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F-4 Phantom – 5195 units produced, 63 years of production/service, dozens of monographs, modelling plans, etc., what can go wrong? Well, actually quite many things. Still, after a few setbacks, here it is, my latest model
About the jet
The history of McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II started back in the mid 50’, with the first flight taking place on 27th May 1958. Initially, the F4H-1 (the initial designation before the tri-service unification) started as an unsolicited proposal from McDonnell Douglas, which actually didn’t get much interest. Only after the problems of other Navy fighters led to the necessity of acquiring a new general-purpose fighter, the Phantom as we know could get its chance. After winning the competition against the Vought’s F8U-3 Crusader III submission, the F4H-1 went to service in 1961, with a new designation of F-4B (starting in 1962). Even though F-4B was a revolutionary design for it time, it still had a number of deficiencies, with the most serious ones being slightly too high approach speed, and its AN-APQ-72 radar lacking the look-down, shoot-down capabilities, performing poorly against the ground clutter. As a consequence, after delivering 649 F-4B, in late 1966 McDonnell introduced a new, improved version – the F-4J. This version featured a revised and strengthened internal structure, more powerful J79-GE-10 engines (the smokeless, 10B version was introduced later in 1978), new, wider tires (resulting in bulges on the top part of the wings), a few aerodynamic improvements for decreasing the approach speed (changes to inboard leading edges and slotted stabilator), and most importantly, new AWG-10 radar, with solid-state elements and prominent look-down, shoot-down capabilities. The F-4J served through the Vietnam war until the late 70’, together with the F-4B, and later F-4N (upgraded F-4B). After that, starting from 1978, the selected 265 F-4J underwent an upgrade to F-4S standard (the initial idea was for 302, but the number was reduced), featuring smokeless J79-GE-10B engines, improved electronics, and leading-edge maneuvering slats, similar to those on USAF’s F-4E. In this variant, Phantoms served until 1987 in USN, and 1992 in USMC. In the meantime, 15 F-4J were also sold to UK, to fill the gap left by FGR. 2 Phantoms (F-4M) deployed to the Falkland Islands. These aircraft, known also as F-4J(UK) Phantom F.3s, served from 1984 to 1991. Interestingly, they were greatly appreciated by the RAF pilots, with most of them considering them superior to British Spey-engined variants, mainly due to the much faster response of the J-79 turbojets, in comparison to Rolls-Royce Spey 203 turbofans.
About the building process
While I’ve always appreciated the F-4, I was never a “Phantom Phanatic”. In fact, the idea for this model came to me by accident – I was a bit stuck with other projects, and thinking about different solutions, the idea that 2x3x1 curved slopes would make for an excellent Phantom fuselage went through my mind. I thought that these easy, boxy shapes of F-4 would make for a nice relax after the complex shapes of my F-14 and MiG-29, and so I started. Unfortunately, I made a huge mistake at the very beginning – I used the blueprints from the book, without validating their correctness first, which later cost me a lot of headaches.
Before going further, I should mention some of the F-4 models by other people, which were a huge inspiration to me. Of course, there is an excellent F-4B by Mad Physicist , a beautiful F-4B by Carl Greatrix , and a whole series of different F-4s by Justin Davies. However, from the viewpoint of my model, three Phantoms were of particular importance for me. The first one is F-4N by Jonah Padberg. Even though I’ve ended with a very different cockpit design, I’ve started with the modification of his 3-stud wide canopy and angled cockpit section. The next model, is a F-4B by Maks, who made an excellent, SNOT version of the Phantom, which to a large degree influenced some of my design choices. Lastly, there is a huge, 1/15 scale F-4J by crash_cramer, which might be my favorite LEGO model ever. Similarly as in the case of my F-14 Tomcat, I tried to emulate some of his techniques in a smaller scale.
The first assumption was to go for the 3-stud wide canopy, similarly as in my MiG-29. Such solution is much more accurate in this scale and makes the model look much more realistic in my opinion. In fact, I’m so pleased with the outcome here that I will likely rebuild my F-14 in near future to similar standard. The construction itself started with the wings. I’ve always came under impression that similarly to F-15, the angle for the leading edge is 45 degrees. Well, not really. Instead, the angle is 51 degrees, which effectively eliminates any plate-based solutions, leaving the brick-built wing as the only valid option. So instead of getting a nice, simple, sturdy 45 degrees wing, I had to go with a brick-built one, which combined with the main landing gear solution and folding mechanism, proved to be a nightmare. After figuring it out, the next challenge was to design the angled cockpit area. Here, the solutions from Jonah’s model were of great help. With those two pieces in place, the rest went relatively smoothly, leading to the stage presented in WiP pictures. And then, having 85% of a model ready, I checked the validity of my blueprints. I was able to get my hands on the original F-4 factory drawing on the Aviation Archives website, and all my drawings turned out to be off by a considerable margin. Fortunately, I’m not the only person dissatisfied by the quality of available blueprints, and I was able to find this awesome website, with a set of 100% accurate drawings, based on the factory ones, including the cross-sections. That was good news, the bad one was that my fuselage was too short, too high, and too wide. So I had to lower the whole fuselage by a plate, elongate it by 2 studs, and modify it from 10-stud wide, to 9-stud wide. Surprisingly, it wasn’t that hard, but after lowering the fuselage, it became evident that the angling of the front section is too steep. This, in turn, required a complete revision of the already most problematic section, consuming an awful lot of time. But after all these problems, I finally got a model, with which I am quite satisfied.
About the model
The model represents a McDonnell Douglas F-4J Phantom II in a 1/33 scale. The camouflage is based on the F-4J from VF-96 squadron, BuNo. 155800, callsign “Showtime100”, deployed on the USS Constellation aircraft carrier in Vietnam, around 1972. This particular aircraft, on the 10th of May 1972, was credited with 3 MiG-17 kills, being flown by pilot Lt Randy Cunningham and RIO Lt(jg) Willy Driscoll. This effectively made them the only Navy aces of the Vietnam war, as they already had 2 kills on their account. You may also note that they flew a “borrowed” plane, as the name on the cockpit is that of Lowell “Gus” Eggert, who later commanded the USS Constellation from 1974 onward. As usual, the model possesses a number of features: openable cockpits, working flaps, foldable wings, working horizontal and vertical tails, retractable landing gear and tailhook. I’m rather pleased with the functionality, as most of the features, especially the landing gear, are much more reliable than in e.g. my MiG-29. The loadout comprises 4 AIM-7E Sparrows, 4 AIM-9G Sidewinders, and a centerline 600 gal. fuel tank. Also, under the wings, there are outboard pylons for two 370 gal. fuel tanks, which are visible on some of the photos. The credit for the stand design goes to Jerac. There is a small discrepancy in the camouflage – in principle nearly all USN phantoms had an all-white underside, with an exception of some late 80s’, extremely dull, low-vis versions. Unfortunately, due to the brick-built nature of the wing, I was unable to make them white on the bottom. For a moment, I contemplated utilizing huge white stickers, but it wouldn’t look all that great, and it would make the wings extremely modification-unfriendly. Still, the final effect is not that bad. So, please enjoy, and let me know what is your opinion on this model.
Richard Meins' superb Lola T70 Mk3B sits on the grid before the start of the evening World Sports Car Masters 1964-1974 race. Starting from 15th he ran strongly in mid-field until falling away and pitting on lap14 with unknown problems. He restarted and continued to run competitively but was 4 laps down at the flag.
To our Transatlantic Cousins - I can't claim this is my own - it cropped up on a web thread discussing the ridiculous toilet debate going on in the States right now
“The single biggest problem with communication is the illusion that it has taken place.”
― George Bernard Shaw
Having problems uploading my photos to Flickr this morning! A few days ago, I posted a photo of this gorgeous Globe Artichoke, in landscape format. I found it so hard to decide what shape to post it in, as cropping to a square would have meant cutting off a lot of the glorious bokeh background. So, today, I'm posting another shot taken the same day, but making it square, for a closer look. Also took a number of photos with the grass behind it, creating a plain green background. However, a plain background really looks very boring compared to this colourful richness.
The Florida Scrub Jay is an endangered species. As of the early 1990s, the total population was estimated at about 4,000 pairs, probably a reduction of more than 90% from original numbers. Loss of habitat has been the main problem. Prime Florida oak scrub is maintained by occasional fires, so fire prevention has added to the effect of ongoing development in squeezing out the jay's habitat.
Its name is appropriate, for it lives only in Florida scrub, areas of short scrubby oaks growing on sandy soil. This habitat occurs mostly as isolated pockets, and the jays rarely wander away from their own little patch of scrub, making them extremely sedentary.
This bird is noteworthy on several counts. It lives nowhere in the world except Florida, it has a complicated social system, it has been the subject of very detailed field studies, and it is threatened by loss of habitat. Formerly considered just a race of the scrub-jays found in the west, it is now classified as a full species.
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"Cardiff After Dark" book: on Amazon UK, on amazon .com, worldwide on bookdepository.
Plans to go lineside were scrapped due to a car problem - so got to Edinburgh by train, then a bus to this spot where a bridge shot was the only option due to the rain coming on -the light down to 1/125 @f 1'8.
No es un problema para mi...Es un problema para ti
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The problem with having a fig tree is getting some figs for yourself before the squirrels, raccoons, and birds eat theirs.
All the big spoons were dirty so I had to eat my cereal with a little spoon. Now I'll take forever to finish it.
Taken for ODC Sept 26th: First World Problems
Sonríe, olvida tus problemas, haz que el resto se pregunte el porque de tu felicidad, dale envidia a los tristes y rabia a los felices. Aprovecha todas tus oportunidades, nunca se sabe si volverán a aparecer. Sé tú, no intentes ser diferente, nadie es mejor ni peor, todos somos únicos. Llora, pero de felicidad, no te dejes hundir en la miseria por cosas o personas que no valen la pena. Salta, lo más alto que puedas, no te avergüences si te caes, nadie va a morir sin caer. Grita, todo lo que sientes, que no te importe lo que puedan pensar los demás. Siente, como el tiempo pasa y tú no te desvaneces como los relojes de arena. Vive, y deja vivir, ¿a caso no estamos aquí para hacerlo?. Quiere, a quien menos se lo merezca, será quien más lo necesita. Vive soñando, que al fin y al cabo es lo que nos gusta a todos. Recuerda lo bueno y lo malo, unas cosas son agradables, y las otras experiencias.
+ Cancion de Eagle-Eye Cherry: www.youtube.com/watch?v=PFutocKtt4o
Pentax KX film camera first try.
Photography, wether digital or film, done all manual is about resolving problems. A headache I welcome.
Aquecimento global, consumismo e contrastes
No intervalo de um programa sobre o aquecimento global, havia uma série de comerciais: troque o seu carro, compre um computador mais atualizado, adquira uma casa maior.
Durante o programa a entonação preocupada do narrador, e nos muitos intervalos a euforia dos comerciais chamando consumo. No entanto é claro o contraste: quanto mais consumimos mais aquecemos o planeta.
E é difícil fechar esta equação. Por que de fato nunca consumimos tanto. E daqui para frente cada vez mais.
Em algumas grandes cidades, às vezes tem se a impressão que o trânsito vai se tornar ou já se tornou impossível, tal a quantidade de carros circulando. Engarrafamento, todo mundo parado, mas o motor funcionando e queimando combustível.
Há uma infinidade de anos eu leio notícias que a Amazônia está sendo destruída. Programas inteiros na televisão dedicados ao tema. No entanto, vejo que ano após ano a floresta vai encolhendo um tanto. Às vezes diminui um pouco o ritmo do desmatamento, mas nada que mude ou cesse o rumo que parece inexorável da destruição.
Eu sei que há iniciativas e atitudes que buscam melhorar a situação: protocolo de Kyoto, ONGs, maior consciência e educação ambiental, muitas pesquisas acontecendo e tudo isto vem a somar.
Mas, também é fato que o mundo é limitado em recursos, enquanto nossos desejos são ilimitados.
Progresso e desenvolvimento estão associados com maximizar resultados e lucros, e nisto a história mostra que a natureza sempre ficou em um segundo plano, ou então em plano nenhum.
As contas são feitas de forma individual. Por empresas ou indivíduos em uma equação bastante simples: Quanto mais melhor! Não há uma conta global efetiva levando em conta o equilíbrio ou harmonia com a ecologia. Considerando o que o planeta tem a oferecer. A conta é feita a partir do que cada um consegue extrair.
E também não há uma culpa individual. É uma atitude de todos mas sem senso de coletividade. Ninguém está errado em querer o melhor para si. Mas se não cuidarmos do planeta o que deixaremos para as gerações seguintes?
Portanto, o que falta é uma consciência que entenda melhor os limites. E que promova um equilíbrio maior na distribuição da riqueza que é possível de ser gerada.
E que implica em mudar muito nossos condicionamentos, mas principalmente nossos sentimentos: menos individualismo, menos consumismo e egoísmo.
Não é preciso que surja um “novo cidadão”, mas que o sentimento, a consciência e a atitude que já existem em algumas pessoas se estenda a muitas outras e seja predominante na sociedade.
É preciso que a maioria abrace a causa da natureza, não como um modismo, mas como uma opção de vida, com a consciência de que a terra depende disto, hoje, amanhã e depois. Cuidar da natureza, como um hábito, um dever e uma obrigação.
Esta é uma equação complexa, um problema global, a que somos apresentados pela primeira vez na história, e que cada vez vai “gritar” mais forte por uma solução. Como vão “gritar” as pessoas que não terão água limpa para beber. Água que significa vida...cada vez mais cara e rara.
Paradoxo este da civilização, o de nos entendermos em evolução, e no entanto, de forma acelerada, extinguindo ou sujando de forma a tornar imprestável, o líquido que representa a vida. Mas a vida não é o objetivo maior? Se é assim porque destruimos o recurso que a mantém?
Trazendo agora o assunto para o nível pessoal, há alguns meses atrás eu comprei uma sacola de material durável, e a levo sempre ao mercado quando vou fazer compras. Com isto já economizei algumas centenas daquelas sacolinhas que lá são dadas e que vão terminar no lixo. Aprendi que também dá para evitar pequenos desperdícios de água, dispensar o carro em pequenos trajetos, economizar energia.
Tão pequeno isto, eu sei, mas me sinto bem. Em sintonia com o que a terra de fato precisa. Acredito nisto de irmos somando individualmente. Eu faço a minha parte, tento aqui convencer você, logo adiante mais alguém...
Porque se eu faço parte do problema, também quero fazer parte da solução.
E, em vez de só aguardar mudanças maiores dos países, governos e das demais pessoas, prefiro com honestidade me perguntar: O QUE EU POSSO FAZER PRA AJUDAR???
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Problems with Flickr this morning - Bad, bad Panda. It seems Flickr was down for a short while. More Bad Pandas when I got home this evening.
All three photos posted this morning were taken at the Calgary Zoo yesterday afternoon, 6 October 2015. The west entrance to the Zoo will be closed from 13 October till April 2016, so I did want to get in another visit before then. I don't like the drive home on Deerfoot Trail from the north entrance, so tend not to go to the Zoo all winter. "Calgary's infamous freeway has taken the dubious top spot when it comes to this city's most dangerous place to drive." From the Calgary Sun.
The forecast was for sun with some cloud, but it turned out to be overcast the whole afternoon and most of my photos, especially those taken indoors, came out blurry : ( I was amazed that this and several others taken of this amazing Mandrill came out OK, including because of the dirty glass and everyone's reflection making it a challenge. This guy was walking around his enclosure the whole time, except when he paused on a log for a few seconds a couple of times, to give a nice pose. A black squirrel adds a a bit of interest for him, too, and he likes to give chase. Last time I was at the Zoo, I saw this black squirrel in there. The glass of the enclosure is extremely high and I wonder if it has a way of getting out.
"The world’s largest monkey, mandrills in the wild are found in the rainforests of equatorial Africa in countries such as Guinea, Nigeria and Cameroon. Known for the vivid red, blue and yellow markings on the muzzle and rump, mandrills also have long canine teeth that make a memorable impression. The monkeys are largely ground-dwelling omnivores that forage on grubs, eggs, fruit, leaves and reptiles, but they will climb trees for fun or for a safe place to sleep. Mature males can weigh up to 50 kg. and live up to about 25 years of age. Their colours also get brighter as they mature.
Males can appear aggressive when they flash their canines at one another, but that is really a sign of friendly communication common in their complex social hierarchies, said Celli. In fact, despite their striking looks, mandrills tend to be quite shy. Because the group at the zoo is all male, you won’t see any displays of bravado that signal mating behaviour, but you will see the younger males following the lead of their dominant oldest brother, Yusufu. Zoo curator, Dr. Malu Celli, said the adolescent younger brothers will copy his mannerisms and even his walk.
The trio were born in captivity in the Granby Zoo in Granby, Q.C. (Quebec) and were part of a family group there that had too many males. Celli said it is not unusual to find bachelor groups of mandrills in the wild, or males that hang out on the peripheries of a “super group.” From an article in the Calgary Herald on 16 May 2014.
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A Jamaican-ish fellow playing some street reggae on my way to Puerta del Sol. Wasn't Marley's anyway.
certain areas of this background reminds me of what might happen in your stomach after a huge meal at your favorite buffet...
Some action shots at: www.molotow.com/magazine/blog/blog/2011/01/01/geser-5/
and 'A Vanishing Breed' called “Bede”
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The Chinese Lunar Calendar is set up in a ‘12-year cycle’ and each year is associated with an animal. According to the legend, Lord Buddha summoned the animals to him before he departed the earth. Only 12 came to bid him farewell and so he named each year after each animal as a reward.
According to the Chinese Zodiac, the Year of 2013 is the Year of the Snake, which begins on February 10, 2013 and ends on January 30, 2014. Ancient Chinese wisdom says, a Snake in the house is a good omen because it means that your family will not starve.
2013 is the Year of Water Snake. People born in the Year of the Snake are reputed to be thoughtful and wise and to approach problems rationally and logically, seldom instinctively.
Through this upload I would like to wish my Chinese Friends from all over the world ....
Happiness, health, prosperity, longevity and may all your wishes come true. Happy New “SNAKE” Year....!!!
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NOW. . . lets come to my Part of the World;
as a Snake and Animal lover I am Thrilled to be a part of this Snake Year. Since 2013 is the year of “Water Snake” that brings back memories which is associated with the water snakes of Bangladesh. Let’s go back 20 years, at that time I was totally devoted to wild life photography and particularly of Snakes.
Whenever I went out for a field trip or a photography trip out of the city, I frequently used to catch one particular species of snake which is called “Dhoora Saap” (local name) or Asiatic Water Snake / Checkered Keel Back (Xenochrophis piscator). Probably this is the most distributed ‘Colubridae’ in Bangladesh. It’s a non-venomous water snake from the plains, abundant in waterways, such as flooded rice fields, ponds, lakes, marshes and rivers.
This species was so common that even in the capital city, they were very...very easy to find.
So, what is their Status in 2013 ?
In short, simply Alarming ! Their numbers has dramatically declined.
In Rural areas, I have to look hard to find one, even during and after the Monsoon Rains when they are supposed to be plentiful. In the city lakes and waterways... probably less than 10% of the previous population surviving.
The photograph above is NOT at all about the most common Snake of Bangladesh or how their number has declined during the last two Decades. It’s about the “PEOPLE” who are directly associated with the most Feared and Misunderstood species called “Snakes”.
I always believe ... “ if I want to Save the Elephants, first I need to Save the People whose lives are directly involved with the Elephants”.
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let's meet. . . “Jyotsna” ( meaning Moonlight) . . . !!!
She represents “A Vanishing Breed” called “Bede” the Snake Charmers from Bangladesh.
They are also known as River Gypsies as they live in Boats. Bede’s themselves are convinced that their community has Arabic roots and that the name “Bede” was derived from the Arabic word “Bedouin”.
Currently Bangladesh has an estimated 500,000 snake charmers. Most snake charmers are Nomads, the word nomad comes from a Greek word that means one who wanders for pasture. Rivers are the Life for Bedes. For hundreds of years, they have wandered along rivers and intricate waterways by charming Snakes, selling Herbal Medicines, trinkets, performing Magic and Healing People.
In the 1980s and even the early 90s snake charmers used to be a common sight in the city streets and their colony of Boats can be found in the rural areas of Bangladesh. People used to call them and they played with their snakes while householders, especially the children looked on with a mixture of fear and expectations.
Today, the Snake charmers are struggling for their very survival. They are facing increasing difficulties throughout the country because their profession is in decline. Earlier, they earned around 500 taka ($6.25 ) now maybe 50 -100 taka ($0.63-1.25) - a day.
“People in the cities today no longer seem so interested to watch us entice the snakes or to buy herbal medicines from us. They lead a busy life and don't have the time or the inclination to watch performing Cobras" - said Hashim an elderly snake charmer, who was quoted recently in a Bangladeshi newspaper.
In rural areas, snake charmers can still attract some small crowds, but that is mostly during festivals which are not held on a regular basis.
There are several reasons put forward to explain the decline of the profession. In the past, people would be mesmerized by a dancing snake and the eerie sound of the flute. But today people in bigger cities and even in the villages... are pressed for time and provided with alternative forms of entertainment - regard snake charmers almost as an “Irritation”.
Another reason is the fact that snakes themselves are harder to find due to a Combination of Deforestation and Urbanization.
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On February 6th 2013, I read an article from BBC News which was about a 'snake village' called ‘Zisiqiao’ located in China.
It is a sleepy village with a deadly secret. A couple of decades ago, locals in Zisiqiao made a living from farming and fishing. But now they rear snakes - among them pythons, vipers and cobras. The snakes are reared for their meat, which is sold to restaurants, and their body parts, which are highly sought after in traditional Chinese medicine.
With the rising demand for snakes, the once poor village of Zisiqiao is now relatively wealthy, with many residents boasting revenue of tens of thousands of dollars.
"Domesticating snakes takes experience and technique," says Mr Yang, who says his Snake business is now a multi-million dollar enterprise.
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“Everything is in relation to Everything else” the sooner We realize this fact and involve ourselves to Protect and to Preserve the “Relativity” - the Better for Us.
Text and Photography by S Arman S.
8th February 2013.
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X Planted these Tulips last Autumn . Problem is I did write down their name and I have totally forgotten what it was!!!!
Anyone know their name I be glad if you could let me know.
Otherwise we can have a competition to give them a name.. I will begin how about "The ink keeps running"
The title of the shot is a song from Traffic recorded in 1967
THANKS FOR YOUR VISIT HAVE A GREAT DAY
I have two apples, two bananas, and two oranges. You give me two tomatoes and two peppers.
How many fruits do I have?
A. Ten. Peppers and tomatoes are fruits.
B. Six. You can’t make me eat vegetables disguised as fruit.
C. None. Those are miniatures, not real fruits… and this is just a picture.
D. All of the above. (I have commitment issues.)
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Created for the We’re Here group’s observation that math is everywhere.
So this has been happening to my leg pieces when I try to change out hip pieces. Do you guys have any suggestions to remove these pin things
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Problem is, the Doll's technology was very alien for the people on the planet, and the modifications were very limited. It managed somehow to be recognized as a racing mech, but the results were less than desirable and it ended always in last positions, bringing even more troubles to Margaret.
With her family having risked everything in the chance of the girl succeeding and near of losing their home, the last hope comes from the titanic humanoid aliens that have appeared in the planet - Aigara and her sisters.