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Re: Old Walrus vs. New
By:C. Fronzek
Date: 8/5/2003, 11:18 am
In Response To: Re: Skin-on-Frame: Walrus (John D.)

Bryan,
There were two versions of the Walrus. This one resembles the Norman Skeene original from the 1920's rather than the George Putz 1990's version.
The guy who built this certainly has an eye for shape.
Charlie

: Bryan,

: Yep, it's a Walrus (you can tell by the truss frame visible through the
: skin). Pretty sure it is Mike Hank's. I'm not sure what he covered it
: with, but it isn't canvas.

: -John D.

Messages In This Thread

Skin-on-Frame: What kayak is this? *LINK*
Bryan -- 8/5/2003, 12:12 am
Re: Skin-on-Frame: What kayak is this? *Pic*
Mike Hanks -- 8/5/2003, 12:57 pm
Re: Skin-on-Frame: What kayak is this?
Bryan -- 8/5/2003, 11:47 pm
Re: Skin-on-Frame: What kayak is this?
Shawn Baker -- 8/5/2003, 1:54 pm
Re: better places to be?
Mike Hanks -- 8/5/2003, 2:50 pm
Re: better places to be?
Shawn Baker -- 8/5/2003, 4:02 pm
Re: Skin-on-Frame: Walrus
John D. -- 8/5/2003, 2:36 am
Re: Old Walrus vs. New
C. Fronzek -- 8/5/2003, 11:18 am