Update on a few projects

We've been exceptionally busy these last few weeks and development has taken a bit of a back seat. We're very grateful for the support all of our customers have shown us by buying into the Blastersmiths project and it's wonderful to see our kit out there in the world being used as it was intended (and in some cases, other uses are found, you know who are you :P).

I thought I'd take the chance to update a few projects that we have rumbling in the works. Of course, there's the fact we're now producing 3D printed parts. There are lots of nice things in the pipeline for that, we're striving to do things that haven't been done before so don't expect any iron sights this side of Christmas! Of course, things don't always work out. Our Vertical Foregrip prototype is being shelved because no matter how much plastic we throw at those rail grips, they keep fatiguing under combat stress. Until we find a solution to that, they'll sit here as prototypes because I'm not happy letting a sub-standard product reach the market.

Elsewhere, we have the Juliet rigs. Our prototype has proven its mettle and there are a few changes that need making. We've made those changes and the first production variant is slated to be made up on Tuesday afternoon. There will of course be pictures but it's not in the standard black, just as a heads up.

The blaster sleeve is still on the table. We're trying to balance everyone's needs with what's actually practical. We're still going with the little and large approach - so a separate holder for the Stampede and Rapidstrike and a different one for the Stryfe and Retaliator. There's a prototype here in the office but I'm not happy with the balance between retention and accessibility at the moment.

The Vambraces are good to go, I'll launch those as soon as I get a moment alone with the website.

Finally, we have a battle belt on its way. Essentially, a wider tactical belt complete with MOLLE webbing, you'll be able to strap it around your waist and dig in. I'm thinking of expanding the system to integrate it into a torso piece for a slightly more flexible armour phys-rep. There will be pictures on the blog and Facebook page when the prototype battle belt is finished.

I'd like to say thank you to everyone again, you're all amazing and your support is what keeps us going when things get busy. I'm off to a little dance and then get back to work.

All the best,

-Mike, MD Blastersmiths UK Ltd