Any interest in a repro Aquaman vs The Great White Shark set?

[reevefan78]

Update on "Aquashark" progress 5.5.11

Here are some more pics of 'Aquashark' during the priming/sanding stages next to his 'Daddy'. Enjoy....stay tuned.....more to follow soon!

This is a direct quote from the mold maker regarding 'Aquashark':

Am in the spit and polish stage on AquaShark. Seeing as I am using
high grade silicon I want it to be as 'brand new-smooth' as possible.
Because that stuff will replicate any flaws, even as small as light scratches
or grease from a fingerprint..
On the other end of the spectrum I also don't wish to lose the actual
flaws in the original Shark either. This is why it has been a little slow going.
I have been having to protect some areas but in others putty and sand/prime etc...
I also want to retain the not so straight seam between the body halves.
Been having to protect the little crooks and variations in it as well.

The weather has been hampering me somewhat with the constant rain.
we have only had 3 days of sunshine in almost as many weeks. I have used them
to the fullest for Aqua with the primer sessions. I estimate that I am approximately 92%
done with the prototype model.

[reevefan78]

Update on "Aquashark" progress 4.26.11

Thanks for all the kind and encouraging words from everyone.....really appreciate that. Below is another update from my mold makin' buddy that I received this afternoon. More to follow soon so stay tuned!

Went through another course of sanding and shaping Aquashark today.
Some epoxy putty is curing and then another few coats of primer
over the next few days - humidity allowing.
Worked primarily on the inside of the throat and lower 'tongue' area today.
Also remembered that I forgot to put in Reevefan78 while the putty was soft.
Will have to etch that in before polishing.
Hoping for trading in the sanding for the polishing phase by Friday.

[Richard J. Fowlks]

That's looking soooo cool!

[EmergencyIan]

This is really great to see.


- Ian

[LonnieFisher]

Looking good!

[Meule]

Hello all,

I just received these photos from the mold maker showing my original Mego shark side-by-side with 'Aquashark'. We're getting close to the finish line.....just a bit more priming and sanding to give him that 'showroom shine', LOL. Enjoy the pics. More to follow soon....stay tuned.

http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af256/superfly71/Aquaman%20vs%20The%20Great%20White%20Shark/100_7887.jpg

http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af256/superfly71/Aquaman%20vs%20The%20Great%20White%20Shark/100_7883.jpg

http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/...k/100_7882.jpg

These pics are wicked cool

[MegoMark71]

Man this is fun watching the progress.

[ODBJBG]

Looks incredible. On that note, I found some good Mego scale sharks recently.

[reevefan78]

Update on "Aquashark" progress 4.25.11

Hello all,

I just received these photos from the mold maker showing my original Mego shark side-by-side with 'Aquashark'. We're getting close to the finish line.....just a bit more priming and sanding to give him that 'showroom shine', LOL. Enjoy the pics. More to follow soon....stay tuned.

[livnxxxl]

Thanks for all of the updates and the great communication thus far.

[reevefan78]

Update on "Aquashark" progress 4.24.11

In an email I received from my mold maker yesterday he mentioned the following:

"I am back to fiddling with Aqua again btw."

That is great news.....I am excited as we eek toward the 'finish line'. Just wanted to keep everyone updated. Sorry there has been so much downtime lately but my buddy has returned to work on a project that was started prior to the 'Aquashark' Project so this one has to be worked on in between. Don't worry though we will have this done (hopefully) before the Summer is here.......it will be 'Summer of the Shark' again!

Hope all is well and Happy Easter to all! More to follow soon so stay tuned!

[wilbs518]

Looking good! Can't wait!

[reevefan78]

I've been following this thread ever since you started, and I'd just like to commend you on a terrific job so far. I'm sorry if this has been answered already, but do you think these will be limited?

More than likely it will be limited......could be until my Buddy gets tired of casting them (although he is a big fan of sharks) or the molds wear out and he doesn't feel like making another set. We're still a good ways from that point in determining anything concrete just yet though so I don't want to put words in anyone's mouth. But like the old adage.......'all good things must come to an end.' But then again you just never know......after all even Ol' Bruce from JAWS came back for 3 more sequels. Stay tuned, more to follow soon.

[timb]

He's smiling at us.

[gummi]

I've been following this thread ever since you started, and I'd just like to commend you on a terrific job so far. I'm sorry if this has been answered already, but do you think these will be limited?