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December 18, 2023

G... 2023 went fast!

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December 15, 2023

The Violalakenslip layout frame

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December 12, 2023

December AMRM Book Review

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November 13, 2023

Removing the tram tracks

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November 10, 2023

Sacrificing length for functionality

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November 07, 2023

Keeping within 1st Radius

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November 02, 2023

Narrowing my modelling projects

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