cougar form

[Jim B]

I should have said,I don't think John Gordon's base is something I'd want to use.First,it is too long for my taste.It is just a smooth,foam shape that would probably cost you $350 by the time you got it here and you would still have a lot of base work to do on it.I could see where it would be useful in his shop if he could pour one for $50 and use but I'd rather build one from scratch and customize it to the cat and the customer's needs.Nice forms though.

[catman]

 I think the size of a form should be secondary to what you can do with it pose wise. For me it is better to start with a slightly larger form and reduce it as the pose is being changed. Whether I radically alter it or just refine the lines the goal for me is to create proportions that are pleasing. I get very few measurements on the cats I mount. The skin is reality. Two cats could have exactly the same measurements yet one may have as much as twenty percent more skin. The same goes with weights. What the skin will allow you to do is the key. You must be careful though as a properly tanned skin will let you make a greyhound or a bulldog. I tend to lean more towards bulldogs.

[Stormcloud]

I've used Johns' form and base and your cat should fit like a glove! If your taxi doesn't want to do it take it somewhere else!

[bonedogg]

Stormcloud, your finished mount is part of the reason I want to use that form.  Great job!!!!!

[akmike]

the taxidermist works for you if the cat will fit a form you want there is no reason not to use it I think I would move on .

[bonedogg]

what is the best way to do it without hurting his feelings?  I have an 86 inch antelope and a 190inch non-typical whitetail in his shop and don't want to get him angry.  I paid him $150 for an initial deposit, do you think that is adequate for his services of skinning my cat?  I don't mind loosing the deposit but wonder if he's going to ask for more...thanks again to everyone willing to put in their two cents...  Bonedogg

[Stormcloud]

Hey Bonedogg,
He's got to realize it's his job to make you happy not the other way around! Stick to your guns and tell him that's the pose you've settled on!
Tell him to contact John and ask about his form he's a great guy! I too think he was off on the nose to eye measurement, it was probably at least 3 1/4".

               Storm

[Paul K]

I think the 905 is very appealing. I have one comming up , was going to use a McKenzie going uphill and turn the head neck area but the 905 will be a close fit. I'm gonna have to try it.