Hi - it's good to know that front scooter wheel is still levitating. Let's get the hard bit over with early; yes, some days are still very painful.
I'm thinking that all those models you are crafting wil be set out with other models previously completed. But the big question is - who's doing all the dusting? And it would be detailed dusting. You could think about holding an open day one day a month - with admission charge. Your hobby room possibly looks like Hobbyco once did in its prime; a feast for the eyes.
I myself must have some Irish ancestory. When Celtic Woman, or Irish music is being featured on Foxtel (or whatever), something starts to move and shake in me. I invariably reach for the + volume control. A smile broadens my face - even the melancholy numbers touch some part in me (the sum of the parts is more than the whole).
Several months ago I was at Racecourse Motors and viewed a customer grey SuperTech that had the total black and carbon trim swap. It also had the solo seat. I must say it did look good - an individuals ride. It will, imo, work well with the blue also.
All the local scooter dealers I sometimes visit are reporting good sales. Sourcing stock, or stock supply consistency is their greatest challenge. Urbanites are seeking transport options it would appear. Brompton folding bikes are nearly impossible to secure. Stocks within Australia dried up overnight. And that was four months ago. It's the same elsewhere in the world. Folk are appreciating this brilliant little useful folding bike. I know I do. The bicycle industry has gone ballistic since Covid .. It's an ill wind that blows somebody some good.
The GTS 300HPE continues to perform superbly. It really is a pleasing scooter to own - both visually and ride enjoyment. I jumped up early Sunday morning and rode to Kurnell. Not that far, but a good ride nonetheless. The scooter has legs - it wants to run .... I don't get it out of the garage for short haul work. I'm still waiting for slightly warmer weather, but I suspect the traffic will continue to be a pain.
I admire that you are detailing your blue GTS. I've long believed (since I stopped riding so fast) that the ride is in the detail. I just don't have the tech ability, or specific tools, to do much more than cosmetic detail myself. And that I'm good at.
I treated myself to a Makita 18V skin air pump for Fathers Day. So much easier than getting down to those small wheels at the gas station. And I'm waiting impatiently for my little CT125. Webike has a plethora of custom upgrades for this bike. The Monkey 125 was exactly two years and 4400klms old on Saturday. Splitting the utilitaran work with the new CT will hopefully keep the mileage from climbing too high on this Monkey 'keeper'.
It's good to stay in touch - thank you - speak soon - Mark