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sdeshazo

02-24-2006 07:31 AM

Turkey Fan?

How do you prepare a turkey fan for a wall plaque? I'm worried the feathers will get loose if I mess it up.

Thanks,

rgswildlife

02-24-2006 07:36 AM

RE: Turkey Fan?

Take all of the flesh and grease off the base of the tail. Tape and pin it in the position that you want it. Let it dry till it does not move.Then you can cover the base with bondo and leather or what ever you are going to decorate it with.

Rich

http://www.rgswildlifetaxidermy.com

sdeshazo

02-24-2006 07:42 AM

RE: Turkey Fan?

Thanks Rich!!

one on one

02-25-2006 05:51 PM

RE: Turkey Fan?

i open the fan up as if strutting, cut away as much meat as possible, and pour salt all over the other area,i didn't clean,then nail it down on a piece of plywoodwith the back of the fan faceup. i put some weight around to help it lay flat, i leave it this way for about 4 weeks. adding salt and clean as needed.after this process it'll be dried and ready for a plaque. heres one thats about seven years old.

MDManiac

03-08-2006 07:53 PM

RE: Turkey Fan?

1 on 1, is that right buck in velvet?

one on one

03-09-2006 01:54 PM

RE: Turkey Fan?

yea, in my area you'll see it more than you would think, check out this one i got back in nov,about 1 month late.

moosehunter21

03-09-2006 06:55 PM

RE: Turkey Fan?

Nice turkey mount.

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