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    Ilyena's tail journey and mishaps

    ]Well, thought it would be cheaper to make one here in the land down under than buy one. I have all thethe Plasticine and, moulding material here from other projects, so I thought why not.

    Completed are my fins and fluke, just trying to clean the fluke mould now. (Not enjoying that bit) pigments have been bought and hopefully I can get the silicone soon.

    Photos once I get on a computer.
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    Fin moulds!

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    Fin arrived a few days ago, picture along with a comparison picture with my Hydra and Wave. Picking up the silicone tomorrow -yay- Also cleaned out my fluke mould with a dremel and the plastic brush attachment, makes life sooo much easier.
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    looking awesome!!!! I can't wait to see more!

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    I've got the silicone, and pigments ready....now to take that step and start -nerves-


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    Scale test!


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    Ooo! So far so good!

    I didn't like the buckles on mine, so I replaced them with another type.
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    Man, I love the color gradient you chose!

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    Jaffa: I'm debating to change the straps too.

    But thank you! The pigments took ages to mix right so I can avoid painting if I have to.

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    I got these instead. I just didn't like how ugly and bulky the original straps were. And how unevenly placed they were on the fin.
    http://www.divesydney.com.au/shop/ae...l-colour-kits/
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    Ohh I like that idea. Because once a strap moves I don't think it will be easy to get back on. Thank you!!

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    Yea, it took me 10 mins to put the original straps back on. The holes on the buckles is a bit off center, and odd size. Like not a perfect circle. Well on mine anyways!
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    The straps that originally come with it get put on at a 90° angle to how they sit on your ankle, then turn to the normal place. This is meant to stop them coming off but in a tail it's hard.

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    I did it after I opened the box, just to see if there were any difficulty removing and putting them, back on.

    Did you get instructions with yours or some kind of brand labelling?

    I didn't get anything with mine other than the invoice slip.
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    Nope, nothing. You got an invoice? I only had what ever label was on the package.

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    Yea, just a little slip of paper with my address, their address on the package. So not really an invoice! If only they gave it a name or some kind of branding, other than "mermaid paddle"
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    It's my butt!!


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    Pulled the fluke!!!!

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    Ankle fin


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    Starting scale placement. I think I'm feeling better about it now. Also part of the first fluke cast.

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