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2Barnesand1dog

14/11/2011 at 8:47pm
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Hi Dan, just had to echo everyone else's view and tell you what a thing of beauty you are creating. If I win the lottery I will be getting in touch!

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makerofthings

13/12/2011 at 10:56pm
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hi there all... just to say i have just posted another update to the blog for those interested..
cheers. dan.

mattlad

13/12/2011 at 11:42pm
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I'm more impatient than ever to see the end result!

I like the Moth Dinghy as well, that looks like a lot of fun!

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Hi Makerofthings I looked at the project months ago and must admit I dont have the link to see the latest photo's could you add the latest link

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Quote: Originally posted by Chalkie56 on 13/12/2011
Hi Makerofthings I looked at the project months ago and must admit I dont have the link to see the latest photo's could you add the latest link

Here.

Look on the right-hand side of the blog and scroll down slightly until you find "Blog archive."

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D S B

14/12/2011 at 1:30am
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It looks really fantastic, Dan. Well done and I look forward to following this with interest.

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hey up... thought you might be wanting to see something close to the finished item...
nearly finished... shiney shiney...

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05/11/2012 at 6:17pm
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well done dan brilliant piece of craftmanship
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I forgot about this thread & only just come across it again today. It's looking good really good, definitely a thumbs up from me.....

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