Unloading #2
I went on a trip.
For those of you who would like to download the audio:
https://podcast1z2.candrsenal.com/02-Unloaded-From_Primer_109.mp3
2019-11-05 19:05:30 +0000 UTC View Post
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Small Arms of WWI Primer 109: German Wartime Modification of the Gewehr 98
The Ramble: Attempt 1
We're trying something different for the updates.
For those of you who would like to download the audio:
https://podcast1z2.candrsenal.com/01-Unloaded.mp3
2019-10-23 15:56:40 +0000 UTC View PostSmall Arms of WWI Primer 005: German Gewehr 1898 "Mauser" Rifle
Memoriam
Transactional:
The show is difficult to make and happenstance has made it more difficult.
This is tiring but not heartbreaking. Just something you work through.
I'll write more on it another time.
Personal:
Today I found out that I lost a friend.
Back when we started ...
2019-10-11 06:28:31 +0000 UTC View Post
Patchwork
I'm not sure what broken reflection of a black cat I crossed paths with but it's been one of those weeks. No one tragic thing, but a myriad of small tasks that went from 1 hour's work to 13 or so. I'm sure you've all had times like these though.
So what's the plan?
Well we're currently juggling three...
Small Arms of WWI Primer 107: US Winchester 1897 "Trench Gun"
Whew.
2019-09-24 05:19:42 +0000 UTC View PostDay Late
Sorry gang!
We sorta over committed on the travel and planning front.
So Mae and I are up against the deadline again.
We're all patched up after the storm... well mostly.
I have some opinions on a few long term, high cost, home needs that have been long neglected in favor of the show.
Since I...
Live Fire: Villar Perosa
You guys. are. the. best.
Also if you have ever shopped with Morphy's please do tell them you appreciate this kind of access. It's amazing they offered.
Week in Review:
let's do some updates:
1. Jay has retired from our ammo position because he has a new girlfriend. That's not the real reason but it sounds funnier. Kristin, one of our rangemasters, has taken on the title thanks to her compulsion to do a science. She produced our successful Glisenti ammo for the...
Where's Othais
Driving 18 hours to film exactly one gun!
Worth it.
Sadly no episode right away, have to go to a museum to borrow another to do the actual work up./
Weekly Review: Back on Wednesdays
It has been an exciting week so let's get into it:
1. Growth for the channel has been somewhat limited but the MG08/15 manged about 10k views before demonetization. That seemed to pull in some new viewers!
Just two days ago some 20-odd videos were suddenly demonetized. After appealing and email...
Small Arms of WWI Primer 105: German MG 08/15
This was one of the first machine guns we shot for the series, but as we had yet to cover its predecessors, we were unable to release this episode... until now that is! Hope it was worth the wait!
2019-08-13 04:45:32 +0000 UTC View PostBack in the saddle.
Sorry for the delay in updates. I have been incredibly busy since getting back from the symposium in Wyoming. Some of that is the usual "I took two weeks away from work, so it will take 4 to get things right," but there are other exciting distractions worth mentioning.
1. In case you missed it. Ian fi...
Please Stand By
Hopefully my trip video makes up for a lack of a wednesday update because...
I have about 200 emails, 5 voicemails, and 50-odd other social media messages to clear up. I wish I could say they were all one-off transactions...
As soon as I can clear this, finish this Monday's episode, and organize my research...
A Summary of Our Trip to Cody WY
This leaves off a lot of time spent away from the camera and with fellow "professionals" who are seeking to best preserve and display arms history.
Sadly, I did fail at my primary mission for the trip. But we certainly found a lot to enjoy along the way.
2019-07-22 02:50:18 +0000 UTC View PostReturn trip
Well gang, overall the symposium at Cody has been a help. Unfortunately I did come with one specific task in mind and that went unfulfilled due to circumstances out of my control.
Stalling for time and growing indecision on this task meant not being able to properly announce any stops on the return trip.
I a...
2019-07-18 11:38:56 +0000 UTC View PostMy apologies
I have a huge backlog of comments and messages and if you're one of them I'm very sorry.
This trip has been extremely helpful to our development of strategies for C&Rsenal and collaborative relationships going forward. It has taken time and money and it has all been extremely well spent. I'm v...
2019-07-17 02:46:02 +0000 UTC View PostSmall Arms of WWI Primer 103: S&W Triple Lock
Episode 3 in our big boy revolver saga.
2019-07-16 12:56:08 +0000 UTC View PostTrip 01
On the road finally.
First gap we could make for fans is 6pmish on the 11th at el Patrone in IL.
1829 2nd Ave, Rock Island, IL 61201
2019-07-10 16:56:47 +0000 UTC View PostWednesday Review - American Made
So someone told me it's the 4th. I completely lost the date because, as is tradition before I have to travel out of town, all hell is breaking loose. So here is an American made gun for you patrons!
Honestly though I'm just trying to push ahead enough to install a dual battery setup on my "new" 2004 Suburba...
Small Arms of WWI Primer 102: Colt 1909 and 1917 Revolvers
Episode 2 in our big boy revolver saga.
2019-07-02 03:36:11 +0000 UTC View PostFunded
Well, for the first time we've actually cracked our goal to sustain Mae and myself full time. This is huge and I want to explain why.
The show, as you know it, has been operating with me burning roughly 80-90 hours a week for 4 years. Mae pitched in another 10 or so in addition to a full time outside job. &n...
2019-06-29 04:14:28 +0000 UTC View PostWednesday Review: Arts and Crafts
First and foremost: I am happy.
I thought of an idea, planned it, and executed it without much issue.
Granted it was just some leather tags for the shotguns I'm gathering (I've been having trouble keeping the intro dates in my head) but I managed to design them and get them into the laser cutter with some futzing. ...
