My measurement are A 7 1/2 and B 19 1/2 I ordered a manikan A 7 1/2
B 19 3/4 do you think this will be OK. Thanks for your input :)
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think about the mathmatic factors
Lay a tape measure out and loolk at it. Now look at the skin laid out next to the tape measure, pull out that 1/4 ibch.
Will it work, you tell us.
How much wider will the cape stretch?
Does it mater?
hi Fritz, It should be fine as long as you measured everything correctly. You will know for sure once you receive it and prefit the cape toit.If it is a tight fit, then it is too big. You will also find that forms from other companies will fit differently. Good luck.
Hey Fritz,
As a fellow beginner I can understand that you're simply asking a question. And also understand that, apparently, it's easier for John C. to be a prick than to answer with any tact.
So, yes, the form should fit fine. My first whitetail is drying now and I had a few questions about the form fitting. It worked just fine. I learned from experience and a few helpful folks here that 1/4 to 1/2 an inch really isn't that much in the grand scheme.
Good luck on your project.
You might consider not being as tough on John C, you will find that he is a good source of knowledge in the event that you grow a little thicker skin. Another thing you will find about capes fitting forms is that it is best to go with a 1/2 inch smaller form than a 1/2 inch larger form. Have a good day, and happy mounting.
it has been my experience that when you over stretch (yes even a 1/4 inch) depending upon how you choose to dry your mount, the seam can pull or at the very least you get some hair that just won't lie down the way you want it. I would suggest that if you have a larger form coming already, that you use a stout roufer or something else to make it smaller and fit the hide better. This way when the hide shrinks, as they all do, you can groom the hair to lay just the way you want, keeping the seam nicely hidden.
The other consideration here is... did you stretch/pull your hide by hand prior to measuring it? If it is 19 1/2 unstretched, then you will be able to make it fit fairly easily by stretching your hide prior to mounting. If the 191/2 is a stretched measurement, then you have to do what I suggest in the first paragraph.
Interesting that Roger thinks a thicker skin will help offset the fact that some like to ridicule others. I see nothing fair about the answer John gave Fritz. It was a legitimate question. This is the beginners area. And John's response, again, was written as if Fritz was somehow wasting John's most precious time. Again, if you don't have the time to answer questions that may be redundant, read elsewhere. Otherwise be helpful and coutreous. Simple as that. Age or experience does not give anyone the right to be a jerk to others who have come to this site looking for help. Isn't that the exact reason this site was created?
Again, John chose to respond. Fritz didn't force him to. So if John didn't like the question or thought it was too simple for his mighty wisdom, he should have simply moved on rather than ridicule and try to make Fritz sound simple.
Thanks everyone for your input even John C No offense taken. Bill I got my 19 1/2 while the hide was still on the carcus. Thanks again and I'm going to give it a try......
As I stated last evening. You may always be a "beginner" as well as a loser with YOUR attitude.
Fritz,
If you got the measurement while the hide was still on the carcass them I take it you took that measurement over the hair, the neck measurement should not be taken over the hair but of the neck meat after skinning or after the cape is tanned and stretched take a neck measurement of the cape across the B measurement. You might have a problem with that 19 3/4 form.
The hair and skin will add an inch or more to your neck size making your form to big. Always take measurements from carcass.
That even you should be able to understand. A very elementry comparision, Sherlock.
Since I know, I am not perfect and am always working on self improvment. I will take your advice under consideration.
Is there any way I can stretch the hide to fit. The hide is already liq-tanned. or should I try to shave the manikan... Thanks everyone for your help...
Is there any way I can stretch the hide to fit. The hide is already liq-tanned. or should I try to shave the manikan... Thanks everyone for your help...
You're rite Jon, I undstand wat you' wroted. Not shur I kin get yer spellin thoe.
As for Jerry. Loser? Interesting. Maybe you should know to whom you speak of before you speak. Because the way I see it, I'm simply asking for folks to be civil. You're sticking your nose where it wasn't invited and doesn't belong. Simple as that.
I just reread Jerry's asinine response. My attitude? I believe my attitude has been that of being helpful and courteous. Exactly what type of attitude do you insinuate that I have? All I'm asking is that people not ridicule others for asking seemingly simple questions. that's all.
I just reread Jerry's asinine response. My attitude? I believe my attitude has been that of being helpful and courteous. Exactly what type of attitude do you insinuate that I have? All I'm asking is that people not ridicule others for asking seemingly simple questions. that's all.
You're rite Jon, I undstand wat you' wroted. Not shur I kin get yer spellin thoe.
As for Jerry. Loser? Interesting. Maybe you should know to whom you speak of before you speak. Because the way I see it, I'm simply asking for folks to be civil. You're sticking your nose where it wasn't invited and doesn't belong. Simple as that.
Just to ward off any further mud-slinging . . .
I was trying to be funny by poking fun at John's spelling. He's always admitting he doesn't spell great and I was just kidding him. I know he's not stupid and he's not a simpleton. John, in his last post, said he's working on self-improvement and I respect the hell out of that. So, don't take offense to my attempt to break the tension and a joke with the spelling. Just a little ribbing as I'm sure John was ribbing me with the Sherlock bit.
So my spelling aint good, so what. It dont make up for you being a one deerhead wonder.
I have done two! or was it three hell boy Iam from Arkansaw I cant count that high, boy.
English is not my strong point, math was not either nut I can add wel enough to know that a deerhead at $225.00 is the price I charged in 1979. and many that visit here cant figure out they are not making wages at that price today.
Also I realize that there are other ways to make a living too.
Many are only able to do taxidermy because thier spouse has a good job somewhere out there.
Since 1999, I have seen 7 people come and go in taxidermy in my town. Where are they now? Even the couple left will tell you they are not in the same ball park.
I will admit I have not mounted anything since Sept 2002. Pretty hard to do with a bunch of broken bones. But you know last year I still made more in taxidermy than most do in two or three years.
30 months ago I entered in a Professional class show (not taxidermy) and walked away with $8200.00.
I train a few horses from time to time too. Many people out in Colorado are ridng some of my horses. Sold 20 trained horses. One horse won the top spot in a show his class, the open class and the stakes classes.
But the bootom line here is if you were injured could you afford to be off until you have properly healed? I have I dont like it but its one of those it just has to be done.
Now anything you want to debate other than english, spelling, and computors I will be open to.
Just take it off line.
See you at the WTC.