New float tube Kingfisher

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Evert van der Plas
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New float tube Kingfisher

Post by Evert van der Plas »

Hi gents it was some time ago i posted up here but here are a few new float tube i made
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A bamboo kingfisher float tube
Every now and then I work on this float tube with black ink still a way to go before the the whole tube is done
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More incredible work, I always look forward to your posts Evert, you really are an amazingly good maker, craftsman, artist and
restorer.
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Every now and again you see something that is really outstanding...and this is a perfect example.

Evert, this is the nicest thing that you have ever made..Really beautiful work of the highest quality.

Well done indeed!

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:Hat: Thank you very much for your kind words I appreciate that very much

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The Kingfisher captures the real thing; beautiful Evert. A genuine craftsman.

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Exquisite work displayed there Evert :Hat:

Superbly impressive :Thumb:
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Lovely inkwork Evert. Well done indeed.

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The artwork of the Kingfisher is fabulous. Great work, as always.
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What a talent! Superb :Hat:

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Wonderful work Evert. Well done!!!!

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