has anyone tried these for a bobcat? are they modeled well ,exp. in the face?
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Personally the ones that I have tried, I have been more than a little UNDERwhelmed. I have tried the fox climbing down the rock as well as the bobcat in the same pose. Both myself and the customers were not impressed. I remounted the fox at no charge because I couldn't in good faith send it away with the customer. By the way, both customers picked these poses.
Now before I get a ton of "flack" from others who have used these, this is just my opinion. I have been in this industry for over 16 years so I have seen my fair share of what I consider good forms.
Personally, I have had great luck with these forms. They are very easy to mount and very customer pleasing. I have also had great luck competing with these forms over the years. I know this year's North American Champion Brian Harness (the sculptor) doesn't have any problems scoring 95's and 96's with them right out of the mold. Karen Stanford of Rogers, AR can make one look like it is living and breathing. I prefer these over all others I have used before and I would highly recommend them. Good Luck
I recently met Brian Harness (the maker of these forms) at a recent AR convention and found out about these divide and conquer forms. I had one ordered (the bobcat climbing a rock) in the next two weeks and mounted the cat. It was very very easy and the mannikin has great facial detail as well as precut leg slots. In my opinion, every one of my mammals would be mounted on the divide and conquer series if at all possible.
can I see these forms.....always looking for something new and original
they are great forms and the animal can be mounted with a small incision, less sewing. buzzi, Van Dykes carries them.
I am talking to Brian as I type. He said, he would love to send you his current catalog. Call 1-800-467-0369
My speculation is Roy would not be happy with any form. These forms have some of the best details you will find and mount up very well for me.