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Old 13-02-2011, 02:00 PM
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I know the legs need another knot, but couldn't face any more faffing about, and have since bought some ready made.



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Old 13-02-2011, 07:06 PM
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That will get plenty of action
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Old 13-02-2011, 07:25 PM
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I know the legs need another knot...
They just need to be shorter, Mike.... by a third!
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Old 13-02-2011, 07:32 PM
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You're right Rob, that was done weeks ago.

Back at the vice today, and couldn't find the black hopper legs, so.....


Size 12, black/red half-hog hopper, natural-legged variant .





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Nice Hog Mike great for late evening on the lochs.
I keep trying to work out what you photograph on top of one minute it looks like loco foam and the next a sheet of stainless steel.
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It's the lid of me laptop mate. Got a type of dark chrome, brushed stainless finish.

The oily effect is when the protective plastic is on......Rob hates it.
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I'm liking that half hog Mikey...nice traffic light rib.....
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Pearl mylar over red holo.

Just following Mr. Mcphail's orders Jim. First go again, will go shorter with the hair next time.

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