no the box was fine. finally home and 13.5 hours of sleep later i opened her up.
here is the lid sitting on the fire pit/22 ratt \m/ for a color reference.
it's rainy today so she isn't gleaming in the sun but i do think this is a good reference as to the color.
it's very much a blue/grey kinda look, sort of battleship blue maybe? i'm not sure if i even like it to be honest.
i'm going to keep it boxed for the winter and plop it in storage so no assembled shots, sorry!
i have my winter cook arsenal poised for any kills that arrive before spring.
and by kills i mean meat purchased from the butcher etc.