I have just completed mounting my first deer. (Blacktail) The cape and antlers were from two different animals. After sewing up the incision I noticed that the antlers looked like they were tilted too far back. Not extreme but enough that it's got me thinking. I finished the mount thinking that it was my first mount and a good experience but it would look much better if my positioning would have been accurate. I'm happy with how the rest of the mount looks and I was hoping their is a way to reposition the antlers at this point. I have noticed the detachable antler kits but i'm assuming that should be done prior to this mounting. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
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First you should check some side view photo's, You might be suprised
that the antlers might be ok. I know several people who had the same
reaction to their first mount and ended up setting them too far forward
and then it really looked bad.
Bob
I might have changed my mind. I have looked at the mount MANY times today and I think that I have actualy attached the antlers pretty close to the right angle. Thanks for your reply. Laurie.