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BIRD"S" OF THE YEAR 2012

Discussion in 'Bird Taxidermy' started by wingman, Dec 27, 2011.

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  1. Dec 27, 2011 #1
    wingman

    wingman Active Member

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    So I haven't been "on" the forum a lot lately BUT I am aware that people did really enjoy seeing people post up "mostly" finished bird mounts On BIRD OF THE WEEK. Some liked the "competition", some didn't. :) Some liked JP's Picks, some didn't :) I know I will miss looking over others birdwork so I thought it might be a good idea to start a "BIRDS OF THE YEAR" just separating the thread out by the year. No weekly "winners", just a thread to see others finished bird mounts/pieces. A place perhaps to get a compliment, but mainly to show others our work. In the tradition of Jp's BOTW lets keep it critique free please. I will post up a photo and we will see if we can get another thread going that everyone can once again see others work. If its a "Bad" idea I guess the thread wont last. Just an idea?! :) 2012 is Close enough IMO that I will start off with the first BOTY post. Have a GREAT 2012 everyone!! :)

    Here's a "chicken" I mounted years ago but finally did some base-work on. Post up everyone! Beginners to Advanced, doesn't matter, lets see your work ;)
     

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  3. Dec 28, 2011 #2
    Tim McLagan

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    Re: BIRD OF THE YEAR 2012

    Thanks Wingman, hope this takes off and keeps going...
     

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  5. Dec 28, 2011 #3
    jeremy

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    I think this is a great idea Eugene since it will not take any maintence to up keep......lets have a run at it.

    Here is a Euro teal that I finshed up.....

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    And a snow and some Black Jacks

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  6. Dec 28, 2011 #4
    wingman

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    Thanks Guys, Nice work. Jeremy where did you get the turkey wall stump?
     
  7. Dec 28, 2011 #5
    babak

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    great works every one,

    i really wanted to participate here with photos of my latest works I've done few days ago,but unfortunately i couldn't.so i give a message to you all talented people for to say CONGRATS for your great starting posts in this thread!i hope you all have great 2011!plus,thanks a billion to Eugene,for his great posts in tutorial and best wishes for him in new year and request him to continue his tutorial posts!
     
  8. Dec 28, 2011 #6
    trophybirds.com

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    thats a mckenzie stump eugene....
     
  9. Dec 28, 2011 #7
    Taxi-lover

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    This is a great idea Eugene and I really hope everybody will keep this going! Nice that you thought that BotW needs a follower....I certanly will watch this forum daily!! Have a best of year 2012!!!!!! All of you!
     
  10. Dec 28, 2011 #8
    Rick RR GBirds

    Rick RR GBirds Let's go kill some birds...I'm psyched!

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    Thanks again to J.P. for all the years of service. Eugene, you are a Rock Star to me! Happy New Years everybody!
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  11. Dec 28, 2011 #9
    Skip Miller

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    Thanks wingman for heading up this thread....let's hope it has just as much success as JP had with BOTW!!

    This is a Hybrid Black Duck and Pintail Cross

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  12. Dec 28, 2011 #10
    drakeman

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    wow, hard to follow these acts. This thread is gonna be great. Thanks JP. Thanks wingman for starting this thread.
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  13. Dec 28, 2011 #11
    drakeman

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    Few more ;)
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  14. Dec 29, 2011 #12
    wingman

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    Thanks JP. Just continuing what you started really. :) Just a few small changes. I am GLAD people are posting some "WOWSER" work up ;) I always have enjoyed seeing the talent and diversity that BOTW presented. Thanks for the stump info Blake! Versa Max EXCELLENT piece, I like the composition a lot, Looks similiar to a mallard/pintail hen I have in the freezer, Just pulled a cast off her head today. Drakeman I see no pics LOL ;) Rick, I think Drake mallards are underrated. Beautiful! Jeremy looks busy as usuall nice work everyone! :)

    Here's another bird I put out in my last finish cycle. A "lovely" early Sept. Sandhill. Very tough bird to make smooth with all the feather loss. Glad I did not have to mount the whole thing LOL :D
     

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  15. Dec 29, 2011 #13
    duckmounter

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    Versa, That bird looks like a plain old hen pintail to me.
     
  16. Dec 29, 2011 #14
    drakeman

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    There, fixed it, I think. Really cool to see some old faces on here again, and excellent work by them as well! ;) ;D
     
  17. Dec 29, 2011 #15
    drakeman

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    Eugene, that crane looks great. I am going to Lubbock to hunt them in a couple weeks. Can't wait to mount one for my collection. Believe it or not, my wife and I are going for our 19 th anniversary. All I had to do was promise some fine dining that evening. Canada's in the morning then cranes in the evening followed by nice dinner!! Yeehaw! ;D
     
  18. Dec 29, 2011 #16
    Brian

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    wow guys wow. this thread should be great. JP thank you man for all your time and keeping such an awesome thread going. i know personally i loved mondays only because of botw. versa your mount is stunning. the eye on that hen is awesome.i wish i had something to add . i will soon.
     
  19. Dec 29, 2011 #17
    bucksnort10

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    Drakeman,
    love the divers --- makes me want to go out hunting !
     
  20. Dec 30, 2011 #18
    wingman

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    Drakeman, I LIKE your "Style" very nice!! Glad the pics showed up :)
     
  21. Dec 31, 2011 #19
    TIM SCHLOSS

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    LIKE THE IDEA EUGENE. [​IMG]
     
  22. Dec 31, 2011 #20
    Taxi-lover

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    Tim....superb!!!!!!!
     
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