Shane's Gina G. ** Finished **

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Looks very good so far.

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Nice paint work, its looking great Shane.

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Re: Shane's Gina G. Finished (ish)

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Down to the wire, few bits drying just before a satin coat of varnish to seal in and then remove the canopy masking. Can I call it done?

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Wow that looks good Shane and I look forward to the finished article.
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Lovely job.
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Looks really good, Shane. Unmask!

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That's a looker Shane, great job.

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Re: Shane's Gina G. Finished

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Thanks for the feed back, a lovely kit to build with original decals that went down with no hassles.
Finally unmasked and satin coated.

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Top looking Gina Shane!!!

Love that sharkmouth, great job!

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Cracking job, Shane.

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Re: Shane's Gina G. ** Finished **

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Excellent Shane, that is a great Gina.
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Neat work
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Great looking Gina.
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