What one tool is essential to every modder tool bag and why?
I have a great LED Lenser headlamp that I use at all times while modding. Even in a well lit room it gives me the extra light to see fine details.
What fatal flaw have you learned the hard way that you could warn our reader about and prevent them from the same mistake?
A fatal flaw will always be a lack of patience. This will only lead to shortcuts, errors, and a sub standard finished product. Just take your time and do it right the first time.
Of all the mods that I have seen, you have some of the best mirror finish paint jobs out there. Is this something anyone can learn with practice, or a natural talent that you stumbed upon?
This certainly takes practice but the real key is using high quality paints. I use PPG Acrylic Urethane mostly. Even a beginner will have better luck with these, although the cost of material is quite high.
I hear that the Dragon Blood Mod took 2nd place at PDX 19. Congrats. Do you have anything in the works for PDX20 or any other projects?
Thank you, and yes you will see more very soon. I am currently finishing up the Fulmo-R and I have a joint build with Rod Rosenberg for PAX East for a well known E-retailer that will make all my other mods look plain. We cannot disclose the details yet but it will be stunning.
