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Re: *Update!* More Metal Marathon! *lots of IMGs*
Posted By: maxthehedgie <tjboz@viawest.net>	Date: 8/28/06 9:55 p.m.
In Response To: *Update!* More Metal Marathon! *lots of IMGs* (Spartan Jag) : We'll, we've got a couple more prototypes we did this weekend; a Marathon : keychain and a Marathon pendant/bling! : This is the pendant ( Apologies for the fingerprints... ): : You probably can't see the little bridge that holds it all together on this : picture because that's the idea -- it'll look nice on dark clothing. It's : still solid and sturdy, but there's less risk of it getting hit hard while : around the neck, and this fact allowed us to make it look better. : Here's a back view -- you can see the bridge is there: : And now, the Marathon Keychain: : As you can see, the bridge is much larger and sturdier. This is so that there : is no risk of having it break off -- don't get me wrong, the pendant is : sturdy and will last a very, very long time, but extra percaution was : taken with the keychain since keys are often tossed and thrown about. : Both the keychain and the pendant are made from Stainless Steel (SS 304) -- : it'll never corrode or rust! : And here's a higher-res picture of the original Marathon symbol I first : showed: : Here's some other things my dad has made for me: The "Back Stabber" : blade: : The blade is made from titanium-aluminium alloy, the hardest titanium alloy : known to man ( Making it a real pain to sharpen, because it's so hard! ). : The hilt is made from aircraft-grade titanium. : Crusader Cross: : My dad made this a while ago as a prototype for some accessories for his car, : and didn't use it because there's some errors in it ( Look at the corners! : ) so I used it as a paperweight, or in in extreme snacking emergencies as : a coaster. ;) It's made from 6061T6 automotive-grade aluminium, just : like the Marathon symbol. : : : Now, down to buisness. Over the past few days, I have gotten many requests : asking if I could sell this Marathon stuff to the HBO community. Me and my : dad have talked it over, and it probably would be possible for us to start : producing these things in small quantities ( That means a waiting list. ) : in our spare time, or whenever my dad isn't doing something with the : machine at work. We'd only ask for enough money to cover the cost of the : materials ( Stainless Steel isn't that cheap! ), and tools ( We'll need : some basic equipment to polish and protect this stuff so it lasts a : lifetime! ) and a little extra so we can tell our mom we aren't completely : wasting our time! "You guys should do something productive!" ;) : But only, only if someone from Bungie says it's okay -- simply put, the : Marathon symbol is their property, and we're not sure if they'd be okay : with it. We're not going to be netting much cash from this -- basically : the extra will go to pay the gas bill for our extra trips ( My dad's work : is 13 kms from home -- that's a 26 km trip in a Ford Explorer Sport Trac : -- not the most fuel-efficient vehicle... ) to and from his workshop. : But we need Bungie's permission, first and foremost. First thing tomorrow : morning I'm sending a e-mail asking for permission to Frankie so he can : forward it to the appropriate person or discuss it with someone, so we're : not taking orders yet. Although if a Bungie member looks at this tonight : and can provide an answer, tell me right away! :D : Also, completely separate to the whole Marathon thing, we could also start : doing 'custom jobs' in the near future -- want your multiplayer emblem, : clan logo, or favorite symbol preserved forever? We'll do it, for a modest : fee ( Again, most of the price going towards materials and equipment ). :) : Finally, to round it all off, a hint on our next project: 'doggie'. Go ahead : and guess, but you'll have to wait for the pictures to know for sure! ;) : -Jag Waiting list! Me! MEEEEEEEEEE, damnit! Pretty please with sugar on top? Meeeeeeeeeeeee- ee- eeee *breaks into a fit of sobbing*!!!!!!!!!!!

Message Index

Metal Marathon *IMGS*	Spartan Jag	8/25/06 12:37 p.m.
My birthday is next month *nm*	Tex	8/25/06 12:40 p.m.
My birthday was August 23. *NM*	Dojorkan	8/25/06 9:54 p.m.
omgushawzum! :ooooooo *NM*	BOLL	8/25/06 12:41 p.m.
Re: Metal Marathon *IMGS*	Happy Jack	8/25/06 1:10 p.m.
Re: Metal Marathon *IMGS*	DangerousHippo	8/25/06 1:25 p.m.
Re: Metal Marathon *IMGS*	Grantix	8/25/06 1:27 p.m.
Re: Metal Marathon *IMGS*	Spartan DC-17	8/25/06 1:51 p.m.
Holycowthatisunbelievablycool! *NM*	Hawk7886	8/25/06 2:46 p.m.
Re: Metal Marathon *IMGS*	RAWPOWER95	8/25/06 4:03 p.m.
Re: Metal Marathon *IMGS*	Black Guard	8/25/06 6:22 p.m.
Purtyful *NM*	Peronthious	8/25/06 8:53 p.m.
Beautiful *NM*	Valandil	8/26/06 1:26 a.m.
Re: Metal Marathon *IMGS*	noname	8/26/06 2:29 a.m.
Reminds me of a trailer hitch I know of *NM*	Mrs Doublefire	8/26/06 12:02 p.m.
you have big hands *NM*	MasterCheifn	8/27/06 7:14 p.m.
You know what they say about people with big hands	Simpsons Rule	8/27/06 7:39 p.m.
They like original Xbox controllers? *NM*	Hypersoldier	8/28/06 2:44 p.m.
Yeah.	Spartan Jag	8/28/06 3:52 p.m.
Re: Yeah.	Simpsons Rule	8/28/06 5:09 p.m.
*Update!* More Metal Marathon! *lots of IMGs*	Spartan Jag	8/27/06 8:48 p.m.
Re: *Update!* More Metal Marathon! *lots of IMGs*	XxBoBxX	8/27/06 8:51 p.m.
Re: *Update!* More Metal Marathon! *lots of IMGs*	NartFOpc	8/27/06 9:21 p.m.
Re: *Update!* More Metal Marathon! *lots of IMGs*	Spartan Jag	8/27/06 9:27 p.m.
Re: *Update!* More Metal Marathon! *lots of IMGs*	mc_leprechaun	8/28/06 11:06 a.m.
sorry for double posting ** Sword?	mc_leprechaun	8/28/06 11:07 a.m.
/me hearts the pendant	Ibeechu	8/27/06 10:17 p.m.
Re: /me hearts the pendant	Psychophan7	8/28/06 2:10 p.m.
Re: /me hearts the pendant	yayap_the_grunt	8/28/06 4:33 p.m.
*wants* *NM*	Eastbeast314	8/28/06 10:45 a.m.
Re: *Update!* More Metal Marathon! *lots of IMGs*	Simpsons Rule	8/28/06 3:51 p.m.
Re: *Update!* More Metal Marathon! *lots of IMGs*	DangerousHippo	8/28/06 6:02 p.m.
Re: *Update!* More Metal Marathon! *lots of IMGs*	maxthehedgie	8/28/06 9:55 p.m.
Even more metal workings!	Spartan Jag	9/9/06 8:47 p.m.
Did you ever get permission to sell? *NM*	jdogmoney	9/9/06 10:04 p.m.
Re: Did you ever get permission to sell?	Spartan Jag	9/10/06 2:08 p.m.
do you take credit cards? *NM*	windsailor117	9/10/06 10:00 p.m.
Re: Did you ever get permission to sell?	Hellhawk	9/10/06 10:51 p.m.
Really cool, especially the sawblade design *NM*	UrsusArctos	9/10/06 1:06 a.m.
Gorgeous *NM*	Jillybean	9/10/06 10:19 a.m.
Getting...dizzy. *NM*	Endbringer	9/10/06 11:47 a.m.