Conference 1996

The Guild of Taxidermists Conference Competitions

held at Sutton Bonington in Nottinghamshire on 27th to 29th September 1996 celebrating the Guild's 20th year

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Professional Winners

Lectures

Amateur Winners

Other Photos

Credits

Results

Other Items

Best in Show

Bar-tailed Godwit by James Dickinson

Wagstaffe Trophy
(Best Case)

Bar-tailed Godwit
by James Dickinson

Best Theme

Robins by Jack Fishwick

Professional Bird Winners

First Bird
Bar-tailed Godwit by James Dickinson
Second Bird
Gyrfalcon by Pete Summers
Third Bird
Red-backed Shrike by Pete Summers

Professional Mammal Winners

First Mammal
Otter by Steve Massam
Second Mammal
Squirrel by Mike Gadd
Third Mammal
Rabbit by Steve Massam

Professional Fish Winners

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First Fish
Bass by Jack Fishwick

Second Fish
Barbel by Chris Elliott
Third Fish
Salmon by Peter Scott

Amateur Winners 1996

Best Amateur

Tawny Owl
by Brynja Davidsdottir

Amateur Mammal Winners

First Mammal
Roe Head by Gary Miller
Second & Third Mammal
Muntjac and Goat Heads by David Spack

Amateur Bird Winners

First Bird
Tawny Owl by Brynja Davidsdottir
Second Bird
Male Mallard by Barry Wilson
Third Bird
Blue Tit by Brynja Davidsdottir

Credits 1996

Higher Credits

Barbel by Chris Elliott
Otter by Steve Massam
Robins by Jack Fishwick
Squirrel by Mike Gadd
Rabbit by Steve Massam
Bar-tailed Godwit
by James Dickinson

Standard Credits

Tawny Owl
by Brynja Davidsdottir
Rainbow Trout
by Gary Tatterton
Mallards
by Barry Wilson
Barbel by Chris Elliott
Salmon by Peter Scott
Pike and Salmon
by Phil Leggett
Fieldfare
by Derek Frampton
Juvenile Sparrowhawk
by Peter Scott
Woodcock by Will Hales
Red Deer Head
by Phil Leggett
Mandarin Drake
by Phil Leggett

Other Items from the Show 1996

Magpies
by Jack Fishwick
Goshawk by Phil Leggett
Dave Astley's First
Barn Owl in the 1980s

Lectures 1996

DON SHARP casted a fox head using wax and plaster.

Raw skull prepped
for dipping
Dipping and painting
in process
Mould splitting
Layering up inside
Demoulding plaster form
Removing flashing

ROB MARSHALL - talk on making artificial bird eggs.

DAVE HOLLINGWORTH demonstrated groundwork techniques.

JACK FISHWICK introduced a new casting material, Pour a Cast.

DAVE ASTLEY - hobby renovation.

Other Photos 1996

Group 1996
Pete Summers
Dave Spaul
Peter Scott
Steve Massam
Jack Fishwick
Mike Gadd
Chris Elliott
Brynja Davidsdottir
James Dickinson
Lorne Supplies
Snowdonia Taxidermy
Supplies

Results List 1996

Prize Awards

Best in Show
Bar-tailed Godwit - James Dickinson

Wagstaffe Trophy (Best Case)
Bar-tailed Godwit - James Dickinson

Norfolk Trophy (Best Groundwork)
Bass - Jack Fishwick

Best Theme
Robins - Jack Fishwick

Professional Bird 
1st: Bar-tailed Godwit - James Dickinson
2nd: Gyrfalcon - Peter Summers
3rd: Red-backed Shrike - Peter Summers

Professional Mammal
1st: Otter - Steve Massam
2nd: Grey Squirrel - Mike Gadd
3rd: Rabbit - Steve Massam

Professional Fish
1st: Bass - Jack Fishwick
2nd: Barbel - Chris Elliot
3rd: Salmon - Peter Scott

Best Amateur
Tawny Owl - Brynja Davidsdottir

Amateur Theme
Crow ('Carry on Eating') - Martyn Brewer

Amateur Bird
1st: Tawny Owl - Brynja Davidsdottir
2nd: Mallard - Barry Wilson
3rd: Blue Tit - Brynja Davidsdottir

Amateur Mammal
1st: Roe Head - Gary Miller
2nd: Muntjac Head - David Spack
3rd: Goat Head - David Spack

Credits Awarded

Higher Credits

  • James Dickinson - Bar-tailed Godwit
  • Chris Elliot - Barbel
  • Jack Fishwick - Bass and Robin
  • Mike Gadd - Grey Squirrel
  • Steve Massam - Otter

Specialist Credits

Standard Credits

  • Gary Crompton - Magpie
  • Brynja Davidsdottir - Tawny Owl
  • Chris Elliot - Barbel
  • Jack Fishwick - Fox Cubs
  • Derek Frampton - Fieldfare
  • William Hales - Woodcock, Robin, Barn Owl and Kestrel
  • Phil Leggett - Salmon, Mandarin Duck, Red Deer and Pike
  • Peter Scott - Salmon (x2), Twaite Shad and Juvenile Sparrowhawk
  • Helen Sharp - Golden Pheasant
  • Gary Tatterton - Rainbow Trout
  • Barry Wilson - Mallards (x2)

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