Looked in the achives and was still not sure to use a doe mannikin
and alter it or a buck.I am new and want to make a good impression
and am as anil as most in making this look as real as a doe with antlers
can look.Please, some constructive advice. Thank you!
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Does are usually more delicate featured and pencil necked than bucks. In fact, old does tend to have a mule type face with a long muzzle compared to head size. Just measure where the antlers are in relation to the nose and eyes and cut your manniken to accept this. Then imbed a block of wood in te foam, set your skullplate down in place, bolt it on, and then you're set to mount.
The critter just won't look right if you use a buck form (like George said above). I've seen both and the only way to do a doe with antlers properly is on a doe form.
Thank you sirs for your time and advice and yes your right George,
16.5" neck and 7.25" nose to eye, yet real thin.Odd looking in it-self
yet a good challenge.Thank you again.