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Critique my second fish, please.

Discussion in 'Beginners' started by Beavis, Aug 21, 2008.

  1. Aug 21, 2008 #1
    Beavis

    Beavis Member

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    This is my second attempt at anything remotely tied to taxidermy. I molded and cast this nine inch hybrid bluegill I caught this spring. I'm also about to finish up a fourteen inch crappie. I know its far from perfect, but I'm pretty happy with it. I feel like my painting, eye setting and seam work improves a little with each project. Feel free to comment on what you see as areas of improvement, as I have an actual paying customers fish thawing. I'll post the crappie pics soon. I wish I had more time to devote to this hobby, as this molding/casting is, as others have said, quite addicting. Thanks.
    Donny





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  3. Aug 21, 2008 #2
    Becky P

    Becky P One must believe the glass is half full.

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    Your second attempt? Looks better than all of my attempts, LOL. I'm sure someone with a lot more fish knoweldge than me will stop by and help you, but it looks really good to me.
     

  5. Aug 21, 2008 #3
    thatguyonline

    thatguyonline winnie the pooh

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    It look very realistic. We have tons of bluegill at the family cabin, and I see them all the time when I am snorkeling.
     
  6. Aug 21, 2008 #4
    Jesse Carr

    Jesse Carr Get a holt with your feet and stick your chest out

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    i would post this in the fish section also
     
  7. Aug 21, 2008 #5
    Todd B

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    Why do the fish have to snorkel? Why don't they just breathe thru there gills?

    Todd B
     
  8. Aug 21, 2008 #6
    Drewtherebel

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    Really well done!!!
     
  9. Aug 21, 2008 #7
    jerrystaxidermyhunter

    jerrystaxidermyhunter get stuffed at jerrys

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    i like it i think it looks very good
     
  10. Aug 21, 2008 #8
    northernstar

    northernstar New Member

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    Looks great, cant wait to see your fish when you get better..
     
  11. Aug 21, 2008 #9
    GravityKills

    GravityKills I'm BACK.......

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    wow, hope my first cast comes out that good!
     
  12. Aug 21, 2008 #10
    Taxidermydude017

    Taxidermydude017 New Member

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    looks great, but I think the front of your eye is pointing down a little lower than it should be
     
  13. Aug 21, 2008 #11
    J Adams

    J Adams New Member

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    WOWWW!!! Can't wait to see the Crappie you do, NICE WORK ;)
     
  14. Aug 21, 2008 #12
    ShaunO31

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    Awesome job on the Blue Gill Donny!! Hope my first turns out half as good as your second. I think the fish you will be doing for the customer will turn out just fine also. Great Job!!

    Shaun O
     
  15. Aug 21, 2008 #13
    fishmedic

    fishmedic R.I.P. Alli !

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    Super job!!! ;)
     
  16. Aug 21, 2008 #14
    TomL

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    I agree with taxidermydude, it looks like the front "point" of the pupil is angled down too far. Otherwise, beautiful fish. I hope my first casting looks even half as good as yours.
     
  17. Aug 22, 2008 #15
    Jimmy Lawrence

    Jimmy Lawrence Well-Known Member

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    Hats off to you!!! Great, great job!!! Can't believe its your 2nd fish.

    One thing I will say, your eye is about 2sizes too big. And it is positioned incorrectly. BUT MAN ARE YOU ON YOUR WAY!!!!

    KEEP IT UP, and look foreward to your stuff.

    Post it in the fish section by all means. We would love to see your work progress!!!!!!

    Jimmy
     
  18. Aug 22, 2008 #16
    deadwood

    deadwood New Member

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    Second fish......AWESOME!!!!!!!
     
  19. Aug 22, 2008 #17
    Teto

    Teto New Member

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    Very nice work. Base looks great also. Keep up the good work.

    As far as your painting and eye work getting better with each fish that is very true. With everyone you do you will improve. There is always a lesson to be learned with each mount and that is where you get better. Learning from your mistakes and improving on them.
     
  20. Aug 22, 2008 #18
    Beavis

    Beavis Member

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    Thanks

    Thanks for all the kind words. The eye position is a fail in the fact that I actually wanted the fish almost completely vertical, it didn't work out that way. Alluding to your point Jimmy, I've since come to realize I need to measure the iris of the eye, and not the socket. Sadly, however, I may have made the same mistake on the crappie, (it may come off okay as crappie have huge eyes). Hopefully. that lesson is learned. Thanks again all.
    Donny
     
  21. Aug 22, 2008 #19
    remi609

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    Great Job! First fish holy s$%^!!!
     
  22. Aug 22, 2008 #20
    mitchson1

    mitchson1 New Member

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    dont forget to post the crappie. cant wait to see it. great job.