Mood:  happy
Topic: What's going on?

OK. The tank build is coming along. I am doing a monthly update on Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/user/iamroguesniper. Check it out.

 

 

Mood:  down
Topic: What's going on?
 Well, life never goes as planned. Married life is great but due to issues beyond our control, the tight budget has turned into a strangle hold. Also, the snow is starting to fly and the garage is really cold. Therefore, the tank projest is shut down till next year. I hope to have things straightened out by April and I'll resume construction. (Well, I'll resume construction anyways. I still have some materials left.) For now, I'll be working in CAD. There's still quite a few things I need to figure out. Here's what I have so far.

 

I'll post anything new that comes about. The pics of ION 09' are up and I'll start working on the videos soon.

Project Update
Mood:  a-ok
Topic: What's going on?

          Well, It's official. As of May 18th, I have started working on my 1/2 Scale WW2 M4A3 Sherman Tank. Moneys tight right now and ION is just days away so its on the back burner while I get things ready for the game. I fixed a leak in the bazooka and fixed up the front sight. Something went wrong with the 98C in the BAR and I had to "modify" the 98C ACT to go into the BAR. So now I have the ACT in the BAR. Woohoo! Gotta wait for a new sear because it used to have an 'e-grip', a.k.a. - pain in the ass! You can follow the progress at my youtube page - iamroguesniper

What's Up
Mood:  sad
Topic: What's going on?
Bad news! I found out that Skirmish has banned tanks due to them sinking in the field. Hopefully this ban will not last. I talked to Skirmish last year and they showed an intrest in more hedgehogs, but as of yet, I hadn't heard from them. I've been busy planning my wedding so things are a little hecktic at the moment. I 've been working on my Sherman Tank design and I hope to start production this spring. Oh, and I got a new job.

What's Up!
Mood:  a-ok
Topic: What's going on?

It's about the end of Febuary and here is what I have been doing all winter.

The BAR has been fixed, repainter, and is ready to rock!

I'm making head way on the M1A1 Bazooka. It's gonna be heavy. I like it!

I picked up some ammo for it too! 28 rounds! Gotta love ebay! The ones with the whistlers would of been better but the only place you can get them in England for $7 a pop plus $12 shipping on each. SCREW THAT. These cost enough. I expect to NOT get most of them back. Anyone wanna ingame retreiver job? Volunteers always welcome!

Also I finally started working on my "TRUE" Sniper Ghillie Suit. Once I'm done, I'll start in a Stalker Ghillie Suit. I picked up a kit from Ghilliesuits.com while I was at the sportsmans show in Harrisburg, PA earlier this month. Saved $25! It's the Next generation lightweight suit that uses polypropylene string insted of twine or burlap.

Buy a kit and build it yourself like a true sniper.

 

The Next RSG Project has been anounced!
Mood:  irritated
Topic: What's going on?

My biggest and most expensive project yet. A scale replica of a Sherman tank. Specifically an M4A3 (105mm) at 5/8 scale. I'm tired of seeing a minivan with a hole cut in the roof. That is not a tank! It's a minivan with a hole in the roof! This isn't going to be easy, or cheep. The total cost of building the BAR was ???. This is going to cost $1500-$2000 for the gas powered golf cart alone. Then I need to extend the frame, build the body, and finally, the pain in the ass turret. It will have 3 markers (probably Tippmann 98 ACT's), a 2" anti-tank breach load cannon, and possibly a paint (flame) thrower! To top it all off, their is the problem of the $1100 trailer I need to haul it. If you haven't figured it out by now, I have lots of paintball stuff and because of that, No $. Their will also be a little (Loud)surprise when the tank is hit. In 1995, Bret Golihew built a Sherman "Easy 8" Jumbo for Action Creek Paintball. It looks good, but mine will be better. If you will excuse me, I have to go look for change under the cushions.

DUE TO UNCONTROLLABLE EVENTS, I'M GOING TO HAVE TO POSTPONE THE TANK FOR NOW. INSTED, I WILL BE CONSTRUCTING 1 POSSIBLY 2 M1A1 BAZOOKAS TO USE FOR ANTI-TANK. AS OF RIGHT NOW, THE MAIN CANNON OF THE TANK IS BASICALLY FINISHED AND SITTING IN MY BASEMENT. I HAVE TESTED IT AND IT HAS A 320' RANGE WITH A NERF POCKET VORTEX. THE BAZOOKAS WILL HAVE APROXIMATLY THE SAME RANGE.

Mood:  don't ask
Topic: What's going on?
I did some updating to the site. I'm in the middle of a complete rebuild of the equipment page. Right now I need to haul out all my gear and retake pictures of everything. I tried to make paint grenades today. I was able to make 3 and in the process, paint my driveway white.

Thats the grenade filler by the way. I found out the problems and I should be able to fix them. Funny thing is, It worked perfect when I built it. Nothing like!having a gallon of paint in your driveway.

Yellow!
Mood:  happy
Topic: What's going on?
Last night I went off of probation a the fire station. I now have yellow tags. The difference? Not much, but I'm no longer on probation. Next step is green tags. Once I earn those, I'll be able to go into the fire. Hopefully it'll be around June once I'm done with my class.

Hello
Topic: What's going on?
I just sat down and really read my site. Some of the things are just so stupid or outdated that I need to fix them. I'm planning on doing a major redesign so let me know what you want to see.