End-of-Month Update for July 2021: I decided to start some work on a practical project, a steam boiler for my workshop.  Design work alone is going to take quite some time, and I have no idea when I'll finally get round to building it.  Depending on how much the raw material costs, and what my income is like when the project finally gets going, I may add another funding goal here.  So far, I have two entries for this project, part 1 and part 2.  Follow me on Hive for more updates.

End-of-Month Update for June 2021: I have finally resumed making videos, this time showing off, as best I could, the post-processing of some model tanks, and unlike last time, I was able to show some close-ups of running gear support removal.  The filming setup could still use improvement, but at least you get the idea, and hopefully it's enough to go on, if you would like to purchase files and print models yourself.  If not, then I included some tips in a Hive post that supplements the video.  

Finally, I've started looking at regular 9-5 (or, in my case, 7-5) jobs, since this miniature workshop thing isn't paying off, and e-begging doesn't seem to be working, either.  I keep trying new things to make money online, but nothing is working.  If anyone is actually out there, some suggestions would be appreciated.

End-of-Month Update for April 2021: I haven't done too much online this past month, since there is so much outdoor work to do.  My posting rate on Hive has also slowed, given that I'm now making fully bilingual posts (English and Russian, as you may have guessed).  It's not going as well as I'd like, for a number of reasons.  Hopefully, I can get some feedback on my translations soon, preferably from someone who has an engineering background in Russia and can help me with all of the technical jargon.  In the mean time, here is a preview of my latest 3D model, the black trireme Pherazmil, sister ship to the Zaphnora.  This one is almost done, just a few details left to add.  Other steampunk airships are in the works, and I'd like to get these ideas out of my head and into 3D models before my next big project, which will be to relocate my 3D print shop, thus consolidating my entire operation.  I recently cleaned out a space that is quite suitable for my entire miniature shop, and it may even have enough room left over to set up a reloading press as well.  More metalworking content is coming soon, perhaps even some gunsmithing!

End-of-Month Update for March 2021: this past month, I finally got round to casting bronze in my miniature foundry, so I now know that I can make proper jewellery!  All I need now are ideas.  I'm back home at the moment, which means that I've resumed design work.  The first design project that I've completed is yet another steampunk airship, the Iron Rose.  As with the Zaphnora a year ago, I decided to make a video documenting the assembly, showing off the components up close and explaining some things about it.  There are other design projects related to my fictional world that I want to complete soon as well, this way I have a substantial collection of props for a web comic or some other media with which to share the actual story.  That's getting pushed to the side for now, as I just got a request for another model tank. Luckily, it's one I've already made, I just need to add more detail for a larger scale. Once the props are done, I'll probably move on to jewellery designs, and I'll try to come up with a variety of samples that I can create for an Etsy catalogue.  Discounts will be available for subscribers, of course.

End-of-Month Update for February 2021: I literally just notice the glaring error in my last post, but no matter.  This past month, I have done some investment casting experiments with tin, and while I filmed all the failed runs, I didn't film the successful run.  I shared some pictures on Hive, and there is a preview below.  Since I rarely make videos in the order that I plan to, I can't say if my next video will be another casting run, but the next foundry video that I make will be my first test casting in bronze, making three little rings.  I already have some footage of preparing the wax pattern, so I fully intend to finish the filming.  Once that's done, I can move on to some proper jewellery.  If you think you may want some custom work done, don't hesitate to contact me!