Hey Manboy-- Maybe its you that can't read-- I said that was one option-- mounting it ahead of time and putting the antlers or horns in. IE I even stated you don't get your cape back.

I have never known anyone that didnt want their complete animal back. Its a new one to me that folks don't care.

And FWIW if those mounts pictured took 6-12 months-- wow. Maybe someone needs to attend some schools. Its certainly not award winning work.

But then again as stated here at times-- hey if it makes ya happy go for it. Its not fer me.

And I'm curious as to how you can get the hair patterns around the bases correct as there are such variations in burr circumferences. More power to ya.