1. Last time I talked about funding and I think it worried some people. Presently C&Rsenal is fine and stable. I would just like to see continued growth because that's a better sign for the future. Financially, I'd also like enough buffer for the show to eat two big hits IF anything happened. Say a loaner piece, despi...
2019-06-21 05:39:28 +0000 UTC View Post
This was actually the first piece of art Georges sent us about 10 episodes back. I've patiently been waiting to share it.
Thank you all for the support through 100 episodes of the most in-depth firearms history show ever produced! We've relied on authors, researchers, archivists, collectors, curators, friends, family, and even...
1. I'm not going to lie, I'm pretty nervous that this year's campaign won't make 60% of last years. Something just feels off in the air despite our best efforts.
That may be because most projects have sorta flatlined vs expectations through 2019. We're actually still not at the monthly funding level necessary to support Mae an...
Next year's me is going to hate this year's me for setting the bar this high.
2019-06-11 21:41:47 +0000 UTC View Post
All right gang, sorry you're getting this a bit behind the public release but I was out of town today and struggling with my phone.
Our new shirt designs are available for order! I hope they're a little more exciting this time for all of you!
1. I hacked Ian's livestream, by accident. Ian over at Forgotten Weapons was doing a live stream for supporters of his new book. I saw he was live and thought I would call and congratulate him. The moment my phone range his the stream died and after 5 rings and no pick up I figured he was busy with technical issues. ...
2019-06-06 00:22:26 +0000 UTC View PostOnce more, not unlike before.
1. T-shirts are nearly ready for another campaign. So likely for the month of June. While I have concerns about the time of year, I've really stretched outside my comfort zone to get these put together.
The bottom right is a modification of a fan-made image. The same shown on Project Li...
2019-05-30 15:48:51 +0000 UTC View PostAh snot, the week got away from me. Good thing I update these every other day and then save to draft.
1. I always seem to be just behind the first shot on things. I gave the Project Lightening link to you all, did some late night work, went to bed, woke up and dig more house work and finally posted the vide...
I cannot believe we've almost done 100 of these.
2019-05-21 05:30:33 +0000 UTC View PostTime for another friendly update!
This week has been less interesting for story time because, well it's been a slog of normal work.
1. Lots of little things shook out of the Chauchat scripts after the fact. Requiring long hours of fixes, extra assets, and secondary recordings. It's been a mess. But hopefully it won...
2019-05-16 03:42:02 +0000 UTC View PostI've picked up a new habit already with these Wednesday reviews: I write them bit by bit all week like a diary. It makes things easier to remember.
1. This week was mostly consumed by script writing and filming the Chauchat episodes. Editing will take some time but I have to do some last minute touch ups to the Russian Na...
2019-05-09 06:32:22 +0000 UTC View Post
Woof, had to stay up late waiting for YouTube to eat this one.
2019-05-07 07:20:20 +0000 UTC View PostFirst and foremost, we did set up a PO Box finally:
PO Box 80849
Charleston, SC 29407
I fear what I might find. Obviously no firearms guys. We have Carolina Rod and Gun for that.
This has been a pretty exciting week behind the scenes.
1. The auction we referenc...
2019-05-01 22:36:34 +0000 UTC View PostBy the clock it's Thursday, but I tend to work nights mostly. Less distraction. Last time we talked about the macro. I'll try to dial in a little further this week. Currently I'm supposed to be pulling the show ahead in terms of production, but I keep getting sidetracked. Here, in no particular order, are things on ...
2019-04-25 06:35:50 +0000 UTC View Post
Another Tuesday, another video!
This time I'm happy to say a long road of searching, custom dies, and lots of research have paid off in this first part of 2 episodes!
All right gang I've been a terrible host on Patreon. I suspect its because this platform chases me around the least. (I'm looking at you Facebook).
I'm going to start trying to update you all once a week on just what the heck is going on around the show and I'll do my best to keep up with comments. Maybe post on We...
Getting back into the flow.
I'm waiting on some news from YouTube but they are starting to really strip ads off most of our content. Well, they leave them as "not advertiser friendly" so that we get a penny on the usual dollar.
Interestingly, this is mostly targeted at Anvil and they have now confirmed, by email, that ...
Back to our regularly scheduled programming.
2019-03-26 09:27:23 +0000 UTC View Post
I'll be honest: Project Lightening did not meet projections in terms of direct sales / advertising dollars. It also had no effect on Patreon funding yet. We did not take a loss, but the pay per hour is about $1.50 as things stand.
So if and when we do this again we'll have to include some merchandising options or other means t...
So I'm going to have to just make a note to check this on Fridays. I THINK I get sent an email but it gets mixed in with the hundreds of social media notifications. When I come to the site, I get flagged for messages but not community posts. Sorry I keep missing them.
As with anything, our contact form on the site is the ...
2019-03-14 18:26:27 +0000 UTC View Post
This is our final stall. Regular episodes will be back next time, with TWO machine guns (one of which was NOT on Lightening!)
Sorry for the delay, we bit off WAY more than we could chew on this project.
Lightening pushed out all basic errands so the household is getting put back together at the cost of episode production. Our next will likely be replaced with an after action report with Mark, going over what wound down on each gun during testing.
Overall Primer has fuel for about a year before we have to consider Squibs and neutrals. ...
2019-03-01 16:36:09 +0000 UTC View Post
We were EXHAUSTED from Lightening so we drove to Louisville and back. There were landslides!
Sooo, yeah, temporary substitute teacher.
If anyone is going to be around, Mae and I will be at the show this weekend. I'd stay and chat about it but I gotta get driving!
2019-02-21 14:34:05 +0000 UTC View PostIf you guys get itchy to grab the whole series for download, use the code " Download3 " to cut it in half.
I also urge those with Comcast or other ISPs with attitudes download one segment at a time. Lest they throttle it like they did us in testing!
All right, at 64 hours running, I"m ready for bed finally. If you have a...
2019-02-15 07:38:15 +0000 UTC View Post
