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audi a4 b7 with autopilot v2 and airlift suspension.
from: bagriders.com/modlab/products/AUDI-B7-A4-AND-S4-AIR-RIDE-...
The kit and its assembly:
Another spontaneous interim build in a busy time - if I want to build something "on autopilot", an ARII VF-1 in fighter mode is a safe bet. The trigger was that I realized that I had, despite having built far more than twenty VF-1s so far, none of them carried a US Navy "low viz" paint scheme? No idea why this had slipped my attention - even though I had already built one in a USAF "Egypt One" scheme and a modified (non-transformable) VF-1D in a low contrast Keith Ferris splinter scheme with USN colors.
I dug out VF-1 fighter from the pile and built the kit mostly OOB - but with some detail updates. This time, the kit would receive an extended landing gear and an open canopy for ground display. Consequently, I added side consoles and a dashboard extension to the cockpit. On the wings, the slats and the flaps were lowered, but not extended, and for additional excitement I opened the spoilers on the wings - because their red interior would be a nice contrast to the overall grey aircraft (see below).
Characteristic blade antennae were added to the nose flanks and on the spine, and the pilot figure was only added for the beauty pics.
The ordnance was in part taken OOB, too, with six AMM-1 missiles on the outer pylons but an 1:100 AN/ALQ-131 ECM pod (from a Revell 1:100 A-10) and a single stand-off missile (an 1:144 AGM-86 ALCM, left over from an Academy B-1B kit, just mounted upside down) on the inner pair of pylons.
Even though the model would later stand on its own legs, I added the option to attach a display (my almost-patented wire construction that uses the OOB display base) to the back of the ventral gun pod.
The kit and its assembly:
Another spontaneous interim build in a busy time - if I want to build something "on autopilot", an ARII VF-1 in fighter mode is a safe bet. The trigger was that I realized that I had, despite having built far more than twenty VF-1s so far, none of them carried a US Navy "low viz" paint scheme? No idea why this had slipped my attention - even though I had already built one in a USAF "Egypt One" scheme and a modified (non-transformable) VF-1D in a low contrast Keith Ferris splinter scheme with USN colors.
I dug out VF-1 fighter from the pile and built the kit mostly OOB - but with some detail updates. This time, the kit would receive an extended landing gear and an open canopy for ground display. Consequently, I added side consoles and a dashboard extension to the cockpit. On the wings, the slats and the flaps were lowered, but not extended, and for additional excitement I opened the spoilers on the wings - because their red interior would be a nice contrast to the overall grey aircraft (see below).
Characteristic blade antennae were added to the nose flanks and on the spine, and the pilot figure was only added for the beauty pics.
The ordnance was in part taken OOB, too, with six AMM-1 missiles on the outer pylons but an 1:100 AN/ALQ-131 ECM pod (from a Revell 1:100 A-10) and a single stand-off missile (an 1:144 AGM-86 ALCM, left over from an Academy B-1B kit, just mounted upside down) on the inner pair of pylons.
Even though the model would later stand on its own legs, I added the option to attach a display (my almost-patented wire construction that uses the OOB display base) to the back of the ventral gun pod.
I was practicing my freehand panning (NL: pannen) technique during the 42nd cycling competition "Wielerronde van Ermelo".
mk6 jetta gli, kit purchased from: bagriders.com, autopilot v2, airlift bags & stock rear shocks, airlift xl fronts, accuair skinny 5 gal tank
Straight out of the box, our new Pixhawk courtesy of 3D Robotics. More here: reg.cx/29st
A: USB cable.
B: Power module for LiPo battery hook-up.
C: Connection guide stickers.
D: Safety switch.
E: Connector cables.
F: PC splitter module.
G: Micro SD card USB adapter.
H: Mounting pads.
I: 4GB micro SD card and adapter.
J: Buzzer.
mk6 jetta gli, kit purchased from: bagriders.com, autopilot v2, airlift bags & stock rear shocks, airlift xl fronts, accuair skinny 5 gal tank
10.30am Slept well overnight - but battery voltage dropped too much so had to recharge, using generator, despite wind generator putting in quite a good amount with the strong following winds. Probably due to use of electronic autopilot which has been having to work hard with the big seas on passage so far.
I've been trying to get more offshore this morning & fortunately the wind had swung more into the N so that has made it just possible - otherwise I might have had to gybe onto starboard tack again to avoid the sudden shoaling of the seabed we were heading into nearer the coast further south. With the seas already big, that would have meant even bigger waves - something to avoid in strong conditions, if possible.
In fact, the wind is now lessening a touch - force 5, rather than the 5-6 previously. All the more reason to stay well offshore to keep the wind and not get into the coastal 'dead' zone. Boat speed is down to mostly under 7 kn. rather than the mid 7's I'd got use to seeing.
Midday... (Just had a 1 hr nap....no ships around) 24hr run by log: 170 n.ml. - almost as good as yesterday - I'm definitely not complaining at daily runs this good - will cut down passage time nicely! Sun shining, almost no cloud, air temp 16.6C. 65n.ml. due S of Turtle Bay (nr. Punta Eugenia), about halfway to Cabo St Lucas at the S. tip of the Baja. At least 4 days more to go. My course to Bahia de Navidad takes me close to Chamela, so that remains an option for anchoring in a nice big bay when
I get nearer.
1545 Life is never dull out here!! Just before 3pm, spotted 'Cielo di Genova' heading north directly for me, 16miles away - but no name or details, apart from MMSI no., showing on AIS display. Had great difficulty contacting them - didn't know whether they spoke English (may have been a local?) so tried in my bad Spanish as well. Eventually, got a response to lat/long position I gave - and they suddenly switched on their name & other details (but I noticed it all disappeared againlater). They
finally altered course a bit to starboard when I pointed out they would be getting too close (within half mile - too little in my book!) & told them I was sailing in difficult conditions. All ended well, with them passing a mile off my port bow - for which I thanked them & we wished each other 'bon voyage'. I mentioned that I was about to take off around the globe - and was promptly called up by a cruise ship 'Norwegian Star' who had overheard the VHF talk - they wanted to chat and asked me about
my sailing plans - very pleasant guy from the Phillipines who wished me well.
I was about to clean a fifth squid I'd obviously overlooked when I picked up four from on deck earlier ... they were going to make a late lunch - now looks more like early 'tea'..! I've lemon, so I'm about to fry them..... here goes! (Later) I never realized how much work was involved in cleaning off the outside skin of squid...shouldn't have cut them up so soon! (Later still) Sat watching the sunset as I ate those squid - yummeeee...! I had actually found a sixth one as I went to the aft deck
to get some potatoes from the crate there, so it all made a very good-sized dish.(Present from Poseidon? Or maybe from the Nereids..)
Will say goodnight as I head for the SSB to send this and my position report off - seem to have written rather a lot today!
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In early September 2019 the first shipments of the long awaited Tesla Model 3 autonomous electric vehicle began arriving in Australia.
All Tesla cars come standard with auto pilot, full self-driving capability and driver assistance features such as emergency braking, collision warning and blind-spot monitoring.
With the next software update, the cars will recognise and respond on autopilot to speed signs, traffic lights and stop signs. A number of other autonomous features will also be available by the end of 2019.
This white Tesla 3 Performance, pictured above is my sons car. He picked it up in Sydney on September 28 2019. Apparently if he had not been there at the pre-arranged time the car would have been allocated to someone else and he would have gone back on the waiting list.
Today Boxing Day 2019 I had my first opportunity to drive this amazing vehicle. Apart from being whisper quiet the technology is unbelievable and the acceleration from 0 to 100km hour in 3.2 seconds is breathtaking.
The standard car with various options he had ordered was unavailable on the day so Tesla upgraded him free of charge to a Performance Long Range vehicle. His car had been ordered well over 3 years previous to the delivery and his great patience has been rewarded with an amazingly sleek and seriously impressive and in the end, upgraded vehicle.
The stylishly sleek low profile Standard Tesla Model 3 has a battery range of 460km (real life more like 350km), a top speed of 225kph and at 5.6 seconds 0 to 100km it has scary acceleration that throws you back hard against the seat.
The Standard Model 3 will retail for Au$67,900.
There are two other models being made available in Australia.
Long Range Standard (620km -233kph-4.6 seconds) (Au$85,900)
Performance (560km - 233kph-3.4 seconds) (Au$92,900)
When one gets into the car the first thing you notice, apart from the comfort of the seats and the sleek tinted glass roof, is the total simplicity of the dash. There is no instrumentation on the dashboard, just a large computer screen which literally does everything. It allows you to conveniently update the cars autonomous and standard driving mode software, make phone calls, use maps and play music. I'm not sure yet but its probably set up for voice command also.
Charging is carried out at Tesla's rapidly expanding network of Australian charging stations or at home through an adapted power point.
Recently I saw that the Tesla Model 3 has become the top selling car in the Netherlands.
It will be interesting to see how rapid its adoption will be in Australia given Australian's record as a world leader in transitioning to new technologies.
It will not be a surprise if the takeup is quite fast, despite our current federal governments best efforts to dampen down all enthusiasm for anything not powered by fossil fuels.
The Tesla Version 10 Update was released on 26th September 2019
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mk6 jetta gli, kit purchased from: bagriders.com, autopilot v2, airlift bags & stock rear shocks, airlift xl fronts, accuair skinny 5 gal tank
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mk6 jetta gli, kit purchased from: bagriders.com, autopilot v2, airlift bags & stock rear shocks, airlift xl fronts, accuair skinny 5 gal tank
There are 6 modules of 2 different types, I believe we have a pair of them for controlling each roll axis of the aircraft.
mk6 jetta gli, kit purchased from: bagriders.com, autopilot v2, airlift bags & stock rear shocks, airlift xl fronts, accuair skinny 5 gal tank
mk6 jetta gli, kit purchased from: bagriders.com, autopilot v2, airlift bags & stock rear shocks, airlift xl fronts, accuair skinny 5 gal tank
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In early September 2019 the first shipments of the long awaited Tesla Model 3 autonomous electric vehicle began arriving in Australia.
All Tesla cars come standard with auto pilot, full self-driving capability and driver assistance features such as emergency braking, collision warning and blind-spot monitoring.
With the next software update, the cars will recognise and respond on autopilot to speed signs, traffic lights and stop signs. A number of other autonomous features will also be available by the end of 2019.
This black Tesla 3, pictured above in my driveway, had been ordered well over 3 years previous to the delivery date by a friend. His great patience has been rewarded with an amazingly sleek and seriously impressive vehicle.
The car pictured above is the standard version with a black paint but my son, also after a 3 year wait, will soon take delivery of an upgraded white long range version, for which he has had to wait a few weeks longer as he only recently decided on the longer range upgrade.
The stylishly sleek low profile Standard Tesla Model 3 has a battery range of 460km (real life more like 350km), a top speed of 225kph and at 5.6 seconds 0 to 100km it has scary acceleration that throws you back hard against the seat. The Standard Model 3 will retail for Au$67,900.
There are two other models being made available in Australia.
Long Range Standard (620km -233kph-4.6 seconds) (Au$85,900)
Performance (560km - 233kph-3.4 seconds) (Au$92,900)
When one gets into the car the first thing you notice, apart from the comfort of the seats and the sleek tinted glass roof, is the total simplicity of the dash. There is no instrumentation on the dashboard, just a large computer screen which literally does everything. It allows you to conveniently update the cars autonomous and standard driving mode software, make phone calls, use maps and play music. I'm not sure yet but its probably set up for voice command also.
Charging is carried out at Tesla's rapidly expanding network of Australian charging stations or at home through an adapted power point.
Today I saw that the Tesla Model 3 has become the top selling car in the Netherlands.
It will be interesting to see how rapid its adoption will be in Australia given Australian's record as a world leader in transitioning to new technologies.
It will not be a surprise if the takeup is quite fast, despite our current federal governments best efforts to dampen down all enthusiasm for anything not powered by fossil fuels.
The Tesla Version 10 Update was released on 26th September 2019
Tesla Autopilot Videos Record Near-Misses
But the videos underscore Tesla CEO Elon Musk's repeated warnings during a press conference introducing Autopilot that the system was a beta release and that drivers needed to be cautious. "We're advising drivers to keep their hands on the...
mk6 jetta gli, kit purchased from: bagriders.com, autopilot v2, airlift bags & stock rear shocks, airlift xl fronts, accuair skinny 5 gal tank
Laurent Giles 44' Cutter built in 1969. Steel construction with teak deck, traditional long keel, wheel steering and fitted with a Volvo Penta D2-75 diesel engine in 2010. Recent navigation equipment including chart plotter, radar, autopilot, VHF, echo sounder, log/speed and Navtex all newly fitted since 2010. Well laid out interior with 7 berths in 3 cabins with new upholstery in 2012 and separate heads. "Lucina" is a classic long distance offshore cruiser benefitting from a recent complete internal refit and would suit a sailing enthusiast. 2011 survey report valued her at 120K. For sale at GBP50,000.
Specs
Builder: Jacht Werf Frans Naas B.V., Holland
Designer: Laurent Giles
Keel: Full
Dimensions
LOA: 44 ft 0 in
Beam: 11 ft 6 in
LWL: 36 ft 8 in
Minimum Draft: 6 ft 11 in
Engine Brand: Volvo Penta
Year Built: 2010
Engine Model: D2 - 75
Engine Type: Inboard
Engine/Fuel Type: Diesel
Engine Hours: 450
Drive Type: Shaft Drive
Engine Power: 75 HP
Fresh Water Tanks: 1 (1000 Litres)
Fuel Tanks: 1 (1000 Litres)
Accommodation
Number of single berths: 7
Number of cabins: 3
Number of heads: 1
Outside Equipment/Extras
Manual windlass
OWNERS COMMENTS
"Lucina" has sailed around the world few times and stood up with full sail in a Force 10. Her sails are all in perfect condition. In 2010 she was taken back to the metal inside and out. Every tube and wire was replaced; as well as just about everything else!
ACCOMMODATION
7 x berths
3 x cabins
Upholstery - new 2012
Teak and Holly flooring
Chart table
Saloon table
Drying locker with heat
Heating - 2011
Heads with Jabsco toilet - 2011
Hob, oven and grill - 2011
Galley sink
Refrigerator - 2011
Manual water system - 2011
1 x water tank - 1000 litres plus
TV aerial - 2011
MECHANICAL
Volvo Penta D2-75 diesel engine (fitted in 2010)
Last serviced - 2012
Fuel tank - 1000 litres
Engine hours - 450
ELECTRICAL
7 x Gel batteries - 2012
Alternator and 240v charging system
Xantrex True Charger - 2010
Wind Air Breeze 12v generator
Shore power with ring main
All electrics were replaced in 2010
NAVIGATION
Garmin Plotter - 2010
Garmin Radar - 2010
Garmin AIS - 2012
Raymarine Autopilot plus Hydrovane
Garmin VHF DSC radio - 2012 plus second station
Tacktick Echo Sounder 2010
Tacktick log/speed 2010
Tacktick Wind Instrument 2010
Clipper Navtex 2010
SPARS AND RIGGING
Cutter rig
Stackpack/Lazyjacks
2 x Furling Headsails
2 x Spinnaker Poles
Mast steps
Mainsail
Large Genoa on furling - serviced 2012 by Arun
Sail on smaller furler - new 2012
Various other hanked on sails and storm sails
Twin insulated backstays
DECK
Teak deck
Anchor with 200' of chain
Electric anchor Windlass
SAFETY
Radar reflector
Jackstays
Fire Blanket
Manual Bilge Pump
Electric Bilge Pump
CANVAS
Fixed sprayhood
Bimini on fixed frame
MISCELLANEOUS
Crane
Seago 2.95m Dinghy
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE HISTORY
Last out of the water - October 2013
Last antifoul - October 2013
Date anodes renewed - January 2012
Last engine service - 2012 by owner
DOCUMENTATION HELD
Bill of Sale
Certificate of British Registry - Official No. 363321