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Old 08-31-2009, 10:21 AM   #1
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Old 08-31-2009, 11:08 AM   #2
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Looks sweet Jan well done man!

Curious why the yellow staining from one of the gun ports? tracer?
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Very nicely done Jan, looks every bit of alright.... A fine Tribute to Leonards' Father man....
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Looks sweet Jan well done man!

Curious why the yellow staining from one of the gun ports? tracer?
It's the blur from the prop caution yellow.
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That's a great little Wildless you have there Jan

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Sweet build!
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It's the blur from the prop caution yellow.
Ah it all makes sense, cheers Matt
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Old 09-01-2009, 04:06 AM   #14
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