Alteration for one of a kind taxidermy
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From: Dennis Razza
22-Jan-17
Follow along as I do extreme form alterations on the duiker for a one of a kind mount. I will also show a few alterations on the leapord and how I build the tree.
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From: Dennis Razza
22-Jan-17
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22-Jan-17
From: AZ~Rich
22-Jan-17
This should be good Dennis. Thx for sharing.
From: White Falcon
22-Jan-17
Great work!
From: AZ~Rich
22-Jan-17
I know how much work this alteration took from a standing form to laying down, so I am always anxious to see how a master handles it.
From: AZ~Rich
22-Jan-17
finished Oribi
finished Oribi
standing form
standing form
finished Oribi
finished Oribi
Somehow the photos did not post on the first reply
From: Dennis Razza
22-Jan-17
Very nice Rich! I was at my son's wrestling match. I'll try to post some before the steelers game!
From: Dennis Razza
22-Jan-17
This thread may take a few days.
From: Dennis Razza
22-Jan-17
Here are the forms I started with.
From: Dennis Razza
22-Jan-17
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I turned the posed and altered the size of the leopard. This included neck and shoulders.
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I like to widen the legs and shoulders. I test fit the skin then mark on the form how much I can adjust.
From: Dennis Razza
22-Jan-17
I make a cut, foam and sand into shape.
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22-Jan-17
I didn't take a lot of pictures of the leopard alteration but wanted to focus more on the Duiker dead mount. Here is the finish leopard pose with the open mouth and head change.
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22-Jan-17
Time for a little football... Go Steelers!!!
From: EIStone
23-Jan-17
Dennis am curious why you would order a leopard form with a left turn head and turn it to the right, do they not make them in right turn, just asking ?
From: Surfbow
24-Jan-17
These threads are always great, thanks Dennis
From: Dennis Razza
24-Jan-17
Thanks guys. I'll be finishing the thread soon.
Elstone, Great question. I choose the form that is usually in the best body posture and size. I choose this one because the leg position was close to the finished mount. It is easier to move the head,neck, and turn the body than move the legs with support rods.
From: Peyton in Fairbanks
24-Jan-17
Love these threads! Dennis...you are truly an artist! Keep 'em coming!
From: stick33
24-Jan-17
Wow - amazing!!!
From: willliamtell
24-Jan-17
Dennis How long does it take you to put together a mount like the one in first image? Also, how does a hunter get a hair-on hide back from Africa in good shape? I hear various things that a hunter is or isn't supposed to do pre-taxidermist - salt, or don't salt but freeze, but you can't do that with something coming from overseas, correct?
From: Dennis Razza
29-Jan-17
Sorry for the delay... busy week!
Lets start the alterations on the duiker. With alterations like this, I like to just dive in with a few cuts and get the general body shape down. Then, I sculpt in the final details. I take a few measurement for reference but the final test fit will tell all.
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At this point I need to finish the limb. This will help me fit the duikers body perfectly to the limb. I want the belly to look like it has weight and a limp, dead, real look.
From: Dennis Razza
29-Jan-17
Just a few short pics of the limb in process.
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I will finish the outer layer of the limb To finish the duiker.
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After I'm happy with the final pose and alterations I can clay and mount.
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All deadouts need the tongue out!
From: Dennis Razza
29-Jan-17
That's all I have. Thanks for following!!!
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From: NDN
29-Jan-17
Very nice!
From: dg72a
30-Jan-17
Wow! Excellent work! Thanks for sharing this.
From: Mark Watkins
30-Jan-17
Fantastic as always Dennis!
See you at P&Y,
Mark
From: SlipShot
30-Jan-17
Thanks for sharing
From: njbuck
30-Jan-17
Absolutely Amazing, thanks for sharing.
From: Dennis Razza
30-Jan-17
Thanks for the comments!
Mark, looking forward to it!!
From: APauls
30-Jan-17
I think that's the most beautiful mount I've ever seen, and that includes some of your other ones Dennis. I just love it! What a job well done.
From: ben yehuda
30-Jan-17
Incredible skill! Thanks for sharing
From: HockeyDad
30-Jan-17
Excellent work Dennis.
From: BOWUNTR
31-Jan-17
Absolutely amazing and inspirational. Your alterations take custom taxidermy to the next level. You cannot charge enough for this type of work... Thanks for sharing and keep it coming. Ed F
From: Pyrannah
31-Jan-17
outstanding!
From: TLowell02
01-Feb-17
Wow! Simply incredible artistry and craftsmanship.
From: tinecounter
01-Feb-17
Impressive!
From: AZ~Rich
01-Feb-17
Another great piece and highly talented demonstration Dennis, Thanks for sharing it with us. Anymore, I try not to think of how much time goes into some of the alterations and habitat work since its apparent how little per hour it can actually be. I know for me one certainly has to enjoy doing it all too. :-)
From: Shug
01-Feb-17
Great stuff Dennis
