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I've heard of Duck Under Glass before, but a glass-bottomed DUWK is a whole different critter.
Too bad that belly-cancer ate right through the steel - probably from the inside out. Rolling her was a great idea. You'll be more assured a 100% integrity and no strained neck or welding splatter...
ARGHHHH, Matey!!!
But will she float like a cork or drop to the bottom of the briny sea like oyster with gall stones???!!???!!???
ARGHH ! ! !
(BTW, BabyBear looks menacing with that upside-down smile.)
I've heard that LARGE wood screws can be equally effective.
"Few people realize that fallen branches, attached to a child's head with LARGE WOOD SCREWS make him look surprisingly like a deer."
--REDNECK INSIGHTS
:doh:
A duck is still a DUCK even if it's painted like the General Lee.
If seen by and "official" rednecks, and it still looks like a DUCK, it'll prolly GET SHOT AT ! ! !
DUWKS vs DUCKS
Just remember...
Ever since Alfred Hitchcock's classic suspense-thriller "THE BIRDS" people have been scared to death of FEATHERED PECKERS!!!
:doh:
BTW: You could always paint 'er PINK to match papabear's tutu:
(Photos courtesy of the movie: OPERATION PETTICOAT)
Depending upon her history (if you know anything of that duwk's service history) I would vote for a "true" restoration.
In the absence of a known history, I'd suggest that you go with something befitting your display theme.... Green w/invasion markings if so appropriate, or to show that the...
Ah, arriving at the SandBlaster. Many a DUWK emerged from the briny sea on to the sandy beaches of the world. I'm sure this DUWK is no different... the "sand in the wind" will surely bring back old memories for the old girl as well as bringing her new life.
Keep up the good work!... I'm sure...