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How
long will it take to produce my mount? |
Normal lead time is around 4 to 6 weeks. Your order usually can be expedited in a shorter period of time-for example, for a specific date such as a birthday- for an additional fee.
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How
do i mount my Fish on the wall? |
All fish come with built-in balanced hangers, located on the back of the mount. All that you need to do is to install a simple hook in your wall, as you would do if you were going to hang up a picture.
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How
much do mounts weigh? |
An average 50-inch dolphin mount weighs around 8-pounds. An average 84-inch sailfish weighs around 12-pounds. Much larger fish, such as a 10-foot blue marlin weighs around 25-pounds Since the fish are hollow cast, they are very lightweight.
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Do I need to document my catch with a photo? |
A photo is not necessary, but as an option, we can use your photo when doing the final painting.
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Are mounts available in different sizes? |
We maintain an inventory of molds in a variety of sizes. In most cases, we can match one of our molds to the size of your catch.
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How
do I measure my fish? |
Take a measurement of the total length of the fish, from the tip of the bill to the tip of the tail for a billfish, or, from the tip of the nose to the tip of the tail. Be careful not to injure the fish prior to release. We do not use the lower jaw to fork of tail measurement.
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What if I only have the weight? |
We can estimate the length of the fish according to the weight.
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What if I only have a photo? |
We can usually estimate the length of the fish according to a photo.
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If I send my photo, can it be returned? |
Yes!
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What
material is the fish made of? |
Fiberglass-the same materials as used in production of boat hulls.
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How are mounts painted? |
Mounts are airbrushed by hand with transparent lacquer paints.
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Can my fish go outside? |
Generally, the weather will not hurt your fish. For mounting in direct sunlight, you should request a special clear outdoor coating, to protect from the sun's ultraviolet rays.
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How
are molds made? |
Molds are constructed from perfect specimens of real fish. Hundreds of mounts can be produced from one mold.
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Do
you use any real fish parts such as the skin or bill? |
No.We produce all of our mounts using 100-percent man-made materials. We even produce acrylic teeth from rubber molds made from real teeth.
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How
do I keep it clean? |
Simply wipe it off using a wet cloth from time to time as needed.
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Can
my mount be shipped to me? |
Yes! Smaller mounts are packed securely in cardboard cartons and are shipped by ground. Larger mounts are packed in wooden crates and are shipped by common carrier. International shipments are also available. Your fish can be shipped to you anywhere. |
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