Toby's Whirlwind. Finished.

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Looks pretty damn good!! Will have to take your word for it that it was damaged...
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SJPONeill wrote:Looks pretty damn good!! Will have to take your word for it that it was damaged...
I thought about taking a picture of the damage. I also though about throwing it in the bin. In the end I did neither.
You can just make out some of the repair on the front stub of the starboard wing.
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Great recovery. Congratulations.
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The accident sounded pretty bad, so this is great work and a beautiful finish!
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Well done Toby on your completion and being able to get it fixed, great result.

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Great recovery & fantastic result.
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Very smart, just proves that it is usually worth sticking with a crash job.
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TobyC wrote:
.....All is not lost. The pub is still serving ale!
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Nice results Toby!
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Aye; good result, chap.

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