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I just realized that it's been a long time since I last posted a WIP shot of how I build stuff, so here you guys go!
Here's all my 100% new micropolis modules for this round. I think I can officially add trans-black tiles to my list of parts I'll never have too much of.
Pictures of a temporary desert layout I had set up in my new Lego room, combining a section of Lerner Airfield and its modern tower, a short section of Route 66 and the Mojave Inn Motel located at a desert crossroads near one of the airfield's entrances (Gate 3).
The layout is of temporary nature. While planning and already building on certain aspects of what's going to become my new core layout for any future desert layouts, I wanted to have a nice setup to look at and play with in the meantime, uniting for the first time my airfield segments and the Mojave Inn Motel, and providing some decent background for my aircraft as well.
All this had never been set up together beforehand, due to a lack of space.
Last but not least, I wanted to take some last pictures of my large cargo aircraft ('C4 Titan') before its dismantling process will start... It's simply too large for transport in one piece, too large for my current Lego room, plus I know I can do better meanwhile...
The layout table measures 3,5 x 1,275 m. The current layout is, apart from small strips on both sides of the table, entirely covered with either base plates, road modules or other self-built modules such as the motel segments. The entire space covered by Lego measures 13 x 5, 32x32-studs-sized base plates.
The street lighting and lighting of the buildings has been realized entirely with 24 12V light bricks and via two 12V train transformers from the 80s.
While this layout unites airfield elements, a Route 66 segment, a crossroads and the motel, the new and yet-to-build core layout will be more centered on railroad topics again, while becoming a quirky little desert hamlet with several new aspects and buildings at the same time. The core layout will be the one I would like to keep set up at home. Adjacent to the new core layout, an airfield section can be joined for opportunities offering more space such as exhibits, conventions, etc. in which I might take part again in the future.
The good thing is that the new, yet-to-built core layout will be able to be expanded in all directions for future needs, projects or potential cooperations with other builders.
Thanks a lot for looking and reading all this! :-)
Nick Bluetooth races onto the scene with his TDNX-Module Podracer! He's been tasked with defending the Outer Rim, rather than the entire dimension. For racing purposes, he's turned off the podracer's ability to navigate through dimensions. In addition to this, and not unlike the TDN Module, the vehicle is sentient. Nick usually refers to it by its nickname, the "Eggracer".
I found this module at Ikea. It was usually used for an entrance, but I integrated it in my closet. The shelves can be repositioned at any height. I also bought those handles at Ikea, because the original ones where black material-like and cheap looking. The new ones are way nicer! I found the shoe boxes at Home-Depot and used them not only for shoes, but for scarves, slippers, etc.
The robust and powerful Power Rotary Tool - PRT is designed for cutting challenging fibrous materials inexpensively and reliably.
Further details: www.zund.com/en/power-rotary-tool
Folded of the diagram in the 2015 Indonesia Convention book out of 8 squares of Parra paper of 9 cm on the side.
A model badly diagrammed and with a weak link between modules, definitively not worth folding.
Nakagin Capsule Tower
(address : 8-16-10 Ginza Chuuo-ku Tokyo)
This is world's first Capsule Structure built in 1972. It is said that this is a prototype of "Capsule Hotel" in Japan.
"Capsule Hotel" is the Japan original accommodations. The first "Capsule Hotel" started business in Osaka in 1979. It is the tight accommodations to provide a simple bed to, but can stay at low fare.
There is "Capsule Hotel" in most cities of Japan now, but I don't have stay experience. Because it is tight space... :)
BTW, "Capsule Tower" and "Capsule Hotel" are "Mr. Kisho Kurokawa" of the same designer.
The command module at the top of the gigantic Saturn V rocket, on display at the Kennedy Space Center.
Haha, it's a pathetic sum of parts but one of the 20 essential modules to form the Island nonetheless.
The control modules, left for the ride control and right for the car alarm.
The car alarm module ist not original, those with a blue label and ZT letters were used in the vectra A, Calibra and Astra F.
The module for the Senator has a yellow label and XE letters.
The Orion spacecraft for Artemis II, the first crewed mission to the Moon in over 50 years, is now equipped with its powerful solar wings. Built and attached by European engineers, these four, seven-metre-long solar arrays are attached to ESA's European Service Module, rotating to absorb the most sunlight and provide essential power to Orion and its crew as they travel to the Moon and back.
The solar arrays were manufactured by engineers at Airbus in the Netherlands and were sent to the United States in 2023. Since then, they have been through rigorous testing, including an acoustic test that simulates the intense vibrations at launch. Last week, engineers from Airbus installed the four solar arrays at NASA's Kennedy Space Center. They carefully secured each wing with 16 hold-down mechanisms to ensure stability during launch; once in orbit, an electrical current will trigger deployment, allowing the panels to unfold automatically.
With the solar wings now installed, the next step is to add protective fairing panels around the European Service Module. Once Orion reaches space, these panels will detach, and the solar arrays will unfold to greet the Sun's light, powering the spacecraft.
Learn more about the intricate solar array installation process on our blog.
Credits: Lockheed Martin
Paper: 7.5 cm DC
Modules: 6 face modules
Model: Tomoko Fuse
Book: Unit Origami Essence p. 60-61
I love this Tomoko Fuse book but tessellations and other folds have pushed my folding of polyhedra in the background. Among some sheets of DC paper which a colleague gave me (I think they came with the new book Origami Garten by Ioana Stoian), where these stripy psychodelic one, which seemed a perfect match for a stripy cube.
NASA astronaut Kayla Barron reopens the door to ESA's Columbus module, after two days and nights of the Space Station's side modules being closed as a precautionary measure against space debris.
Matthias posted this image to social media on 18 November 2021 with the caption: NASA Astronaut Kayla Barron reopening the hatch of ESA's science laboratory Columbus after 2️⃣ days and nights of the side modules being closed as a precaution against space debris. This also marked the end of our slumber party in Node 2, as I go back to sleeping in my CASA crew quarters in Columbus In the second picture, you can see the four crew quarters of my NASA Astronauts colleagues in the foreground, with my temporary diagonal "bed" at the back. Orientation doesn't matter in space – I slept beautifully 👌
Credit: ESA/NASA
ID: 549K4484
The City Space theme continues to inspire. I wanted to use the curved quarter panels as a windscreen, and by excellent luck had the matching curve plate in sand blue. From then on it was just a matter of mixing the design cues and colour scheme from the sets with my build.
Rather pleased with this, looks chunky and industrial near-future. The crane, while functional, can't lift the module without ripping itself apart. Oh well.
Probably won't take any more pictures of the module itself either, it's just an empty shell that seems to be more like a double-decker carriage on a scenic train than a science module. Some more work on that will be required, I think. But that's a problem for another time. I already have an idea for a larger build that will incorporate four of these modules.
The Lunar Module (LM) was the lander portion of the Apollo spacecraft. The LM was designed to transport two astronauts from the Command/Service Module (CSM) in lunar orbit to the moon’s surface and back.
When I started this project, there were a few design and construction decisions to consider. My main goal was to have the LM as close to minifig scale as possible and to have the structure as functional as possible. Therefore, a few elements could have been smaller (for example, the landing legs), but I chose to create an articulating version instead.
Alva Motto
Card + Envelope :
Louis Sullivan
Form Follows Function
Cinq Points
1896
'It is the pervading law of all things organic and inorganic, of all things physical and metaphysical, of all things human and all things superhuman, of all true manifestations of the head, of the heart, of the soul, that the life is recognizable in its expression, that form ever follows function. This is the law.'
Louis Sullivan
The Tall Office Building Artistically Considered
1896
Discman :
Sony
CD Walkman
D - NE004
CD :
Produkt
Form
Rastermusic
CDR010
Badge :
Alvar Aalto
Don't Forget To Play
Cinq Points
1957
iTunes :
Bretschneider + Steinbrüchel
12K
12K33
Obrigado Mrs GMA ...
Use Hearing Protection
GMA
The diagrams show the folding of the Basic Compass Rose Module. This is just another variation of the Wind Rose Module. Do not use this module together with the Wind Rose Modules. I have not tried that but there is no harm trying. However, I cannot guarantee good results.
The assembly is similar to the "Snowflake Modules" posted earlier here - www.flickr.com/photos/61236172@N08/8487800798/in/set-7215... . Please refer to it if you are not familiar with the assembly. Leave a little gap between the edges of the cupboard fold [step 1] for easier assembling of the modules.
These diagrams are for your own references. If you wish to publish them elsewhere, kindly seek permission from me at my preferred email - owrigami@singnet.com.sg
These diagrams are also posted at my new website, kindly hosted by Nick Robinson - www.nickrobinson.info/clients/owrigami/show_diagram.php?d...
Akiyuki's Step Module GBC
Lego Technic
Designed by Akiyuki
Instructions by Jesuskyr and Blakbird
Master built by OneMoreRobot 2016
Completed another module for the Labyrinth. By flipping a lever on the back of the module the floor pops up and the adventurers find themselves in the pit of vipers. More on the way.
Again, I apologize for the terrible quality of my phone camera. It's just so much more convenient for a quick picture.
My take on set 10029 the Apollo Lunar lander. I used what parts I could find (and afford) on Bricklink and tried to make use of alternate pieces for what I could not.
After struggling with sub-standard tables at public shows resulting in warped baseplates, wavy track alignment, etc.; I decided I should build my own table modules. The design objectives were as follows:
1) self-contained table module with legs, wiring, etc. built-in
2) dimensionally aligned to integer multiples of 16-studs
3) mutually aligned with dowels and/or bolts in both end-end or end-side configurations
4) support optional drop-in modules between self-standing modules
The design you see here is the result. I have built 4x of these modules for my latest Lego model railway and I am quite satisfied with the result. They have proven to be very robust and provide a flat consistent surface for the baseplates. The disadvantage of this design is its weight. Its a compromise I was willing to accept in exchange for robustness. These modules have to survive the rigours of transport to/from public shows as well as within my own house!
Title: Astronomy Experiment Module
Catalog #: 08_01315
Additional Information: Artist's Conception
Repository: San Diego Air and Space Museum Archive
Sjøhus, (sea houses, litterally translated) are industrial buildings from the times when boats were the only efficient way of transport. These cladded, timber frame buildings were used for all kinds of purposes connected to trade and fisheries on the Norwegian coast. The typical protruding part of the gable (vindehus) is protecting the hoist mechanism. Herring (sild) fisheries were so important for the earlier economic growth on the western coast it was the obvious choice for an advert on the wall.
1990 Toyota Celica GT-S.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toyota_Celica#Fifth_generation_(T180;_1989%E2%80%931993)
www.curbsideclassic.com/curbside-classics-asian/curbside-...
Edgewater Glen, Chicago, Illinois.
Saturday, January 2, 2021.
Bremen, Germany. Orion's European Service Module is loaded on the Antonov airplane for transport to Kennedy Space Center.
For the first time, NASA will use a European-built system as a critical element to power an American spacecraft, extending the international cooperation of the International Space Station into deep space. The European Service Module is a unique collaboration across space agencies and industry including ESA’s prime contractor, Airbus, and 10 European countries. The completion of service module work in Europe and shipment to Kennedy signifies a major milestone toward NASA’s human deep space exploration missions to the Moon and beyond.
Credit: NASA/Rad Sinyak
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These days I take a far more leisurely approach to my photographic exploits, a Nikon D850 FX Pro body as my trusted companion, I travel light with less constraints and more emphasis on the pure capture of the beauty that I see, more akin to my original persuits and goals some five decades previously when starting out. I would like to say a huge and heartfelt 'THANK YOU' to GETTY IMAGES, and the 31.775+ Million visitors to my FLICKR site.
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Photograph taken at an altitude of Nineteen metres, at 10:28am on Thursday June 20th 2019, off Hyde Park Corner and Park Lane A4202 in the grounds of Hyde park, a Grade 1 listed Royal Park (the largest of) of London. Spanning an area of 350 acres, the park is divided by the Serpentine and the Long water lakes, and was created by King Henry VIII in 1536 as hunting ground. It opened to the puiblic in 1637 and was extensively improved under Queen Caroline in the early righteenth century. The Great exhibition for which the Crystal Palace was erected, designed by Joseph Paxton was also held here.
Here we see a beautiful Ardea Cinerea (Grey Heron) on the tarmac road just beside the Serpentine Lake within the park. These birds are native to Europe and Asia as well as parts of Africa, with a wingspan up to Two metres and a mass of up to 2.1kgs.
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Nikon D850 Focal length 210mm Shutter speed 1/200s Aperture f/9.0 iso64 RAW (14 bit uncompressed) Image size L 8256 x 5504 FX). Hand held with Nikkor VR Vibration (Normal) selected . Colour space Adobe RGB. Nikon Back button focusing enabled. Focus mode AF-C focus 51 point with 3-D tracking. AF Area mode single. Exposure mode - Manual exposure. Matrix metering. ISO Sensitivity: Manually set. Nikon Distortion control on. Vignette control Normal. Active D-lighting on Automatic. High ISO Noise Reduction: On. Picture control: Auto with Sharpening A+1.00.
Nikkor AF-P 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6E. Hoya UHC 67mm UV(C) filter. Nikon EN-EL15a battery. Matin quick release neckstrap. My Memory 128GB Class 10 SDXC 80MB/s card. Lowepro Flipside 400 AW camera bag. Nikon GP-1 GPS module.
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LATITUDE: N 51d 30m 21.30s
LONGITUDE: W 0d 10m 7.10s
ALTITUDE: 19.0m
RAW (TIFF) FILE: 130.0MB NEF: 91.3MB
PROCESSED (JPeg) FILE: 36.12MB
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A look at the slew of MILS Modules that I aim to have all assembled by '22. While I have quite a few large and fancy Modules planned, I do also plan to make more of the little guys, because you can never have enough straights!
I will definitely need to figure out how to properly store and transport them, especially when it comes to the irregularly shaped ones.
The pneumatically controlled punch modules are used for perforating leather, rubber and textile materials.
Further details: www.zund.com/en/punch-module
The crew module adapter, which connects Orion's crew module with the European Service module is lifted in preparation for mate with the Artemis II service module which recently arrived from Airbus in Bremen.
Photo: NASA/Radislav Sinyak
The crew module adapter, which connects Orion's crew module with the European Service module is lifted in preparation for mate with the Artemis II service module which recently arrived from Airbus in Bremen.
Photo: NASA/Radislav Sinyak
Buzz Aldrin is deploying the Solar Wind Collector (SWC), a foil sheet which he is pointing at the Sun. Note the word 'Shade' printed on the bottom of the back side. The word 'Sun' is printed on the sunward side. At the end of the EVA, after leaving the SWC exposed to the Sun for about 1 hour and 17 minutes, Buzz will roll up the foil and pack it in a bag for analysis back on Earth. Note the considerable clearance between the bottom of the Descent Engine bell and the surface beneath it. Little West Crater is near the horizon on the lefthand side of the image. Note the pattern of scratch marks running from the MESA toward the lower left that were created by the TV cable as Neil Armstrong took the camera away from the LM on the tripod. Neil's footprints are generally to the right of the cable scratches as he moved sideways out from the Lunar Module. Several potentially foot-grabbing loops remain in the cable. The rendezvous radar and various antennas on the top of the ascent stage are labeled in a detail ( 223k ).
To learn more about Apollo 11 go to: www.nasa.gov/externalflash/apollo11_40/
Credit: NASA/APOLLO 11
NASA Goddard Space Flight Center is home to the nation's largest organization of combined scientists, engineers and technologists that build spacecraft, instruments and new technology to study the Earth, the sun, our solar system, and the universe.
A pair of Zoomlion T1200-64W heavy flat top tower cranes placing PPVC modules as part of the construction of twin 56-storey (200m) high rise residential towers that will surpass Clement Canopy to become the highest modular concrete structures in the world. With the 40m jibs seen here, these big rigs have a rated tip load of 31 tonnes.
Large high capacity tower cranes like this model are now common in Singapore as the switch to Prefabricated Prefinished Volumetric Construction (PPVC) intensifies.
PPVC modules are bulky and heavy, requiring high capacity tower cranes or medium to high capacity mobile and crawler cranes to install them.