Post by: morgardee on February 21, 2011, 12:31:05 PM
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... _483wt_951 (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=200578882626#ht_483wt_951)
It's a 2009 Sky Sweeper Jet done at the same place that made the HATE tanks, red tinted windshield and mostly Firebat stickers on it, making it an upgrade for Cobra.
It's really cool looking in person. Factory quality production again.
Post by: 5h4rK on February 21, 2011, 01:03:05 PM
Post by: condor knight on February 21, 2011, 01:05:58 PM
Post by: latinjoe22 on February 21, 2011, 01:07:53 PM
Post by: morgardee on February 21, 2011, 01:19:21 PM
Quote from: "latinjoe22"
At first I didn't see that this was a Sky Sweeper, even though you mention it. In Chrome it looks different from the Sweeper jet: It is awesome!
Yes, yes it is. I really like it. You get a timbit.
Post by: latinjoe22 on February 21, 2011, 01:32:15 PM
Quote from: "morgardee"
Quote from: "latinjoe22"At first I didn't see that this was a Sky Sweeper, even though you mention it. In Chrome it looks different from the Sweeper jet: It is awesome!
Yes, yes it is. I really like it. You get a timbit.
Thanks Morg, Timbit enjoyed: Best of Success with this auction :)
Post by: bandonov on February 21, 2011, 01:36:05 PM
Post by: Realboss on February 21, 2011, 07:48:09 PM
Post by: martin-montreal on February 22, 2011, 10:55:57 PM
Quote from: "bandonov"
Best of luck with this one, Morg! After this one we may see more Chrome goodness that they are keeping a secret
I'm with you on this. Mike/Morg what have you chromed? And, have you tried some figs/vehicles that turnout out to be a bad choice? I don't mean because it looked bad, more because chrome (or painting) some parts were less appropriate?
Post by: latinjoe22 on February 22, 2011, 11:12:01 PM
Quote from: "martin-montreal"
Quote from: "bandonov"Best of luck with this one, Morg! After this one we may see more Chrome goodness that they are keeping a secret
I'm with you on this. Mike/Morg what have you chromed? And, have you tried some figs/vehicles that turnout out to be a bad choice? I don't mean because it looked bad, more because chrome (or painting) some parts were less appropriate?
IMO nothing looks bad in chrome. Chrome makes everything look better. I was skeptical first about seeing a Snake in chrome, because I was afraid that the amount of details would not allow for appreciation of the chrome. But seeing it made me a believer. Even a Silver Mirage in chrome would look awesome, but as it was explained before, it proved too difficult and costly to execute, although not impossible but perhaps not worthwhile.
Post by: Radio Guy on February 23, 2011, 12:05:58 AM
Post by: bandonov on February 23, 2011, 07:59:38 AM
Quote from: "Radio Guy"
CHROME A FLAGG!!! CHROME A FLAGG!!!
That would be soooo cool! But it would be soooo EXPENSIVE!
Post by: morgardee on February 23, 2011, 09:30:59 AM
Quote from: "martin-montreal"
Quote from: "bandonov"Best of luck with this one, Morg! After this one we may see more Chrome goodness that they are keeping a secret :shifty:
I did an odd piece that I will show in a few weeks. It's odd because it's a water craft.
Post by: bandonov on February 23, 2011, 10:33:36 AM
Quote from: "morgardee"
I did an odd piece that I will show in a few weeks. It's odd because it's a water craft.
Watercraft you say.... Cobra Water Moccasin? Cobra Hydrofoil? Cobra Rat? (hehehe) GI Joe killer whale hovercraft?
Post by: BHMike on February 23, 2011, 10:57:23 AM
Post by: martin-montreal on February 23, 2011, 10:44:48 PM
Quote from: "THE Mike™"
Yeah, I have a couple of things that I've yet to show... and one is as cool as the Skystriker in my opinion... it turned out far better than I hoped. :)
Man, you can't stop there... tell me more!!!!
The S.N.A.K.E. and the Firebat are two winners IMO.
I can see the upper deck of the Hydrofoil being chromed, a flight pod and a Mobat.
The FANG would recall me the episode where Lifeline was getting a gold helicopter from is "girlfriend".
Post by: bandonov on February 23, 2011, 10:51:18 PM
Quote from: "martin-montreal"
Quote from: "THE Mike™"Yeah, I have a couple of things that I've yet to show... and one is as cool as the Skystriker in my opinion... it turned out far better than I hoped. :)
Man, you can't stop there... tell me more!!!!
The S.N.A.K.E. and the Firebat are two winners IMO.
I can see the upper deck of the Hydrofoil being chromed, a flight pod and a Mobat.
The FANG would recall me the episode where Lifeline was getting a gold helicopter from is "girlfriend".
Martin you are too much! Now I will not be to sleep as I will be thinking of every Joe vehicle that could be chromed.
Yes I want to know too...
Post by: pdaat on February 24, 2011, 07:37:34 AM
Quote from: "bandonov"
Chrome the Steel Crusher!Quote from: "martin-montreal"Quote from: "THE Mike™"Yeah, I have a couple of things that I've yet to show... and one is as cool as the Skystriker in my opinion... it turned out far better than I hoped. :)
Man, you can't stop there... tell me more!!!!
The S.N.A.K.E. and the Firebat are two winners IMO.
I can see the upper deck of the Hydrofoil being chromed, a flight pod and a Mobat.
The FANG would recall me the episode where Lifeline was getting a gold helicopter from is "girlfriend".
Martin you are too much! Now I will not be to sleep as I will be thinking of every Joe vehicle that could be chromed.
Yes I want to know too...
Post by: morgardee on February 24, 2011, 08:51:04 AM
Quote from: "THE Mike™"
Yeah, I have a couple of things that I've yet to show... and one is as cool as the Skystriker in my opinion... it turned out far better than I hoped. :)
I know what he is talking about and it is killer. You guys will love it.
I think both Mike and I are holding back one really cool piece each that you guys won't believe when we finally show them. I know I'm not going to sell my mystery vehicle. I'm thinking of saving it for the CJC and bringing it as a custom to display so everyone can see it in person. :wink:
As for the Steel Crusher, I thought about trying it but there was too much working against me to get that piece done, including rubber tires.
As for guessing on my "water craft", I'm not saying a word until it's time to reveal it. A guy has to have some fun, right?
Post by: pdaat on February 24, 2011, 09:24:39 AM
Post by: bandonov on February 24, 2011, 09:31:49 AM
Chrome Cobra Rat then the Chrome Mole Pod.
Post by: bandonov on February 24, 2011, 09:42:52 AM
(http://http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o239/Classio/Bass%20Pro/blueraft.jpg)
That boat would look awesome and it is only one piece! if you do not count the rope.
Post by: Pete The Greek on February 24, 2011, 12:02:05 PM
Quote from: "bandonov"
Chrome everything that Pete hates... maybe he will like them then.
Chrome Cobra Rat then the Chrome Mole Pod.
Then they will be nice and shinny when they are launched into the air from the end of baseball bat.
Post by: Sundance on February 24, 2011, 12:45:43 PM
chrome Armadillo
Post by: morgardee on February 24, 2011, 02:02:24 PM
Quote from: "Pete The Greek"
Quote from: "bandonov"Chrome everything that Pete hates... maybe he will like them then.
Chrome Cobra Rat then the Chrome Mole Pod.
Then they will be nice and shinny when they are launched into the air from the end of baseball bat.
Post by: morgardee on February 25, 2011, 02:29:47 PM
Like the Chrome SNAKE, I'll be sad to see this one go. It's very cool in person.
Post by: latinjoe22 on February 25, 2011, 06:39:36 PM
Quote from: "morgardee"
Looks like there won't be any more action on this until the last day now.
That or the majority of your potential bidders are already financially broke... like me :'(
Post by: BHMike on February 25, 2011, 07:50:53 PM
...actually, that should be every UNIQUE auction. ;)
Post by: morgardee on February 26, 2011, 07:25:05 AM
Quote from: "latinjoe22"
Quote from: "morgardee"Looks like there won't be any more action on this until the last day now.
That or the majority of your potential bidders are already financially broke... like me :'(
Me too. That's why I'm selling it. :wink:
Post by: bandonov on February 26, 2011, 11:35:23 PM
Post by: morgardee on February 27, 2011, 08:21:54 AM
Post by: bandonov on February 27, 2011, 09:02:44 AM
Post by: morgardee on February 27, 2011, 05:59:12 PM
Post by: morgardee on February 27, 2011, 07:48:44 PM
Post by: bandonov on February 27, 2011, 08:12:30 PM
Quote from: "morgardee"
Final price is $122.50>
OUCH! That sucks for you. :'( Great for the person who won...
Post by: BHMike on February 27, 2011, 08:37:37 PM
Quote from: "bandonov"
OUCH! That sucks for you. :'( Great for the person who won...
HOW does that suck?
I'd be fine if each of my chromed items sold at $122.00. Including the Skystriker when it sold.
He's more than made his money back on the Snake, trust me. ;)
Post by: canprime on February 27, 2011, 10:49:48 PM
Quote from: "THE Mike™"
Quote from: "bandonov"OUCH! That sucks for you. :'( Great for the person who won...
HOW does that suck?
I'd be fine if each of my chromed items sold at $122.00. Including the Skystriker when it sold.
He's more than made his money back on the Snake, trust me. ;)
True, but if each individual piece is $25 to chrome, the Sky Sweeper/Firebat is at least $100 to chrome so there is a chance of a loss on this auction. Which, while offset by the SNAKE auction, is still a bit of a downer.
Post by: bandonov on February 27, 2011, 10:52:51 PM
Quote from: "canprime"
[True, but if each individual piece is $25 to chrome, the Sky Sweeper/Firebat is at least $100 to chrome so there is a chance of a loss on this auction. Which, while offset by the SNAKE auction, is still a bit of a downer.
I could have not said it any better myself... +1
Post by: BHMike on February 28, 2011, 12:39:33 AM
So, the SNAKE cost $25, the Skystriker cost $25, this cost $25.00, etc etc etc.
Post by: bandonov on February 28, 2011, 07:50:07 AM
Quote from: "THE Mike?"
NO. Each ITEM is roughly $25.00 to chrome when figured all out. Not each part.
So, the SNAKE cost $25, the Skystriker cost $25, this cost $25.00, etc etc etc.
Morg, told us in a previous post it was $25/part. That is where we got that info from.
Post by: canprime on February 28, 2011, 08:03:50 AM
Quote from: "bandonov"
Quote from: "THE Mike™"NO. Each ITEM is roughly $25.00 to chrome when figured all out. Not each part.
So, the SNAKE cost $25, the Skystriker cost $25, this cost $25.00, etc etc etc.
Morg, told us in a previous post it was $25/part. That is where we got that info from.
Yeah it was my impression as well. At $25 per vehicle it is definitely worth doing.
Post by: latinjoe22 on February 28, 2011, 08:06:17 AM
Quote from: "bandonov"
Morg, told us in a previous post it was $25/part. That is where we got that info from.
I roger that.
Post by: morgardee on February 28, 2011, 09:35:39 AM
So Mike is correct. The Sky Sweeper is one part (or unit). The windshield was removed but the entire plane what chromed in one sitting.
Mike's jet on the other hand was broken down to individual pieces due to the size of it, so that was something like 3 or 4 different units.
Small or medium size jobs like the Chrome Firebat V2 was one piece so my cost to produce this was just over $40.00 (not counting paint, dye, time or stickers).
I was hoping to break $200 on this one but grouped together with the SNAKE I'm happy.
I think I'm going to sit on the last couple of pieces for now. With the MC con in a month I feel most Joe collectors will be saving for that event now.
Post by: bandonov on February 28, 2011, 11:40:51 AM
I have 7 RoC SNAKES that I would love to chrome, maybe not all of them at least one.
Post by: morgardee on February 28, 2011, 12:04:34 PM
Post by: latinjoe22 on February 28, 2011, 12:41:05 PM
Quote from: "bandonov"
Now that Facts have been cleared now... Time for CHROME-ageddon!
I have 7 RoC SNAKES that I would love to chrome, maybe not all of them at least one.
Too much Chrome will kill you - Everyday (singing to Queen)
Post by: latinjoe22 on February 28, 2011, 12:42:36 PM
Quote from: "morgardee"
The problem is finding someone to do it. The factory Mike and I use we can't going knocking on the door whenever we like. Aside from the convention stuff like the HATE and the Hailstorm there has only been one other time we placed an order and that was because Mike and I wanted to see what certain things would look like if they were done. It's difficult to arrange and expensive.
So these were all prototypes of what could've been? Prior to the H.A.T.E. or after the H.A.T.E. ?
Post by: morgardee on February 28, 2011, 01:06:59 PM
Post by: bandonov on February 28, 2011, 01:10:32 PM
Quote from: "latinjoe22"
Quote from: "bandonov"Now that Facts have been cleared now... Time for CHROME-ageddon!Too much Chrome will kill you - Everyday (singing to Queen)
I have 7 RoC SNAKES that I would love to chrome, maybe not all of them at least one.
You think I will have CHROME overload if I do them? I will hold off until you make yours then...
Post by: canprime on February 28, 2011, 01:24:41 PM
Quote from: "bandonov"
Quote from: "latinjoe22"Quote from: "bandonov"Now that Facts have been cleared now... Time for CHROME-ageddon!Too much Chrome will kill you - Everyday (singing to Queen)
I have 7 RoC SNAKES that I would love to chrome, maybe not all of them at least one.
You think I will have CHROME overload if I do them? I will hold off until you make yours then...
Like most things, once the novelty wears off, there is diminishing returns. However if you are doing it just for you, then Chrome-away!!!
Personally I would use Photoshop to get an idea of what something looks like chromed before thinking about actually getting something chromed.
Although the thought of a blinged-out Mauler is tempeting.....
Post by: latinjoe22 on February 28, 2011, 01:32:18 PM
Quote from: "bandonov"
Quote from: "latinjoe22"Quote from: "bandonov"Now that Facts have been cleared now... Time for CHROME-ageddon!Too much Chrome will kill you - Everyday (singing to Queen)
I have 7 RoC SNAKES that I would love to chrome, maybe not all of them at least one.
You think I will have CHROME overload if I do them? I will hold off until you make yours then...
??? I was referring to the number 7 that I outlined in red from your quote. One chromed Snake for every day, for every mood of the week. I should've picked up quickly that Queen's song also has the words "too much" and "kill" in it which is what could've caught anyone's attention. I'm sorry, I recognize I chose the wrong words. Please accept this Timbit :)
Anyhow, if someone wants to chrome an entire corps of Snakes and can do it, then he should go the distance. Speaking for myself, I know I would become financially broke if I had to chrome anything I wanted. So that's where too much of it would kill me, because I would have 7 Snakes to look at everyday and cry when I turn around to see I have no joe money for the next two or three months
Post by: BHMike on February 28, 2011, 04:48:49 PM
Quote from: "latinjoe22"
So these were all prototypes of what could've been? Prior to the H.A.T.E. or after the H.A.T.E. ?
NO. Absolutely not. These are items that were done "because we could" because something else was getting done (The sample Firebat that the CJC ebay account sold).
None of these items are to be considered prototypes for the Convention items. NONE.
Also - Each ITEM (full vehicle) was a cost of roughly $25.00 when broken down. My Fisto fist, $25.00. My Skystriker, $25.00. Morg's snake - $25.00.
Now, if I said my Fisto Fist was $5.00, then the Skystriker would of been $45.00. Does this make sense now?
Post by: canprime on February 28, 2011, 04:55:47 PM
Quote from: "THE Mike™"
Quote from: "latinjoe22"So these were all prototypes of what could've been? Prior to the H.A.T.E. or after the H.A.T.E. ?
NO. Absolutely not. These are items that were done "because we could" because something else was getting done (The sample Firebat that the CJC ebay account sold).
None of these items are to be considered prototypes for the Convention items. NONE.
Ah....got you Mike (wink wink).
So let's see what letters were capitalized in Mike's post. Then we just have to rearrange them into the right order to reveal the next chromed CJC exclusive. AHA!!!
Ok, no more drinking on the job.