Drugstore Cowboy

Ditto what everyone has said.

Frankly -- I often think Nik takes the long road --
But -- that's just the difference in his work style and mine.
He is doing what works best for him - what gives him the most pleasure and satisfaction - and for him that makes it the best way.

Some have commented that it would take longer to make one of Nik's rigs than to do the project.
I suspect they miss at least part of the point --
I get the feeling that for Nik -- the rig is a project in itself --.
He clearly takes a lot of pride and pleasure out of designing them - and that's what it's all about.

I admire his attention to detail -- that is a key element of craftsmanship.
I wish I had half of his motivation/dedication in that regard.

I also admire and appreciate his attitude - -
He presents what he has done - and explains it - and leaves it up to the reader/viewer to form their own opinion.
I don't think I have ever heard him try to push or persuade anyone that they should do it his way -- or belittle anyone who didn't.

Keep up the good work Nik --
Even those of us who will probably never copy your rigs -- profit by adopting some of the ideas behind them.