{"id":5220,"date":"2024-08-30T17:41:21","date_gmt":"2024-08-30T14:41:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wpolah.com\/?p=5220"},"modified":"2024-08-30T17:41:21","modified_gmt":"2024-08-30T14:41:21","slug":"thompson-submachine-gun","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wpolah.com\/uk\/thompson-submachine-gun\/","title":{"rendered":"Crafting Thompson Submachine Gun: My Story of Building a Miniature WWII Legend During \u0421urrent Wartime"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-3575236\" data-block-id=\"3575236\"><style>.stk-3575236{margin-bottom:50px !important}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-3575236-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-e4555f8\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"e4555f8\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-e4555f8{flex:var(--stk-flex-grow,1) 1 calc(15% - var(--stk-column-gap,0px) * 2 \/ 3 ) !important}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-e4555f8-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-e4555f8-inner-blocks\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-73c9d04\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"73c9d04\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-73c9d04{flex:var(--stk-flex-grow,1) 1 calc(70% - var(--stk-column-gap,0px) * 2 \/ 3 ) !important}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-73c9d04-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-73c9d04-inner-blocks\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.313), 18px);\"><em>In this article, we explore the creation of a miniature <a href=\"https:\/\/wpolah.com\/uk\/product\/thompson-submachine-gun-scale-15\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Thompson Submachine Gun<\/a>, the process of crafting this iconic firearm on a smaller scale. Facing numerous challenges, including limited resources and the complexities of war, our team remained dedicated to bringing this ambitious project to life. Through persistence and innovation, we navigated each obstacle, culminating in a unique model that pays homage to the legendary Tommy Gun.<\/em><br><em>Join us as we recount the journey of this endeavor, from conception to completion, and share the story behind this remarkable creation.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-9cbb50d\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"9cbb50d\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-9cbb50d{flex:var(--stk-flex-grow,1) 1 calc(15% - var(--stk-column-gap,0px) * 2 \/ 3 ) !important}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-9cbb50d-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-9cbb50d-inner-blocks\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-image stk-block-image stk-block stk-e60bba6\" data-block-id=\"e60bba6\"><style>.stk-e60bba6{margin-bottom:50px !important}<\/style><figure><span class=\"stk-img-wrapper stk-image--shape-stretch\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"stk-img wp-image-5262\" src=\"https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/IMG_2981-2.jpg\" width=\"1776\" height=\"992\" alt=\"Thompson Submachine Gun (scale 1:5)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/IMG_2981-2.jpg 1432w, https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/IMG_2981-2-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/IMG_2981-2-1024x572.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/IMG_2981-2-768x429.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/IMG_2981-2-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/IMG_2981-2-1200x670.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1776px) 100vw, 1776px\" \/><\/span><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-ebb1375\" data-block-id=\"ebb1375\"><style>.stk-ebb1375{margin-bottom:50px !important}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-ebb1375-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-ff89270\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"ff89270\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-ff89270{flex:var(--stk-flex-grow,1) 1 calc(20% - var(--stk-column-gap,0px) * 2 \/ 3 ) !important}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-ff89270-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-ff89270-inner-blocks\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-f132b0f\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"f132b0f\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-f132b0f{flex:var(--stk-flex-grow,1) 1 calc(60% - var(--stk-column-gap,0px) * 2 \/ 3 ) !important}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-f132b0f-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-f132b0f-inner-blocks\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.156), 16px);\">We began the development of the Thompson submachine gun during the COVID times. While I was away from the workshop, the team created a 3D version of the most streamlined model available \u2013 the 1928 version with a horizontal forend and box magazine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.156), 16px);\">It looked elegant, but I needed more. I insisted on an additional drum magazine. By the way, this compatibility with different types of magazines is also present in real Thompsons. But we later had a lot of trouble with this drum magazine. It was too heavy and wouldn&#8217;t stay in place, even with strong magnets. Yes, we have to learn from our mistakes, so now we additionally check the weight of potentially problematic heavy components using engineering software. We&#8217;ve roughly calculated the weight of the new version of the magazine. But even that one turned out to be too heavy. The software also provides only rough estimates; in miniatures, even minor discrepancies can become critical.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-spacer stk-block-spacer stk--no-padding stk-block stk-a5d4e3f\" data-block-id=\"a5d4e3f\"><style>.stk-a5d4e3f{height:14px !important}<\/style><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.156), 16px);\">That&#8217;s why we have to manually fine-tune everything and sometimes even redo it multiple times to experimentally bring the design to a working version. However, an initial check in the modeling software does save us the time of at least one rework. In the end, we had to redo this drum magazine three times.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-5928436\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"5928436\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-5928436{flex:var(--stk-flex-grow,1) 1 calc(20% - var(--stk-column-gap,0px) * 2 \/ 3 ) !important}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-5928436-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-5928436-inner-blocks\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-3a9cb60\" data-block-id=\"3a9cb60\"><style>.stk-3a9cb60{margin-bottom:50px !important}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-3a9cb60-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-985aea2\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"985aea2\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-985aea2{flex:var(--stk-flex-grow,1) 1 calc(20% - var(--stk-column-gap,0px) * 3 \/ 4 ) !important}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-985aea2-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-985aea2-inner-blocks\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-984f416\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"984f416\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-984f416{flex:var(--stk-flex-grow,1) 1 calc(30% - var(--stk-column-gap,0px) * 3 \/ 4 ) !important}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-984f416-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-984f416-inner-blocks\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/IMG_3779.jpg\" alt=\"Thompson Submachine Gun (scale 1:5)\" class=\"wp-image-5223\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-f9cc32a\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"f9cc32a\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-f9cc32a{flex:var(--stk-flex-grow,1) 1 calc(30% - var(--stk-column-gap,0px) * 3 \/ 4 ) !important}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-f9cc32a-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-f9cc32a-inner-blocks\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/IMG_3813.jpg\" alt=\"Thompson Submachine Gun (scale 1:5)\" class=\"wp-image-5224\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-18b96c0\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"18b96c0\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-18b96c0{flex:var(--stk-flex-grow,1) 1 calc(20% - var(--stk-column-gap,0px) * 3 \/ 4 ) !important}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-18b96c0-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-18b96c0-inner-blocks\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-71298d9\" data-block-id=\"71298d9\"><style>.stk-71298d9{margin-bottom:50px !important}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-71298d9-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-6a5ea96\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"6a5ea96\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-6a5ea96{flex:var(--stk-flex-grow,1) 1 calc(20% - var(--stk-column-gap,0px) * 2 \/ 3 ) !important}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-6a5ea96-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-6a5ea96-inner-blocks\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-33075dd\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"33075dd\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-33075dd{flex:var(--stk-flex-grow,1) 1 calc(60% - var(--stk-column-gap,0px) * 2 \/ 3 ) !important}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-33075dd-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-33075dd-inner-blocks\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.156), 16px);\">The realization in metal wasn\u2019t progressing. We had many priority tasks, and this model kept getting postponed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.156), 16px);\">Later, while discussing my life strategies with a psychologist, I realized that the energy for implementation wasn\u2019t there because the earlier stages of my willpower process had been underdeveloped. I was simply stuck in the thinking phase.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.156), 16px);\">At that time, I still couldn\u2019t see a unique concept for this model. I was also concerned that our Tommy Gun model would be left without the recognizable distinctive vertical foregrip. I reviewed miniatures of the Thompson from various periods, trying to understand what should make our miniature stand out among the existing ones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.156), 16px);\">And I found the answer. We will be the first to create a miniature with the maximum number of modifications. As always, we will remain true to ourselves, maintaining a balance between the realism of the model and the ease of handling and changing elements of the miniature gun. Once this decision was made, work on the model accelerated.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-0399d17\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"0399d17\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-0399d17{flex:var(--stk-flex-grow,1) 1 calc(20% - var(--stk-column-gap,0px) * 2 \/ 3 ) !important}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-0399d17-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-0399d17-inner-blocks\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-ce9a566\" data-block-id=\"ce9a566\"><style>.stk-ce9a566{margin-bottom:50px !important}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-ce9a566-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-3e0ce88\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"3e0ce88\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-3e0ce88-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-3e0ce88-inner-blocks\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1580\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/IMG_2460-1.jpg\" alt=\"Thompson Submachine Gun (scale 1:5)\" class=\"wp-image-5231\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/IMG_2460-1.jpg 1580w, https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/IMG_2460-1-300x152.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/IMG_2460-1-1024x518.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/IMG_2460-1-768x389.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/IMG_2460-1-1536x778.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/IMG_2460-1-18x9.jpg 18w, https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/IMG_2460-1-1200x608.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1580px) 100vw, 1580px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-0aff89e\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"0aff89e\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-0aff89e-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-0aff89e-inner-blocks\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/IMG_2612-1024x520.jpg\" alt=\"Thompson Submachine Gun (scale 1:5)\" class=\"wp-image-5230\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-a16dd1a\" data-block-id=\"a16dd1a\"><style>.stk-a16dd1a{margin-bottom:50px !important}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-a16dd1a-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-0457725\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"0457725\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-0457725{flex:var(--stk-flex-grow,1) 1 calc(20% - var(--stk-column-gap,0px) * 2 \/ 3 ) !important}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-0457725-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-0457725-inner-blocks\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-e6c8f9b\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"e6c8f9b\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-e6c8f9b{flex:var(--stk-flex-grow,1) 1 calc(60% - var(--stk-column-gap,0px) * 2 \/ 3 ) !important}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-e6c8f9b-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-e6c8f9b-inner-blocks\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.156), 16px);\">However, this was happening during the full-scale invasion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.156), 16px);\">Such is the irony of fate that we completed the Thompson miniature, which gained its popularity in World War II during another major continental war, the war between russia and Ukraine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-palette-color-6-background-color has-background wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Indeed, the war also affected our work. We worked on the model amidst the sounds of explosions and the wail of air raid sirens.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We had to say goodbye to working in a spacious industrial zone for now, as industrial sites are targeted more frequently. We began working dispersed in several small &#8220;garage&#8221; workshops. We work alone or in small groups. However, development is always a collective effort for us. So, three people worked on the Thompson in the small workshop, just like in the old days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We adapted to power outages. The worst is when a CNC machine runs, and an emergency shutdown occurs. The workpiece gets ruined, and we repeatedly redo the same part. But as you know, we&#8217;re used to doing this. I even lost track of how often we had to redo parts for the Thompson due to emergency machine stops.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.156), 16px);\">We continued working with hand tools and conventional machines without CNC, even with no power supply. The generator provides us with this capability.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-f1a9598\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"f1a9598\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-f1a9598{flex:var(--stk-flex-grow,1) 1 calc(20% - var(--stk-column-gap,0px) * 2 \/ 3 ) !important}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-f1a9598-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-f1a9598-inner-blocks\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-image stk-block-image stk-block stk-4e4e4e1\" data-block-id=\"4e4e4e1\"><style>.stk-4e4e4e1{margin-bottom:50px !important}.stk-4e4e4e1 .stk-img-wrapper{width:40% !important;height:100% !important}@media screen and (max-width:689px){.stk-4e4e4e1 .stk-img-wrapper{width:99% !important}}<\/style><figure><span class=\"stk-img-wrapper stk-image--shape-stretch\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"stk-img wp-image-5234\" src=\"https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/IMG_1953.jpg\" width=\"860\" height=\"882\" alt=\"General Patton and his Colt M1911\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/IMG_1953.jpg 800w, https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/IMG_1953-293x300.jpg 293w, https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/IMG_1953-768x787.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/IMG_1953-12x12.jpg 12w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 860px) 100vw, 860px\" \/><\/span><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-66ff7cd\" data-block-id=\"66ff7cd\"><style>.stk-66ff7cd{margin-bottom:50px !important}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-66ff7cd-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-6aae95b\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"6aae95b\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-6aae95b{flex:var(--stk-flex-grow,1) 1 calc(20% - var(--stk-column-gap,0px) * 2 \/ 3 ) !important}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-6aae95b-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-6aae95b-inner-blocks\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-a3c2042\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"a3c2042\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-a3c2042{flex:var(--stk-flex-grow,1) 1 calc(60% - var(--stk-column-gap,0px) * 2 \/ 3 ) !important}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-a3c2042-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-a3c2042-inner-blocks\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During the war, we once again began reinforcing our interchangeability. We wanted one person&#8217;s absence not to let down the entire team. We still maintain specialization within the team but are now trying to duplicate all functions. For example, I started learning the nuances of cutting wooden parts for models on a CNC machine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-palette-color-6-background-color has-background wp-block-paragraph\"><em>But most importantly, despite everything, we maintain our faith and optimism. We strive to support each other and help others. Even in the darkest times, we find the strength to smile, do our best, or even achieve the impossible. Yes, we no longer release new products every month. But to launch this Thompson Set during the war, we had to become much better than we were before.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We put so much energy into this miniature that it has become a personal symbol of unyielding spirit and the superpower to see things through to the finish line.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-6406a04\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"6406a04\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-6406a04{flex:var(--stk-flex-grow,1) 1 calc(20% - var(--stk-column-gap,0px) * 2 \/ 3 ) !important}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-6406a04-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-6406a04-inner-blocks\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-c2b3ffa\" data-block-id=\"c2b3ffa\"><style>.stk-c2b3ffa{margin-bottom:50px !important}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-c2b3ffa-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-9995a12\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"9995a12\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-9995a12{flex:var(--stk-flex-grow,1) 1 calc(20% - var(--stk-column-gap,0px) * 3 \/ 4 ) !important}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-9995a12-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-9995a12-inner-blocks\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-6cfc1b5\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"6cfc1b5\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-6cfc1b5{flex:var(--stk-flex-grow,1) 1 calc(30% - var(--stk-column-gap,0px) * 3 \/ 4 ) !important}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-6cfc1b5-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-6cfc1b5-inner-blocks\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"559\" height=\"930\" src=\"https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/IMG_2141-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5254\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/IMG_2141-1.jpg 559w, https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/IMG_2141-1-180x300.jpg 180w, https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/IMG_2141-1-7x12.jpg 7w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 559px) 100vw, 559px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-1714f7b\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"1714f7b\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-1714f7b{flex:var(--stk-flex-grow,1) 1 calc(30% - var(--stk-column-gap,0px) * 3 \/ 4 ) !important}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-1714f7b-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-1714f7b-inner-blocks\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/IMG_3784-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5246\" style=\"width:289px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/IMG_3784-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/IMG_3784-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/IMG_3784-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/IMG_3784-1-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/IMG_3784-1-12x12.jpg 12w, https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/IMG_3784-1-400x400.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-spacer stk-block-spacer stk--no-padding stk-block stk-6fb619e\" data-block-id=\"6fb619e\"><style>.stk-6fb619e{height:25px !important}<\/style><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/IMG_3176-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5247\" style=\"width:289px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/IMG_3176-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/IMG_3176-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/IMG_3176-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/IMG_3176-1-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/IMG_3176-1-12x12.jpg 12w, https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/IMG_3176-1-400x400.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-b8b4203\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"b8b4203\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-b8b4203{flex:var(--stk-flex-grow,1) 1 calc(20% - var(--stk-column-gap,0px) * 3 \/ 4 ) !important}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-b8b4203-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-b8b4203-inner-blocks\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-ed359c3\" data-block-id=\"ed359c3\"><style>.stk-ed359c3{margin-bottom:50px !important}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-ed359c3-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-1b48653\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"1b48653\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-1b48653{flex:var(--stk-flex-grow,1) 1 calc(20% - var(--stk-column-gap,0px) * 2 \/ 3 ) !important}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-1b48653-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-1b48653-inner-blocks\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-d1edd77\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"d1edd77\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-d1edd77{flex:var(--stk-flex-grow,1) 1 calc(60% - var(--stk-column-gap,0px) * 2 \/ 3 ) !important}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-d1edd77-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-d1edd77-inner-blocks\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I also can\u2019t help but share how I filmed the video review for our new model. I knew right away that it would take more time than usual because I needed to showcase all the possible modifications of the model and how easy it was to use the Tommy gun. But I didn\u2019t anticipate the adventures during the shoot. I had several experiments in the park, but the best footage came from filming directly at Freedom Square in our indomitable Kharkiv. All those atmospheric shots were taken there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But as soon as I set up the equipment and picked up the miniature, people would appear, inevitably asking me what it was. During the war, there are usually hardly any people in the square.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some nearby objects have already been hit or targeted by Russian missiles. The air raid sirens are deafening. Plus, the summer heat is quite uncomfortable under the open sun, especially with a vast park nearby with fountains and ancient oaks providing pleasant shade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All this should have played against me. But no. While lying on the grass with the miniature gun, I constantly attracted the attention of passersby. I had to get up from the lawn and explain the miniature weapon. And then\u2026 the municipal workers turned on the irrigation system, and I found myself jumping around on the wet grass for the tripod. Filming was once again postponed to another day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I almost gave up on filming the video at the square. I even mentioned it in the weekly newsletter. But the subscribers were uncompromising. Everyone responded that they believed in me, and of course, I couldn\u2019t let them down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once again, I gathered my courage and went to the square. There were even more people, but I decided not to back down and to finish the job today, no matter what. The yellowing leaves had already started to fall on the lawn\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Even nature was urging me to complete the shoot before autumn. I cleaned the leaves from the lawn to avoid them being in the frame, set up my equipment, and started positioning the tripod.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Again, a crowd of onlookers gathered, asking questions, offering help, and just milling around behind me, peeking over my shoulder. I gathered all my willpower, looked sternly at all the distractions, and began filming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">My inner focus kicked in, and I stopped being distracted. The final step was to capture the actual shot. This was the most stressful moment. People react very sharply to sudden sounds during the war. I didn\u2019t want to scare anyone. So, I waited until the square was deserted. But I was so nervous that I didn\u2019t hit the tin can on the first try.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-d32f6eb\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"d32f6eb\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-d32f6eb{flex:var(--stk-flex-grow,1) 1 calc(20% - var(--stk-column-gap,0px) * 2 \/ 3 ) !important}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-d32f6eb-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-d32f6eb-inner-blocks\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-f7c2945\" data-block-id=\"f7c2945\"><style>.stk-f7c2945{margin-bottom:50px !important}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-f7c2945-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-2c49c24\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"2c49c24\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-2c49c24{flex:var(--stk-flex-grow,1) 1 calc(20% - var(--stk-column-gap,0px) * 3 \/ 4 ) !important}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-2c49c24-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-2c49c24-inner-blocks\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-7a063d4\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"7a063d4\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-7a063d4{flex:var(--stk-flex-grow,1) 1 calc(30% - var(--stk-column-gap,0px) * 3 \/ 4 ) !important}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-7a063d4-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-7a063d4-inner-blocks\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/IMG_3175.jpg\" alt=\"Thompson Submachine Miniature Gun (scale 1:5)\" class=\"wp-image-5263\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/IMG_3175.jpg 650w, https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/IMG_3175-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/IMG_3175-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/IMG_3175-12x12.jpg 12w, https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/IMG_3175-400x400.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-96ca01a\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"96ca01a\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-96ca01a{flex:var(--stk-flex-grow,1) 1 calc(30% - var(--stk-column-gap,0px) * 3 \/ 4 ) !important}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-96ca01a-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-96ca01a-inner-blocks\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/IMG_3172.jpg\" alt=\"Thompson Submachine Miniature Gun (scale 1:5)\" class=\"wp-image-5264\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/IMG_3172.jpg 650w, https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/IMG_3172-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/IMG_3172-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/IMG_3172-12x12.jpg 12w, https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/IMG_3172-400x400.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-16b7c5c\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"16b7c5c\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-16b7c5c{flex:var(--stk-flex-grow,1) 1 calc(20% - var(--stk-column-gap,0px) * 3 \/ 4 ) !important}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-16b7c5c-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-16b7c5c-inner-blocks\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-ff90279\" data-block-id=\"ff90279\"><style>.stk-ff90279{margin-bottom:50px !important}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-ff90279-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-a6c9df0\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"a6c9df0\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-a6c9df0{flex:var(--stk-flex-grow,1) 1 calc(20% - var(--stk-column-gap,0px) * 2 \/ 3 ) !important}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-a6c9df0-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-a6c9df0-inner-blocks\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-dead9d7\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"dead9d7\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-dead9d7{flex:var(--stk-flex-grow,1) 1 calc(60% - var(--stk-column-gap,0px) * 2 \/ 3 ) !important}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-dead9d7-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-dead9d7-inner-blocks\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Can you imagine! However, after the first shot, my internal tension eased. I realized that the sound of the shot was lost in the city&#8217;s din, so I wouldn&#8217;t scare anyone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During the filming, I was so focused that I didn&#8217;t notice until then that my body had gone numb from sitting in an uncomfortable position for so long. I got up, stretched, and took off my heels. So, barefoot and on my knees in the middle of one of the largest squares in Europe, I finally shot the review of the Thompson Set for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can watch it right here on the product page. Be sure to leave a comment in the review section to let us know if you think it was worth it.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-5510fef\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"5510fef\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-5510fef{flex:var(--stk-flex-grow,1) 1 calc(20% - var(--stk-column-gap,0px) * 2 \/ 3 ) !important}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-5510fef-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-5510fef-inner-blocks\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns alignwide stk-block-columns stk-block stk-378a2d0\" data-block-id=\"378a2d0\"><style>.stk-378a2d0{margin-bottom:50px !important}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-378a2d0-column alignwide\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-6c02899 stk-block-background\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"6c02899\"><style>.stk-6c02899{align-self:center !important;background-color:var(--theme-palette-color-6,#F4F5F6) !important;padding-top:64px !important;padding-bottom:64px !important}.stk-6c02899:before{background-color:var(--theme-palette-color-6,#F4F5F6) !important}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-6c02899-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-6c02899-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-2cb300a\" id=\"thompson-submachine-gun-scale-1-5\" data-block-id=\"2cb300a\"><h4 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">Thompson Submachine Gun (scale 1:5)<\/h4><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-ad4e3e4\" data-block-id=\"ad4e3e4\"><style>.stk-ad4e3e4{margin-bottom:2px !important}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">Handmade nice detailed full metal miniature submachine.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thompson submachine gun has active moving parts. 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