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Open Mouth Red Squirrel Form?

Discussion in 'Beginners' started by tech bud, Oct 23, 2019.

  1. Oct 23, 2019 #1
    tech bud

    tech bud New Member

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    Hello everyone,,
    I have a client wanting a barking red fox squirrel mount. Maybe I'm overlooking it, but I was wondering if there's an open mouth red fox squirrel form around? I don't mind putting in the work auto paint gauge of altering the form, but it's easier if there's already one readily available with a jaw set as well. I've checked mckenzie, van dyke, joe coombs and have come up empty handed. Anyone able to help out? Thanks! :)
     
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  3. Oct 31, 2019 #2
    James Lanza

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    Check out John David Ellzey's squirrel manikins 985-748-5309. Tell him Jim Lanza Taxidermist sent you.
     
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  5. Oct 31, 2019 #3
    msestak

    msestak Well-Known Member

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    i'm curious. what exactly does this mean:

    "I don't mind putting in the work auto paint gauge of altering the form"

    what is "Work auto paint gauge" ?
     
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  6. Oct 31, 2019 #4
    msestak

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    make your own head for the form you want. go to the tutorials and look up the "molding and casting bird heads" same technique can be used for squirrels.

    i did it for a competition mount. (about 28 years ago) you get everything if done right. teeth, tongue, palate
    i used silicone rubber caulk and a two part casting material, it was years ago and i cant remember the name but it turned out ok. of course there are better materials available today :)
     
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  7. Oct 31, 2019 #5
    HondaXR250

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    I was thinking maybe they could cut the head off the form and use the real skull. Then just rebuild the muscles.
     
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