Thanks for the kind words guys. It took me a few days to get the hide to mounting point so it was a good bit of time and a fun project. I have a new respect for taxidermists and the $ they charge for a nice mount.
I'll tinker with it as time goes on, I'm sure.  Don't want to make waves on Tradgang talking about an off topic item though. Just wanted to let you guys know what the "kit" can produce (and I'm sure others have done better) if you have the time.

Mike, your first is better than many mounts i have seen come out of tax. shops.  nice work!