GI JOE CUSTOM USS FLAGG MAST!

Updating the mast on my USS FLAGG with a custom 3D Printed version, some lights, and flags!
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[@ludwigvanbubthoven5692]

For me, The Flagg had an almost mythical quality to it. No one ever actually saw one, but someone knew some one else who had one.

[@Its.Chad.]

Oh I hear ya there! I actually had a friend as a kid who had one…and he always treated it like it was ‘in his way’. He’d walk across it and such.

[@KensToys74]

My cousin had one. I still secretly hate him.

[@Its.Chad.]

@@KensToys74 😂 understandable

[@raymondsheffield5366]

Hey CHADSTER, looks awesome. Those lights were originally made as VALVE CAPS for BMX bikes and cars. TIRE FLYS is a brand and WALMART also had a brand. You could also get flashing versions. I have a set of TIRE FLYS that change from red to white to blue in a strobe pattern.

[@Its.Chad.]

That’s really awesome!!! Thanks for adding all that! Always appreciate ya, my man!!

[@KensToys74]

You're the Bob Ross of GiJoe Flag Masts painters. Well done Sir! If you have a harbor freight nearby, they sell those batteries. As of course, Amazon as well.

[@Its.Chad.]

Thanks! And thanks!! 🤙🏼

[@DareDevilDave75]

I may not be as “articulated” as the last comment, but I have to say, your love for this line, and your custom expertise is always apparent! Great stream as always! Makes me long from my childhood FLAGG all the more!

[@Its.Chad.]

Thanks, my friend. That truly means a lot to me. I’m just glad you enjoyed the video and getting it early.

[@Jeff-mac-me]

Me use words gud!

[@RandomStuffGarage619]

Ok, as a 20 year navy IT who spent a LOT of time doing antenna maintenence on those very masts... i gotta watch this later so i can come back and leave my "um, acktually..." comment 😆 that said, i cant wait! And i remember you showed this mast on FB a while back and man it looked GOOOOOD! Glad you are finally relaxing and doing things you have time to enjoy. Have an awesome day! 😉

[@Its.Chad.]

Thanks my friend!! I’ll standby for your “Ackshuuuually” barrage!😂🤙🏼

[@VConley]

This was SO MUCH fun to watch! I learned a bit about how small intricate custom work. And yes, the lights on the bottom makes it look even more bad ass

[@Its.Chad.]

Thanks!! I’m glad you enjoyed this one!! And hey - early access, too right?! 🙌🏼

[@endlessfables1]

Thank you for doing such an enjoyable video. Reminded me of Retro Blasting back when I first started watching. Love seeing people fix and customize stuff. It’s always about creativity and having fun with toys…

[@Its.Chad.]

Thank you very much! I har a great time with this one - glad you did as well.

[@curseoffenrir]

Thanks for the show, Chad Ross 😉 No mistakes, just happy accents.

[@Its.Chad.]

😂😂😂😂😂 You’re welcome!

[@Jeff-mac-me]

Your precision with the work associated with the modifications is clearly on par with your love for the toy. The music was very fitting, and the how to method was done well, no room for questions, just a very to the point. And of course there's the stock footage of a carrier in it's element. Well done Chad, and thank you. Even though you hate gi joe, you sure do like talking about it, collecting it, and showing how you can make a toy more diverse and complicated, without confusing anyone.

[@Its.Chad.]

Thanks, my friend. You have a good way with the words. But yeah… I sure hate JOE 🤔🤪

[@Battle_Corps_Wild_Bill]

"we'll just paint a happy little fire extinguisher on the base of this mast" Chad Ross, The Joy of Customizing

[@Its.Chad.]

😂😂😂😂 Apparently 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@bear11charlie41]

Great job and love all the little details you put in. The lights look great on the crow’s nest it makes it really cool.

[@Its.Chad.]

Thanks, my friend!! I appreciate that! Glad ya liked this video 🤙🏼

[@kirbstomp_filmz9679]

Dude. This video is so Bob Ross, so freaking awesome! Love it!

[@Its.Chad.]

😂😂😂🤷🏻‍♂️ I was not going for that. But I’ll take it!!! Glad you enjoyed this one!

[@G7M9W]

Happy little grates

[@Its.Chad.]

@@G7M9W😂😂😂 oh it sure was, huh?

[@JamesLucas73]

Very cool, Chad. And right over here, we're going to paint some nice little dings. 😁

[@Its.Chad.]

😂🤙🏼 thanks!!! Was that my Bob Ross impression??

[@JamesLucas73]

Yessir! Also, cool shirt bro 😊

[@Its.Chad.]

@@JamesLucas73 eeeeyyyy!!!

[@jeremykerr3871]

Although I will be keeping my Flagg as God intended,I love what you have done with yours.Great work.

[@Its.Chad.]

And that’s totally cool, too!! Thank you, my friend!

[@robertsinfiniterealms1308]

Very cool, Turned out better than I had imagined.

[@Its.Chad.]

Well thanks, my friend! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@MichaelJShaffer]

Nice mast! It really dresses up the ship.

[@Its.Chad.]

Thank you, good Sir! I’m glad you enjoyed it 🤙🏼

[@RetroRoamers]

Love the detail on the grates with the pen. I’m going to have to try that. Nice work!

[@Its.Chad.]

Deeeeeewww iiiiiittt 🙌🏼

[@RetroRoamers]

@@Its.Chad. 🤣

[@impossiblepie]

Looks fantastic Chad.

[@Its.Chad.]

Thanks, my friend!!!

[@mojoe4204]

Replay squad here Thats awesome …..I think with those lights in his face shipwreck won’t be able to sleep 😅😂

[@Its.Chad.]

😂 never underestimate the shamming powers of Hector Delgado! But thanks very much!

[@Grindhead_Jim]

Not for nothing, but I can see the reduced stress in your posture and demeanor. Retirement looks awesome on you, brother.

[@Its.Chad.]

Aww, thanks very much, my friend! That means a lot ❤

[@RandomStuffGarage619]

It's true. I got hired as a contractor where I was last stationed. The OIC said I looked younger and less stressed even with a beard 😂

[@Its.Chad.]

@@RandomStuffGarage619 nice!!

[@Mvargo97]

Awesome video. The customs mast looks great

[@Its.Chad.]

Thanks, my friend!! Glad you enjoyed it 🙏🏼

[@ItsJGonzo]

Good morning Sir, thank you for the video and tips. This is a great way to start the week off. MOTIVATION! Cheers!

[@Its.Chad.]

Gonzoooooo!!! Thanks so much, my man! I’m glad you enjoyed this one.

[@RandomStuffGarage619]

2:44 um, akshuuualllly... that's where the tacan goes. That's what we make people climb up to the top of the mast and smack for them to get qualified aloft. At which point we may, or may not "simulate high winds" by uh... swaying the mast. 😂

[@G7M9W]

Looks great, and a fun, relaxing watch!

[@Its.Chad.]

Very cool to hear; thanks so much 🙏🏼

[@G7M9W]

@@Its.Chad. You too!

[@joecam5130]

Great video Chad. I got one of these masts off Etsy and still need to get around to it. Definitely going to follow your lead in many ways. I would either scrape the lights or find smaller ones as they don’t quite fit in to the scale

[@Its.Chad.]

Thanks very much!! And I gotta say I don’t disagree with the lights being pretty ‘Uuuuge’ in relation. But I definitely appreciate the comment and feedback! 🙌🏼

[@erickteixeira7251]

Amazing custom the flags is very interesting I dont know much about Navy but to me became more real to me, nice video Chad cheers.

[@Its.Chad.]

Thanks very much, Erick!! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@FigureFever]

@It's Chad! that looks great. 🤩 Will you be making other future customs. Thank you.

[@Its.Chad.]

Oh yeah, I’m always making customs! There’s four more in the pipeline now! Two aircraft, a ground vehicle, a big ass playset!

[@happiaxxident]

Dope. Love it. Great job!

[@Its.Chad.]

Thanks very much, good Sir! Glad you enjoyed it 🤙🏼

[@MythonThePython]

That mast is dope! Love the detail work you added to it for that color pop. The USS Flagg is definitely as you described it, a grail, and truly one of the most amazing playsets in history. Are the lights the same ones sold on Raise the Flagg? Those gels are awesome for custom stuff, used those after your recommendation for my custom Super Mamba. Your 8 & 5 flags came out great! Really appreciate the explanation down to the exact products you use. I prefer the lights on both sides of the crows nest too! Side note, that Phalanx CIWS is awesome up there too! Have an awesome day broham! ❤

[@Its.Chad.]

Heeeeell yeah!!! Glad you enjoyed this!! The CWIS is a piece I really enjoy on there for sure!!

[@JayBartlett1975]

So tallented dude! Great video Steve-Dave

[@Its.Chad.]

Aww, you’re the best Doug who ever Doug’d!!!

[@Mutron_78]

It's Chad giving us his Only Fans voice! 😜

[@Its.Chad.]

😂😂😂😂 Nooooooo!!

[@DareDevilDave75]

After you folded the can gels on themselves, did you glue them to themselves? If so, what kind of glue did you use for that?

[@Its.Chad.]

I did not, no. Just the right fold and the straight ‘I’ stickers to wrap the edges - all they need

[@Neekotronus]

That was a lot of fun to watch your process. Are the mast parts fdm or resin?

[@Its.Chad.]

FDM, my dude!! Guess I could’ve said that, huh? 🤪 Thanks very much and glad you enjoyed this!

[@Neekotronus]

@Its.Chad. the main reason I asked is because of the gray color and how clean the prints are, I was thinking resin. Lots of fun to see it all come together. Dig the light a lot, too.

[@Its.Chad.]

@@Neekotronus thanks my friend!

[@loganholmberg2295]

👍👍

[@Its.Chad.]

🤙🏼 yeah, buddy!