Friends,
I had another gook week — bad week. On one hand, I am very happy; but on the other, I am disappointed with myself. Hit the ‘READ MORE’ button and I’ll give you the details.
THE WEEK IN REVIEW
For the first time in a while, we had a ‘black’ month (a month where we made more than we spent). For some time now, we have had ‘break-even’ months: we didn’t lose money, but then, we didn’t make any, either. However, thanks to all of you, we made a very small profit this past March. However, most of that came in this past week, and that success de-railed the new releases I had planned to put out today. I apologize, but I had to spend my time shipping orders or things would have gotten totally out of hand around here.
OUTSTANDING ORDERS
I struggled to get the orders out this week, but I managed to get everything shipped! As I write this, there are no open orders in the shop!
NEW RELEASE
As I said, I have a bunch of new items to release, but I simply did not have time to finish the production molds and web store listings in time to release them today. NO PROMISES, but I will shoot for release next week. I say, ‘no promises,’ because I absolutely must take time to clean the shop and the office. Things are such a mess that I am making the situation worse simply by trying to find the things I need to make and ship your orders. I hope you will understand and be patient. This is one of the pains that comes with being a one-man show.
ON THE BENCH
The following are all still on my bench and making progress.
— A set of light guards made closer to scale (finished)
— 0.5 mm bolts with washers (to replace hull details) (finished)
— Detailed spare track holders w/individual links (finished)
— Turret canvas retaining loops (finished)
-– A general details set for the exterior hull (finished)
— Medium size footman loops (finished — 3 new sizes!)
— .05 mm Nut and washer detail set (finished)
— Tools with cast-in straps and footman loops (Finished)
— 1-piece canvas mantle cover (working)
-– Foul weather hoods, erected and collapsed
As soon as all of these are on the market, I am going to pivot to the M-18 interior and return to the IBG 7TP.
ON KARL’S BENCH
I apologize, but I have not had time to call Karl in a while. I’ll try to get that call in this afternoon. If there is anything new and exciting to report on his front, I’ll make sure I let you know.
THE SHOP
The shop is now a total wreck. In fact, it is such a mess that it slowed me down this week. This is one of the primary reasons I wasn’t able to finish the new releases.
THE OFFICE
The office is also a full-on disaster, and it contributed to slowing me down this week, as well.
ME AND MY WORLD
I still want to post that JOE’S CORNER post I keep threatening to write, but my better angles are stopping me. Until I can get more control over my emotions, I am going to keep the things that have been on my mind to myself.
THAT IS ALL
Well, that’s all I have for everyone this week. Until next time, you stay safe and try to build something (preferably something using TMD resin).
–Joe