Episode 14

andsetinn · Senior Member

Episode 14

Kiwi Paul · Senior Member

Cups of tea

gben · Veteran Member

IS SHROPSHIRE NEAR DIBLEY?? DO YOU KNOW THE VICAR?

minimoke1968 · Member

Sexual innuendo-(Makes me giggle one liners)
Fabrication-(Overcomplicated, but thoroughly enjoyful to watch)
Tea drinking-(Tea drinking)

Landy Rebuilds · Member

Well I think a little hint can be taken from this photo: www.badobsessionmotorsport.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/sip-photo.jpg

it appears that fear has changed their minds - youtu.be/KsuYQoqCZeY

The Chief Smeg · Senior Member

That looks suspiciously like a half cage to me...
Hmm...

andsetinn · Senior Member

According to BOMs Facebook page this cage was in Binky for fitment testing purposes. It was meant for another Mini. We'll see. :)

I was chatting with a friend and we are a bit afraid that next episode will be 30 minutes of work being done with nice brand new (highly visibly branded) machines and if we are lucky we'll catch a short partial glimpse of Binky.

The Chief Smeg · Senior Member

I can understand your fears, but even if you are right, I cannot fault the guys from doing that, it is an expensive business even rebuilding your car after a Rally (lada challenge: don't ask!), but to attempt the work being undertaken here will cost a lot of spondulies. Don't get me wrong, I love the garden shed style engineering solutions that have been applied to all of the machinery; I think it's brilliant, but I also want to see this finished so if they have to do a little prominent product placement then so be it.

andsetinn · Senior Member

Don't misunderstand me Ace Rimmer, I am not faulting the guys. We are only now reaching the point where the project will start to become really expensive and there is a shedload of work left. So far (apart from body parts) most parts have come from the junkyard, now they are going have to start purchasing lots and lots of new parts and not the cheap ones. Sponsorship is a must if they are ever going to finish this. But I have been sponsored, sponsors are relentless when it comes to pushing you to promote their products. Now the Patreon list at the end of the video is running for more than a minute and those bloody Patreons charge me local sales tax for sponsoring, the Queen will probably tax it too. I know how much rallying costs, not just rebuilding your car, but racing fees, fuel, food and travel costs for the whole crew.
Also, Binky has now been ongoing project for more than 3 years and the end is still not in sight, it has been consuming time, energy and money, they must be running out of steam and goodwill of their families.

I still reserve the right to complain if the product placement becomes excessive. :)

Bad Obsession · Senior Member

Please don't worry about product placement. We're simply going to be using the tools provided, not shoving them down anyone's throat. No change to anything we've been doing at all.

The cage is for another Mini that's in the shed being built for road rallying. It's not going in Binky. It is nice to know however, that should we decide for whatever reason that a cage is necessary, the Safety Devices cage fits straight in!

Yes this project is massively expensive and it's going to get even more so, so we're incredibly grateful for all our Patrons who are literally making this thing happen.

GrayRaceCat · Senior Member

A friend once told me ( as he was rebuilding/modifying his Aerobatic Biplane, "N540BE The Blue Eagle")

"The first 90% of the project takes 10% of the time, the last 10% takes 90%."

Nik and Richard have done quite well considering its done on weekends only.

SuperBuickGuy · Member

that is true of the cost of the project as well.

The Chief Smeg · Senior Member

Andsetinn, like you I'm really looking forward to seeing Binky trundling around on its first test session but I do agree there is going to be a lot of money spent to get there.

Hell of a project though and I'm delighted the fellas have decided to share it with us all.

As as for transport costs, you are not kidding - once drove back from Croft Rally cross circuit in our busted lada after an incident with a tree on the 1989 Christmas stages, with a steering arm so short after a snap (did I mention it was a BIG tree) that both wheels were at least 30 degrees out of parallel. Drove like that all the way to near hull with my door (I was navigating that day) held on with tie wraps and black bodge tape (duct tape). We drove back because we could not afford to transport it any other way.

-- Edited by The Chief Smeg on Friday 9th of September 2016 11:17:36 PM

gben · Veteran Member

WENT BACK AND READ LIST OF PROJECTS NEEDED YET FOR COMPLETION, AND NO ONE MENTIONED CUP HOLDERS OR A 12V KETTLE OR A PLACE FOR BISQUITS STORAGE.......HOWEVER WOULD ONE REMAIN CIVILISED WHILE DRIVING???????

The Chief Smeg · Senior Member

gben wrote:
WENT BACK AND READ LIST OF PROJECTS NEEDED YET FOR COMPLETION, AND NO ONE MENTIONED CUP HOLDERS OR A 12V KETTLE OR A PLACE FOR BISQUITS STORAGE.......HOWEVER WOULD ONE REMAIN CIVILISED WHILE DRIVING???????

No cup holders? Surely there is going to be an all electric solution to this!

Kiwi Paul · Senior Member

How about an in-car teasmade?

GrayRaceCat · Senior Member

Kiwi Paul wrote:
How about an in-car teasmade?

Nik would have to leave Richard behind as there is no usable rear seat.

3 hours later I find out that Teasmade is a machine, not the live person I pictured in my mind!

-- Edited by GrayRaceCat on Monday 12th of September 2016 08:08:11 PM

-- Edited by GrayRaceCat on Monday 12th of September 2016 08:09:06 PM

The Chief Smeg · Senior Member

GrayRaceCat wrote:
Kiwi Paul wrote:
How about an in-car teasmade?
Nik would have to leave Richard behind as there is no usable rear seat.
3 hours later I find out that Teasmade is a machine, not the live person I pictured in my mind!

-- Edited by GrayRaceCat on Monday 12th of September 2016 08:08:11 PM

-- Edited by GrayRaceCat on Monday 12th of September 2016 08:09:06 PM

I think your mental image of Richard dressed as a maid is far better than the machine could be though LOL

GrayRaceCat · Senior Member

I was thinking someone of the female persuasion, but Richard will do in a pinch! wink

Bad Obsession · Senior Member

Having donned a red and white chequered gingham dress in the previous episode, I'm not dressing up as a maid. Again...

andsetinn · Senior Member

BOM, I loved your "Mad Rimmer" dresses. Are you also speaking with the King of the Potato People? :)

PS. I guess you are all aware that Red Dwarf has started again. New season 11 is now playing.

-- Edited by andsetinn on Sunday 25th of September 2016 08:17:16 PM

andsetinn · Senior Member

Not that I want to be whining but can we get something to watch until E14 is out? Even if it is just outtakes or extended (director's cuts) of E1-E13? :)

Your sponsors would like more exposure for their products (they always do), director's cut could include more information about your tools. :)

-- Edited by andsetinn on Friday 30th of September 2016 09:01:04 PM

The Chief Smeg · Senior Member

andsetinn wrote:
Not that I want to be whining but can we get something to watch until E14 is out? Even if it is just outtakes or extended (director's cuts) of E1-E13? :)

Your sponsors would like more exposure for their products (they always do), director's cut could include more information about your tools. :)

-- Edited by andsetinn on Friday 30th of September 2016 09:01:04 PM

I like the idea of that!

GrayRaceCat · Senior Member

I second that!

gben · Veteran Member

IS THERE A WAY TO GET NEW SEASON OF "RED DWARF" IN THE COLONIES????? IT WAS LAST ON PBS YEARS BACK AND THEN THEY WERE ALREADY OLD! IS THE CAST THE SAME? WHERE ARE THEY NOW?

andsetinn · Senior Member

gben. The cast is the same. Holly is missing but Cat, Arnold, Dave and Kryten are all there. Watch it here. http://www.reddwarf.co.uk/tv/index.cfm?category=ondemand.

PS. I made the font smaller for you since you don't like the standard setup. :)

Kiwi Paul · Senior Member

Episode 13 was released on 21 July, so in 10 days we will have waited 3 months since then. Any chance of a release date for Ep 14?

Paul

gben · Veteran Member

THANK YOU FOR THE INFO AND I LIKE THE LARGER FONT BECAUSE I AM OLD AND IT IS EASIER TO READ.......MAYBE I NEED BETTER SPECS

Bad Obsession · Senior Member

Episode 14 is still not imminent. Imminent isn't even on the horizon yet. Bear with us please!

SuperBuickGuy · Member

I can only speak for me, but you've no idea how much I appreciate and enjoy every video you make. You inspire me to do better metal work and entertain me - all for free and at substantial cost to you.

Thank you for doing these - and my goodness stop apologizing, you have nothing to apologize for. You'll get there when you get there.

GrayRaceCat · Senior Member

SuperBuickGuy wrote:
I can only speak for me, but you've no idea how much I appreciate and enjoy every video you make. You inspire me to do better metal work and entertain me - all for free and at substantial cost to you.

Thank you for doing these - and my goodness stop apologizing, you have nothing to apologize for. You'll get there when you get there.

I second that! I would rather wait for quality than get weekly drivel. ( like some other YouTuber's produce)

THANK YOU!

The Chief Smeg · Senior Member

GrayRaceCat wrote:
SuperBuickGuy wrote:
I can only speak for me, but you've no idea how much I appreciate and enjoy every video you make. You inspire me to do better metal work and entertain me - all for free and at substantial cost to you.

Thank you for doing these - and my goodness stop apologizing, you have nothing to apologize for. You'll get there when you get there.
I second that! I would rather wait for quality than get weekly drivel. ( like some other YouTuber's produce)
THANK YOU!

I'm with you all on this one, I'm just pathetically grateful that the fellas are documenting their obsession to share with us and the quality of both the build and production sets this so far apart from anything else on YouTube. Bring episode 14 when it is good and ready -we will all still be here ready and waiting.

gben · Veteran Member

patience is a virtue and the greatest reward is in the shared journey "KEEP CALM AND PASS THE TETLEYS"

andsetinn · Senior Member

I hope we can assume then that Episode 14 will be a Christmas special. :)

edwardrf · Member

andsetinn wrote:
I hope we can assume then that Episode 14 will be a Christmas special. :)

2 hours long Christmas movie edition special would be nice. I'll have to up my patron amount, i was hoping an accelerated speed in producing the episodes as it is catching popularity, but I do agree with their approach to keep the original quality and pace.

gben · Veteran Member

IS THE DELAY SOMETHING WE AN BLAME ON "BREXIT" ?

Kiwi Paul · Senior Member

No, your shouting is making Nik very frightened. If you loose the caps he may come out of the corner and get on with some building, and make us a video.

GrayRaceCat · Senior Member

gben, Don't know if this will help, but,

if you hold the"Ctrl" key and press "+" the text will get bigger each time you press,
if you hold the"Ctrl" key and press "-" the text will get smaller each time you press,
if you hold the"Ctrl" key and press "0" the text will return to normal.

-- Edited by GrayRaceCat on Monday 14th of November 2016 08:32:47 PM

gben · Veteran Member

not shouting....using outside voice as it is noisy in the shed! also this has to cross the pond from the "colonies" hope you all can see these tiny letters. I have a hard time seeing things this small confuse

GrayRaceCat · Senior Member

gben, Hi I am also in the "colonies", California. I saw your earlier post where you mentioned vision trouble, I assumed you are using a desktop PC. If so, the tricks I mentioned will work, I use them where I work to zoom in on wiring diagrams, etc. without messing up the text size for other users. (my eyes have also seen better days!) If you are the only user and you have a high resolution monitor, changing to a lesser resolution may help increase overall readability. Especially if you only use it for surfing and email.
hth, Brian

gben · Veteran Member

thanks GRC that was mostly a poor attempt at humour...but you have a good idea i shall try it.

Mini_Madness · Veteran Member

Can you make that an official tyre stickout gauge please! i kinda want one. are you going to sell them?

The Chief Smeg · Senior Member

Mini_Madness wrote:
Can you make that an official tyre stickout gauge please! i kinda want one. are you going to sell them?

It looked pretty official to me!

(roll on next Friday)

MadMacsCapri · Member

omg the episode 14 trailer :O :O :O cannot wait for the 25th :D

Forsh · Senior Member

10 mins!!!

:D

Mini_Madness · Veteran Member

I actually thought you where going to make a point about BOG repair like you did with the mini flanges.

that aside how about we worry about the engine ancillaries next.

-- Edited by Mini_Madness on Friday 25th of November 2016 08:39:13 PM

SuperBuickGuy · Member

Ummm, just a couple questions - since you have a tilt front end, how are you going to access the motor? will more bicyclists be de-clothed to do so? can you please declothe the lady bicyclists instead of the men? thank you.

gben · Veteran Member

Just viewed eps 14 well worth the wait and understandable having to deal with -6 fittings. I would rather snuggle with my mother-in-law than do -fittings, and then body plastic and resins I'm itching allover just watching them...Have a cuppa on me and press on we have your back!

bigusrobus · Newbie

Bit disappointed in ep. 14 after all that outstanding fabrication you made wheel arches out of old tights and filler.

Bad Obsession · Senior Member

bigusrobus wrote:
Bit disappointed in ep. 14 after all that outstanding fabrication you made wheel arches out of old tights and filler.

No we didn't, we made a buck or plug for the arches so we can make a mould and then produce the final version out of something else providing we're happy with the look once they're painted.