Skybird Posted February 3, 2020 Share Posted February 3, 2020 (edited) So... this is just a brainwave I had When the Silver Metal Krana Kal were made, they were a thin coat of sterling silver metal over hard light gray plastic The Muaka/Kane-ra had silver painted panel fairings (under they eyes) which were also painted over light gray plastic What if the Chrome Hau were over light gray plastic as well??? I'm sure it's not, but what if? I'll have to buy one someday to find out, would go nicely with my custom Chrome Matatu and Rau Edited February 3, 2020 by Skybird Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Master of Energy Posted February 3, 2020 Share Posted February 3, 2020 1 hour ago, Skybird said: would go nicely with my Chrome Matatu Do Chrome Matatus even exist? Quote RPG Characters: Explota Akkitu MOCs: Toa Mata with 2015 Colors Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skybird Posted February 3, 2020 Author Share Posted February 3, 2020 No mine is custom, thought I typed that though.. oops.. fixing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Master of Energy Posted February 3, 2020 Share Posted February 3, 2020 Just now, Skybird said: No mine is custom, thought I typed that though.. oops.. fixing That's cool. Could you upload an image? Quote RPG Characters: Explota Akkitu MOCs: Toa Mata with 2015 Colors Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skybird Posted February 3, 2020 Author Share Posted February 3, 2020 I'm not at home, but I have a pic on me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xboxtravis Posted February 3, 2020 Share Posted February 3, 2020 (edited) 4 hours ago, Skybird said: So... this is just a brainwave I had When the Silver Metal Krana Kal were made, they were a thin coat of sterling silver metal over hard light gray plastic The Muaka/Kane-ra had silver painted panel fairings (under they eyes) which were also painted over light gray plastic What if the Chrome Hau were over light gray plastic as well??? I'm sure it's not, but what if? I'll have to buy one someday to find out, would go nicely with my custom Chrome Matatu and Rau Yes the Chrome Hau is indeed plastic with a thin chrome layer, taking a look at mine in the pin where the face attaches I can see light gray plastic underneath. There are drill bit marks here too. Looks like a screw or something was drilled into the stud/pin where the face connects and that screw held the Hau while the chrome was being applied. Edited February 3, 2020 by Xboxtravis Quote All aboard the hype train! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skybird Posted February 3, 2020 Author Share Posted February 3, 2020 (edited) 15 hours ago, Xboxtravis said: Yes the Chrome Hau is indeed plastic with a thin chrome layer, taking a look at mine in the pin where the face attaches I can see light gray plastic underneath. There are drill bit marks here too. Looks like a screw or something was drilled into the stud/pin where the face connects and that screw held the Hau while the chrome was being applied. Oh this is sweet news So in theory, if one could remove the chrome plating (likely chemically, as to not damage the ABS) they could have a grey plastic hau? If it's even possible. -EDIT- After doing a little research, I've found a chemical detergent called "super clean" (how original) and it removed chrome from ABS in a matter of seconds... I may be buying a few chrome parts soon... for research purposes -EDITY EDIT THE 2nd- So a user on my discord server has one that the chrome has chipped off of and it is black beneath, hmmm Edited February 3, 2020 by Skybird Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Master of Energy Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 Grey plastic haus already exist. One came with the Ussanui set in 2003. It's attached to the front of the vehicle (the pipes may make it more difficult to see). Quote RPG Characters: Explota Akkitu MOCs: Toa Mata with 2015 Colors Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skybird Posted February 7, 2020 Author Share Posted February 7, 2020 Dark gray haus do, we are discussing if a light gray hau was used for the base of the chrome hau, I have some people saying black, some saying light gray And lego has a habit of plating over similar colors around that time period (gold over tan, silver over light gray) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuckschwa Posted February 7, 2020 Share Posted February 7, 2020 Had this same thought about a year ago. All of my old chrome LEGO parts (crystals, swords, etc.) circa 1995-2002 had weathered enough to see it. The plastic is more a colorless, milky, almost off-white and transparent on thinner parts. I imagine they didn't bother to dye the ABS since it would be covered up by chrome. Either way, you won't be getting a new colored Hau, but something closer to what a prototype would look like. Do us a favor and don't ruin a chrome Hau unless it's already scuffed up. Once they're gone, they're gone. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonkle Posted February 7, 2020 Share Posted February 7, 2020 25 minutes ago, chuckschwa said: Had this same thought about a year ago. All of my old chrome LEGO parts (crystals, swords, etc.) circa 1995-2002 had weathered enough to see it. The plastic is more a colorless, milky, almost off-white and transparent on thinner parts. I imagine they didn't bother to dye the ABS since it would be covered up by chrome. Either way, you won't be getting a new colored Hau, but something closer to what a prototype would look like. Do us a favor and don't ruin a chrome Hau unless it's already scuffed up. Once they're gone, they're gone. Was gonna say, lol. Just paint a red one. Quote I been away a long time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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