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Offline Bangkok Mick

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Trophy build on lathe for Son
« on: May 21, 2015, 06:09:47 AM »

Finished yesterday and presented today for completion of my son’s final school exams.

As his hobby is working out down the gym with his mates I thought this would be a good combination of both of our hobbies together.

Cheers Mick

Offline mexican jon

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Re: Trophy build on lathe for Son
« Reply #1 on: May 21, 2015, 06:43:43 AM »
Excellent piece of work  :headbang: This is why  :mmr:
People say you only live once ! I say thank F@*K can't afford to do it twice.

Offline Stilldrillin

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Re: Trophy build on lathe for Son
« Reply #2 on: May 21, 2015, 06:44:01 AM »
What a lovely, unique, trophy Mick!  :bugeye:

Well done, and well shown.......  :clap: :clap:

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Still drilling holes... Sometimes, in the right place!

Still modifying bits of metal... Occasionally, making an improvement!

Offline Brass_Machine

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Re: Trophy build on lathe for Son
« Reply #3 on: May 21, 2015, 08:58:30 AM »
That is pretty darn cool. Very nice!
Science is fun.

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Offline Meldonmech

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Re: Trophy build on lathe for Son
« Reply #4 on: May 21, 2015, 10:18:12 AM »
 
  Hi Mick, great trophy and very original.

                                                           Well done
                                                                            David

Offline Jonny

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Re: Trophy build on lathe for Son
« Reply #5 on: May 21, 2015, 02:44:37 PM »
Good thinking I like it.

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Re: Trophy build on lathe for Son
« Reply #6 on: May 21, 2015, 06:00:13 PM »
Very nice job, and quite detailed! :thumbup: :clap: :clap: :clap: :beer:
I love it when a Plan B comes together!
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Offline Bangkok Mick

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Re: Trophy build on lathe for Son
« Reply #7 on: May 22, 2015, 05:13:38 AM »
Thanks for all your comments guys, it was a labor of love making this model.

Cheers Mick