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HNLMS Karel Doorman (A833), a Karel Doorman-class Joint Support Ship owned by the Royal Netherlands Navy, and operated jointly with the German Navy, passing Gourock on the Firth of Clyde. The vessel was on the Clyde as she paid a quick visit after participating in the military exercise Dynamic Mariner 2021 and Joint Warrior 21-2. A NHIndustries NH-90NFH of the Royal Netherlands Navy (serial number N-175) can be seen on the flight deck.
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These are some pictures regarding my third Lego MOC set named Dark-Age series.
After second series, An idea hit my mind one day. Most of real Batman vehicles are matte black, which Lego doesn't produce matte black bricks. Interestingly, I paint-sprayed the first batmobile, and then another, and then another.....It did take me long time and the whole procedures are troublesome and tedious. but the result is quite satisfying.
This set includes:
(1) Chibi Batcycle. Batcycle has very simple structure that I constructed by accident. And I built several motorcycle based on its chasis. The shape and style is more preferred aomong all my chibi vehicles. I personally consider it a very good-looking one by only using some old Lego small parts.
(2) Batmobile (Fomula-1 style): Browsing vehicles' desings online and acquire ideas is one of my daily routines -from deviantART etc. And learning something new about fashion, no matter old designs or concept designs, is also very fun. I built this batmobile after I saw this while looking for some inspiration:
www.techeblog.com/if-the-batmobile-was-an-f1-car/
(3) Bat Truck: One interesting fact about this series is that I attempted to built "side vehicles" and make them loaded onto the main vehicles because some modified official vehicles have thiese kind of function initially. The Bat Truck is actually a snow truck because I hope to build a multi-function series in the first place. And it is also my favorite one among six vehicles of this series.
(4) Bat Tank: Needless to say, this is obviously just a modified version of official set Lego 70588 Titanium Ninja Tumbler, I knew exactly what I had to do with it at first sight-matte black version-, and I call it amphibious bat for Batman can drive it both on land and in shallow water.
(5) Batsub: Another modified version from official one. There are literally 3 vehicles out of 6 that are from official sets. As I mentioned above, I wanted to build a series with multifunction concept. This Batsub is able to go on land, on the sea, and of course, under the sea. Please check out the "Ultra Agents - 70162" if you would like to know more info.
(6) Batwing (AKA Bat Bomber): No doubt about it. perhaps you can tell immediately that this is just another official Marvel superhero set- Quinjet.
There is no need to explain why I had to turn it into matte black version, or maybe it just my personal preference. I think this is the best Quinjet among all Lego Quinjet by far and so far.
Thank you so much for viewing my Lego works. More photos of other sets are coming in soon. My only intention is to share. Hope you like these cute toys. peace. :)
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Ooolala, sexy lingerie with multifunction. Hot, hot, hot.
Normal bra and peek-a-boo
Normal panty and crotchless
Stockings
cupless corset
Normal and scripted (clothing removal) garters
Normal and scripted (clothing removal) front panty bows
1 Hud for breast appliers:
Lolas tango
mirage
lush
Dark Bounce
1 Hud for butt appliers:
Sking brazilia
Slink stocking
Slink gloves
Slink Physique clothing applier
EVE applier hud
Omega appliers
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Expedition to a well-known hardware store
Shot with Minolta sr-t 100b and fuji superia 200
Scanned with a cheap multifunction printer/scanner...
Re460 31171
At 57 kilometres, the Gotthard Base Tunnel is the longest railway tunnel in the world. Opening in 2016 after 17 years construction time. Costs of CHF 12.2 billion. Stop / visit of Multifunction station Sedrun in the middle of the tunnel.
Tractor Multifunction with mower, backhoe, broom and snowblower
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Nothing you see here is real, even though the conversion or the presented background story might be based historical facts. BEWARE!
Some Background:
On 23 January 1992, the Lithuanian Minister of Defense signed an order establishing the staff for the Aviation Base of the Aviation Service. But an actual base in the Šiauliai airport territory (Barysiai airfield) was not established until March, when according to the ordinance of the Government of Lithuanian Republic, all the infrastructure, buildings, territory and 24 An-2 aircraft were passed from ”Lithuanian Airlines" to the Aviation Service of the Ministry of Defense in January 1992.
On 12 June 1992, the first time after regaining the independence of Lithuania, An-2 aircraft, marked with the double cross of Vytis on its wings – the distinguishing sign of Lithuanian Air Force – took off from Barysiai airfield. This date is considered to be the Aviation Base foundation date. In February 1993 four L-39C Albatros aircraft were brought from Kyrgyzstan.
After 1 March 1993 Aviation Service was reformed to the Lithuanian Air Force and Aviation Base was renamed the First Aviation Base of the Lithuanian Air Force. In January 1994 Lithuania officially applied for NATO membership, and the country also looked out for a relatively cheap multi-purpose fighter that would fulfill both air space defence and attack tasks, the latter primarily against potential targets at sea (e. g. fast hoovercraft landing ships operated by the Russian Baltic Fleet).
After evaluating several options, the Lithuanian Air Force settled for a surprising aircraft: the venerable MiG-21! After the demise of the Soviet Union, several international companies started to offer conversion and upgrade programs for the widely used tactical fighter, about 5.000 specimen had been built to date. One of the first companies to enter the market was Israel Aircraft Industries: IAI's Lahav Division of (IAI) had developed the so-called MiG-21 2000 upgraded fighter and ground attack version, based on the MiG-21bis and the export MiG-21MF fighter aircraft.
The MiG-21 2000 upgrade provided modifications to the cockpit configuration, avionics architecture and weapons systems, enabling the MiG-21 2000 to compete with Western developed fighters like the F-16 and to make the transition to Western standards. The aircraft's original systems and components were retained wherever mission effectiveness was not compromised.
IAI Lahav augmented the original weapons system by introducing an EL/M-2032 radar, developed by IAI Elta Electronic Industries, based in Ashdod. The radar, which uses a low sidelobe planar array antenna and pulse Doppler beam sharpening, provides all-altitude, all-aspect look-up / look-down and shoot-down capability, as well as beyond-visual-range capability. In order to make the radar compatible with Western ordnance, a new armament interface and control unit were added, too, which enabled computerized control and release of weapons, including third and fourth-generation air-to-air missiles and precision-guided munitions of Western and Eastern provenance.
This system also gave the pilot the ability to use blind attack as well as continuously computed impact point (CCIP) and dive-toss bombing techniques. CCIP bombing involves the deployment of air-to-ground weapons, using the HUD to indicate the impact point for release of the weapons. Dive-toss bombing involves the release of air-to-ground weapons at the end of a steep dive manoeuver towards the target.
The MiG-21 2000 cockpit featured a new pilot-friendly layout that overcame the shortcomings of the original cockpit layout, which was crowded and lacked most of the desired man-machine interface characteristics. It incorporated a head-up display (HUD), eye-level multifunction color displays, hands on throttle and stick control (HOTAS), solid-state charge coupled device (CCD) camera, videotape recorder, and a one-piece windshield.
The MiG-21 2000 could be equipped with a display and sight helmet (DASH) system, supplied by Elbit of Haifa, which enabled the pilot to aim the weapons simply by looking at the target. The system worked by measuring the pilot's line of sight relative to the aircraft, and transferred the information to the aircraft's sensors, avionics and weapon systems. The helmet displayed vital information, such as the missile line of sight, missile status, flight information and warning data, on the visor. The DASH helmet allowed the pilot to fly head-up and off-boresight and assisted the pilot to detect, identify and shoot earlier.
IAI Lahav's upgrade package could be tailored to meet the customer's specific operational and budgetary requirements - the Lithuanian package included the radar, cockpit and also the DASH update and was rumored to cost around 4 Mio. USD per aircraft, and Lithuania was, together with Romania (where 110 MiG-21 were to be updated), lead customer.
As conversion basis, Lithuania purchased fifteen MiG-21 airframes for an unknown sum from the Ukraine, which had inherited a considerable MiG-21 fleet after the demise of the Soviet Union but did not (want to) operate it. The deal included thirteen airworthy MiG-21bis fighters and two MiG-21U trainers with few flying hours on the clocks, and - stripped off any military equipment - the small fleet was gradually transferred as disassembled kits via air ferry in Antonov Airlines An-124 transporters to Aerostar in Romania for conversion, starting in early 1996.
The first batch of Lithuanian MiG-21 2000, three fighters and one trainer, arrived in mid-1997 from Bacau on their own power and with civil Ukrainian registrations, and the Lithuanian Air Force’s fighter squadron, the Naikintuvu Eskadra, became ready for service in February 1998.
The rest of the country’s small MiG-21 fleet was delivered in the course of the same year, and these aircraft were semi-officially christened "Globėjas" (Guardian). Since the late Nineties, the Globėjas fighters provide the backbone of Lithuania's air defenses, with aircraft holding Quick Reaction Alert. QRA missions – so-called Alpha Scrambles – have constantly been on the rise thanks to the Russia’s increased aggression towards NATO. The MiG’s have regularly launched to intercept and shadow Russian Air Force Il-20 intelligence gathering aircraft over the Baltic Sea, as well as Tu-16 and Tu-95 patrols and even some Sukhoi Su-27s.
Lithuanian pilots use “hit and run” style tactics to deal with air threats, due to the limited range and endurance of their mounts - but this is of little concern due to the country's relatively small size and the defensive nature of the machines' tasks. While the Globėjas lack a beyond-visual range missile, although they could carry one, they have the ability to carry a range of different short-range air-to-air missiles like the Israeli Python III, which Lithuania procured from Rafael in Haifa as primary air-to-air missile.
After Lithuania joined NATO organization in 2004, its (alongside Latvia's and Estonia's) air space has been protected by NATO. NATO members provide usually 4 fighter aircraft, based in Lithuania, to police the Baltic States’ airspace, where they support the Lithuanian MiG-21 fleet. The duties rotate between NATO members (which started in March 2004 with Belgium Air Force F-16s) and most NATO members that operate fighters have made temporary deployments to Lithuania.
The Lithuanian Globėjas were also in regular demand as a simulated threat, and have gone up against US F-16s, F-15s, F/A-18s and A-10s, as well as the many different European fighter types that frequently rotate into the small country, including the Eurofighter, German F-4F Phantom IIs or French Mirage 2000.
Anyway, the Globėjas' airframes sooner or later reached their flying hour limits, and will be phased out towards 2020. As a replacement Lithuania will begin taking delivery of its first batch of ex-Portuguese F-16s in 2016, while the Baltic States are considering in the near future to protect their airspace on their own.
General characteristics:
Crew: 1
Length: 14.5 [126] m (47 ft 7 in)
Wingspan: 7.154 m (23 ft 6 in)
Height: 4 m (13 ft 6 in)
Wing area: 23.0 m² (247.3 ft²)
Empty weight: 5,846 kg (12,880 lb)
Gross weight: 8,825 kg (19,425 lb)
Powerplant:
1× Tumansky R25-300, rated at 40.21 kN (9,040 lbf) thrust dry
and 69.62 kN (15,650 lbf) with afterburner
Performance:
Maximum speed: 2,175 km/h (1,351.48 mph)
Maximum speed: Mach 2.0
Landing speed: 350 km/h (190 kts)
Range: (internal fuel) 1,210 km (751 miles)
Service ceiling: 17,800 m (58,400 ft)
Rate of climb: 225 m/s (44,280 ft/min)
Armament:
1x internal 23 mm GSh-23 cannon
5x hardpoints for a wide range of guided and unguided ordnance of up to 3.310 lb (1.500 kg).
In QRA configuration the Lithuanian MiG-21 typically carry two or four Rafal Python III short
range air-to-air missiles and an 800l drop tank on the centerline pylon.
Against ground targets, unguided bombs of up to 1.100 lb (500kg) caliber or unguided rockets
can be carried; alternatively, a Rafael LITENING laser designation pod and three
Griffin Mk. 82 LGBs or a single Mk. 84 LGB can be carried, or optically guided weapons like up
to four AGM-65 Maverick or a single GBU-8.
The kit and its assembly:
This kit is the entry for the 2016 "One Week Group Build" at whatifmodelers.com, which ran from 29th of April until 8th May (so, actually nine days...). I had this project earmarked for the recent "Cold War" GB, but it fell outside of the build's time horizon. But despite the dubious kit as basis, I tackled the build since I had anything else already at hand.
The basis is the MiG-21-93 demonstrator kit from Ukrainian manufacturer Condor, one of the many reincarnations of the venerable KP MiG-21bis, but with some updates. You get, for instance, engraved, very fine panel lines, some typical details were added like the wraparound windscreen (wrong shape, though) and the radar warning fairing on the fin as well as an extra sprue with modern Russian ordnance – apparently from some other kit!
On the downside, there's overall mediocre fit due to the molds' age, some dubious details (anything appears softened or blurred…) or the simple lack thereof (e. g. there’s no ventral gun fairing at all). But there’s nothing that could not be mended, and after all this is just a whiffy version.
Since there was only one week time to build the thing and make beauty pics, the whole project remained close to OOB status, even though a lot of detail changes or additions were made in order to convert the Russian MiG-21-93 into an earlier but similar Israeli MiG-21 2000 derivative.
These mods include:
- A Martin Baker ejection seat, with wire trigger handles
- HUD made from clear styrene
- Lowered flaps
- An added jet pipe/interior for the otherwise bleak exhaust (parts from a Kangnam Yak-38)
- Hydraulic pipes on the landing gear, made from very thin wire
- Some more/different blade antennae
- Measuring vanes on the pitot boom
- Different GSh-23 gun fairing, from an Academy MiG-23
- Thinner blast deflector plates under the anti-surge doors
- A pair of Python III AAMs, plus respective launch rails
- Different centerline drop tank, from an F-5E
- Scratched chaff/flare dispensers under the rear fuselage (as carried by the MiG-21 2000 demonstrator)
Building the model went straightforward, but it took some putty work to fill some seams, dents and holes all around the kit. Biggest issue was a hole in front of the cockpit screen, where simply not enough styrene had been injected into the mould!
Painting and markings:
The Lithuanian Air Force as operator for this build was chosen because it would not only fit into the real world timeline (even though I doubt that there would have been any budget for this aircraft at that time, even if MiG-21s had not been upgraded at all...) and because the potential livery would be very simple: contemporary L-39 trainers, C-27L Spartan as well as some L-410 and Mi-8 transporters carry a uniform, dull grey livery. Why not apply it on an air superiority fighter, too?
Finding an appropriate tone was not easy, though. Some sources claim the grey tone to be FS 36306, others refer to FS 36270 or "close to Blue/Grey FS35237", but IMHO none of the cited Federal Standard tones works well. Real world Lithuanian aircraft appear pretty dark and dull, and the color also features a greenish, slate grey hue - it's a unique color indeed.
After some trials (and also wishing to avoid mixing) I settled for Humbrol 111 (German Field Grey, a.k.a. Uniform Grey) as basic tone. It's a rather dark choice, but I wanted some good contrast to the national markings. A full wraparound livery appeared a little too dark and boring, so I added light blue wing undersurfaces (Humbrol 115). The kit received a light black in wash and some panel shading, primarily in order to add some life to the otherwise uniform surface.
Details were painted according to real world MiG-21 pics: the cockpit became classic teal with light grey instrument panels, plus OOB decals for the dashboard and side consoles. The landing gear struts were painted in a light, metallic grey (Humbrol 127 + 56) while the wells were painted in an odd primer color, a mix of Aluminum, Sand and Olive Drab. Parts of the covers were painted with Humbrol 144 (Blue Grey), seen on a modernized real world MiG-21. The wheel discs became bright green.
IAI's MiG-21 2000 demonstrator from 1993 had a black radome (as well as later Romanian LanceR Cs), so I adapted this detail for my build. Other typical di-electric fairings on a MiG-21's hull were painted in slightly darker camouflage colors, while the fin's leading edge became dark grey.
The blast deflector plates received yellow and black warning stripes, and some potentially dangerous parts for the ground crews like the pointed anti-flutter booms were painted red. The Python IIIs were simply painted all-white, mounted on grey launch rails - a harsh contrast to the dull rest of the aircraft.
Main markings come from a Blue Rider Publishing aftermarket sheet for modern Lithuanian aircraft. This set also includes the small Air Force crests, which I put on the nose, as well as the typical, blue tactical codes.
The stencils come from the scrap box, the small Lithuanian flag stripes on the tail rudder were created from single decal stripes, a personal addition inspired by Lithuanian C-27J transporters. They add some more color to the otherwise murky Baltic MiG fighter.
The silver ring around the air intake as well as the stripes at the flaps and the rudder were created with simple decal stripes instead of paint.
Finally, after I added some graphite soot around the jet exhaust and some panle lines with a pencil (e .g. the blow-in doors and airbrake outlines), the kit was sealed with hardly thinned Revell matt acrylic varnish, trying to create a really dull finish.
A tough build, despite being mostly OOB, but the details took their toll. This Baltic MiG does not look flashy, but, with IAI's real world MiG-21 2000 as well as the LanceR conversion for Romania in the Nineties, this one is pretty plausible. And with the simple paint scheme, the MiG-21 looks even pretty chic!
Sedrun is the site of one of the two "multifunction" stations in the Gotthard Base Tunnel (the other is at Faido). These facilities include crossovers between the east and west tunnels as well as ventilation equipment. There are also passageways to allow for emergency evacuation from one tunnel to the other.
At the top of the photo one of the 14 exhaust air shafts in the multifunction station at Faido is visible. The Sedrun multifunction station is also equipped with 14 ventilation shafts.
On September 12, 2023, Ford debuted a substantial exterior refresh for the 2024 F-150, including revised grilles, headlights, and taillights, along with numerous interior and mechanical changes. It is also available with the Pro Access Tailgate, a multifunction tailgate designed to compete with GM's and Ram's counterparts.
2025 Ford F150 configurable head-up display showing offroad instrumentation
On the interior, all F-150 models come with a standard 12-inch LCD-based instrument cluster and 12-inch touch-screen infotainment system with Sync 4. A head-up display is optional on higher-end trims. Other features that are now standard on all models include LED headlights, a blind spot monitor, rear parking sensors, Class IV trailer hitch, and 36-gallon fuel tank (except on PowerBoost or 123" wheelbase models). A subscription-based, hands-free driving assistance feature dubbed BlueCruise is now available on XLT (302A) and higher models.
In terms of powertrain changes, the 3.3-liter V6 engine has been removed from the lineup. Instead, the 2.7-liter EcoBoost V6 is now standard on XL, STX, and XLT models; the 5.0-liter V8 is standard on Lariat and Tremor trims (as well as the regular and SuperCrew cabs with the 6.5-foot box); the 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6 is standard on King Ranch, Platinum, and Raptor models; and the 5.2-liter supercharged V8 is exclusive to the Raptor R. Four-wheel drive is now standard on Lariat and higher trims, SuperCrew models with the 6.5-foot box, and PowerBoost models.
Type Supply vessel
Flag Norway
IMO 9263514
MMSI 258753000
Callsign LAWP5
Year Built 2002
Length 84 m
Width 20 m
Draught Avg 4.7 m / ...
Speed Avg/Max 9.0 kn / 16.3 kn
Skandi Buchan is a diesel electric driven (frequency controlled propellers, pumpes, fans) - supply ship/ pipe carrier, which is designed to meet the general marked, in addition to be specially designed for field supply duties, for safe and economic World wide service.
Skandi Buchan is a Multipurpose Field Supply, ROV-ship and
Pipe Carrier owned by DOF ASA and built by Fitjar Mekaniske
Verksted in Norway. The ship is equipped with a diesel-electric
propulsion system which provides efficient fuel economy and a top speed of around 16 knots. This multifunction vessel is of
MT-6000 design from AS Marine Teknikk and is the eighth ship of this design in DOF’s fleet.
ABB’s delivery to Skandi Buchan includes:
Electric Power and AC Propulsion Systems:
● Generators, total capacity 5832 kW
● 690 V Main Switchboards
● 450/220 V Switchboards
● Propulsion Thruster Motors
● Azimuth & Tunnel Thruster Motors
● Frequency Converters for Propulsion
and Thruster Motors
Power Management System
Electrical Engineering
Through innovative solutions, high competence and true global capability, ABB Marine contributes to high-performance
vessels and more profitable operations. ABB Marine is the world-leading supplier of integrated electrotechnical solutions
to the marine industries, and our Azipod® and Compact Azipod® systems are setting new standards within electric propulsion
A l’extérieur du bâtiment il faut passer sous une réplique de l’immense réservoir et des réacteurs amovibles de la navette pour rentrer et gravir ensuite une rampe qui nous mène à une première salle, où on relate en vidéo les origines du programme des navettes spatiales dans les années 60. On passe ensuite dans une autre salle où sont projetées d’impressionnantes images de la navette. La vidéo conclut: «33 missions, 26 ans, plus de 126 millions de kilomètres… Atlantis, bienvenue chez vous». Soudain, l'écran vidéo se lève, laissant apparaitre la véritable navette Atlantis. Tout autour, on retrouve sur plusieurs étages des expositions interactives pour en apprendre plus sur l’histoire et les technologies du Space Shuttle Program de la NASA. Au fur et à mesure que l’on avance, le couloir devient orange et rouge, comme si l’on ressentait le retour brutal de la navette dans l'atmosphère Terrestre …
La navette spatiale Atlantis (Orbital Vehicle-104) fut la quatrième navette opérationnelle construite, et la dernière à voler, après les destructions de Challenger (1986) et de Columbia (2003) et la mise en arrêt des navettes Discovery et Endeavour. Son assemblage fut terminé le 10 avril 1984. Atlantis effectua sa mission inaugurale le 3 octobre 1985, un des cinq vols au cours desquels elle a mené des activités militaires secrètes. En 1989, Atlantis déploya deux sondes spatiales, Magellan et Galileo, et en 1991, elle lança le Compton Gamma-Ray Observatory. À partir de 1995, Atlantis a réalisé sept vols directs vers la station spatiale soviétique Mir. Lors du second vol vers Mir, elle a apporté un module d’arrimage qui a permis des échanges d'astronautes lors des vols suivants. De novembre 1997 à juillet 1999, Atlantis a été l’objet d’une opération de remise à niveau, avec quelque 165 modifications apportées à la navette, dont l’installation d’une planche de bord tout écran (Multifunction Electronic Display System). Elle a ensuite effectué six vols, qui concernaient tous des activités d’assemblage de la Station spatiale internationale. La navette Atlantis s'est posée sans encombre sur la piste du Centre spatial Kennedy le 21 juillet 2011, à 9 h 56 GMT, après une mission spatiale réussie. Celle-ci met fin à trois décennies de vols des navettes spatiales américaines.
Outside the building, you have to go under a replica of the huge tank and the shuttle's reactors to get in and then climb a ramp that leads us to a first room, where we tell in video the origins of the shuttle program. in the 60s. Then we go to another room where are projected impressive images of the shuttle. The video concludes: "33 missions, 26 years, more than 126 million kilometers ... Atlantis, welcome home." Suddenly, the video screen rises, revealing the real shuttle Atlantis. All around, there are interactive displays on several floors to learn more about the history and technologies of NASA's Space Shuttle Program. As we move forward, the corridor becomes orange and red, as if we felt the sudden return of the shuttle into the Earth's atmosphere ...
The Space Shuttle Atlantis (Orbital Vehicle-104) was the fourth operational shuttle built, and the last to fly after the destruction of Challenger (1986) and Columbia (2003) and the shutdown of the Discovery and Endeavor shuttles. Its assembly was completed on April 10, 1984. Atlantis performed its inaugural mission on October 3, 1985, one of five flights during which it conducted secret military activities. In 1989, Atlantis deployed two space probes, Magellan and Galileo, and in 1991, launched the Compton Gamma-Ray Observatory. Starting in 1995, Atlantis made seven direct flights to the Soviet Mir Space Station. During the second flight to Mir, she brought a stowage module that allowed exchanges of astronauts on subsequent flights. From November 1997 to July 1999, Atlantis underwent a refit, with some 165 modifications to the shuttle, including the installation of an all-electronic dashboard (Multifunction Electronic Display System). She then flew six flights, all of which involved assembly activities of the International Space Station. Shuttle Atlantis landed safely on the Kennedy Space Center runway on July 21, 2011 at 9:56 GMT after a successful space mission. This puts an end to three decades of theft of American space shuttles.
At 57 kilometres, the Gotthard Base Tunnel is the longest railway tunnel in the world. Opening in 2016 after 17 years construction time. Costs of CHF 12.2 billion. Stop / visit of Multifunction station Sedrun in the middle of the tunnel.
Texas Jack Rabbit Vibrator Advanced G Spot Sex Toy
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A l’extérieur du bâtiment il faut passer sous une réplique de l’immense réservoir et des réacteurs amovibles de la navette pour rentrer et gravir ensuite une rampe qui nous mène à une première salle, où on relate en vidéo les origines du programme des navettes spatiales dans les années 60. On passe ensuite dans une autre salle où sont projetées d’impressionnantes images de la navette. La vidéo conclut: «33 missions, 26 ans, plus de 126 millions de kilomètres… Atlantis, bienvenue chez vous». Soudain, l'écran vidéo se lève, laissant apparaitre la véritable navette Atlantis. Tout autour, on retrouve sur plusieurs étages des expositions interactives pour en apprendre plus sur l’histoire et les technologies du Space Shuttle Program de la NASA. Au fur et à mesure que l’on avance, le couloir devient orange et rouge, comme si l’on ressentait le retour brutal de la navette dans l'atmosphère Terrestre …
La navette spatiale Atlantis (Orbital Vehicle-104) fut la quatrième navette opérationnelle construite, et la dernière à voler, après les destructions de Challenger (1986) et de Columbia (2003) et la mise en arrêt des navettes Discovery et Endeavour. Son assemblage fut terminé le 10 avril 1984. Atlantis effectua sa mission inaugurale le 3 octobre 1985, un des cinq vols au cours desquels elle a mené des activités militaires secrètes. En 1989, Atlantis déploya deux sondes spatiales, Magellan et Galileo, et en 1991, elle lança le Compton Gamma-Ray Observatory. À partir de 1995, Atlantis a réalisé sept vols directs vers la station spatiale soviétique Mir. Lors du second vol vers Mir, elle a apporté un module d’arrimage qui a permis des échanges d'astronautes lors des vols suivants. De novembre 1997 à juillet 1999, Atlantis a été l’objet d’une opération de remise à niveau, avec quelque 165 modifications apportées à la navette, dont l’installation d’une planche de bord tout écran (Multifunction Electronic Display System). Elle a ensuite effectué six vols, qui concernaient tous des activités d’assemblage de la Station spatiale internationale. La navette Atlantis s'est posée sans encombre sur la piste du Centre spatial Kennedy le 21 juillet 2011, à 9 h 56 GMT, après une mission spatiale réussie. Celle-ci met fin à trois décennies de vols des navettes spatiales américaines.
Outside the building, you have to go under a replica of the huge tank and the shuttle's reactors to get in and then climb a ramp that leads us to a first room, where we tell in video the origins of the shuttle program. in the 60s. Then we go to another room where are projected impressive images of the shuttle. The video concludes: "33 missions, 26 years, more than 126 million kilometers ... Atlantis, welcome home." Suddenly, the video screen rises, revealing the real shuttle Atlantis. All around, there are interactive displays on several floors to learn more about the history and technologies of NASA's Space Shuttle Program. As we move forward, the corridor becomes orange and red, as if we felt the sudden return of the shuttle into the Earth's atmosphere ...
The Space Shuttle Atlantis (Orbital Vehicle-104) was the fourth operational shuttle built, and the last to fly after the destruction of Challenger (1986) and Columbia (2003) and the shutdown of the Discovery and Endeavor shuttles. Its assembly was completed on April 10, 1984. Atlantis performed its inaugural mission on October 3, 1985, one of five flights during which it conducted secret military activities. In 1989, Atlantis deployed two space probes, Magellan and Galileo, and in 1991, launched the Compton Gamma-Ray Observatory. Starting in 1995, Atlantis made seven direct flights to the Soviet Mir Space Station. During the second flight to Mir, she brought a stowage module that allowed exchanges of astronauts on subsequent flights. From November 1997 to July 1999, Atlantis underwent a refit, with some 165 modifications to the shuttle, including the installation of an all-electronic dashboard (Multifunction Electronic Display System). She then flew six flights, all of which involved assembly activities of the International Space Station. Shuttle Atlantis landed safely on the Kennedy Space Center runway on July 21, 2011 at 9:56 GMT after a successful space mission. This puts an end to three decades of theft of American space shuttles.
+++ DISCLAIMER +++
Nothing you see here is real, even though the conversion or the presented background story might be based historical facts. BEWARE!
Some background:
Airbus Helicopters Tiger, formerly known as the Eurocopter Tiger, is a four-bladed, twin-engined attack helicopter which first entered service in 2003. It is manufactured by Eurocopter (now Airbus Helicopters), the successor company to Aérospatiale's and DASA's respective helicopter divisions, which designate it as the EC665. In Germany and Australia it is known as the 'Tiger'; in France and Spain it is called the 'Tigre'. Finland, the youngest export customer, calls the EC665 'Tiikeri'.
Development of the Tiger started during the Cold War and it was initially intended as an anti-tank helicopter platform to be used against a Soviet ground invasion of Western Europe. During its prolonged development period the Soviet Union collapsed, but France and Germany chose to proceed with the Tiger, developing it instead as a multirole attack helicopter.
It achieved operational readiness in 2008 and since the type's introduction to service, Tigers have been used in combat in Afghanistan, Libya, and Mali.
The Tiger has the distinction of being the first all-composite helicopter developed in Europe. Even the earliest models also incorporate other advanced features such as a glass cockpit, stealth technology and high agility to increase its survivability. The Tiger has a tandem-seat cockpit and is operated by a two-man crew; the pilot is placed in the forward position, with the gunner seated behind.
Either of the crew members can manage the weapon systems or the primary flight controls, switching roles if necessitated.
In addition to flying the aircraft, the Tiger's pilot would typically be in control of the self-defense systems and communications, as well as some secondary weapon functions.
Amongst the Tiger's notable qualities, it possesses very high levels of agility, much of which is attributed to the design of its 13-meter four-bladed hinge-less main rotor; the Tiger can perform full loops and negative g manoeuvres. Power is provided by a pair of FADEC-controlled MTU Turbomeca Rolls-Royce MTR390 turboshaft engines.
Finland is only a small operator of the helicopter. The type’s procurement for the country’s army came as a surprise, even though it is part of the thorough modernization program of the Finnish Army and its equipment.
This modernization program started in October 2001 when Finland signed a contract for 20 NH90 TTHs for the Finnish Army to replace their ageing fleet of Mil Mi-8 helicopters from 2004 onwards.
NH 90 deliveries became delayed, though, and in the meantime the tactical potential of an additional, dedicated combat helicopter was assessed and positively evaluated. One of the major factors that led to the Tiger’s purchase was the fact that Finland participated in nearly all sub-areas of NATO’s Partnership for Peace program and had for example provided peacekeeping forces to both the Afghanistan and Kosovo missions. The possibility of Finland's membership in NATO was one of the most important political issues and continues to be a prominent issue in Finnish politics.
Within the Finnish Army the EC665 is regarded as an armed complement to the new NH90 transport helicopters. An initial order for eight EC-665s was placed in 2004, including an option for eight more, at estimated costs of €27m/unit.
The Finnish variant was optimized for the anti-tank and fire support role, but also capable of armed reconnaissance and artillery spotting. Its avionics and sensor suite was not as sophisticated as other nations’ variants, but still built around existing state-of-the-art equipment and tailored to the Finnish needs.
Amongst the key avionics features of the helicopter are the EUROGRID battlefield management and map display systems, integrated communications (HF/VHM/FM radio and satellite) and data transfer links, a high-authority digital automatic flight control system, and redundant MIL 1553 data buses. Two redundant mission computers control the weapons, sensors, and targeting functions. The Tiger's navigational suite includes GPS, dual-redundant inertial referencing, Doppler radar, separated air data units, radio altimeter and distributed air speed sensors.
The most significant single avionics system fitted upon the Finnish Tiger is the mast-mounted OSIRIS sight/sensor. This incorporates optical TV and thermal cameras, a laser range finder/tracker/designator, and multiple gyroscopes for stabilization. OSIRIS performs as the main sensor for target observation and acquisition, providing firing and targeting data via the weapons computer. Furthermore, OSIRIS also enables entirely passive target acquisition to be undertaken, greatly reducing the risk of enemy detection.
Each crew member has a pair of multifunction liquid-crystal data displays at their control station, typically used to display internal systems information and sensory data, and to interact with the aircraft's higher systems. An additional display system is available to both crew in the form of the helmet-mounted display (HMD). The HMD is used by the flying pilot to display basic flight data with digitally enhanced optics, such as night vision or infrared imagery from the sensors, superimposed against; the gunner can use the HMD to interact with and control on-board weapon systems and view targeting data.
The 'Tiikeri' can operate during day or night in all-weather conditions, and has been designed to include operations in the aftermath of nuclear, biological, or chemical warfare. It can even be used in the maritime environment, able to operate from the decks of ships including frigates and during extreme weather conditions.
The Tiger is capable of equipping various armaments including rockets, cannon, and a range of air-to-air and air-to-surface missiles, controlled via a dedicated weapons control computer. The Finnish variant’s main armament is the AGM-114 ‘Hellfire’ missile, up to sixteen of these weapons can be carried. Other munitions for anti-ground warfare include an assortment of external gun pods and up to four launchers for 70mm and 68mm rockets, all to be mounted under the Tiger's stub-wings. A nose-mounted Nexter turret with a GIAT 30 mm gun is also available.
In March 2008, EC665 deliveries began, together with the delayed NH90s. To minimize further delay, aircraft were first delivered to an Initial Operational Configuration (IOC-) and Nearly Operational Configuration (IOC+), to be later modified by Patria into a Final Operational Configuration (FOC). In parallel, initial pilot training and conversion had been conducted at the Franco-German pilot training school at Le Luc in Provence. Operational status of the first batch was achieved in early 2009, and delivery of the second batch started in 2010.
In June 2011, six Finnish EC665 participated in the Finnish Defense Forces' main field exercise, escorting NH90 troop transports; their performance was described as having exceeded expectations.
General characteristics
Crew: Two (pilot and weapon systems officer)
Length: 14.08 m fuselage (46 ft 2 in)
Rotor diameter: 13.00 m (42 ft 8 in)
Height: 3.83 m (12 ft 7 in)
Disc area: 133 m² (1,430 ft²)
Internal fuel capacity: 1,080 kg (2,380 lb)
Empty weight: 3,060 kg (6,750 lb)
Loaded weight: 5,090 kg (11,311 lb)
Max. takeoff weight: 6,000 kg (13,000 lb)
Powerplant:
2× MTU Turbomeca Rolls-Royce MTR390 turboshafts, 958 kW (1.303 shp) each
Performance:
Maximum speed: 290 km/h (157 knots, 181 mph)
Range: 800 km (430 nm, 500 mi) in combat configuration
1,300km with external tanks in the inboard stations
Service ceiling: 4,000 m (13,000 ft)
Rate of climb: 10.7 m/s (2,105 ft/min)
Power/mass: 0.23 hp/lb (0.38 kW/kg)
Armament:
1× 30 mm (1.18 in) GIAT 30 cannon in chin turret, with up to 450 rounds.
Four stub wing hardpoints for e.g. 20 mm (0.787 in) autocannon pods, 68 mm (2.68 in) SNEB or
70 mm (2.75 in) Hydra 70 unguided rockets pods or starters with 4x AGM-114 Hellfire missiles
The kit and its assembly:
This whiffy Tiger helicopter was (again) inspired by a CG side profile by fellow users nighthunter & Darth Panda at whatifmodelers.com. The model is more or less a hardware recreation of this profile on the basis of the Italeri kit.
The Italeri kit itself ain’t bad, but it has raised details and fit, esp. around the engines and the rotor mast, is rather dubious. Anyway, it was built more or less OOB, the only changes are the added pilot figures (Hobby Master pygmies), other antennae and the different armament. The Hellfires and their racks come from an Italeri AH-64, the small six-shot rocket pods belong to a Revell G.91 and actually contain unguided air-to-air rockets. Another modification is the use of the OOB French chin turret implanted under the German nose with a scratched mount, a scratched IR jammer and a pair of chaff/flare dispensers on the stub wings’ upper sides (AH-1 style, scratched, too). Internally, a vertical styrene tube in the kit’s CG offers an attachment point for an iron wire holder (for the beauty pics).
The model is not a 100% match with the CG benchmark, but the most important and obvious elements are there.
Painting and markings:
CG profiles are, like print colors, always hard to interpret, and this case was no different. nighthunter’s profile shows the Tiger in a tricolor paint scheme with two greens and black. These could be the German colors (which are actually used on the Finnish NH90 transporters, RAL 6003, FS 34079 and RAL 7021), but then the typical German Tiger camouflage pattern would not match, the CG profile rather shows the French pattern. Alternatively, the colors could be those from contemporary Finnish Army ground vehicles carry, but these carry a splinter scheme.
I decided to combine both options, using the original, organic wraparound pattern in French style and use the Finnish Army colors. I could not find official descriptions of the latter, so I improvised, using several vehicle pics as reference.
Choice of colors was not easy: my basic tones are Revell 45 (RAL 7003 ‘Moosgrau’, a kind of dark variant of RLM 02), FS 34096 (very close to the typical Finnish WWII olive green) and the German RAL 7021, a very dark grey. The greens appear rather light and pale, but I wanted the more greyish look and a strong contrast to the dark grey.
The interior as well as the rotor blades were painted in Neutral Grey (FS 36173), the latter with orange tips.
After the basic painting process a black ink wash was applied, and panels were shaded with lighter tones, including RLM 02 and FS 37066 from ModelMaster as well as Humbrol 105. As usual, everything was done with brushes.
Decals came next. The national markings are 1:144 aftermarket roundels and the tactical code was created from single letters and numbers from TL Modellbau. The few warning stencils etc. were taken from the OOB sheet and from the scrap box.
After that, the kit was carefully and only slightly rubbed with grinded graphite on a soft cotton cloth, in order to emphasize the fine, raised surface details. Finally, the kit was sealed under a coat of matt acrylic varnish.
The paint scheme ended up lighter than expected, but the result looks IMHO good and has that special “Finnish Touch”. It’s also relatively close to the CG profile that inspired it, a quick and rather smooth build.
The exit of the whole car wash tunnel at BP (MFG) Sutton.
Just looking at this is very surreal indeed, this sort of arrangement is uncommon even in Europe nevermind the backwaters of Britain. For further indulgences, there are two sets of Powerfoam jet washes covered by the hanging green roof, and a third basic one next to the multifunction air and vac boxes, supplemented by a row of MFG's electric chargers.
However, there is a trap - warning. Do NOT spend over 30 minutes at any part of this garage with your car, there are cameras on site!
Why is there an enforced time limit God knows, but so many motorists waiting in queues got hit by this awful policy that really lets down an otherwise brilliant site. Luckily I knew this beforehand but just look at the reviews....
Société nationale des chemins de fer belges/Nationale Maatschappij der Belgische Spoorwegen Alstom Class M7 Bmx multifunction railcar number 76063 is seen providing power at the rear of IC 1517, 1753 Blankenberge to Genk which I traveled on between Bruxelles Centraal & Bruxelles Nord.
Capacity range is 38,000lbs to 60,000lbs tractive effort, single or double coupled. The Navigator Series is capable of moving up to 40 loaded railcars without weight transfer coupling. Spawned from the success of the more lengthy SWX840, launched in 2011, the Navigator Series includes (4) shorter models. Each Navigator model highlights the only mobile railcar movers in the business to utilize a pivoting drive axle and rail guidance system all in a single assembly. The system is very similar to the drive trucks on a locomotive which are allowed to pivot and turn along the rails. Product improvement focus includes enhanced rail stability, better performance in poor weather conditions, improved tire life and the ability to navigate up to 70 degree track curvature. The Navigator Series by Shuttlewagon is the pinnacle in mobile railcar moving. Shuttlewagon expands the railcar mover market, providing fresh alternatives to higher-cost-of-operation locomotive power by providing the only mobile railcar mover/shunting applications that exceed 35,000lbs tractive effort and do so with direct, non-weight transfer locomotive like coupling. The Navigator NVX8040 is the largest, highest capacity mobile railcar mover in the world, offering unparalleled pulling capability.
180-degree rotating console with color multifunction display. Dual four-way air suspension operator seats for either side on-rail operator control.
Pull-out sander boxes with wide-mouth lids for easy loading. Air-activated sanders for smooth dispensing. Safely attach glad-hand hoses with ease; Shuttlewagon offers industry-leading space between railcar and mobile railcar mover.
Two independent drive wheel trucks supported on rotating bearings with eight (8) 16" AAR profile guide wheels. ABS and traction assist provide more control while reducing maintenance cost.
Wide-range AAR sliding couplers are air released and hydraulically positioned. Improves pulling performance in curves and grades.
Large high-density cross-linked polytheylene (HDXLPE) 90-gallon fuel tank for extended operational capacity.
Standard equipment includes the following:
ABS vehicle brakes
Anti-slip traction control (on-rail operations)
CAN-Bus electrical system
90-gallon fuel tank
30-gallon air reservoir
Three 12-volt power receptacles in cab
Tinted cabin glass
Door-mounted windshield wipers
Non-slip cushioned floor mat
Engine diagnostics adapter in console
High-visibility powder-coated hand rails
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* Disco-Calipso
* Construction quality in a minimalist style
* This multipurpose facility designed for entertainment and "events at the disco, etc. .."
* The structure is composed of:
- Easy system of Rez (Rezbox)
- Sofas minimal style, with Sitting animation avatar "Copy Only"
- Speakers Audio Aerodynamic "Copy"
- Console for DJs, with the animation, "Copy Only"
- Dynamic Lights controller (Environment)
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Pictures were taken using a SLR Minolta X-500 body (1984) with the MultiFunction back set to the dating (MM/DD/YY) auto mode and a standard lens Minolta MD 50 mm f/1.4. 35 mm Fujicolor film C200 36 exposures 200 ISO.
Lyon Confluence, Jan. 3, 2022.
Pôle de Commerces et de Loisirs Confluence
7 Rue Paul Montrochet
69002 Lyon
France
The film was developed using the C-41 process then digitalized using a Sony A7 body and a Minolta Slide Duplicator with a Minolta Auto Bellows III with a lens Minolta Bellow Macro Rokkor 50mm f/3.5.
After Iowa Pacific personnel including Ed Elis first arrived, parking their vehicles behind Final Steel, and swung the bridge in place Mike the conductor gives the all clear to Ken the engineer to proceed across former Milwaukee Road bridge Z-6 from the shanty. The shanty on the bridge at least initially served as the office for Chicago Terminal. A multifunction copier/FAX/printer was installed there on opening day.
Virtually everything in the scene is gone now, torn down as it awaits redevelopment as the planned Lincoln Yards project. Bridge Z-6 will be retained as a viewing platform while a new pedestrian and bike bridge will span the river, completing the 606 Trail.
Second in a series of screen grabs I will post from video I took on the first day of Chicago Terminal operations as it made its way from the UP North Avenue Yard where it was a tenant on its way to switch Finkl Steel and Peerless Confectionery. I was a guest of Ed Ellis for the first two days of operations to document it. I also wound up acting as a pilot for the crew as CP left behind no instructions.
Images are from converted from DVD format and cleaned up as much as possible in Photoshop. It was a dreary, overcast day with rain on and off again, and the SW8 engine in which we were riding was rocking back and forth which made taking videos a challenge.
If you want to see a video of mine that shows CP working this line go to-
studio.youtube.com/video/pQXSrwYdoQk/edit
Due to conversations in the cab that the crew probably didn't want being made public I am not going to share the full video of this trip plus I do not feel like taking the time to edit out the audio. Enjoy the still images instead from those first two days in this album.
Pilot's-eye view from a light aircraft over Belize City, with multifunction GPS screens, the control yoke and throttle in the foreground and the propeller arc against a pale blue sky. The sea haze on the horizon is the only other element.
Il Lingotto, a Torino.è stato uno dei principali stabilimenti produttivi della FIAT. Ora è un grande centro polifunzionale.
Lingotto, in Turin, has been one of the main productive plants of FIAT, Now is a big multifunction center..
At 57 kilometres, the Gotthard Base Tunnel is the longest railway tunnel in the world. Opening in 2016 after 17 years construction time. Costs of CHF 12.2 billion. Stop / visit of Multifunction station Sedrun in the middle of the tunnel.
Lith print from colour neg . On fomatone 132 matte , easylith 10+10+1000+300 old. Original shot on nikon f301 35-105mm nikkor. Hand coloured with marshall pencils. Train arriving in Knaresborough North Yorkshire. My epson neg scanner is knackrd and the weather is rubbish for venturing out with my camera so sharpened my pencils :-) ......( low res scan on my multifunction printer)
I recommend enlarge it . . ///. . Recomiendo verla en grande
Pues tontamente se me ocurrió tomar esta foto mientras hacía un pequeño trabajillo con la Dremel y un disco de corte, por cierto me encanta esta herramienta.
Type Supply vessel
Flag Norway
IMO 9263514
MMSI 258753000
Callsign LAWP5
Year Built 2002
Length 84 m
Width 20 m
Draught Avg 4.7 m / ...
Speed Avg/Max 9.0 kn / 16.3 kn
Skandi Buchan is a diesel electric driven (frequency controlled propellers, pumpes, fans) - supply ship/ pipe carrier, which is designed to meet the general marked, in addition to be specially designed for field supply duties, for safe and economic World wide service.
Skandi Buchan is a Multipurpose Field Supply, ROV-ship and
Pipe Carrier owned by DOF ASA and built by Fitjar Mekaniske
Verksted in Norway. The ship is equipped with a diesel-electric
propulsion system which provides efficient fuel economy and a top speed of around 16 knots. This multifunction vessel is of
MT-6000 design from AS Marine Teknikk and is the eighth ship of this design in DOF’s fleet.
ABB’s delivery to Skandi Buchan includes:
Electric Power and AC Propulsion Systems:
● Generators, total capacity 5832 kW
● 690 V Main Switchboards
● 450/220 V Switchboards
● Propulsion Thruster Motors
● Azimuth & Tunnel Thruster Motors
● Frequency Converters for Propulsion
and Thruster Motors
Power Management System
Electrical Engineering
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vessels and more profitable operations. ABB Marine is the world-leading supplier of integrated electrotechnical solutions
to the marine industries, and our Azipod® and Compact Azipod® systems are setting new standards within electric propulsion