Trophy Room finally underway

Love the Hound! Congrats on a beautiful space.
 
Spearhead said:
@Tintin kudos sir! Your room has the warm of an old hunting lodge and I can hear old hunters telling their tales and sharing their knowledge. Outstanding use of materials. My kind of room! Thanks for sharing!
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Thanks gents - appreciate the comments.

@Spearhead - even thought the room is not yet completely finished - the tales with mates have already begun - some of the tales may even be true :ROFLMAO:

@JES Adventures - the hound has settled in well to his 'other home'. He's particularly interested in the pheasant pair that I have about 8 feet off the floor - hopefully that's enough :unsure:
 
Love the way your room came out! I am sure your hound is very much at home and might allow others to share the space
 
Thanks @AZDAVE - and @NIGHTHAWK the hound and I would definately welcome you for a visit if you're down this way.
 
Tintin said:
Thanks @AZDAVE - and @NIGHTHAWK the hound and I would definately welcome you for a visit if you're down this way.
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Thanks! I'll be close in 3 weeks... This will be my second trip to NZ (May 9th to 21st), but have yet to make it to Australia. It's on my list for sure!
 
NIGHTHAWK said:
Thanks! I'll be close in 3 weeks... This will be my second trip to NZ (May 9th to 21st), but have yet to make it to Australia. It's on my list for sure!
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Much closer than Reno :ROFLMAO:

What are you chasing in Kiwiland?
 
Rare Breed said:
Your room is simply outstanding!!! Well done!!! Mine gets painted tomorrow with all my mounts and pictures going up on 4/22. I will post final
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Thanks @Rare Breed - looking forward to seeing your pics. Still a fair few finishing up tasks to do on mine - but getting close.

NIGHTHAWK said:
500” Stag
Tahr
Chamois
Fallow Buck
Arapawa Ram
Feral Goat - Possibly
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Fantastic - you'll have a ball. Where abouts?
 
Tintin said:
Fantastic - you'll have a ball. Where abouts?
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Lochinvar Lodge is in a rural setting on the outskirts of Fairlie, a small farming township just 2.5 hours drive from Christchurch on the spectacular inland route to Tekapo, Wanaka and Queenstown, NZ.
 
NIGHTHAWK said:
Lochinvar Lodge is in a rural setting on the outskirts of Fairlie, a small farming township just 2.5 hours drive from Christchurch on the spectacular inland route to Tekapo, Wanaka and Queenstown, NZ.
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I've hunted that region - beautiful country.

A word of warning ... the pies at the Fairlie Bakehouse are highly addictive. :ROFLMAO:

The Venison & Cranberry or Mackenzie Lamb are both good to start with. I can't comment on the vegan option.:ROFLMAO:

One of my hunting buddies gained a new nickname when we were there in '23.

He is now henceforth and forever known as 'Eight Pies'. No doubt much to his chagrin. :ROFLMAO:

With a bit more commitment, he could have tried the entire menu.

In his defence, not all eight were not consumed in one sitting. ;)
 
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This morning's Trophy Room project was finishing framing this old Mauser advertising poster.

Got it from Temu of all places :rolleyes:

Came up OK in a frame I knocked up from scrap timber and glass from an old door.

Not bad for $4. ;)

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Ontario Hunter said:
The sheet metal wainscoting is a cool idea. When I opened the ceiling in my little front porch I recycled the tongue and groove paneling the previous owner had painted white. At first I threw it out in the front yard where it spent winter and spring. The thought was to burn it up when weather permitted. But by summer when the project resumed I discovered weathering gave the reverse sides a nice rustic appearance so I used what I could salvage to finish up the gables. Light fixture was yet to be added when this photo was taken.
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Barnboard worked out great for our taxidermy showroom. Trophies can be hung anywhere without worrying about holes in the wall. 3/4" dimension lumber will hold even heavy racks. Just in case, everything is backed by sheets of cheap 1/4" plywood. That way the barnboard can be stuck on willy nilly. No need to line up ends with studs, etc. I tore out the existing sheetrock to conserve space.
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Love the room and especially the mountain lion full mount!!!
 
That is exciting! I hope it turns out the way you dream. Please keep us informed along the way!
 
Looks great.
that is a really impressive plan.
 
A little laser engraver project yesterday for the trophy room.

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and an old Rigby advertisment printed, framed and hung.

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A very nice pick up for the trophy room yesterday.

A well worn relic full of charm and no doubt party to many adventures over countless seasons.

And it was a freebie!

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Great job, with a lot of small details in the decoration , you achieved a very warm room,

Congrats :D Cheers:
 
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