#15 SCI African Lion

imouthuntin · Apr 22, 2012

Just completed my first L/S African Lion mount. The hunter was 85 years old when he killed this big cat. The lion was charging and he dropped him at 60 yards. Really a great story behind it.

I'm very pleased with the way it turned out. What do you guys and gals think?

eldorado · Apr 22, 2012

Looks awesome.

Eldorado

FullCryHounds · Apr 23, 2012

Good job!

Colorado Lion Hunt:

Mineshaft Lion Hunt:
http://trophyroom.com/video/lls8ViwJcT

HunterHarry · Apr 23, 2012

Looks good!

Do you have a head on shot showing both eyes?
Can't judge any cat mount without that shot.
I've seen cats look good from the side, but when the eye symmetry is even a little off, it blows the whole mount.

imouthuntin · Apr 23, 2012

Here ya go!

littlejoe · Apr 23, 2012

Very Nice. Would love to do a lion hunt in my life but until I win the lottery that I don't play I won't be able too. Great mount.

oregonmuley · Apr 23, 2012

Looks great - and like the other poster mentioned when it comes to cats if the eyes are off even a little bit the mount just loses it. This one is spot on!!

You need to post up some more of your work, so far its all been excellent. Do you have any pronghorn antelope to post??

imouthuntin · Apr 23, 2012

Here is an 80"er fron AZ that I did, and another good one from WY.

eldorado · Apr 23, 2012

The lopes look awesome. Any muley mounts by chance?

Eldorado

Lv2hnt · Apr 23, 2012

As has been mentioned, if a cat's eyes don't focus in parallel, the rest of the mount loses its beauty --- yours look dead-on to me!

I've got a question that's always intrigued me (an honest comment, not meant as a slam). Why do so many artificial jaw sets leave the taxidermist in pristine shape? Wouldn't a predator's teeth show signs of tartar, etc.? Would seem more life-like to me.

Again, one sweet mount ...

Lv2hnt

"Every man dies --- not every man really lives."

imouthuntin · Apr 23, 2012

For muley mounts look at the Oregon buck in the taxidermy forum.
You can also see more of my work on facebook under my name Grady Miller.

imouthuntin · Apr 23, 2012

Thanks for the compliment.
You are right about the jaw sets, etc. It's a catch 22, some people want the pristine look and others like the look as the animal naturally was.
Same with scars, etc. on animals. Some want them gone and some not.

nfh · Apr 23, 2012

wow the details on that are awesome.

MeatMissile · Apr 24, 2012

Great Work! I want one of those. I would love to see what my dog did if I put that in my living room. She freaks out at Deer heads.

oregonmuley · Apr 24, 2012

Thanks for posting the antelope - as with all of your work you have shown - really nicely done!!

woodruffhunter · Apr 25, 2012

What do I think? I think you did an excellent job! To me, most cat mounts look wrong. Your's looks incredible..

imouthuntin · Apr 25, 2012

Thanks for your compliments. I strive for perfection, it doesn't always happen because I get so many crtitters that have not been cared for properly (you wouldn't believe the crap I get), but I work hard at it. It's my job and I take it very seriously!