I can pm you what I did if you'd like.....I used fondant for everyithing including tissue paper.....and my lid was cake too ...on its on board.....cake total was 2 1/2 layers....I keep meaning to add my instructions for what I did in my post when I did it....
khalstead is the one who told me to dowel the bottom...and glad I did! Except I used sticks because I didnt have dowels 
Sure twinsline that would be greatly appreciated I could use all the help I can get with this. I am making it for my FIL birthday and some female friends of his thought is was a universal cake. Thanks again for your help, cake sizes ect that you used would be wonderful and any tips that would help me.
franjmc and godiva have made beautiful ones from memory, check out their photo descriptions and send them a pm ..... I am sure they can help.
Can't wait to see the pic..... I would love to try one but its a little out of my comfort zone but I love seeing them.
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