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This float tube have a old advertisement picture from 1890 Illustrated London news, i try to make new subjects every time and i have to say i love to make them every time


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The pictures show a fishing contest in Lincolnshire 1890 England

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Evert. They are absolutely stunning; truly fantastic. I really enjoy looking at them. Superb.

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Stunning piece of art! I'm wondering how heavy a tube like that is...?

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How on earth have you made that, it's incredible?
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Very nice indeed.
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Wow!

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Very, very nice......well done that man!
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Evert, that really is a lovely float tube and a really great idea to decorate it with a vintage fishing event. :clap: :clap:

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That's beautiful Evert well done.
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Thank you all for you kind words gents

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