Guest martin Posted May 11, 2009 Report Share Posted May 11, 2009 Some of you may remember the photo that I put up a while ago of this Buck in full velvet,well we met again............. Full velvet.......... And,all cleaned off............. Here he is after cooking............. Cheers..........Martin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOP_PREDATOR Posted May 12, 2009 Report Share Posted May 12, 2009 Quite an odd head Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxhunter Posted May 12, 2009 Report Share Posted May 12, 2009 I prefer unique antlers rather than the normal 6 pointers !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cooperman223 Posted May 12, 2009 Report Share Posted May 12, 2009 Well done Martin, some very good photos, i always think its harder to get them on film than with the rifle. john. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest martin Posted May 12, 2009 Report Share Posted May 12, 2009 I love photographing them Cooperman,and,I think it is much harder than shooting them...........Martin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kip270 Posted May 12, 2009 Report Share Posted May 12, 2009 Now that's nice to see the full ste of pics, beofre and after so to speak. Do you mount the head without cutting??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Sprags Posted May 12, 2009 Report Share Posted May 12, 2009 Well done Martin! Regards,Sprags Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest martin Posted May 12, 2009 Report Share Posted May 12, 2009 Now that's nice to see the full ste of pics, beofre and after so to speak. Do you mount the head without cutting??? Yes I do Kip,but,mainly because I don't have a cutting jig,but,I do think they look alright though.......well good enough for me.............Martin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kip270 Posted May 13, 2009 Report Share Posted May 13, 2009 Yes I do Kip,but,mainly because I don't have a cutting jig,but,I do think they look alright though.......well good enough for me.............Martin. What type of shield do you use to mount the head when it's not cut?? So far i have cut mine, but without a jig and it's a pain, but i can't see spending the money on the jig to get my money's worth.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nemasis243 Posted May 13, 2009 Report Share Posted May 13, 2009 Yep mate they sure are unusual , I am glad you caught up with him before some one else spotted him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest martin Posted May 13, 2009 Report Share Posted May 13, 2009 What type of shield do you use to mount the head when it's not cut?? So far i have cut mine, but without a jig and it's a pain, but i can't see spending the money on the jig to get my money's worth.... Believe it or not I use a piece of 3/4" ply ,and,do some magic on it ..............Martin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kip270 Posted May 14, 2009 Report Share Posted May 14, 2009 Believe it or not I use a piece of 3/4" ply ,and,do some magic on it ..............Martin. Would you mind sharing with the rest of us?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest martin Posted May 14, 2009 Report Share Posted May 14, 2009 Would you mind sharing with the rest of us?? To be honest I was being a bit facetious Kip,I have a cardboard template that I cut round,and then just sand it till it is nice and smooth,and,then I stain and varnish it,rubbing down with wire wool till i have a nice deep lustre.Not really magic,sorry mate.I attatch the head with a coach screw that is put directly into the shield,and,I put 'Gripfill' in the void below the brain cavity which is then what holds the coach screw.I decided to add the lowere jaw bones as i thought it was a bit different..............Martin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kip270 Posted May 15, 2009 Report Share Posted May 15, 2009 To be honest I was being a bit facetious Kip,I have a cardboard template that I cut round,and then just sand it till it is nice and smooth,and,then I stain and varnish it,rubbing down with wire wool till i have a nice deep lustre.Not really magic,sorry mate.I attatch the head with a coach screw that is put directly into the shield,and,I put 'Gripfill' in the void below the brain cavity which is then what holds the coach screw.I decided to add the lowere jaw bones as i thought it was a bit different..............Martin. Now you have given me an idea, i have a few shields already, i never thought about making some templates and having a go at making my own (can get plenty of different types of wood, and my brother in-law has a band saw ) Thanks for sharing Martin. ps hey if we can't have a laugh the world would be a sad place Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sauer Posted May 17, 2009 Report Share Posted May 17, 2009 would love to see a pic martin, of the head mounted on your own made shield. bet it does the beast proud , get a pic up !!! ......please sauer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1967spud Posted May 17, 2009 Report Share Posted May 17, 2009 would like to see the pictures too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
provider Posted May 17, 2009 Report Share Posted May 17, 2009 Thats a nice trophy mate. the odd ones are the ones that stand out . well done Prov Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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