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Polar Bear

Discussion in 'Lifesize Mammals' started by *, Mar 19, 2012.

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  1. Mar 19, 2012 #21
    michael p.

    michael p. Getting better with age :)

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    Texas Damnit!!
    You still surprise me sometimes with your amount of talent :) Great save, EXCELLENT JOB!
     
  3. Mar 19, 2012 #22
    Light Rail Coyote

    Light Rail Coyote Active Member

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    Completely phenomenal. How did you manage the situation with the acid rot? Aside from patching, I mean. This looks so flawless that it's hard to tell there was anything wrong with it at all!
     

  5. Mar 20, 2012 #23
    disabled

    disabled Active Member

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    Very nice Awesome job!!!!!!!!! john
     
  6. Mar 20, 2012 #24
    Tom M.

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    Great looking bear Dennis. Your work is outstanding.
     
  7. Mar 20, 2012 #25
    antlerman

    antlerman NTA Life Member #0118

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    You guys never stop amazing me. Outstanding Dennis and Jamie.
     
  8. Mar 20, 2012 #26
    Henk

    Henk Member

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    cool mount Dennis.
    greetings from Holland
    Henk
     
  9. Mar 20, 2012 #27
    Uncle Harley

    Uncle Harley New Member

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    Hard to tell? Could have fooled me, FROM the pictures, I couldn't tell AT ALL
     
  10. Mar 20, 2012 #28
    Gameovertaxidermy

    Gameovertaxidermy New Member

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    How many goats had to die for this bear?

    Wow, even if you didn't have any problems that bear looks great!

    Your the man!
     
  11. Mar 20, 2012 #29
    ljones

    ljones 1994 wasco award winner

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    would you please elorbrate some on how you held the skin together with no sewing , i assume glue , and nails ? amazing job
     
  12. Mar 20, 2012 #30
    Capercaillie

    Capercaillie New Member

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    You deserve nothing short of total respect,absolutely amazing work, most couldnt of done this with a fresh hide, Well done!!!!
     
  13. Mar 20, 2012 #31
    ed150

    ed150 deer city time

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    gosh dang
     
  14. Mar 20, 2012 #32
    impact

    impact Member

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    You and your team set the bar pretty dang high for the rest of us to follow. Impressive!
     
  15. Mar 20, 2012 #33
    dexley870

    dexley870 New Member

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    That is simply beautiful! I cannot imagine anyone not liking that, but it looks like a work of art to me.
     
  16. Mar 20, 2012 #34
    *

    * Liberalism IS A MENTAL ILLNESS !

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    LOL super glue ,hot glue, 5 minute epoxy , t pins, nails, staples, contact cement even a couple of screws, you name it we used it ,stainless everything so they won't rust..
    and one big billy goat gave his life and whole hide for this polar bear...LOL
    Thanks everyone, I appreciate the comments.
    Anyone that knows my crew our studio and myself knows we don't how to speak the words "Can't be done "

    I remember Jerry Huffaker doing an old lion once that was this bad, and I admire his ability and dedication the his work. I have worked with Jerry and we are very alike in our thinking. The only thing that can't be done are things your not willing to try. The most rewarding things in life are the things you challenge yourself to do and meet that challenge.

    BTW. This bear had no nose or lips......they would not rehydrate and just fell off the skin.
     
  17. Mar 20, 2012 #35
    mdupertuis

    mdupertuis Active Member

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    Anyone that knows my crew our studio and myself knows we don't how to speak the words "Can't be done."

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    I agree 100%. In the short week I was lucky enough to work with you, I can say the biggest thing I learned was not to be afraid to just dig in and make it happen. Very nice looking Polar Bear.....something most of us will never get to lay our hands on.
     
  18. Mar 20, 2012 #36
    BillFromPa

    BillFromPa Active Member

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    Just when I feel good about myself I see a piece like this and Im reminded how much I suck! :p LOL


    Absolutely beautiful! ;)
     
  19. Mar 21, 2012 #37
    Martin

    Martin roes, my obsession, my fate

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    Very nice Mr H.!

    But I miss some animal attached to his back leg....... :D
     
  20. Mar 21, 2012 #38
    Jerry Huffaker

    Jerry Huffaker Well-Known Member

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    I don't want to take away from Dennis Polar bear but here is the Lion he is talking about. It had been tanned for 50 yrs when I got it. I used fine wire stapler and pins. I put glue under each staple and there is no space between the staples and pins. There isn't a stitch in the whole mount, not even the tail. It was such a beautiful speciman I was determined to not let him die in a dumpster.

    [​IMG]
     
  21. Mar 21, 2012 #39
    Cole

    Cole Amateur Taxidermist

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    Great saves Dennis and Jerry!!!
     
  22. Mar 21, 2012 #40
    Andrew L.

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    x2, you guys do some awesome work!
     
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