Part 2
as I was preparing to put the filoplume in the split thread, I realized I was using Uni 8/0; great thread for a lot of tying but not one that lends itself readily to splitting. Half hitch and clip off the Uni, re-load the bobbin with the UTC (Danville 6/0 would work great, too) and we're back in action. Split the thread
insert the filoplume
spin the bobbin, trapping the filoplume and creating a "chenille"
moisten fingers and stroke chenille back while wrapping forward (5 shots and I couldn't get 1 to focus)
thorax complete
pull peacock herl forward to form wingcase; tie off and trim
whip finish, SHHAN
Any stray fibers in the thorax can be plucked; you can also shorten/thin out the thorax with a few well placed tugs if you're of a mind.
Regards,
Scott
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