Mike,
You done it again....you state the following: "I carefully cut the tip section to make a "v" shape. Then I tie in the tip"
If you cut the tip section out to make a "V", you have no tip to to tie in.
I think Ray has given you a good lesson to try. The way he ties his and explains it is the same way I tie mine. He suggested:
"This may not be the concensus but here is my way. After stripping off the fuzz, pull the fibers back exposing the little tip that you previously would clip off. Tie the feather in by this tip. clip off the excess, attach your pliers and wind on. In addition I would heavily moisten your left thumb and index fingers with saliva and stroke back every wrap right down onto the hook shank as you go."
Another way is to jump in your car/truck and drive to my house and we will sit and tie! : )