I use size 11 for the wings and 14 for the legs. What size do others use for the bodies? Thanks Dan
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seems kinda stiff to me... I think I generally can get away with 14 in both places... lighter wire yes, but the caulking kinda cements everything in place when it dries. Even on a standing pheasant, I normally just use a 12 on the legs if I can recall correctly, and that usually requires removing the tendons to get it to go through.
Jon
close wing, standing-
neck 14 (high head) 16 (Low head)
legs 12-13 wing 16 tail/body 11-12
open-wing- flying neck 14-legs 14-16 wing 14-16 (humerus) 18 (ulna)tail/body 11-12 support 8-10