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be_happy247
09-14-2015, 03:06 PM
Hey everyone!
After having my tail sit for over a year I've decided to list it for sale as a project tail for anyone who has ever wanted a Mike Van Daal tail. I say project tail bc it could use new paint job to refresh the look ( general wear and tear but still looks awesome in photos) , zipper on side hip part is broken and has 2 tiny/ small holes by the ankle ( can't c them unless ur swimming and see some extra bubbles come up lol)
It's been used for years and is still totally swimmable ( once the zipper is fixed) and totally functional for land shoots.
I just am not crafty at all and would like to see it go to someone who has the skills to fix it up / likes ( or is willing to) working with latex .
This tail has a foot pocket ( no monofin) and the fluke is very heavy. Not recommended for someone just learning to swim as a mermaid. However if u are accomplished swimming with a monofin u should be fine.
Asking $800 OBO , plus $50 shipping
Payment thru PayPal.
Attached r photos of it used in a shoot and close ups of current condition.
This tail was also previously owned by Alasea BlueMer, so if you've seen pix previous to 2012 it's the same one [emoji2]
You can email me at be_happy247@hotmail.com if u have any questions outside of this forum.
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/09/14/2dc7db22c658b279358533b5579b3050.jpg
Photoshoot with the tail
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/09/14/a669107ef1d842ddd714b41bacf5adf6.jpg
Another pic from a shoot

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/09/14/6222afae7673300a505e0a78e42d1eb7.jpg
Front of tail

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/09/14/82be3419da3cb342ccbf4e4257e94866.jpg
Back of tail

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/09/14/00c7dc310c936a7335bed1f2d9cb5169.jpg
Front of fluke

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/09/14/e066c7440d03815af3d8e37becd70bfe.jpg
Back of fluke

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/09/14/c42eff6245fd8132fe5b0856c77208c6.jpg
Front of upper half

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/09/14/8f33f03d6fe929e401523483d1ce2705.jpg
Back of upper half

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/09/14/9fad0039d4a7c8acddb13a2e78394af6.jpg
Small side zipper on left side ( sealed on right side) and velcros shut. Zipper doesn't work.

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/09/14/d3d846152a4fbd824c6b122faa5bcd08.jpg
2 small tears on left fin ( by zipper) u can only tell bc I pulled it open to show for this listing, otherwise u would never notice.

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/09/14/557ceb56fc5f82afd4aabe1653724862.jpg
Left side by hip fin , small separation , not noticeable unless ur trying to find it and pull it back. Easy fix if u know how to work with latex.

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/09/14/9568ae22d33a331e89246a02a1db8e64.jpg
Small pinky sized hole by ankle in back side ( can't c it unless u poke a finger thru and I have tiny fingers)

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/09/14/be3f6d0d8cc89480cf7778cd7ae76633.jpg
2nd small pinky sized hole at backside of ankle , also not noticeable like first tiny hole.

Measurements were tough bc I just had a baby and no longer fit into it ( sigh) and don't have measurements from original purchase ( it's been 3-4 years now)
I am 5'4" averaged about 125lbs at the time I was using it. Length was ok for my height but prob wouldn't work if ur much taller than that.
Foot pocket will fit about 7-8 ( I'm 7.5) maybe 8.5... Not sure though .

The tail from :
Tip of fluke to waist is : 60.5"
Bottom of foot to waist ( which is what ur gonna need to measure for ) : 47"
Ankle circumference : about 15"
Calf " : about 18"
Knees": about 20"
Thighs": about 26"
Hips": about 35"
Waist": about 27"
Fluke is 34" across and does not flop/ bend except for the tips on the very end of each side.

Sorry the measurements maybe off by an inch or so bc I couldn't put it on. I can however see if I can get someone more that size to try it on if needed.

Let me know if u have any questions. I tried to be as detailed as possible about the wear and tear on it and size.

Thanks [emoji2]
Erica aka Aurora Arctic Mermaid



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Ashe
09-14-2015, 03:23 PM
Must have been absolutely gorgeous at the time. Is it one of his earlier tails? I seem to remember seeing it a long time ago...
In any case it would be a nice tail for photoshoots and dry events. I'm sure someone would like to take it in :)

be_happy247
09-14-2015, 04:11 PM
Kalani yes it was an earlier commission he did for Alasea [emoji2]
I totally agree! It was stunning when it was created [emoji2] it's worn down now but I'm excited for someone to make it new again [emoji7]
Totally swimmable just needs a new zipper [emoji2][emoji177][emoji177][emoji177][emoji177][emoji177][emoji177][emoji177][emoji177]


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Calizaire
09-14-2015, 04:40 PM
Totally off topic, but I ADORE your crown in these pics! :eyepop:

MermaidAine
09-14-2015, 04:55 PM
Totally off topic, but I ADORE your crown in these pics! :eyepop:

I was thinking the same thing! Where can I buy that crown?!? LOL

be_happy247
09-14-2015, 04:58 PM
Awwwww thank u so much ladies! [emoji2][emoji8]
I made it for that shoot
If interested I can see about making more . [emoji7]


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Prince Calypso
09-14-2015, 08:53 PM
It had to be stunning when it was new and it's still really pretty as is.
I would love if it was sure exactly how i would fix it up

Ashe
09-14-2015, 08:56 PM
Calypso, theres a couple latex tailmaking threads on here. You might be able to get a couple of hints if you're interested :)
I think the hardest part would be working around the paint... If i remember correctly, latex doesn't stick to paint. Anyone who wants to take a shot could consider emailing MVD himself.

be_happy247
09-14-2015, 09:12 PM
Prince calypso I wish I knew too. I never had much time to dedicate to looking into fixing it up.

There maybe a few other mers who work with latex who maybe willing to share info with you. [emoji120]

Kalani thank u so much for ur help too [emoji8] ur amazing!


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Winged Mermaid
09-15-2015, 01:19 AM
Calypso, theres a couple latex tailmaking threads on here. You might be able to get a couple of hints if you're interested :)
I think the hardest part would be working around the paint... If i remember correctly, latex doesn't stick to paint. Anyone who wants to take a shot could consider emailing MVD himself.

Latex is like silicone, you have to mix pigment in some latex and pain it on that way. I'm not sure if latex has a "green period" like silcione does though. I don't think so, but not sure..quick google search doesn't bring up anything though.

Ilyena
09-15-2015, 08:02 AM
I mix acrylic paint into latex to get the colour. After about 4-5 days after the top layer has completely cured it can still take layers as long as it's clean, but if its under a lot of stress the bond won't hold as well. Well that's what I have found

be_happy247
09-15-2015, 01:59 PM
Thank u so much llyena and winged mermaid for responding. U ladies r amazing!


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Mermaid Lorelei
09-15-2015, 10:27 PM
If latex has the same sort of 'green period' issues that silicone does, you could at least do a full body repaint of it with fresh latex. This would make it (theoretically) less likely for small individual sections to peel off as the new latex would be such an expansive layer. If nothing else, it could be repainted easily enough for use as a dry photography tail. Then you wouldn't even necessarily need to fix the zipper (as velcro would allow different sized waists to more easily fit in the tail, always a plus for photography props).

Prince Calypso
09-16-2015, 03:40 AM
Thanks guys. i'll do a bit more research.

be_happy247
09-17-2015, 01:11 PM
Thank u Lorelei for your help too! [emoji2]

Prince calypso let me know if you decide to take it . Would love to see it reborn again [emoji2]


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OrcaMatt
10-02-2015, 05:07 PM
Ahh yeah saw this on eBay and thought it might have been the Alasea tail. This was my favorite tail for a long time...kind of sad to see it falling apart, but this has got to be one of the older realistic tails still out there (my Adam Martyn might be older still [emoji14] )

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Marinus Mortimer
10-02-2015, 05:56 PM
Would love this tail but with hiw things are now with me moving and organizing a gathering of my Island Mers, good luck.

be_happy247
10-03-2015, 11:27 PM
Awwwww thanks you guys
I sooooo wish I knew how to repair it. Or that I could still fit in it. So happy to see such positive fan feedback [emoji2]


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