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Martyn Ingram
#1 Posted : 21 October 2013 10:34:22

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BigGrin Hi all this build has been built by my grand daughter Abi and myself BigGrin We followed the instructions in the kit but we have re modeled the head as the one with the kit looked like a rocking horse .Confused Abi is only 8 and this is her first build I think its bril but I am her Gramps BigGrin
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#2 Posted : 21 October 2013 10:43:57

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Well done to Abi and her Grandad for introducing her to the hobby ThumpUp

Tell her well done, and Gokstad looks great Cool
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#3 Posted : 21 October 2013 10:54:13

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very well done abi,and give grandad a lollypop for helping,lovely looking boat.
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#4 Posted : 21 October 2013 11:07:32

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#5 Posted : 21 October 2013 11:23:10

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BigGrin Thank you all for the nice comments I was a bit worried about sharp blades and little fingers but no probs .Cool It will now live in her bedroom . Thanks for looking in Abi and Gramps
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#6 Posted : 21 October 2013 16:45:06

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hi well done abi and gramps head is major improvement very nice little buildCool . benny.
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#7 Posted : 21 October 2013 21:35:43

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BigGrin Nice little build congrats to you bothCool
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#8 Posted : 21 October 2013 22:45:41

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Hi Martyn, think Abi deserves the red medal for showing you how to do it....LOL LOL Flapper Flapper LOL LOL .. Bet she is proud as punch, well done....Cool Cool

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#9 Posted : 23 October 2013 10:17:34

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BigGrin Thank you all for the comments BigGrin Abi and myself had real fun with this build not bad for a flea bay bargin BigGrin Happy building from my little mate Abi and MartynThumpUp
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#10 Posted : 23 October 2013 14:46:13

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Beautiful job Abi and Gramps, and well done to Abi, in showing Gramps how little hands can work. Well done Martyn!!BigGrin BigGrin
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