Some pic tips are about 1/2 way down here Ken, and I think the best is to "float" what you wish to capture 9-10" above a SOLID grey background
http://www.shotgunworld.com/bbs/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=423424

Anxious to see the 'after'! Will you be bringing some show-off pieces to the 2017 Vegas show?