Making a Traditional Net..of sorts.

Traditional landing nets large and small.
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MaggotDrowner
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Love it. Great detail on the block too! :Thumb:
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Lovely as always wm+
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:shocked: :shocked: :shocked:

Jeeeesus.... that is absolutely breathtaking work... oh to have skills such as yours sir :Hat:
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:Hat: truly stunning WM :Thumb:
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I am lost for words :drool: :Hat:
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Unbelievable!!!!!! The House of Hardy would of headhunted you . I bow to your craftsmanship.
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Exquisite, wm+, I was as usual in awe, and when I saw that fish tail appear, all I could do was smile!

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Lovely work there WM Sir and nicely explained throughout too, even I understood most of it. :Hat:

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WM+ what can I say that fish tail spreader - simply lovely! :Hat: Respect!
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Superb craftsmanship wm+! The detail in the block is mind blowing, sir I salute you...

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