Statue T-800 Endoskeleton Maquette

[Patriot666]

 

[holtrax]

Still waiting for my Bill Paxton "Wash Day Tomorrow" PF...

Get on it Sideshow!!!

Bill Paxton doesn't say wash day tomorow in the terminator the other punk who gets his heart ripped out does...

 

[#Brian]

Skip to exactly 2 minutes in if you don't want to watch the whole thing. Give it a watch and let me know what you think...

My thoughts exactly!

 

[darb]

My thoughts exactly!

yes. Hes talking out of his butt at least for T1 all the pieces and makeup effects where vac-metalized thats not only stated in The Winston Effect book on page 45,50 as well as other people ive talked to who were involved. Since its such a fragile finish, most the originals where patched with paint and chrome foil by the end of filming, they went ahead and plated them for T2, so if anything its the same guy who did T2. Most of the foam latex props and makeups where still vac-metalized to get the chrome finish. T3 I believe was chrome plated also, T4 was pretty much all digital for the T-800, the T-700 Endos where produced as well as some T-600's and on Genysis the Endos were all painted with Alsa chrome paint and not plated.

 

[#Brian]

yes. Hes talking out of his butt at least for T1 all the pieces and makeup effects where vac-metalized thats not only stated in The Winston Effect book on page 45,50 as well as other people ive talked to who were involved. Since its such a fragile finish, most the originals where patched with paint and chrome foil by the end of filming, they went ahead and plated them for T2, so if anything its the same guy who did T2. Most of the foam latex props and makeups where still vac-metalized to get the chrome finish. T3 I believe was chrome plated also, T4 was pretty much all digital for the T-800, the T-700 Endos where produced as well as some T-600's and on Genysis the Endos were all painted with Alsa chrome paint and not plated.

So, it's agreed that wanting a chrome finish on any endo except Genisys is the most accurate finish....since vac metalized and chrome plate produce the exact same finish.

...and post pages 45 and 50 so we can myth bust a mythbuster. Like they say, pics or it didn't happen, right?!!

EDIT: found the info you were talking about. The myth buster was indeed talking out his butt, and I believed him!

This is a good read, especially for anyone who thinks a T1 or T2 should be painted instead of chrome....

https://www.stanwinstonschool.com/blog/terminator-2-judgement-day-t-800-endoskeletons#

 

[darb]

That was a good read also. I agree but also dont, from a reality standpoint a chrome killing machine would be kinda stupid lol they would be pretty easy to spot out in the open. I think more of a polished metal finish was what they went for in the final look of the film like a super shiny polished surface. either way visually it looks nice. From a logistical standpoint chroming non metal parts is a pain and has a high defect rate, and is costly, i've chromed some resin pieces and it turns out nice but has issues. Painting is nice and turns out good results but any of the chrome paints dull with handling and cant be cleared and keep the shine. The finish dulls when clear is applied and turns a more machined surface look.

I totally understand why they are moving from chrome from experience, not that im happy to see endos that way.

 

[Vince_be]

The pose of the legs reminds me something.

 

[Patriot666]

Me too...

 

[Centurion]

 

[#Brian]

Finish, er..terminate him!

 

[jaxon]

Don't believe everthing you see on T.V, lesson learned.
If you want a good read with factual info, check out Cinefex no.21, 47, 68, the winston effect and the making of Terminator 2. All by Jody Duncan.

 

[Robopredinator]

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The pose of the legs reminds me something.

That looks so cool and menacing! Love the horror-like feel to the first T1.

 

[jimmylace]

Sideshow's lines, edges, and intricacies are clearly better defined and detailed.

Ha, I've come to agree with you there robopredinator.

Ended up cancelling my Chronicle Endo. I think the Genisys design is too busy for the scale, hence the finish being not so hot.
In the UK, that piece was gonna set me back nearly £600. That's a lot of dough, and I wasn't seeing it in the product.

The SS is a good bit cheaper, but I still don't think they've delivered the goods either. But it is a cleaner, if inaccurate piece. Chronicle's Arnie pieces are top-notch though. Trouser complaints aside, the sculpt on the Guardian is so cool. And the 1/2 BD bust is a beaut.

I need a decent, vaguely affordable Endoskeleton damn it! 1:2 scale is too big for me...so I guess it's the waiting game. Hoping SS deliver a less zany T2 Endo within the next 2 years.

 

[Collectorcol]

I used to think 1:2 was too big but the HCG Endo is glorious.

 

[nucleoblast]

I used to think 1:2 was too big but the HCG Endo is glorious.

I agree...except for the teeth which are very underwhelming and not on par with the rest of the statue.

 

[67L88Stingray]

I agree...except for the teeth which are very underwhelming and not on par with the rest of the statue.

Yes, teeth are the worse part, although having the 1:2 bust from them also I really missed not being able to pose the arms and have the ability to use 2 guns like the bust. That was the main reason I sold it, and one of the only times I prefer the bust version over a full statue.

 

[xpl0sive]

Disappointing news for anyone who was holding out for a T2 endo. Below is a quote from SSAlex on Statue Forum when asked about the T2 Endoskeleton Maquette:

This piece has been pushed out farther into the future and more than likely wouldn't be up for order until 2018 or later now.

I think I'm just going to get this T1 Maquette, as another one in the near future doesn't appear likely. Despite the silly pose, I love the details and the piece has grown on me. Will wait for the production piece first though...because Sideshow.

 

[P.]

From a practical stand point, why would Skynet chrome their endos? Chrome doesn't add anything to the product except make it look pretty.

chrome covers the product with a resistive layer from aggressive environment, and an endoskeleton inside a warm, rubbing living flesh cover, with all blood's salts and biochemical substances, definitely is in an aggressive environment. without chroming it could poison the living tissue within hours i think.

 

[67L88Stingray]

chrome covers the product with a resistive layer from aggressive environment, and an endoskeleton inside a warm, rubbing living flesh cover, with all blood's salts and biochemical substances, definitely is in an aggressive environment. without chroming it could poison the living tissue within hours i think.

Actually it would make it harder for skin to adhere to chrome. Metal like Titanium would be fine to use without chrome.

 

[darb]

Lol yea because the chrome plate knees and hips joints when they use them to replace joints in humans.... They use stainless and titanium chrome also blows and doesn't protect **** from the elements. Car parts that are chrome rust as well as flake and pit just from exposure. A plated surface on the battlefield would be stupid, a more polished high grade metal would be best.

I bet the delay on the t2 endo was brought on by the slow sales of the t1 and the issues that chronicle had with theirs and the complaints people made. I wouldn't be surprised if the t1 endo is delayed or pushed back.