Wonderful transformation Brian, been AFK for quite a while and hadn't completely followed this process. Can you please clarify a point about the rear spine? First, I hadn't realised that 'false' exterior dome heads were sometimes used with concealed split brads to give the outward appearance of a Dragoner spine - was this commonly done? Also, on the 'disassembled parts' picture I see two split brads soldered on the spine but only one showing through on the interior picture of the skull. I am struggling to work out the mechanics of this!
Cheers,
Steve
PS: that wappen is without a doubt one of the best and most honest examples I have seen in a LOT of looking!