I've always had an interest in D.I.Y. taxidermy, esp. small game, birds, and novelty mounts. Got some books on the subject and tried my hand and did a few specimens waaaaaay back when.....still have some forms, ect., just lacking the time. Did my own antler mount from the little buck I got back in Dec. with my muzzleloader.
Bought the panel and date plate from Van Dykes, but did the rest of the work myself.
Here is a ruffed grouse I did back in the early 80's:
Here is a quail I did; literally the first quail I ever bagged. It was done in the early 1990's:
