Don Robinson Posted January 27, 2014 Report Posted January 27, 2014 Does anyone know where I can borrow, beg, steal or buy a pattern/plan for a turkey tail fan display plaque? I have been asked to build one which is a simple project but have no idea of the optimal size dimensions and the configuration. I have never seen a turkey tail mount and am unsure how the tail is mounted in the plaque. Thanks Don R John Morris 1 Quote
Gene Howe Posted January 27, 2014 Report Posted January 27, 2014 Whoa, Don. Now, that's a strange one. Any taxidermists close by? They might be able to give you some pointers. John Morris 1 Quote
lew Posted January 27, 2014 Report Posted January 27, 2014 Found this picture but no actual plans- http://www.vandykestaxidermy.com/Wild-Turkey-Mount-Displays-W333.aspx John Morris 1 Quote
Don Robinson Posted January 29, 2014 Author Report Posted January 29, 2014 After a little head scratching, I came up with this. I think it will work OK Gerald, aaronc, Adam Stratton and 1 other 4 Quote
Gene Howe Posted January 29, 2014 Report Posted January 29, 2014 That looks great, Don. Real nice design. Beautiful Burning, and I love the tracks. What does the piece behind the turkey look like? How are the feathers attached? Be sure to post some pictures when the feathers are in. There are lots of turkeys around here and they are taken regularly. But I've never seen a tail mount. Pretty unique. John Morris 1 Quote
Don Robinson Posted January 29, 2014 Author Report Posted January 29, 2014 Thanks Gene. I left a 1/4 inch space between the face piece and the backer using a 1/4 inch shim behind the bottom 2/3 or so of the face piece. The idea is to slip the tail quills between the two pieces so that the face piece hides the quills and the down. May have to hot glue the tail in place but I think the friction should hold it. Here are a few more pics to show what I am rambling about.. Don R John Morris 1 Quote
Gene Howe Posted January 29, 2014 Report Posted January 29, 2014 Don, Makes more sense than the way I envisioned...drilling a bunch of holes in the spacer. John Morris 1 Quote
Fred Wilson Posted January 29, 2014 Report Posted January 29, 2014 Interesting project, Don. Looks like you are on the right track. John Morris 1 Quote
Don Robinson Posted January 29, 2014 Author Report Posted January 29, 2014 Just heard back from my customer, he loves it!! This may be a new line for me. Don R John Morris and p_toad 2 Quote
Wayne Posted January 30, 2014 Report Posted January 30, 2014 Really looks good Don. Fine job. John Morris 1 Quote
John Morris Posted May 12, 2021 Report Posted May 12, 2021 Just brought this neat old topic out of archives, I miss Don, wonder what he's been up too? Cal 1 Quote
aaronc Posted May 20, 2021 Report Posted May 20, 2021 On 5/11/2021 at 9:36 PM, John Morris said: Just brought this neat old topic out of archives, I miss Don, wonder what he's been up too? Heck I was fixing to comment,..glad you gave me a headsup the thread is 7 years old lol He did a good job BTW Cal, Gunny and Gene Howe 3 Quote
Wichman3 Posted June 13, 2021 Report Posted June 13, 2021 For anyone just seeing this topic and looking for a pattern: Creative Woodworks & Crafts September 2005 #110 has a very nice intarsia pattern with space for 7 beards. \ p_toad, Gene Howe and John Morris 2 1 Quote
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