Two things:
- firearms technology: designing or modifying guns. Feels out of reach because... laws, obviously.
- general ICE engines knowledge: Will probably be obsolete when I get the space and the time to pursue this.
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The idea here is to shine a light on these hidden interests and the little (or big!) mental blocks that come with them. If you're already rocking in those specific areas – or you've been there and figured out how to get past similar hurdles – please chime in! Share some helpful resources, dish out general advice, or just give a nudge of encouragement on how to take that intimidating first step.
Let's help each other get unstuck!
- firearms technology: designing or modifying guns. Feels out of reach because... laws, obviously.
- general ICE engines knowledge: Will probably be obsolete when I get the space and the time to pursue this.
Naturally, there are DefCAD/Defense Distributed and the like and a couple of very active subreddits/forums and some new developments/techniques.
Arguably, 1st Amendment + 2nd Amendment == the right to 3D print firearms, but of course, no one aside from Cody Wilson wants to be the poster child for that court case, note the example made of Philip Luty in England and his writings.
For internal combustion engines, small models are popular things (have you at least purchased a Revell Visible V8 model?)
Yeah, but no such thing where I live unfortunately. Meanwhile I'll just watch Mark Serbu's fun experiments.
Maybe do air guns instead? There's a big modding community around them, and PCP weapons can be quite powerful (though maybe also regulated?)
Perhaps try an Olympic Match air pistol? Or purchasing a basic model and re-working it to make it match-quality?
I could probably build a 22LR rifle in my garage, but the moment the authorities know that, I lose my shooter license.