This was my first attempt at a 3D/Carved cake - I wasn't to happy with it by my DH thought it was awesome. I think if it was a larger size it would have been easier to work with. I also made the mistake of trying to paint on the buttercream.... it worked but barely. This is the last time i wing something without planning first! The scales were done with circle tip, just 1/2 the circle. The icing is BC flavored with Vanilla Caramel. It may not have looked very pretty but it sure tasted good.