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Measuring for Shoulder Mount Forms
There are 5 basic measurements
that are needed when mounting a shoulder mount trophy.
Taking accurate measurements ensures that you will be using the
best mannequin or form for your trophy. The right form can
save you valuable time and energy because less, and possibly no
alterations will be necessary.
Before skinning or "caping" the
specimen, take a special measurement that will come in handy
later during the mounting process. You will not need these
to order your form, but they are very helpful in setting your
horns in place on your form or mannequin. Measure from the
tip of the right antler to the tip of the nose, then from the
tip of the left antler to the tip of the nose. Don't
forget to refer back to those numbers to get the original
position of the antlers on the skull. Many armatures make
the mistake of setting the horns too far forward or too far back
on the form.
The next measurement is the
"A" Measurement. It is the distance from the tip of
the nose to the inside corner of the eye. The most
accurate way to take this measurement is using a "caliper".
It is a special measuring tool that is used in taxidermy to
obtain the most accurate measurements. The rest of the
measurements should be taken from the carcass of a skinned
specimen.
The next measurement is the
"B" Measurement. This is the circumference of the neck
at the throat and around the neck crossing the atlas of the
neck.
The "A" and "B" measurements are
what you will need in order to select your form. The next
2 measurements provide information you will need during the
mounting process in order to give a true representation of the
the amount of swell a neck might have.
"C"
is the circumference of the neck tight to the
head, just behind the ears. And "D" is the
circumference of the neck 3 inches down from the "B"
measurement.
Measuring a Tanned Cape:
To measure the tanned cape, soak the hide and lay it out flat,
hair side down.
Pull the hide to full width, but
don't over-stretch, and measure the width just below the ears.
This measurement will correspond to the "B" measurement used to
order forms. To find the "A" measurement, use a tape
measure or calipers from the front corner of the eye to the
front of the nose. This will be close, but "A" is best
taken before skinning.
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