I've been defeated before I'm even in the arena. Carcinus is out. Just still too much to do and not enough time, even with the fact it isn't competing till Saturday. Had problems with the drill motors too which I wasn't anticipating so that slowed things up. Kinda gutted but I was chancing my luck trying get it built in four hours.

Managed to get all the little bits and pieces done to Drumroll though so at least I can give that my full attention. Only thing outstanding is the drum vibration; if I get it balanced then awesome, if not then I can roll with it. All the important bits are either taped, cable-tied or Loctited so the vibration shouldn't cause too many issues.

Now I just need to get packed and then can start looking forward to the next three days