Arts and Crafts

• Dec 22, 2014

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Bambistew

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The boy and I did a little project this weekend... Skulls where cleaned up a while back, one last year, and one a couple months back. Never got around to putting the horns on tight until yesterday.

Drilled a series of shallow holes on the inside of the horns for the bondo to grip, then mixed up and squished em on.

Now to decide which one to mount. Only have one cape... Think I'll fip a coin.

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• Dec 22, 2014

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Really look sharp...colors are great

 

• Dec 22, 2014

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I think you might have to just get another cape, both look great!

 

• Dec 22, 2014

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Cute kiddo Ivan. He's a bear hunter for sure with those jammies.

Nice rams too.

 

• Dec 22, 2014

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Betcha couldn't have done it without your helper!!!
Tough choice, I vote on getting another cape, of course then you would have another head, too.

 

• Dec 22, 2014

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Another vote for an extra cape, even though those skulls look VERY good!

 

• Dec 22, 2014

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If one is the wife's ram, I vote to mount her ram. John

 

• Dec 22, 2014

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Those look awesome

 

• Dec 23, 2014

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Both look great! Definitely a decision I will never have to face in my lifetime!

 

• Dec 23, 2014

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Either would be grand! That reminds me, I have 3 heads in the freezer I need to get out and cleaned up this winter.

 

• Dec 23, 2014

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Man your a lucky guy to chase those suckers the skulls look great I'd mount both and find another cape.

 

• Dec 23, 2014

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T Bone said:

Cute kiddo Ivan. He's a bear hunter for sure with those jammies.

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Ha!

I'd say no mounting, euro sheep are just to cool!

 

• Dec 23, 2014

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I'll probably end up mounting both of them, but will have to use the next cape for the other one. That way I get to keep a set of horns lying around to fondle occasionally... and by occasionally, I mean about every day. You married guys will understand...

Next arts and crafts will be finishing the clean up and peroxiding a bear skull. Its been soaking for about a month and a half in the garage. The temps weren't ideal for maceration, but it still worked. The up side is the stink is pretty minimal.

 

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• Dec 23, 2014

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Good problems to have! It sounds like both might make the wall eventually, but like the mass on the one your boy is gripping. Nice rams.

 

• Dec 23, 2014

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It's all about that mass, that mass, that mass, no treble.

 

• Dec 23, 2014

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Groups of 3 are more visually appealing. You need another set of horns, and a wider shelf

Hopefully they're displayed where you can see them every single day. Only 230 more days before you get to do it again.