First attempt at a duck

bsutravis
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First attempt at a duck Oct 16, 2008 21:05:37 GMT -5

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Post by bsutravis on Oct 16, 2008 21:05:37 GMT -5

OK. I just finished posing this mallard. This is my first real attempt at mounting a duck, so it's been a fun challenge. Let me say after doing this much, I almost think a deer is easier to do! The skin on ducks are soooo thin, and it's a chore to get all the fat off the quills without burning a hole in the skin. Anyway, I'm going for a cupped, "Incoming!" position. I've yet to card the feathers so they aren't all in place. I'm hoping some of the professionals on here can give me a critique and let me know if things need repositioned. For a first attempt I'm gonna give it a "C".... and I already know things to do differently on the next one. Anyway.....I'd love to hear some comments:

Decatur Major Contributor High Fence is NOT "Hunting", it's killing. There's a difference! Posts: 17,346	First attempt at a duck Oct 16, 2008 22:17:50 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Decatur on Oct 16, 2008 22:17:50 GMT -5 Looks like you're off to a REAL good start Travis! Kudos!
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turkeyscout Major Contributor Posts: 2,343	First attempt at a duck Oct 17, 2008 7:00:02 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by turkeyscout on Oct 17, 2008 7:00:02 GMT -5 .... nice mount,you got talent ,so stay at it, oh wheres the kids????thanks for sharing...turkey scout

bsutravis Major Contributor Posts: 5,830	First attempt at a duck Oct 17, 2008 8:42:10 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by bsutravis on Oct 17, 2008 8:42:10 GMT -5 CRAP!!!!!!!! THE KIDS!!!!!!!! PAINT!!!!!!!! AHHHHHHHH! LOL

bigbucks New Member Posts: 8	First attempt at a duck Oct 23, 2008 0:41:34 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by bigbucks on Oct 23, 2008 0:41:34 GMT -5 Travis,I've never tried any birds.But looks good to me
	Stephen

Hoosier Hunter Major Contributor Posts: 3,066	First attempt at a duck Oct 23, 2008 8:14:20 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Hoosier Hunter on Oct 23, 2008 8:14:20 GMT -5 Looks good enough to SHOOT!

jim1966 Major Contributor Posts: 1,296	First attempt at a duck Oct 25, 2008 11:03:18 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by jim1966 on Oct 25, 2008 11:03:18 GMT -5 Looks good to me also.
	Jim

staggyd Junior Member Posts: 43	First attempt at a duck Oct 28, 2008 11:37:53 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by staggyd on Oct 28, 2008 11:37:53 GMT -5 nice job.....what made you give it a try ? Always thought about it but never really got started.....

mullis56 Major Contributor Posts: 2,273	First attempt at a duck Oct 28, 2008 14:35:01 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by mullis56 on Oct 28, 2008 14:35:01 GMT -5 BSU - when I get a woodie can I call you??? That didn't sound good! LOL LOOKS good man, gotta appreciate your patience and good work your doing....CONGRATS
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bsutravis
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First attempt at a duck Oct 28, 2008 20:06:23 GMT -5

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Post by bsutravis on Oct 28, 2008 20:06:23 GMT -5

Let me knock out a few more of my own Donnie..... then I'm going to get a license so I can do other peoples. The regs and recordkeeping for doing waterfowl taxidermy for $$$ is pretty strict so I don't want to mess up and accidentally get in trouble.

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First attempt at a duck Nov 9, 2008 21:38:45 GMT -5

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Post by bsutravis on Nov 9, 2008 21:38:45 GMT -5

Well..... it's done. Not perfect by any means, but I'm happy that it turned out well enough that I'm going to put it on the wall versus throw it away. Tonight I finished the habitat and got it mounted to the driftwood. I learned SO MUCH doing this first one that I know my next will be better! At least this one is a good benchmark so years from now I can see how far I progress on abilities.

drgreyhound Guest	First attempt at a duck Nov 12, 2008 7:38:51 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by drgreyhound on Nov 12, 2008 7:38:51 GMT -5 Travis: Beautiful job! How did you learn how to do this? You seem to have a talent for taxidermy, if that was your first one.

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Post by Decatur on Oct 16, 2008 22:17:50 GMT -5

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Post by bsutravis on Oct 17, 2008 8:42:10 GMT -5

Post by bigbucks on Oct 23, 2008 0:41:34 GMT -5

Post by Hoosier Hunter on Oct 23, 2008 8:14:20 GMT -5

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Post by staggyd on Oct 28, 2008 11:37:53 GMT -5

Post by mullis56 on Oct 28, 2008 14:35:01 GMT -5

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