Ah, gotcha. I started out digital and then migrated to film… I like the process and involvement of working with the older technology. But you are right… It takes time and money and knowledge to get good results when you don't get immediate feedback
I put that Reign in some scalding water to soften it up and bent the rim back into a uniform shape, it flies just like a beaten esp crank. My brother dug it, so it is his now, he says thanks dude.