Turkey Tail Fan Mount?

Submitted by Craig on 4/15/06 at 10:06 AM. ( ) 24.111.87.8

I am doing my first turkey tail fan mount. I used the bondo method to cover the base and all the quills and I have it pinned to the cardboard to dry. How long do I need to let the tail dry before I attach it to the plaque?

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20 minutes?

This response submitted by George on 4/15/06 at 11:41 AM. ( georoof@aol.com ) 205.188.116.11

I use Ear Magic instead but I attach them immediately on curing. I don't, however, remove the tape and the forming wire until the customer comes.


Curling feathers what do I do?

This response submitted by Lisa on 5/4/06 at 2:21 PM. ( BrknArrows@aol.com ) 152.163.100.196

This fan mount is my very first attempt at anything taxidermy...but I am trying and want to learn. Here is my question..I have two tail fans on the board drying. Haven't done the bondo thing yet but will as soon as I get some bondo. In the meantime, I have one fan that has a bunch of feathers that are curled or separated etc. Is there anyway to fix that?


Re: Curling Feathers

This response submitted by Travis on 5/5/06 at 9:45 PM. ( ) 71.30.100.148

um... a straightening iron? I am not very sure... you may need to throw that 1 away.


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