Hey chalback, I think the same way as you. Your second to last picture is exactly what I have as an shipping issue I guess,
I was also worry about the dark paint job, but It's just perfect. The chrome version of T2 was perfect. But as I work on the movie and replicating CG version endoskeletons for final shots I think everything from paint to finish is incredible! Thanks Chronicle.
PS.: You should relink your first page pictures. They are all broken links