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Opinions-skinned Howatt hunter

Started by YORNOC, September 05, 2011, 07:53:00 PM

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YORNOC

September 05, 2011, 07:53:00 PM
I was contemplating what to skin this Howatt with, and skeptically decided on a pair of Arizona Mojave rattlesnakes. They were HEAVILY salted so it took some soaking and work to get them ready, and I didn't get to see the true color through all the salt. They looked to be more brownish, and I thought that would match the brown riser nicely.
Once clean and ready, they showed their true colors...a greenish gray. I was totally surprised by the end result, but I really like the look of it.
Just wondering what you guys think? I use a lot of skins, but this is the first time I've had a complete opposite result from what I was going for....I know not everybody likes skins, so feel free to chime in if you don't like 'em. Just felt like sharin with the trad gang. Kinda bored tonight.


My next choice were these diamondback watersnakes...
David M. Conroy

JL

#1
September 05, 2011, 07:58:00 PM
Ummmmm....WOW!

That turned out sweet David! David skinned one of my bows for me (Medusa) and his work speaks for itself!

Makes me want to skin another bow...
Practice like you are the worst, shoot like you are the best...

Izzy

#2
September 05, 2011, 08:00:00 PM
Truly awesome!

#3
September 05, 2011, 08:01:00 PM
that looks nice, you did a fine job.  :thumbsup:

YORNOC

#4
September 05, 2011, 08:01:00 PM
How's she shooting JL? I never got to see it strung up...
David M. Conroy

cyred4d

#5
September 05, 2011, 08:06:00 PM
Looks real good to me.

Izzy

#6
September 05, 2011, 08:08:00 PM
I also must say that if any of you are looking for skins David is the man. I recently bought a set of ball pythons from him after searching like forever and they were perfect, absolutely perfect. Came in quickly too.

JL

#7
September 05, 2011, 08:09:00 PM
Ask and you shall receive brother...

David skinned this rocket launcher with diamondback water snake skins and added a few extra touches. He does outstanding work...

 

I was messin around with some 2016's today and she shot clear over the 3D deer target on down into the woods. She's a flat shootin rig, I'll tell you that and pretty sporty lookin to boot!

JL
Practice like you are the worst, shoot like you are the best...

YORNOC

#8
September 05, 2011, 08:10:00 PM
Thanks Izzy, cant wait to see the finished product..
David M. Conroy

Cyclic-Rivers

#9
September 05, 2011, 08:13:00 PM
:thumbsup:
Relax,

You'll live longer!

Charlie Janssen

PBS Associate Member
Wisconsin Traditional Archers


>~TGMM~> <~Family~Of~The~Bow~<

fixer

#10
September 05, 2011, 08:15:00 PM
They really set the bow off nice, looks great!!

joekeith

#11
September 05, 2011, 08:16:00 PM
The skins came out great,  :saywhat:  ..I do think the watersnakes may have looked better with that bow.   :bigsmyl:

YORNOC

#12
September 05, 2011, 08:27:00 PM
Yeah, me too. The browns were the color I was shooting for.
David M. Conroy

GRINCH

#13
September 05, 2011, 08:31:00 PM
That is SWEEET.  :thumbsup:
TGMM Family of The Bow,
USN 1973-1995

59Alaskan

#14
September 05, 2011, 08:49:00 PM
VERY NICE!!
Congratulations
TGMM Family of the Bow

"God has given us two hands, one to receive with and the other to give with." - Billy Graham

JRY309

#15
September 05, 2011, 08:53:00 PM
Looks great,great job! I like it,really dressed up your bow!

JL

#16
September 05, 2011, 09:07:00 PM
Maybe it's just me but I like the contrast between the skins and the bow woods. Looks classy...
Practice like you are the worst, shoot like you are the best...

ishoot4thrills

#17
September 05, 2011, 09:10:00 PM
That is absolutely gorgeous!   :thumbsup:
58" JK Traditions Kanati Longbow
Ten Strand D10 String
Kanati Bow Quiver
35/55 Gold Tip Pink Nugents @ 30"
3 X 5" Feathers
19.9% FOC
49# @ 26.75"
165 FPS @ 10.4 GPP (510 gr. hunting arrow)
171 FPS @ 9.7 GPP (475 gr. 3D arrow)
3 Fingers Under

LV2HUNT

#18
September 05, 2011, 09:12:00 PM
Exceptional work, very nice.

Possum Head

#19
September 05, 2011, 09:13:00 PM
I know this aint no how to forum but you do a nice job and I'de sure like to know what adhesive you use and top coat.Very well done!
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