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« on: May 26, 2008, 10:21:50 AM »
Learned a few things along the way, there is more to it than meets the eye, that's for sure! Thanks to my friends that helped me with advice along the way.

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« Reply #1 on: May 26, 2008, 10:23:11 AM »
And the original rack.

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« Reply #2 on: May 26, 2008, 10:25:47 AM »
Nice T! There's a ton of work involved thats for sure. What method did you use and what did you cats it out of?
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« Reply #3 on: May 26, 2008, 10:30:02 AM »
I used rebound 25 for the mold, beefed up the seam area where I wanted to cut with 100% silicone caulk, not sure that was a good idea, made a bondo mother mold, and used smoothcast 320 to cast with.
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« Reply #4 on: May 26, 2008, 11:28:00 AM »
they came out nice t. I've been debating on trying it myself.  if i do, hopefully they will come out that good.
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« Reply #5 on: May 26, 2008, 12:16:48 PM »
When do you get so much extra time?

Nice job.  Maybe you can help me out now.
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« Reply #6 on: May 27, 2008, 06:02:32 PM »
Nice.  How much of the Rebound 25 and Smoothcast 320 did you use for these?
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« Reply #7 on: May 27, 2008, 07:12:44 PM »
Quote from: Bobbym1232 on May 27, 2008, 06:02:32 PM
Nice.  How much of the Rebound 25 and Smoothcast 320 did you use for these?
I think I used a kit, plus what I had left from a previous kit of rebound, and the pour took 48 oz. of smothcast. The pictures do not show it, but I had some serious seam issues in some spots, that will need some filling with apoxy sculpt.
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« Reply #8 on: May 27, 2008, 07:12:58 PM »
Looks like you got it figured out. good job.
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« Reply #9 on: May 27, 2008, 07:22:59 PM »
Looks good Paul! I have a rack/skull that I found back in 2000, I am planning on remounting it in the not to distant future and would like to make some reproductions of it first. It been officially scored at 164 gross typical 11 point. It would be my first attempt also. Any advice or info would be appreciated. Smiley
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« Reply #10 on: May 27, 2008, 07:41:23 PM »
Perry, thats a good rack to do, if there is any advice that I can give anybody, is to use a rack LARGE enough to sell repos to your friends or customers to pay for the materials.  Smoothon Products has a tutorial on their site. I followed that idea, but with other materials. I really don't know enough to pass along to really help anyone, as I am just starting the journey myself. Like a guy with one cloudy eye leading the blind.
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« Reply #11 on: June 01, 2008, 09:22:20 PM »
Looks great T.  Antler replication is something I've been interested in for a long time.  It really looks impressive for a first timer.  I'm inspired to try it sometime, thanks.  Post pics when you get it colored, and let us know how it goes!
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« Reply #12 on: June 02, 2008, 09:22:19 PM »
MrT, I have been reading the posts on casting antlers and debating trying it,  as you have hinted at in your post the stuff to do it seems spendy,  Can you tell me how much you have into materials on your work?  Thanks
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« Reply #13 on: June 02, 2008, 09:53:13 PM »
Quote from: Schmitty on June 02, 2008, 09:22:19 PM
MrT, I have been reading the posts on casting antlers and debating trying it,  as you have hinted at in your post the stuff to do it seems spendy,  Can you tell me how much you have into materials on your work?  Thanks
Around $275 + or - , not to mention the time, lots of hours.
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« Reply #14 on: June 02, 2008, 11:15:00 PM »
Now you get to paint it!
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