McPhail's Big Red Buzzer

Materials

How to Tie the McPhail's Big Red Buzzer

1. 1

   Step 1

   Secure the buzzer hook in the vise. Start black thread at the eye and wrap down in touching turns to the bend.

2. 2

   Step 2

   Tie in fine silver wire at the bend for ribbing, securing along the shank for a smooth underbody.

3. 3

   Step 3

   Tie in red holographic tinsel at the bend. Wrap the tinsel up the shank in smooth, even turns to form a bright red body. Tie off.

   Keep wraps tight and side-by-side for a glossy smooth body.

4. 4

   Step 4

   Spiral the silver wire rib forward in 4-5 open, even turns to create segmentation. Tie off behind the eye.

5. 5

   Step 5

   Build up a thorax with extra thread wraps or black dubbing for bulk and contrast.

6. 6

   Step 6

   Tie in a strip of Opal Mirage tinsel over the top of the thorax for an iridescent wingcase. Secure at both ends.

7. 7

   Step 7

   Select two sunburst orange goose biots. Tie one on each side of the thorax as cheeks/wing buds, angled slightly forward.

8. 8

   Step 8

   Wrap a small neat head with thread. Whip finish and trim.

9. 9

   Step 9

   Apply a thin coat of UV resin over the entire body and cure for a glassy, durable finish.

   Use thin layers to avoid adding bulk.