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epply replacement nose?

Discussion in 'Beginners' started by Brian26, Dec 18, 2009.

  1. Dec 18, 2009 #1
    Brian26

    Brian26 New Member

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    I was going to use the epply WT replacement nose. The NJ54 was cut so there was a place to tuck the upper lip. I can't find the NJ54 only the NJ45 sold by WASCO. The NJ45 is flat on the bottom. I am not sure as to how I will be able to tuck the upper lip when using it because of it being flat. Has or does anyone use this model before, if so how do you tuck the upper lip? Thanks.
     
  3. Dec 18, 2009 #2
    Diamondhitch

    Diamondhitch I hunt therefore I am.

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    I like them better. Just attach the nose and mount the lips as if it wasnt even there.
     

  5. Dec 18, 2009 #3
    Brian26

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    Diamondhitch I'm not sure I understand you. Are you saying attached the replacement nose, wait for the bondo to dry, then just dremel the lip slot up into the replacement nose?
     
  6. Dec 18, 2009 #4
    Wildside

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    You leave the lip line on the form. The replacement nose goes above it.
     
  7. Dec 18, 2009 #5
    Diamondhitch

    Diamondhitch I hunt therefore I am.

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    I dont dremel lip lines and definitely not up into the cast nose. simply cut a slot with a thin bladed knife, widen it SLIGHTLY with the tucking tool you plan to use then tuck your lips. Let the spring action of the foam hold your lips in place instead of some filler pressed into an oversize slot. You only need 1/4 -3/8" of lip to tuck into the form, any more and it will just cause problems. Even an Elk or moose gets no more than 3/8" of lip skin tucked.
     
  8. Dec 18, 2009 #6
    Brian26

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    I got it now, tks for the help.
     
  9. Dec 19, 2009 #7
    andy 27

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    You may want to cut out the lip and super glue the hide to the replacement nose just like you do with an open mouth jaw set.
    Good luck
    Andy