Lots Complete, Lots To Do!
just when ya think its all about to get easier, you’re proven wrong. the shop interior design is in its final days but more pressing issues are now pushing themselves into the schedule. the last few days, we have: 1) paid a deposit & scheduled install on the security system (camera system that records video in case of theft or damage); 2) purchased 2 fridge units (kitchen & drink display); 3) ordered & schedule installation of front window glass; 4) closed the air conditioning invoice (install complete); 5) closed floor tiling invoice (install complete); 6) pursued a quote & seller of fire extingishers; 7) dropped deposit & scheduled installation of 42″ LCD monitors for showroom & lounge; 8) purchased JBL wireless speakers for showroom; 9) & installed wiring for all of the above. there are still a few things left to pursue but a few more important steps have been taken towards opening day. we’re still on schedule for late march/early april opening so that’s positive. i mean, its all good, even the stressful things help make us stronger & appreciate the end result more. i’ve included some updated pics of the shop so you can see the colors are now being applied which makes us feel even closer to the dream becoming reality.
Atomic Alpha
if you’re interested in Mini-Z and you’re online, then you already know about AtomicMods.com. these guys know the Mini-Z backwards and forwards and have built their business by building on top of their Mini-Z mods. some would consider them competition, but i believe no one can compete with those guys at this point as no one puts more professionalism and effort into their website & mod tasks. on top of the fact, they are US based & we’re based in Thailand – they sell online, we sell only in our shop. i decided a while back that i would get a Mini-z but after seeing some of their online videos showcasing the differences in stock Mini-Z’s and their various mods, i decided my first purchase should go to them. i ordered an Atomic Alpha based on the 2.4GhZ MR02 (RM) Chassis. after verifying that i’m an acual breathing person & a fellow american, they sent my package by EMS and it just arrived this morning. in it, were several auto-scale bodies i ordered + my mod’d Mini-Z. unfortunately, i suck at checking for bodies that fit so 3 of the 4 bodies that came i can’t use with my MR02 Chassis but i’ll probably just switch them out for some items i have in stock. i haven’t had the time to do anything accept snap a few shots as u can see in the gallery. once i’ve had a chance to read thru the manual and browse remaining parts, i’ll report on it. for now, enjoy a few pics & check back later this week for possible shop progress updates.
