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Old 08-16-2009, 03:50 PM
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Default D'Oh, Mr. Spaceman . . .
Finished an Astron Spaceman clone the other day. This was a clone kit from Thrustline. Something about the head shape just spoke to me . . .

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Old 08-16-2009, 04:12 PM
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Too funny!
Sorry to see a crack forming in the rear view.
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Old 08-16-2009, 05:18 PM
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I have an unpainted Spaceman.

I am TOTALLY copying your idea.
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Old 08-16-2009, 05:26 PM
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And to think I hated that thing until now. That is to funny!!!
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Old 08-16-2009, 05:55 PM
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Like mycrofte, I always hated that rocket but it just became a "must have" model for me.

Great job.
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Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm, spaceman.
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Finished an Astron Spaceman clone the other day. This was a clone kit from Thrustline. Something about the head shape just spoke to me . . .

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I love it! Does it come with donuts?
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Old 08-19-2009, 07:16 AM
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I love it! Does it come with donuts?



oh Oh OH!

That bottom box area should'a been a donut... LOL
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That bottom box area should'a been a donut... LOL


A brilliant idea on top of a brilliant idea!

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Old 08-19-2009, 10:01 AM
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He needs to be wearing a "Duff Beer" bowling shirt !!!!
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