WIP - Prototype complete - SF Macau chip

minigeff

Well it's time to get back in the saddle as it were.

Many of you know that over the past year I've been suffering from a case of depression, and from what I've experienced from it, it made me very despondent about pretty much everything. I'm not after sympathy or feel embarrassed about it, but it's caused me to simply loose interest in bond stuff completely.

To get back into things I've come back to AJB and have decided to do the SF floating dragon chip. I picked this as it's something new, a fresh project and it's current so hopefully should peak some interest. It's also an opportunity to scrape the rust off my skills and get my hand back in before resuming other projects that were on the go before the wheels fell off.

It's also quite a simple construction but needs to be very precise, especially the dragon details etc. Anyhow, I've got as much info as I can and have made a start, so here's where I'm at.

Hopefully should have it nearly done by the weekend.

Cheers for now,

MG -{

welshboy78

Glad your back on your feet so to speak!!!

Looking forward to seeing this one! Coincidently was watching Skyfall this morning and took notice when he pulled out the chip from the case

SFPROPS

Wow, that's a pretty cool project to get the juices flowing! Keep us posted on your progress!

....was also watching Skyfall today. Just getting around to listening to the audio commentary on Blu Ray.

Thunderpussy

Yes, glad to hear you're back in the saddle, so to speak. {[]

texas007

yes - this one is on my list to finish as well - left the project in Thailand last year

HalfMonk HalfHitman

Very nice! Short of the palm print-coded Walther, that one's the SF grail to me.

Gadget Meister

Great to see you back Jeff, nothing to be embarrassed about, been there myself. Can't wait for your new projects to start rolling off {[]

Sir Miles

That's looking good...and it's great to see you back up and running -{

The Domino Effect

Well done! I wouldn't have a clue where to even start with something like this.

MrZareba

Great to hear you overcame your depression mate! I've been there so I pretty much know how it feels, you will be strong as hell after experience like this.

The chip looks astonishing, looking forward to seeing the final product! -{

minigeff

Thanks guys, it's great to be reviving my interest in stuff. The kind comments are very encouraging for me, so thanks for welcoming me back into the fold -{

MrZareba

Geff, you can't get back to something you never left

"I never left" comes to my mind instantly -{

HalfMonk HalfHitman

One of your pieces is the highlight of my modest collection, so I'm very glad to see you feeling better and back in the game!

Depression's nothing to play around with, and I hope you stay on top of it.

Bond Collectors' Weekends

I'm as near as your email if you want to talk about it, and I know all of us are here for fellowship and encouragement. Hang in there, OO7!

ics

Jeff - nice to read this thread... welcome to the surface.... :x

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any news on Peter ?

thespyboys11

Welcome back. Looking forward to seeing what new interesting props you come up with.
I'm sure I speak for everyone when I say we're all here for you.
Ed

minigeff

Thanks guys, the offers are very kind. -{

thegreatgalling

I am really glad to see you start this project Jeff, you are as kind as you are talented, and that is saying a lot. I am excited to see what you come up with and glad you are feeling better. -{ -{

I will add to the chorus that I am always available to chat if you need an extra ear.

minigeff

Thank you pal, that's very kind of you to say -{

Flighty

The chip looks fantastic so far! Very talented !!

minigeff

Thank you guys, very kind of you to say. Just waiting for some parts to come in then assembly time...

minigeff

Well I'm miffed.

Having a tad of an issue with one aspect of chip, but I think I've got a solution...

I've got other bits in though, nice box to put it in etc....

More news at end of the week.

thespyboys11

Looking forward to this. I'm sure whatever problem...you will conquer it, as always, and will produce a magnificent piece!!!!
Right....enough stroking you....GET BACK TO WORK!!!
Ed

spartanrk

I know I may be jumping the gun... but would this be something you would consider making for sale for the board members?

Bond Collectors' Weekends

spartanrk wrote:

I know I may be jumping the gun... but would this be something you would consider making for sale for the board members?

And so say all of us--though you would never sell them to keep things smooth with the powers that be.

thegreatgalling

Excited to see where this is going.

minigeff

Well I think I've got the gold writing sorted;



Still experimenting to see if I can improve on this but it think it's a good effort. Out of all the aspects of the design I never thought the lettering would be the trickiest.

MG -{

Bond Collectors' Weekends

Stunning!

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The far side says, "Property of Daniel Craig. Any coincidence between this and a real casino jeton worth a $2 Million payoff made as thick clumps of €500 inside an attaché case with komodo dragon teeth marks upon it is unintentional. Further, should anyone question whether M A C A U F L O A T I N G D R A G O N (c) 1989 signature gun Licence to Kill..."

minigeff

I'm actually keeping the other side out of public view as one theiving git has a tendency to lurk these boards and rip mine and others work and ideas off without giving any recognition at all.

MG -{

texas007

Winnie the Poo?

minigeff

Close, he knows who he is, and so do the RPF, who banned him for it.