I'm pretty handy with tools, so I want to mod a "noob". With that in mind, I talked to Andrew before he got my PO in the mail, and added a beginnermariner LV to my upcoming collection.

I've got a handful of Middle East rep subs.... I'll use those to practice on, then when I think I'm ready, I'll mod out my LV!

Once I get ready to crack those open, I'll post the pics so maybe you smart guys can help me identify what parts are in those very cheap reps.

Thanks for all the kind words and encouragment.

As for buying the wife a rep.... I have a cheap Ladies Oyster Perpetual and YM. I'm going to try to fix those up first.

W.