First dip into the painted ocean . . .
Surprise! It's painted! Finally found a time when I could turn back to the sea . . . these Shapeways boats have been waiting on the workbench too long.
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Not up to the local standard, but on course and climbing . . .
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Next step will be into deeper water with a bit of rigging fun!