I just got done repairing a lifesize beaver for a guy. The whole back seam was split about 2" wide, all the stitches pulled threw. After working on it, the form was not ruffed up and the funniest thing is these guys think they can save money and not use hide paste. If the hide paste was used the stitches would not have pulled apart. At least the skin was actually tanned LOL! There are a couple other taxidermist within the 30 mile radius of me that just dry preserve and no GLUE, what a bunch of idiots. It may look good when it leaves their doors, but give the mount some time and the cutomer ends up with crap.