Thanks for the speedy replies
@Rogues Gambit - I will have to look into making a smaller one to see if that fits beter thanks
@Orkimedes1000 - It'd be great if you could post that pic as i'm really lacking inspiration for this idea.
@n0t_u - As much as i'd like to make the mini as close to the image as possible i don't have enough money at the minute to justify buying a box of dryads just for a few pipes; although i may have to try it in the future or find a bits site...