Trophy Room finally underway

[JES Adventures]

Love the Hound! Congrats on a beautiful space.

 

[Tintin]

@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!

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

@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

 

[AZDAVE]

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

 

[Tintin]

Thanks @AZDAVE - and @NIGHTHAWK the hound and I would definately welcome you for a visit if you're down this way.

 

[NIGHTHAWK]

Thanks @AZDAVE - and @NIGHTHAWK the hound and I would definately welcome you for a visit if you're down this way.

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!

 

[Tintin]

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!

Much closer than Reno

What are you chasing in Kiwiland?

 

[Rare Breed]

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

 

[NIGHTHAWK]

Much closer than Reno

What are you chasing in Kiwiland?

500” Stag
Tahr
Chamois
Fallow Buck
Arapawa Ram
Feral Goat - Possibly

 

[Tintin]

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

Thanks @Rare Breed - looking forward to seeing your pics. Still a fair few finishing up tasks to do on mine - but getting close.

500” Stag
Tahr
Chamois
Fallow Buck
Arapawa Ram
Feral Goat - Possibly

Fantastic - you'll have a ball. Where abouts?

 

[NIGHTHAWK]

Fantastic - you'll have a ball. Where abouts?

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.

 

[Tintin]

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.

I've hunted that region - beautiful country.

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

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

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.

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

In his defence, not all eight were not consumed in one sitting.

 

[Tintin]

This morning's Trophy Room project was finishing framing this old Mauser advertising poster.

Got it from Temu of all places

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

Not bad for $4.

 

[Rare Breed]

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!!!

 

[Trshot]

Your room looks great, and your dog seems right at home!

 

[gcbailey]

That is exciting! I hope it turns out the way you dream. Please keep us informed along the way!

 

[Pasme]

Looks great.
that is a really impressive plan.