Are Mckenzie Forms Any Better

I use Mc, mostly. They are better than some of the smaller companies, smoother, better symetry, better anatomy, better poses more realistic. Ben Mears was an exception for smaller companies and McK has them now.

 

try other companies i mostly use coombs and foster. the mckenzie signature lines are hit or miss; u can buy 2 of the same forms and one will be all kinds of crap. i think there quality is goin down hill with the large volume of business the handle.that bein said i perfer coombs over all others
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I do not like McKenzie's signature line, their face and noses are too skinny, at least for Ohio deer. I like the other forms they sell, especially Matt Thompson forms, Meder and Buckeye are also good choices.

 

I agree with Bathouse to a degree. Now before I get bashed on this one, let me say this. I to have had some Mckenzie forms come in and they are pretty nice, while others, from side to side they aren't even close to being symetrical. Sometimes it's to the point where they have to be altered. Now with the money that we are paying for forms these days, that shouldn't be. I use Hilton Eppley forms as much as I can, but the selection isn't there that Mckenzie has. On Eppley's most of the time I don't even have to rasp any flashing off, and have never had one off in symetry. If Hilton had the selection, that would be all I use.

 

You guys are all toast when the "Mckenzie Boys" sign on later! LOL

 

I will still be on here telling it like it is.

 

If you can't tell the difference by looking I would get the cheapest form made.

 

I think you missed the original point Cole.

 

its all opinions for the most part. I like Mears for the stocky faced bucks and also i like buckeye, meder and thompson forms when I can but Mkckenzie has a larger selection of sizes. I might get ripped up for this one but I think manikins are just manikins. Two taxidermist could mount the same size deer on the same form asnd get two totaly different looking deer. Experiment with a variety and try to focus on the eye shape and grooming and you will find what will work for YOU.

 

I like the McKenzie 6500 the best.

 

I thought he was saying he currently uses Van Dykes, and wants to know if McKenzies are better since they cost more. My response would be, if they look the same to you, get the cheaper of the two. If you see a difference and think it is worth more money, get the more expensive ones. What did I miss? I use McKenzie quite a bit. I like how they look and am willing to pay more to have every size possible and every one in stock every time and have it at my door the next day, every time I order.

 

I like Jody Green's line of forms from Van Dykes

 

i use a lot of research and also james forms (which are new to me)

 

All forms can be made to look good. It just depends on how much you want to dick with them.

 

Michael Rasmussen has the best forums ever made ! do not try and compete with this master taxidermist when it comes to forum modifications

 

i use mostly research manikins. but i do like meder forms. specialy the offset shoulder.

 

I've been using Joe Coombs deer forms exclusively so far this year. They have great service and plenty of sizes and poses to choose from.

 

Mckenzie about 80% of the time. Matt Thompson, Meder and Ben Mear's.

 

Joe coombs,my favorite,use lots of 6500 and 8400 McKenzie's too