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Piraiba form

Discussion in 'Fish Taxidermy' started by piraiba, Jan 22, 2015.

  1. Jan 22, 2015 #1
    piraiba

    piraiba New Member

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    Greetings forum members.

    I am at my wits end. I have called every fish Taxidermist I can find. I am looking for a Piraiba catfish form. I would like it to be 6 feet or bigger? Any help?

    Regards,

    Steve
     
  3. Jan 23, 2015 #2
    piraiba

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    Nothing out there?

    That's what I've found as well.

    How does one make a form? I am not a taxidermist.

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  5. Jan 23, 2015 #3
    Cecil

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    You mean a replica? Completed?

    Where are you and/or where was this caught?
     
  6. Jan 23, 2015 #4
    piraiba

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    Yes, would like a replica mount, there are no forms or blanks or whatever they're called. Yes completed, ready to drive a nail into the wall.

    I am in Phoenix, the fish was caught in far northern Brazil in the Guyana Shield waters.
     
  7. Jan 24, 2015 #5
    Cecil

    Cecil Well-Known Member

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    That's a tough one. I think you would need to ship the fish to a taxidermist that is willing to cast it for you or have someone on site in Brazil. Maybe fly someone down there with the materials or do a plaster cast in the sand?

    They stll have flow in Brazil? I thought Brazil was in a severe drought?
     
  8. Jan 24, 2015 #6
    JL

    JL Taxidermist for 64 years

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    Contact Mike Kirkhart he may be able to help. New Wave Taxidermy. Good luck, JL
     
  9. Jan 24, 2015 #7
    fishmaster

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    To get a replica made of a fish there first has to be a mold made off a fresh specimen that size. I am not aware of any molds available for one that large. It is possible to make a custom sculpture from scratch using high density urethane. It is more expensive than a standard replica but can be done with good results. I would be glad to give you a quote. Www.donstaxidermy.com
     
  10. Jan 24, 2015 #8
    Cecil

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    Take fishmaster with you next trip!
     
  11. Jan 29, 2015 #9
    Terrys Artistic Taxidermy

    Terrys Artistic Taxidermy Fishing in Chernoble

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    I can sculpt that fish for you also. Check out my website at www.3dwildlifeart.com
    Terry