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

Whoa, Don. Now, that's a strange one.

Any taxidermists close by? They might be able to give you some pointers.

 

Found this picture but no actual plans-

 

http://www.vandykestaxidermy.com/Wild-Turkey-Mount-Displays-W333.aspx

 

 

 

 

 

 

After a little head scratching, I came up with this. I think it will work OK

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.

 

 

 

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

Don, Makes more sense than the way I envisioned...drilling a bunch of holes in the spacer.

Interesting project, Don. Looks like you are on the right track.

Just heard back from my customer, he loves it!! This may be a new line for me.

Don R

 

Really looks good Don. Fine job.

Just brought this neat old topic out of archives, I miss Don, wonder what he's been up too?

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

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.

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