Elk hunter Posted June 15, 2015 Report Share Posted June 15, 2015 Thoses who have read my recent threads know I've taken up taxidermy 10 months ago. Although still an amateur my workshop is perry much kitted out and love to tuck myself away there. I've do many corvids on my own and a roe under supervision. It was time to stretch my legs and my Border Fox I shot has been a full solo mount from field to foam so to speak. Well I've finally finished it. My Border Fox. After removing from the tanning solution the skin needed a good wash to remove the formic acid and the fox smell. Warm water and washing powder. Good wash Into the tumbler to remove some of he moisture before I thinned the skin down on my grinder. This is done to help when the skin dries, it shrinks and the thinner it is the less it shrinks. Took me a good couple of hours as the more preparation done the better the finnish. Next onto the test fit. This is to see where the form fits or needs work. Either adding some clay or removing some foam. Although the form was small enough in length it needed building up on the neck and face. All a learning curve but worth the time, but adding the eyes stated to bring things to life. Test fit Filling out The skin fitted well and soon came together looking like a fox although half drowned. My daughter helped where she could pinning up the mouth and ears. Most of my time was spent tweaking, moving and pulling the hide to get the look I wanted. Then a pile of pines were added to stop anything moving as it dried. Helping hand. Pinning. Finally dry and looking good. For my first mammal I'm over the moon with the results. He's not perfect and I've learned plenty which has made even more enjoyable mount to do. Looking forward to doing another when they have stopped moulting. Funny how I take more notice of dead thing at the side of the road. Andrew. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matty* Posted June 15, 2015 Report Share Posted June 15, 2015 Not bad mate, not bad at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted June 15, 2015 Report Share Posted June 15, 2015 I am very very impressed sir :-)) Well done indeed! U. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welsh1 Posted June 15, 2015 Report Share Posted June 15, 2015 Nicely done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDog Posted June 15, 2015 Report Share Posted June 15, 2015 Impressive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loriusgarrulus Posted June 15, 2015 Report Share Posted June 15, 2015 Very realistic, much better than many I have seen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiler23 Posted June 15, 2015 Report Share Posted June 15, 2015 Well done, great achievement there fella Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted June 15, 2015 Report Share Posted June 15, 2015 A good result. Well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m3vert Posted June 15, 2015 Report Share Posted June 15, 2015 Looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marksman1997 Posted June 15, 2015 Report Share Posted June 15, 2015 Amazing well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mentalmac Posted June 15, 2015 Report Share Posted June 15, 2015 Great work - looks a happy fox in the mount. It's interesting how something as small as a slight change in facial form may make something have such a different expression. In your first pic of the fox when you were gauging size, it looks quite sinister - but by the end, a carefree fox Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul taylor Posted June 15, 2015 Report Share Posted June 15, 2015 Very good👍 I really wouldn't have the patience to do anything like this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nderfel Posted June 15, 2015 Report Share Posted June 15, 2015 that's fantastic, you have a real skill there.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duckman91 Posted June 15, 2015 Report Share Posted June 15, 2015 better than most I have seen well done mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dead eye alan Posted June 16, 2015 Report Share Posted June 16, 2015 Excellent thanks for sharing that, and what an experience for your daughter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronnie B Posted June 16, 2015 Report Share Posted June 16, 2015 Good work well done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoot and be safe Posted June 19, 2015 Report Share Posted June 19, 2015 Looks great Andrew How did the "Davy Crocket" hat turn out with the rest of the skin? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNS Posted June 19, 2015 Report Share Posted June 19, 2015 Really, really good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verminator69 Posted June 19, 2015 Report Share Posted June 19, 2015 Good job fella Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonker Posted June 19, 2015 Report Share Posted June 19, 2015 An art sir! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Loki Posted June 20, 2015 Report Share Posted June 20, 2015 Hiya Thank you for sharing the whole process - looks more than a good result for your first attempt! L Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spanj Posted June 20, 2015 Report Share Posted June 20, 2015 great stuff, wouldnt mind seeing some more of your projects Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiganwafc Posted October 25, 2015 Report Share Posted October 25, 2015 join uk taxidermy buy and sell on facebook, has over 7000 members and there is a number of taxidermist on the group. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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