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Old 06-29-2009, 02:52 PM
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Another swabbie! I made this one for a friend that I used to work with. I like to make his day every now and then. Like myself he was Navy in Vietnam. It's 1.5" x 1.5" x 6" basswood, acrylic paint, with a matt polyurethane finish. The hat was carved separate from the body and glued on with Titebond II.
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Old 06-29-2009, 09:08 PM
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Looks really good, you do nice work
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Old 06-29-2009, 09:16 PM
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Eddy,
Nice little sailor. I like the carving and the painting both. You did a really good job.

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Old 06-29-2009, 09:27 PM
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Hi Eddy, love the sailor, I like the look, beautiful carving!
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Hi Eddy,

Wow, great little sailor. Paint is right on too.
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Nice carving, Eddy - is it the first dog or the second dog? I usually preferred second dog, as the dinner was usually hotter and had a better selection.

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Old 06-29-2009, 11:05 PM
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That's a grubby fine sailor man you have there. Good work. Also appreciate your service to country during the 'Nam era. My own dad served on a Navy destroyer during WWII. Thanks for posting one fine project!
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He looks great i'm sure your friend will love him but if he does not just send him to me.My boss retired from the Navy he look a lot like your little guy.
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Wonderful carving Eddy... Have you done any marines? Glad you made it home buddy.
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EDDY-Great Swabbie. My Dad would have enjoyed that,served on Heavy Cruiser in pacific. Have a picture of him with hula girl in grass skirt only,at least he seemed happy that one day.
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