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February 14, 2014
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needing help getting my supplies ordered before i start my strutting turkey mount.
1. what size wire do yall use for legs wings and neck? im going to make my own body out of excelsior if that matters.
2.i have been told to use gill red turkey blue and pearl white for the head, will that get me good results?
July 22, 2011
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10 ga. on the wings approx. 16″ long
6 ga. on the legs approx. 24″ long
How are you preserving the head? The colors you listed will work for the head.
Is there a reason for wrapping a body, if you are new to this you may be ahead of the curve by just purchasing a commercial body?
February 14, 2014
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thanks for the help, the man reason for making my own body is it will be cheaper and i want to make my own rather than order a form everytime i need one. i am following Jason Gierike’s video from youtube. i would like to order a more updated video from someone but not sure what would be a good one i have already made a incision from anus to above breast to remove the breast meat so leg to leg incision mount is out of the question i guess.
July 22, 2011
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Tim Jordan’s DVD available through Head Quarters Taxidermy Supply.
Page 102-103
February 14, 2014
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no
September 26, 2011
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Sounds like you have a real train wreck starting.
If your really serious about making your own forms to save money,you should carve it rather then wrap it for a turkey. With the time it takes ( and knowledge) to carve a good turkey form, you would be better off buying one.
If your not going to freeze dry the head, I am hoping your going to be using an artificial head ?
Takes D’s advice and get a good video to start.
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