QUICK UPDATE! (Patreon)

Hello friends,

A quick update on the current project, which will ultimately be a truly amazing surprise!

But first, I had to focus, despite myself, for a few days this week on solving a critical problem. My computer, where all my projects are done, decided to die at the beginning of the week. We had very high temperatures here (48°C with the humidex) on Monday and Tuesday, and my old computer didn't like it at all. I think it was the processor that died. The reason I mention this is that I have a question for those who are tech in the field below.

So, let's talk about the project first! I told you the other day about the new Hot Wheels diorama that was under construction. However, the Hot Wheels project has turned into a general project, and I'm almost certain everyone will want to print it. It will be 1:64 scale for Hot Wheels, but it can be enlarged to a larger format to decorate a home theater, a man cave, or simply to demonstrate your adoration for this movie!

We're talking about a building from a great classic movie. An icon that young and old alike know. A saga that has been going on since the 1980s. A three-story building that really exists and features a multitude of details that took me at least twenty hours of research.

I must say I got a little carried away with this project, but believe me, it's definitely worth it!

The project is very large, a bit like last year's Hot Wheels haunted house. Once a year I treat myself to an oversized project, and this year it's this one, I think. Six baseplates, the building alone is 355mm long and 280mm high. And yes, we're talking 1:64 scale. The most incredible thing is that it's all printable on a mini-sized printer!!! I swear, I put all my design knowledge into this model, and I'm very proud of it. I hope you love it as much as I do!

One thing is certain: this is my most complex and coolest diorama project of all the ones I've done so far.

I'm currently finishing it; I think it'll be ready to release by the beginning of the week.

I know this project is taking up a lot of time compared to the other projects, and the beginning of the week hasn't helped, but trust me, you won't be disappointed. I apologize for the exceptional delays on this one.

That being said, I'm back to my computer problem. So the week started with a pretty intense panic. I have backups of my last two years of projects, but I hadn't made backups (like a total idiot) of the projects prior to those two years, which were in a different folder.

So, I started the week by installing the new computer, transferring all the files, installing Autodesk Inventor on the new workstation, and trying to reboot the old computer. Stubborn, the old computer still refuses to reboot.

This is where I need your advice, if you're knowledgeable: When I reboot the computer, the screen lights up, I can hear a process starting, and the "HP" logo appears on the screen. Then nothing happens... It stays frozen on the HP logo forever. Do you think it's the processor or is the hard drive dead?

I'm going to buy an external hard drive enclosure in which I'll mount my hard drive and see if I can access my data on the new computer, but I'd still like your opinion! Thanks in advance!

That being said, I won't take up any more of your time! I'm going back to work on the project and will get it out to you as soon as possible! Have a good day/evening everyone!

Pascal