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Post by gaspipe on Jul 30, 2020 16:24:14 GMT -8
I need some advice . Many times when taking dried specimens out of my relaxer , even after several days , I find I struggle with the wings bridging at the base .during pinning. I can of course push them down but I hate to smudge scales off. Any suggestions and help would be appreciated.
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Post by Paul K on Jul 30, 2020 17:04:42 GMT -8
If the wings are not flexible enough try to hold one with forceps very near the thorax, right at the base and gently manipulate up and down, after a while you can try slightly to the front.
After some time the wings should be flexible good enough to successfully be spread on the board.
Injection of warm water into the thorax near the wings also helps to relax large size specimen.
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Post by exoticimports on Jul 31, 2020 5:45:16 GMT -8
Sounds like the body may be too low. Try placing it so the wing-body joint is just above the level of the board
Chuck
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Post by yorky on Jul 31, 2020 6:04:17 GMT -8
Inject the specimens with hot water, place back in the relaxer for 24 hours, they will be as pliable as freshly killed specimens, no bending at the shoulders and easy to spread.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 31, 2020 9:38:17 GMT -8
Or.......inject bottom of thorax w dry Gin......wait five minutes......try flexing wings. If not ready, inject again and repeat procedure. Works great.
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