Does any mannequin supplier make a mule deer form with a true rut neck? I have not been able to find a form with a true full heavy rut neck. Has anyone else had this trouble? and if so what alternatives do I have? Please give me some input, Thanks, Craig.
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Craig, I've never had a chance to do a mule deer and I don't know what size you need but they have what they call "Swelled Neck" mule deer forms. Hope you find what your looking for!
You're kidding,right?McKenzie has forms all the way up to a 29" B measurement-30 1/2" D.Jonas goes up to 28 3/4" D measurement.How big do you need?
i`ve done hundreds of mule deer here in colorado and have yet to find those really rutting necks on muley forms. i`ve tried them all. if you want that really rutting neck look i build the neck up with mache. it diesn`t take that long to do and looks great. get a form that fits the original measurement and start building it up right behind the neck almost to the shoulder. works great and looks great too when your done. stay symmetrical on both sides. don`t forget to build up the roman nose to go with the rutting neck look.