I'm interested! How did the proof of concept turn out? Any chance you could make to order...
Here is an example of the sticker/skin and the finish. Excuse the slightly 'off' cut on the corner – I'm looking to produce a highly accurate template for each of the various models. https://imgur.com/FfQ3XQs
We just went through this process with Solo (mentioned in another comment): blogging, waitlist, kickstarter. HN has been great, we hit the front page four times. KS however is penalized on HN, so building a waitlist will be increadibly useful.
Best of luck!
edit: grammar