drug down the road a mile or 2 :yike:
Title: Re: What can and can't be done ( Coyote) ( A Living Memory Taxidermy)
Post by: BLKBEARKLR on January 14, 2012, 03:27:13 PM: Quote from: steen on January 14, 2012, 01:50:46 PM
I would've shot another one personally. Just my :twocents:

Sometimes you get an animal that cannot be replaced, this is the first animal he took with his wife, so very easy to shoot another one but it will never have the same meaning...

So not to bad, all done sewing it and now it is on the drying rack. Should only take a couple of days and it will be done then the rugging and fluffing the hair back up on it.

Joe
Title: Re: What can and can't be done ( Coyote) ( A Living Memory Taxidermy)
Post by: Fowlweather25 on January 14, 2012, 04:23:04 PM: Looks great man! Nice job!
Title: Re: What can and can't be done ( Coyote) ( A Living Memory Taxidermy)
Post by: jackelope on January 14, 2012, 04:30:31 PM: Looks neat Joe, It will be interesting to see what a coyote rug looks like.
Title: Re: What can and can't be done ( Coyote) ( A Living Memory Taxidermy)
Post by: FSTaxidermy on January 14, 2012, 04:59:44 PM: :yike: I feel your pain Dr. Blkbearklr :o
Title: Re: What can and can't be done ( Coyote) ( A Living Memory Taxidermy)
Post by: Ranger91298 on January 14, 2012, 08:29:35 PM: Quote from: steen on January 14, 2012, 01:50:46 PM
I would've shot another one personally. Just my :twocents:
Just like Joe said it was the first animal I shot with my wife so the sentimental aspect is there with this coyote. This is what a 30-.06 does to a coyote at 100 yards. I had already shipped my .243 in my household goods at the time when I was in the middle of getting transferred to Hawaii. I kept the 30.-06 with me to store at my dad's house in Idaho for Elk season which paid off this year.

Joe, you have done a remarkable job on this animal; Thank you my friend!!! So how much is all the extra time gonna cost me for all the repairs???
Title: Re: What can and can't be done ( Coyote) ( A Living Memory Taxidermy)
Post by: BLKBEARKLR on January 14, 2012, 08:47:05 PM: Quote from: Ranger91298 on January 14, 2012, 08:29:35 PM
Quote from: steen on January 14, 2012, 01:50:46 PM
I would've shot another one personally. Just my :twocents:
Just like Joe said it was the first animal I shot with my wife so the sentimental aspect is there with this coyote. This is what a 30-.06 does to a coyote at 100 yards. I had already shipped my .243 in my household goods at the time when I was in the middle of getting transferred to Hawaii. I kept the 30.-06 with me to store at my dad's house in Idaho for Elk season which paid off this year.

Joe, you have done a remarkable job on this animal; Thank you my friend!!! So how much is all the extra time gonna cost me for all the repairs???

LMAO, I actually for some reason thought it was a 7mm. So I now know I can still use one of those for coyotes... And since you asked I am going to really soak it to you on extras, there is no way I am doing all that for a ginger-ale you now owe me a 12pk of ginger-ale. Oh yeah and free room and board when we get our butts over to Hawaii.....

Thanks everyone else for the compliments

Joe
Title: Re: What can and can't be done ( Coyote) ( A Living Memory Taxidermy) ( Finished)
Post by: BLKBEARKLR on January 21, 2012, 01:10:10 PM: Well this is the end result,

Joe
Title: Re: What can and can't be done ( Coyote) ( A Living Memory Taxidermy) ( Finished)
Post by: CamoDup on January 21, 2012, 01:38:36 PM: wow great job! that looks awesome I want one now! :tup:
Title: Re: What can and can't be done ( Coyote) ( A Living Memory Taxidermy) ( Finished)
Post by: Special T on January 21, 2012, 02:06:09 PM: WOW! turned out pretty good... Not that i'm doubting your skills, but that thing was sliced up...
Title: Re: What can and can't be done ( Coyote) ( A Living Memory Taxidermy) ( Finished)
Post by: 87Ford on January 21, 2012, 02:15:47 PM: Incredible! Looks great...and WOW!
Title: Re: What can and can't be done ( Coyote) ( A Living Memory Taxidermy) ( Finished)
Post by: sebek556 on January 21, 2012, 02:45:00 PM: :tup: that is awsome, he even looks happy about it! :chuckle:
Title: Re: What can and can't be done ( Coyote) ( A Living Memory Taxidermy) ( Finished)
Post by: L8NITE on January 21, 2012, 03:14:28 PM: WOW...that looks awesome, You did a GREAT job!!! :tup:
Title: Re: What can and can't be done ( Coyote) ( A Living Memory Taxidermy) ( Finished)
Post by: BLKBEARKLR on January 21, 2012, 05:36:55 PM: thanks everyone for the compliments.

Joe
Title: Re: What can and can't be done ( Coyote) ( A Living Memory Taxidermy) ( Finished)
Post by: WCTaxidermy on January 21, 2012, 06:00:56 PM: Joe, that thing turned out great. Great job on him.....John
Title: Re: What can and can't be done ( Coyote) ( A Living Memory Taxidermy) ( Finished)
Post by: JODakota on January 21, 2012, 06:07:28 PM: I want one too! great work!
Title: Re: What can and can't be done ( Coyote) ( A Living Memory Taxidermy) ( Finished)
Post by: BOWHUNTER45 on January 21, 2012, 06:32:23 PM: Nice job .... at least he decided to cut it length ways instead of crossways :tup:
Title: Re: What can and can't be done ( Coyote) ( A Living Memory Taxidermy) ( Finished)
Post by: Ranger91298 on January 22, 2012, 11:48:28 AM: Joe, man that thing turned out AMAZING!!! The wifey and I are going to really enjoy it being on the wall. I truly appreciate you bringing it back to life...you are awesome at your Craft!!!
Title: Re: What can and can't be done ( Coyote) ( A Living Memory Taxidermy) ( Finished)
Post by: saylean on January 22, 2012, 11:52:56 AM: Wow...nice work man! Looks great!
Title: Re: What can and can't be done ( Coyote) ( A Living Memory Taxidermy) ( Finished)
Post by: gunnarnewt on January 31, 2012, 09:53:34 AM: very nice! great job Joe. :tup: