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Old Jul 10, 2011 | 10:24 PM
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what do you think?
 
Old Jul 10, 2011 | 10:32 PM
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pretty sweet. reminds me of the circus for some reason though
 
Old Jul 10, 2011 | 10:34 PM
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To be honest, I really don't know what to think.

edit: in other words, I've had too many beers tonight to make an astute comment on this deep of a subject.
 

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Old Jul 10, 2011 | 10:34 PM
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you did this on purpose? or just for a joke.
 
Old Jul 10, 2011 | 10:36 PM
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I think you need to start saving money...
 
Old Jul 10, 2011 | 10:43 PM
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I like it and think you did a good job!
 
Old Jul 10, 2011 | 10:45 PM
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Definitely visible.
 
Old Jul 10, 2011 | 10:47 PM
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To each his own, if you like it then thats all that matters. The negative posts are the same ones who will be standing in front of the mirror wondering if their chaps make their *** look huge.
 
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Old Jul 10, 2011 | 10:51 PM
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Originally Posted by kevmic28
To each his own, if you like it then thats all that matters. The negative posts are the same ones who will be standing in front of the mirror wondering if their chaps make their *** look huge.
Whew!!! Good...now that you've laid down the ground rules, I'm glad my comment was a non comment.
 
Old Jul 10, 2011 | 10:54 PM
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Anyone painting your own helmets, check out the Roth flake spray bomb. It's looks like the ticket for stuff like that. I like the helmet too, looks good.
http://www.rothmetalflake.com/bases.html

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