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Old 02-07-2010, 06:50 PM
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Here's a recent cork and basswood Eurasian wigeon decoy I finished this week it is a first in species for me .This one is painted in acrylics.
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Beautiful decoy. The feathers look real. Great job.

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Old 02-07-2010, 09:37 PM
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Beautifully done, Mitch. If you hadn't told us this was your first in species, I doubt anyone would have guessed. It looks like you've been doing Eurasian Wigeons all your life. Thanks for sharing.
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Great Job on the Widgeon Mitch. I sure got a lot out of your Photobucket site. Keep on posting these great carvings, all of us really appreciate having you share your expertise.

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Mitch! you never fail to amaze me with your great,realistic
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Hey Mitch,

that's one fine-looking deke you've turned out here! Great carving and fantastic work on painting the feather detail in. That's a winner!

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Mitch,

Another great carving, I always look forward to see what you are carving, thanks for sharing.

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