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Special Antelope Characteristics and Mounting Techniques:
A. To Prepare the nose
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Shape the nostril from the outside.
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Saw off the entire muzzle approximately one half inch behind the rear of the nostril opening.
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Shape the interior of the nostril from the back side of the muzzle piece.
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Insert the painted septum and Bondo the muzzle back in place.
B. I prefer a slightly wider lip slot made with a metal cutting jigsaw blade.
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Shave the outside of the lips on the hide for easier tucking.
C. Problem: Antelope absorb yellow dextrine, found in standard hide paste, through the hide into the hair, turning white hair yellow.
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Make special paste using white (bleached) dextrine.
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Use latex caulk as hide paste.
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Use Lock Tight epoxy hide paste.
D. One of the most unique Pronghorn characteristics is the "cheek gland" and the cheek gland "roll". During rut, the black gland area located at the rear of the jaw swells in size, creating a heavy roll of skin between the gland and the eye. Depending on the severity of the rut and individual specimens, both the gland and the roll vary in size. The "roll" is formed by skin only, and is normally located by a well defined crease.
E. The expanding size of the "cheek gland" also causes excess gristle-like skin under the jaw, causing "jaw-sag". Study your reference photos and fill this area with Critter Clay only as needed.
F. Muzzle Shape: From the side, the muzzle has a "stairstep" profile. From the front, the lip line is "V" shaped.
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