New year - new BOM. (Not really) (Patreon)

We hope everyone had a terrific Christmas and new year, hope you didn't get too sober...

In BOM central, we're now in editing mode for episode 39; much footage is in the can, but there is much to shoot still. We're unsure currently how exactly the next episode will take shape; there's so much we want to show that it may end up being two back-to-back episodes followed by a Howie Did It, or it may end up being one longer episode and the Howie. We'll know more in a week or so. 

Thought you might like to see the final prototype version of the 52mm oil gauge. Not much Smiths remains in here - just the chrome bezel I think - the rest is all our own making. They're all now backlit with illuminated needles and we'll be able to choose from about 16,000,000 colours. Was hoping for 20 million, but came up short... 

The latest 3D printing technology has helped us make parts that were going to take many days to fabricate in just a few hours - so that's awesome - and the latest 3D printing hardware has significantly improved the metal printed PCB traces. We've run a continuous 3A through the 0.4mm x 0.2mm trace with some little headroom. 

It's all systems go for the next episodes - we're feeling good about it! 

We've got the Jaguar C Type replica BOM Classics video coming soon - got some more B roll to shoot for that, we're planning a video visiting kit car manufacturer Great British Sportscars that'll be really interesting - they are really taking kit cars to a whole new level, Richard is planning an introduction to grasstrack racing in a 200hp+ Class 8 special and we're hoping to get a factory tour and inside information video on the best engine manufacturer you've never heard of. It'll be fascinating!

Thanks as always for support, we really, really appreciate it. 

Cheers,

Nik, Richard and Ben.