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Nestled in the heart of Massachusetts Bay, the historic Port of Boston stands as a testament to human ingenuity and architectural prowess. With roots stretching back to colonial America, this bustling hub has been at the forefront of trade and transportation for over three centuries. As you approach its sprawling docks, you’re greeted by an awe-inspiring sight: colossal cranes towering against the horizon, their intricate frameworks etched against the New England sky.
These mechanical giants are not just functional; they’re monuments to modern engineering. Brands like BROMMA hint at global connections, with each crane playing a pivotal role in an international dance of logistics and commerce. The Port’s design marries form with function—each structure is meticulously crafted to handle cargo with precision and care.
Walking along its piers, one can’t help but marvel at how history has shaped this place—from Revolutionary War shipments to today’s containerized goods—the evolution is palpable in every rivet and beam. The architecture here tells stories not just of buildings but also of people: sailors, merchants, engineers who have all left their mark on this iconic seaport.
As you stand amidst these sentinels of steel and cable, it’s clear that while ships may come and go, the legacy of Boston’s port remains steadfast—a historical landmark that continues to drive forward into new tides of innovation.
The guys at work hate it when I go all arty-farty and girly with what is essentially a manly and rather butch industry...
I've been trying to build up a 'stock' of images to keep in reserve for our company website, but can't resist throwing in the odd arty image, such as this one. Yes, I could shoot the components against a gritty, engineering background, but I happen to like the contrast of machined metal against the shiny hot pink of the acetate clipboard.
Even if it doesn't make it onto the website, it's served its purpose in getting me out of a jam for my 365 shot, even if it was uploaded late! ;-)
It was while I was riveting these copper spring plates together at work this afternoon that I was struck by the autumn colours in the stack of components...
Although they were all copper, the varying shades of the pieces on edge ranged from dark chocolate brown to a bleached 'blonde'.
Well, I've got to keep myself amused somehow...
This Chinese military model or PLA military model is provided by Chinafavorites.com.
The HQ-7 (HongQi-7, also known as FeiMeng-80 in its export form) is an all-weather short range air defence system developed by 2nd Aerospace Academy (now China Academy of Defence Technology). The missile was based on the French Crotale air defence missile technology and entered service in the late 1980s. The land-based version of the missile is currently serving with the PLA ground forces and PLA Air Force (PLAAF), while its shipborne version is being equipped by the PLA Navy (PLAN). The improved variant FM-90 for the export market was introduced in 1998. A further improved variant was introduced in 2006/07.
1:24 scale
Description of model:
Material:Zinc Alloy construction with small plastic parts;
pproximately 270mm in Length,
Hand-assembled from more than 160 separate parts
This precisionengineered model features from the turret and turns,
rotating wheels,
elevating missile,
Radar pivoting and door opening.
Hand-assembled and match all the details to original.
All details aimed to military weapon enthusiasts ,
collection expert,and the soldier who man it.
We've recently bought a secondhand piece of equipment for the workshop - some sort of ancient manual lathe, I believe, although it reminds me of an iron lung! Alas - it's broken down already.
It may not be terribly efficient at machining metal in its current state, but it DOES make a very good photographic subject though... ;-)
Oh - and I was told off for calling those coggy things 'cogs' and not 'gears'...
For the Macro Mondays group theme "Frustrations"
I apologise for my prolonged absence from the group, but blame it on these things which symbolise the pressures of work at present, preventing me from doing the sort of photography I love...
These are an intrinsic part of one of the assemblies I make as part of my job in precision engineering. Helical springs must be fitted onto input spindles before they can be inserted into the body of the assembly, and it's a fiddly process involving fingernails, anti-scuffing paste and some considerable dexterity - not to mention a firm grasp of expletives!
If my nails are too short, the springs ping off into infinity, rarely to be seen again - it drives me nuts!
www.bpe-cncprecision.co.uk Breckland Precision Engineering is a professional CNC Machining company with over 20 years’ experience in manufacturing and subcontract engineering in the small components industry.
Telephone: 01953 885 363
Email: info@bpe-cncprecision.co.uk
Address:
Unit 9-10
Coughtrey Industrial Estate
Griston
Thetford
Norfolk
IP25 6QB
For the Macro Mondays group theme 'Nothing larger than a penny'...
I have a screw loose - or several... These are some of the smaller, but not the smallest, screws which I use on a daily basis in my job as a precision assembler of scientific instruments. It's enough to drive you nuts...
In the heartbeat of the city's pulse,
A steely beast of beauty convulse.
Sleek and low, it hugs the curve,
A symphony of power in every swerve.
The world blurs in a vibrant smear,
As it commands the road without fear.
Its wheels, a blur of fiery hue,
Spin tales of races won, and the thrill anew.
The sun glints off its metallic skin,
Mirroring the fire that burns within.
A roar escapes, a thunderous sound,
An anthem for the chase that knows no bound.
Every line, every curve, a crafted dream,
Molded with passion, a dynamic theme.
This is not just a machine, but art in motion,
A testament to the allure of locomotion.
The cityscape, a canvas broad and wide,
Becomes a playground where speed can’t hide.
Here, in this fleeting, ephemeral flight,
The car and driver are one, a force of might.
So let the world stand still and stare,
As it passes by, a gust of air.
For in this moment, it's more than a car,
It’s a beacon of desire, a shooting star.
One of my many tasks today - fill in a tiny recess in each of 13 components with red paint...
I knew I took A' Level Art for a reason.
www.bpe-cncprecision.co.uk Breckland Precision Engineering is a professional CNC Machining company with over 20 years’ experience in manufacturing and subcontract engineering in the small components industry.
Telephone: 01953 885 363
Email: info@bpe-cncprecision.co.uk
Address:
Unit 9-10
Coughtrey Industrial Estate
Griston
Thetford
Norfolk
IP25 6QB