1994 Toyota MR2 2.0 GT-i 16.

Supplied by Citywall in the City of London (Toyota).

In present ownership since March 1998.

Last MoT test expired in December 2020 (SORN).

It failed a test in May 2021 -

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) - Major

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) - Major

Nearside rear parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) - Major

Nearside vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i)) - Major

Offside seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)) - Major

Offside vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i)) - Major

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) - Major

Rear brakes imbalanced across an axle axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) - Major

37682 ‘Hartlepool Pipe Mill’ in EWS livery and 37889 in Transrail livery have just begun their long journey north with 6s62, the 1828 Doncaster to Aberdeen ‘Enterprise’ wagonload service.

In the late 1990s, the then national rail freight operator, English Welsh & Scottish Railways relaxed slightly the rigidity of 'booked' motive power. Subject to traction knowledge there was more flexibility in the choice of traction for certain flows. A consequence of this flexibility was a resurgence in the use of double-headed traction by lower-powered locomotives, such as pictured here.

Other examples could be found working from the Mendip quarries as shown here flic.kr/p/EisMjN from 1998 and here flic.kr/p/22mdr78 from 1999.

Although widespread wagonload traffic in the UK had ceased with the closure of the Speedlink Network in July 1991, some wagonload traffic survived. Initially, this was as part of a network retained for channel tunnel related traffic (Connectrail) and latterly by a limited network known as 'Enterprise' and operated by Transrail, one of the short-lived 'shadow' freight businesses created to prepare for privatisation.

After privatisation of most of the former British Rail freight businesses in 1996, the new operator began a rapid expansion of the wagonload network under the Enterprise name. Doncaster became a hub for traffic on the east coast, with flows in 1999 from Brandon, Ely, March, Corby, Sheffield, Immingham, Scunthorpe, Goole, Selby, Ferriby and Hull.

6S62, pictured here is conveying a single tanker of mud oil from Harwich destined for Aberdeen and a further 6 HEA wagons conveying coal.

The renaissance for wagonload freight ended in the summer of 1999: a change in leadership within EWS was followed by a slow reduction in the number of wagonload flows. EWS was acquired by Deutsche Bahn in 2007. Ten years later, the last remnants of the Enterprise network were disbanded by DB Cargo UK, the renamed company operating the remnants of EWS.

Taken using a Pentax 6x7 and a Takumar 150mm, with Fujichrome 100.

View original in Black for the details of the rusty texture

B l a c k M a g i c

I have plenty of photos of Thessaloniki waterfront... all showing its beauty... now that's a different view. The corroded metal next to the polluted water invoke different feelings... I liked the texture of the rusty metal and it rigidity contrasting with the fluidity of the water.

Funny, I feel like that sometimes.

A tough, all-terrain, 4x4 vehicle, with Power Functions remote control and an unusual steering mechanism.

After its birth in the 20th century and flowering in the 21st century, Lego building became the only hobby done by anybody in the whole of the galaxy. As interstellar travel boomed, modellers built more and more spaceships, based on their journeys. This phenomenon created an insatiable demand for greebles to cover the hulls of these MOCs. This was further accentuated when compulsory participation in SHIPtember, NoVVember and Febrovery was brought into law, 857 years ago.

The most prized of all of greebles were minifig hands. Fortunately, in an infinitely large universe, these occurred naturally, just like mattresses and ratchet screwdrivers. Limb trees on Braichiau VII enabled this planet to become one of the richest in the galaxy. The exports were heavily taxed and this led to a flourishing trade in illegal arms.

Before they could be taken off the planet, in ships such as the LL372 Phoenix, the minifig hands first had to be brought to the spaceport. Special 4x4 Greeble transporters were built to quickly traverse the planet's rough terrain, carrying refrigerated tanks of minifig hands. Ironically most of this packaging was unnecessary and was itself just a big greeble, that the designers thought would look good.

Llwyngwril Systems chose an unusual chassis for their machine, mainly because they couldn't find any other examples of it on the "internet" (The "internet" was a forerunner of the now ubiquitous sub-ether network). The Greeble Transporter was conventionally powered by an XL motor but was steered by two, large linear actuators. These were powered by an M motor. Many prototypes had to be built before a suitable solution, which combined good structural rigidity and steering geometry, was found.

In order to prevent dirt from flying up onto the truck's clean bodywork, the designers decided to add devices that would confine it below and clog the vehicle's fragile work parts. The experimental Mud Attenuation Temporary Tabs were built by Rowntree's of York. This company had become incredibly successful due to the need to feed the now infinite hordes of Lego Car Blog Elves with Smarties. It demerged from Nestle and diversified into automotive parts manufacture. Rowntree's MATTs proved to be a great success and were fitted to many subsequent machines.

The inter galactic trade in greebles suddenly died out 242 years ago, with the invention of the brick separator. Suddenly builders could take their creations apart and reuse the pieces, rather than just buying more and more and more and more components from the billionaire greeble magnates of Bricklink. The price of minifig hands plummeted and most of the 4x4 Greeble Transporters were put up for sale. Many were bought by the HALO Master Chef to replace the aging Warthogs used in his meals-on-wheels service.

Mazda RX8 (1st Gen) 231 (2003-12) Engine 1.3 L RENESIS (Wankel) NA 6 port Rotor (Tax rated as 2616cc) 189 bhp

Production 192,094

Chassis No: JMZSE17N200139481

Registration Number MV 06 XHO (Manchester)

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The RX8 is a four door, four seat high performance Coupe, designed by Ikuo Maeda, the son of Matasaburo Maeda (the lead designer of the original RX-7). The first version of the RX-8, chassis code SE3P, and JM1FE, was produced from model year 2003, It is powered by the RENESIS 13B-MSP (multi side port) Wankel 654×2 rotary engine displacing 1.3 litres non-turbo (1308 cc). At launch, the RENESIS was available in standard and high power versions. The 4-port standard RENESIS produced 191 hp (142 kW) and was coupled with either a 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic transmission. The 6-port high power RENESIS was only available with a six-speed manual transmission and was rated at 250 hp (186 kW).

The R3 version was introduced in Japan in 2005 as a limited edition and had the 1.3 L RENESIS Wankel engine and a Bose sound system. The R3 model was again introduced in 2009. The 2009 R3 package added slightly improved suspension over the base model by adding Bilstein shock absorbers and a foam filled front crossmember to improve rigidity. It also came with 19-inch forged aluminium-alloy wheels and high performance tires. On the exterior, the R3 had a different, lower front bumper sporting a splitter, lower side sills, and a standard rear spoiler. There is a pair of special Recaro seats up front, along with the same 300-watt Bose audio system, along with Bluetooth and the Mazda advanced keyless entry and start system. No electric sunroof was offered in the R3 model.

The car was updated as a Generation 2 RX8 from 2008 with improved body rigidity, suspension altered and the final drive gear ratio on manual transmission cars shortened The updated RX-8 also received design enhancements that were meant to freshen the styling refinements for the 2009 model year included a more aggressive restyled front and rear bumper as well as a new front fascia. The engine was uprated as the Renesis II now with outputs of 212 and 235 bhp. The updated RX-8 also came with sporty, high-quality finish front and rear headlamps as well as larger exhaust pipes (now measuring 90 mm (3.5 in) across). The 2009 RX-8 also offered a new five-spoke wheel design featuring a symbolic and sporty design reminiscent of the rotary engine

As of October 2006 the RX-8 has won 37 international motoring awards including 2003 International Engine of the Year, the 2003 Japanese Car of the Year, Australia's Wheels magazine's Car of the Year for 2003, the 2004 Singapore Car of the Year, the 2004 U.S. Best Sports Car, and several UK Best Car Awards. It was named on Car and Driver magazine's Ten Best list for 2004, 2005, and 2006. It also took home first place on Car and Driver's Four of a Kind comparison test

This car was offered for sale by auction, with no reserve, at the H+H, Pavilion Gardens Buxton, 27.04.2022 selling for £ 1,462 including buyers premium

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Shot 27.04.2022 at the H+H Auction, Pavilion Gardens, Buxton 159c-030

You wanna know what's inside, you check it out, LOL! This abandoned house continues to remain upright. Not completely clear to me how, but suspect it has to do with the rigidity that the stairwell provides, though every time I pass it it seems to sag more.

1993 Range Rover Vogue Tdi.

Last MoT test expired in December 2018 (SORN).

It failed a test that month -

Nearside front vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i)) - Major

Nearside front floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i)) - Major

Nearside vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced central sill (6.1.1 (c) (i)) - Major

Rear floor excessively deteriorated boot floor (6.2.4 (a) (i)) - Major

Offside rear floor excessively deteriorated quarter (6.2.4 (a) (i)) - Major

Offside front vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i)) - Major

Offside front inner vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i)) - Major

Nearside front inner vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i)) - Major

This WWF main office building by RAU architects was completed in 2006. It is located in Zeist, the Netherlands.

RAU transformed a former 1950’s agricultural laboratory into the first CO2-neutral and self-sufficient office in the Netherlands. By breaking through the rigidity of the existing structure and adding an organic blob at the centre, the rejuvenated building got a friendly and inviting appearance. Natural materials have replaced bare concrete; what used to be grey and confronting is now in harmony with the surrounding nature reserve. RAU’s intervention did not only give the building a new face, but fundamentally changed the user experience. Natural ventilation and the use of natural materials offer a balanced and healthy indoor environment.

The energy performance of the building is very good; the building is CO2-neutral, it is (almost entirely) self-sufficient and achieves an A++ rating at the EPBD energy label by the European Union. Triple glazing and wooden lamellas in front of the large windows ensure efficient isolation and heat resistance. Solar cells on the roof generate electrical energy and solar thermal collectors are used for heating up water. Even the body heat of the building’s users is captured and re-used. Cool ground water is used for cooling the building before flushing toilets. The surplus of warmth in the summer is stored in a water reservoir in the ground and used for heating the building during winter. Likewise, cooling energy is stored underground during winter months and is used for cooling in summer.

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Yes, I know I'm beating this model to death- but i really like demonstrating the versatility of my guns, especially bullpup rifles- they're so easy to use for any job with the right barrel and optics, all while staying compact and light.

A tailor-made custom Model T40, the T42 MOD0 AR was designed for stealth and accuracy at close to medium-long range. With Spec-Ops forces in mind, the modified ACOG is mounted on a quick-release highrise mount.

The barrel and front gas block are joined with the redesigned heatshield and the railed foregrip for increased rigidity, and have been made specifically for an integrated silencer. There is a push-button IR laser mounted in the foregrip, and the Jericho's recoil-absorbing buttplate has been added. This rifle uses mid-capacity 24 round 7.62 MM magazines manufactured by Tillman Tactical, LLC.

This custom rifle was made for Archkyrie according to his specifications- if you'd like a custom version of any of my guns, or have an idea for an entirely new gun, send me a message :)

At the F50's heart there could only be a V12 engine. Mounted inline amidships and coupled to a six-speed transaxle, the four-cam 4,699cc unit employed five-valves-per-cylinder technology borrowed from Ferrari's contemporary F1 engine, from which it was directly descended. While not capable of the five-figure maximum revs of the smaller race engine, the F50's V12 used its increased capacity to good effect, producing an astonishing 520bhp at 8,500rpm, with 347lb/ft of torque available at 6,500rpm. A stressed chassis member, the otherwise mostly alloy engine employed cast iron for the crankcase in the interests of rigidity.

One of the most challenging areas of the F50 project in terms of adapting it for road use, the double-wishbone suspension featured inboard-mounted coil-spring/damper units operated by pushrods in the manner of a modern single-seater racing car, the damping response being controlled electronically. Perhaps surprisingly, neither steering nor brakes had any power assistance; nor did the latter have ABS, the F50's designers no doubt reasoning that the interposition of such systems would limit the degree of feed-back to the driver. The wisdom of this approach was demonstrated emphatically as soon as testing began, the F50 proving 3.5 seconds quicker around Ferrari's Fiorano test track than its F40 predecessor.

Photographed at Blenheim Palace during Salon Prive 2016

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1990 Rover Mini Flame Red.

Last MoT test expired in June 2019 (SORN).

It failed a test on 7th October 2020 -

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) - Dangerous

Offside front vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i)) - Major

Rear vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both inner wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i)) - Major

Nearside front vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i)) - Major

Offside headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a)) - Major

Nearside headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) - Major

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e)) - Major

Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii)) - Major

Nearside front body has an unsafe modification wing sharp edges (6.2.1 (d) (i)) - Major

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b)) - Major

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) - Major

Offside front wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) - Major

1997 Ford Escort 16v Calypso cabriolet.

1597cc.

Supplied by Chris Allen of Poulton-le-Fylde (Ford).

Ingenious bike rack!

Last MoT test expired in August 2019 (SORN).

It failed a test that month -

Nearside rear vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i)) - Major

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i)) - Major

Nearside rear integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i)) - Major

Nearside front suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) - Major

Offside front suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) - Major

Nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) - Major

Nearside front brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) - Major

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) - Major

Exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) - Major

1995 Ford Transit horsebox.

Registered in July 1996.

Last taxed in October 2018 and last MoT test expired in June 2018.

It failed a test that month -

Nearside front brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% binding (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) - Dangerous

Offside front vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) - Dangerous

Nearside front cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting door step (6.2.2 (d) (i)) - Major

Offside front cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting door step (6.2.2 (d) (i)) - Major

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) - Major

Nearside seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear of cabb (7.1.1 (a) (i)) - Major

Offside seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear of cabb (7.1.1 (a) (i)) - Major

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced near side and off side front (6.1.1 (c) (i)) - Major

Ronart W152 (1986-date) Engine 4235cc S6 Jaguar

Registration Number FAX 404 K (Monmouthshire)

RONART ALBUM

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Ronart Cars is a British sports car manufacturer and constructor of unique and bespoke sports racing cars. The company was founded in 1984 by Rona and Arthur Wolstenholme, based in Peterborough.

The W152 was the first car to be designed and produced by Ronart Cars and was launched in 1986 in a retro racing car style, The external exhaust system and "hump style" headrest are key design features of a car from that era. The original chassis was designed by Spyder Engineering, and uses a beck bone chassis. So, the chassis narrows in the centre, at the transmission tunnel and spreads out to all 4 corners. The MK 2 cars, produced since 1996 featured the chassis redesigned and built in-house. The W152 body has 11 panels with the centre section featuring a reinforced steel cage and welded roll over bar for safety and rigidity. The W152's mechanicals are from a Jaguar XJ from 1968-1986. There are three different engine options in a W152, the Jaguar XK6, AJ6 or V12. Any appropriate gearbox can be used but normally a manual. The W152, does not have any doors and in most cases no windscreen instead it uses two small Brooklands aero screens

The W152 was manufactured under licence by Vanwall for ten years, from 2004 until the factory closed in early 2014. Since then manufacturing has continued by Ronart. in Peterborough

Diolch am 95,256,668 o olygfeydd anhygoel, mae pob un yn cael ei werthfawrogi'n fawr.

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Shot 03.07.2022, at Cars in the Park, Lichfield, Staffordshire REF 161-149

1998 Land Rover Discovery Tdi Commercial.

DVLA have the colour as yellow.

Previously registered S47 JSL.

Last MoT test expired in October 2021 (SORN).

It failed a test on 21st Janaury 2022 -

Offside front brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and functionality of the braking system is affected bulk head (1.1.21 (e) (ii)) - Dangerous

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii)) - Major

Nearside front cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting central (6.2.2 (d) (i)) - Major

Nearside front cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting rear (6.2.2 (d) (i)) - Major

Nearside rear cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting front (6.2.2 (d) (i)) - Major

Nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (rear spring mount) (5.3.6 (a) (i)) - Major

Nearside rear vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i)) - Major

Nearside rear vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i)) - Major

Offside front cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting rear (6.2.2 (d) (i)) - Major

Offside front suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn panard rod (5.3.4 (a) (i)) - Major

Offside rear cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting front (6.2.2 (d) (i)) - Major

Offside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength chassis (rear spring mount) (5.3.6 (a) (i)) - Major

Offside rear vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i)) - Major

Another variation on my 911 theme - thanks to all for 1000 follows, hugely appreciated!

The 911 was never engineered as a convertible, a few prototypes were made, but then Porsche's concern over rigidity, combined with a worry about new US safety regulations meant some lateral thinking was needed. The Targa, named after the Targa Florio road race, introduced the concept of the now familiar roll-over hoop. The naming was a great piece of marketing as Targa also means 'shield' in Italian.

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1995 Vauxhall Cavalier 1.7TD GLS 5-door.

Last MoT test expired in August 2019.

It failed a test that month -

Rear vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced towing eye (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) - Dangerous

Nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected spring tops mounts (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) - Dangerous

Offside rear upper suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected around spring top (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) - Dangerous

Nearside rear seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i)) - Major

Offside rear seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i)) - Major

Front brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c)) - Major

Offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) - Major

Nearside front suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) - Major

Offside front suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) - Major

Offside front track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) - Major

Offside front inner suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing (5.3.6 (a) (i)) - Major

Here is a sneak peek of what I'm currently working on. It is going to be a mid range reconnaissance spaceship called Heimdall. Powered by a pair of thermonuclear engines and equipped with a series of thermo-dump panels. So nothing fancy like FTL stuff but still good enough for some space dudes from the 80s ;)

Until today I was unsure if the overall design is actually doable because of the wing's mass and its tendency to bend. The panels covering the wings are mostly constructed from 1x1s therefore ensuing the rigidity was quite challenging.

Ford LTD Country Squire (6th Gen) (1965-68) Engine 390 cu (6392cc) V8 FE series

Registration Number RHH 264 F (Carlisle)

FORD USA SET

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The Ford Country Squire (later the Ford LTD Country Squire) is a series of station wagons produced for model years 1950-91 over eight henerations

For the 1965 introduction of the sixth generation, the full-size Ford model line underwent a complete redesign with an all-new chassis. Alongside the introduction of the Ford LTD, the Country Squire was a counterpart of the Galaxie 500 model line alongside the non-woodgrain Country Sedan. During the production of the sixth-generation Country Squire, wood-trimmed station wagons (in simulated form) underwent a revival in production.Vehicles were built on the rear-wheel drive 1965 Ford chassis used by the sixth-generation in a 119 inch wheelbase configuration for higher strength and rigidity, the frame rails became fully-boxed the perimeter frame configuration was retained.

For the sixth generation, the Country Squire again shared its doors with four-door Ford sedans. While the roofline of the Country Squire was shared with the Mercury Colony Park, the two model lines shared different bodywork below the window lines. In a major styling change, full-size Ford's adopted vertically-stacked headlamps, raising the hood line and enlarging the grille. In a 1965 design change that would last through to the final Country Squire of 1991 the third row seat configuration was replaced by two (optional) flat-folding rear seats facing towards the center of the cargo area, expanding seating to 10 passengers.

As the LTD became a full model line for the 1968 model year, the Country Squire became its station wagon counterpart, with Ford adding "LTD" badging to the hood. Coinciding with the Country Squire becoming a model in the newly designated LTD range the Country Squire underwent an exterior update for the 1968 model year, with a split grille front facia and adopting vacuum operated concealed head lights as a fail-safe, the system retracted the headlamp covers if engine vacuum was lost.

Diolch yn fawr am 66,504,377 o olygfeydd anhygoel, mwynhewch ac arhoswch yn ddiogel

Thank you 66,504,377 amazing views, enjoy and stay safe

Shot 01.07.2018 at the American Car Show, Tatton Park, Manchester Ref 135-148

On the quiet ridge of a rural expanse, the eye is drawn to a rupture in the continuity of the real: a translucent material, caught in a gesture halted mid-flight, coils around a lone utility pole. It feels like a breath frozen in time; the crystallization of a dissident pulse, alien to the agricultural logic surrounding it.

This half-liquid, half-solid form evokes both wind and metal, the shimmer of life and the rigidity of the network. It appears to be pulled upward, suspended; as if a fragment of the universe tried to escape through this signal post, and the sky itself sealed the breach.

Above, a bird perched on the wire becomes a mute witness; a spectral messenger of a balance broken between nature, technology, and abstraction. The landscape remains indifferent; a witness to a phenomenon it neither rejects nor embraces.

A suspended paradox: both breath and tension, expansion and capture. It invites us to question what we truly transmit; and what, sometimes, escapes despite us.

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One of 3 used by Princess Margaret to tour BC.

Langley Good Times Cruise-In, BC., Canada.

Temporary paper licence on chrome bumper

Second generation (1957–1966)

Overview

Model years 1957–1966

Assembly Dearborn, Michigan, USA

Detroit, Michigan, USA

Designer Virgil Exner and Elwood Engel

2-door convertible

Engine 392 cu in (6.4 L) Hemihead V8

413 cu in (6.8 L) Wedgehead V8

440 cu in (7.2 L) Wedgehead V8

Transmission 3-speed TorqueFlite A488 automatic

3-speed TorqueFlite A727 automatic

Dimensions

Wheelbase 129.0 in (3,277 mm)

Length 1957: 224.4 in (5,700 mm)

1958: 225.9 in (5,738 mm)

Width 1957: 81.2 in (2,062 mm)

1958: 81.3 in (2,065 mm)

Curb weight 4,800–5,500 lb (2,200–2,500 kg)

For the 1957 model year, the Imperial received its own platform, setting it apart from any other division of Chrysler. This would last through the 1966 model year. Imperials during this period were substantially wider, both inside and out, than other Mopars with front and rear shoulder room equal to 64.0 in (1,626 mm) and 62.0 in (1,575 mm) respectively. The front seat shoulder room measurement remains an unsurpassed record for Imperial and would remain the record for any car until the 1971–1976 GM full-size models. Exterior width reached a maximum of 81.7 in (2,075 mm) during 1961–1963, which remains the record for the widest non-limousine American car. After Lincoln downsized in 1961 this generation of Imperial had no real competitor for the title of largest car for the remainder of its decade-long lifespan.

One advantage of Imperials of this vintage was their strength; their crashworthiness got them banned from most demolition derbies for being too durable and too tough to take down. Unlike the rest of the Chrysler Corporation makes (Chrysler, De Soto, Dodge and Plymouth), that began unibody construction in 1960, the Imperial retained separate full perimeter frames for rigidity through the 1966 model year. These substantial frames had a box cross section with crossmembers forming an "X". The drive shaft passed through a hole in the "X" frame. The emergency brake gripped the drive shaft, and was not connected to the rear drum brakes prior to 1963.

Another advantage was that Imperial, and all Mopars, received "Torsion-Aire" suspension in 1957. Torsion-Aire was an indirect-acting, torsion-bar front suspension system which reduced unsprung weight and shifted the car's center of gravity downward and rearward. Torsion-bar suspension on the front combined with multi-leaf springs on the rear provided a smoother ride and improved handling. Tom McCahill, an automobile critic with a reputation for colorful metaphors, quipped that Imperial "cornered at speed flatter than a tournament billiard table", unusual for a car of its prodigious weight and extreme dimensions. McCahill became a loyal customer, buying a new Imperial yearly 1957 through 1962. His visible and enthusiastic endorsement helped Imperial forge a reputation as the "driver's car" among the big three luxury makes.

Collection of the Verbeke Foundation

This 'Eco-cathedral' is an "ode to Louis le Roy", 1924-2012, a Frisian, who started building the first eco-cathedral in Mildam, near Heerenveen, in 1983.

Here's some information about le Roy and his project in Mildam:

Born in Amsterdam in 1924, Louis le Roy studied at the Art Academy in The Hague from 1945-1950, and in 1949 became a teacher of drawing at the high school in Heerenveen, a job he would hold for over thirty years. In 1951 he bought an old farmer’s cottage located in the small Frisian community of Oranjewoud. He first renovated the house and then began transforming the large garden around it. He created favorable conditions for the growth of vegetation by constructing various structures of bricks and debris, distributing seeds, and then letting nature take its course.

Being active in the Heerenveen art world, in the early sixties le Roy developed a plan to transform the middle part of a thoroughfare in a new part of the town into a kind of ecological zone, to be realized with the active help of local neighbours. The municipality agreed and, in 1966, the Kennedy Lane Public Garden project started. A plot of some 1000 m long and 18 m wide (3250 x 58.5 feet) was transformed into an ecological green zone, using anorganic residual surplus material supplied by the city's parks department (bricks, paving stones, demolition material), that were arranged and stapled by volunteers into paths and structures, where plants could grow.

In the early seventies a program on national television that explored le Roy’s ideas and projects in great detail led to a wave of debate in the country. Le Roy's critique of the rigidity of city planning and of urban monoculture apparently struck a responsive chord. Many individual gardeners began transforming their gardens into "wild" gardens, and park departments of cities came under pressure to opt for a more ecological approach. Le Roy took an active part in the debate, participating in discussions and publishing a book and several articles.

Le Roy had acquired a plot of land of some 3 hectares (7.4 acres) in Mildam, a small rural community outside of, but belonging to Heerenveen. The Eco-Cathedral project formally began in 1983, when le Roy and the city signed an agreement that the city would regularly deliver its residual material of bricks and pavements to help le Roy realize a project "that aims to develop high complex structures in cooperation between natural and creative-human processes," as stated in the city's 2008 formal zoning plan.

From 1983 until 2000 le Roy worked alone, neatly and orderly arranging the periodically delivered quantities of surplus used materials into paths and leveled foundations for structures to be erected, without using any cement or machines. In his mind he had a general idea of the layout, but he had no formally preconceived plan, as he was opposed to the idea of a designed final situation: he preferred to see what would happen by working step by step and somewhat improvising, in this way developing structures that, as they became more complex, would also become stronger. Le Roy also believed that by working alone he could research what an individual could do simply by making use of human energy, building materials, and nature.

The site, as it has grown, has become impressive indeed, with its platforms, walls and towers, and abundant vegetation. Beginning in 2000, volunteers began participating in the project and, in 2001 a foundation was created to continue the project when le Roy would no longer be with us, as he believed that it could take a thousand years before the cathedral might be considered finished.

Currently, focus in the ecological debate has shifted to other topics, such as energy and food production, and social activism targeted towards participating in le Roy's project is not as forceful, so the future of the Eco-Cathedral will depend upon the enthusiasm and devotion of volunteers to continue to collectively construct and build.

The site is open to the public and may be visited at one’s own risk. However, there are no amenities including parking or other facilities available for visitors.

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HFF ! Fences like this, for controlling cattle movement and also drifting snow, are a very old design. But as they say, "if it ain't broke, don't fix it."

Building them just requires lots of simple wooden poles with sharp ends to seat them in the ground, and nails to fasten them together where they cross, to create triangular bracing. This type of bracing can't be beat for strength plus rigidity/stability. Ask your architect and engineer friends if you don't believe me.

Location: On the Lake Lucerne-oriented face of the Rigi Massif. The massif is almost entirely surrounded by the waters of three Swiss lakes. en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rigi

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This WWF main office building by RAU architects was completed in 2006. It is located in Zeist, the Netherlands.

RAU transformed a former 1950’s agricultural laboratory into the first CO2-neutral and self-sufficient office in the Netherlands. By breaking through the rigidity of the existing structure and adding an organic blob at the centre, the rejuvenated building got a friendly and inviting appearance. Natural materials have replaced bare concrete; what used to be grey and confronting is now in harmony with the surrounding nature reserve. RAU’s intervention did not only give the building a new face, but fundamentally changed the user experience. Natural ventilation and the use of natural materials offer a balanced and healthy indoor environment.

The energy performance of the building is very good; the building is CO2-neutral, it is (almost entirely) self-sufficient and achieves an A++ rating at the EPBD energy label by the European Union. Triple glazing and wooden lamellas in front of the large windows ensure efficient isolation and heat resistance. Solar cells on the roof generate electrical energy and solar thermal collectors are used for heating up water. Even the body heat of the building’s users is captured and re-used. Cool ground water is used for cooling the building before flushing toilets. The surplus of warmth in the summer is stored in a water reservoir in the ground and used for heating the building during winter. Likewise, cooling energy is stored underground during winter months and is used for cooling in summer.

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31-En un evento tan multitudinario, es imposible mantener la rigidez de un desfile. Muchos momentos en que se rompia. Momentos que el público se convertía en protagonista de las cámaras. Lo dice en su piel "Hechos en Italia" 2

Built on the chassis of a Duett for rigidity, also making it a bit higher.

@Miskery Emmen

This image doesn’t merely show — it incises.

A flower, perhaps — but one pierced, transfigured, torn from within by a geometric outgrowth, a rigid twist that disrupts the soft language of petals. It is no longer a curve, but a fracture. No longer a pistil, but a spiral of shards, as if the core of the living had been corrupted — or enhanced — by a foreign intelligence.

Textures clash in silent tension: the smooth, fleshy softness of organic form against the angular, crystalline rigidity of an unidentified object. And yet they coexist. They even merge — as if this cybernetic graft were a natural mutation, a logical extension of a world where floral and mineral, organic and synthetic, no longer need distinction.

The lighting, dramatic and directional, deepens shadows and glorifies the fracture. The tight framing traps the gaze inside this forced cohabitation. There is no escape — only the certainty of irreversible fusion.

Blooming — but a blooming that is unfamiliar, uneasy, even painful. A beauty born from tension, from collision, from interference.

Austin A40 Sports (1951-53) Engine 1200cc S4 OHV Production 3800

Registration Number LWK 854 (Coventry)

AUSTIN SET

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The Austin A40 Sports debuted at the 949 London Motor Show at Earls Court[ as a four passenger aluminium-bodied convertible variant of the current Austin A40. carrying an Austin of England nameplate, bearing Austin's Flying A hood ornament, and designed Jensen Motors at West Bromwich

Intended as a sporty tourer rather than an out and out sportscar production began in November 1950, for the 1951 model year, with production ending in 1953.

the A40 Sports originated when Austin's chairman Leonard Lord saw the Jensen Interceptor and requested that Jensen develop a body that could use the A40 mechanicals. The resulting body-on-frame A40 Sports was designed by Eric Neale, a stylist who had joined Jensen in 1946 after working at Wolseley Motors. During production, A40 Sports bodies were built by Jensen and transported to Austin's Longbridge plant for final assembly. the A40 Sports was based on the mechanicals of the Austin A40 Devon, though the centre section of the chassis was boxed to provide rigidity for the open body. The A40 Sports also employed a twin-SU carburetored version of the 1.2 L engine producing 46 bhp rather than the 42bhp of the single carburretor of the A40 Saloon. Production of the A40 Sports occurred in two series.

The initial GD2 Series began in November 1950 and featured a floor gear change and dashboard identical to that of the Devon The later GD3 Series began production in August 1951 and ended in April 1953, featuring a steering-column gear change, full hydraulic brakes, and a revised dash with a centered instrument panel

The A40 Sports was originally targeted towards the American export market priced at about $2,200 (equivalent to $25,250, 2021). It was listed at about £818 (£ 22,164 Jan 2023) in the UK against around £500 for the A40 Saloon

Diolch am 75,065,719 o olygfeydd anhygoel, mae pob un yn cael ei werthfawrogi'n fawr.

Thanks for 75,065,719 amazing views, every one is greatly appreciated.

Shot 14.07.2019 at Walsall Classic Car Show, Walsall Arboretum, Walsall 143-185

The Salford Quays lift bridge or Salford Quays Millennium footbridge is a 95-metre long vertical lift bridge bridge spanning the Manchester Ship Canal in Salford, Greater Manchester, England. The bridge, which was completed in 2000, is near the terminus of the ship canal at the old Manchester Docks. It links Salford Quays to MediaCityUK and has a lift of 18 metres, allowing large watercraft to pass beneath.

The bridge features prominently on the backdrop for the BBC North West Tonight television news programme, which also shows The Lowry and MediaCityUK.

Design

Designed by Carlos Fernandez Casado, the bridge has a main span of 95 metres in a Lohse Arch,[1] with the peaks of the twin arches connected at the crown. These brace one another, resulting in greater structural rigidity. The deck is connected to the arches with vertical members, which splay outwards at an increasing angle towards the centre of the span. The sweeping arches are decorated with coloured LED lighting, while the deck is illuminated with white downlighting. Pedestrians are protected from the prevailing winds by glass sides, coloured blue at foot level and tapering in, following the angle of the arches.

The lifting design utilises four white tubular steel space truss towers with concrete counterweights mounted internally on red carriers, although early plans envisioned spherical counterweights[citation needed]. These are suspended by cable over large grey wheels, mounted above decorative triangular maintenance platforms. The counterbalancing system allows the bridge to complete a raising or lowering through its 18 metre lift in less than three minutes. The outermost truss sections of each tower curve away from the main bridge at the base, tapering to a point, and each tower is topped with two decorative blue lights. The four towers have uplighting from the maintenance platform, although this feature has not been operational for some time.

The bridge has a 'sister' by the same designer, located in Plentzia, north of Bilbao, Spain. While slightly larger than its Salford Quays counterpart, spanning 108 metres over the Plentzia River, it does not lift and has no towers.

Construction

The bridge was built by Christiani & Nielsen as the general contractor, who coordinated a 'float-in' installation of the operable span with freight transport specialist Econofreight. The movable span was winched into place between the four support towers from a barge. The approximate cost was USA $7.5 million at the time of construction.

The deck is an orthotropic design, which is structurally more efficient than a concrete deck on top of steel deck beams. Orthotropic steel deck systems have begun to dominate movable spans in Europe because smaller towers and lifting mechanisms are required, using less energy to move them. Similar systems are used for welded steel ships and canal lock doors.

The lifting system itself was designed and installed by Bennett Associates, also responsible for the tilting mechanism on the Gateshead Millennium Bridge. The system normally operates from the electrical grid, although it has a diesel backup system in case of a power failure.

Operation

The control tower is on the Salford Quays side of the ship canal, from where the pedestrian barriers and lifting mechanism are operated. Except for Royal Navy visits and dredging, most vessels entering the Salford Quays turning circle are pleasure craft, and are most commonly seen between April and October, when Mersey Ferries operate the Manchester Ship Canal Cruise service from Liverpool to Salford Quays.

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1999 Mitsubishi Shogun LWB GLS 24 Valve V6 3000 auto.

Re-registered T985 BGT in December 2021.

Last taxed in December 2021 and last MoT test expired in November 2021.

It failed a test that month -

Offside rear cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting holed (6.2.2 (d) (i)) - Major

Nearside rear vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced near body mount near rear wheel. (6.1.1 (d) (i)) - Major

The building's modern, stark design, dominated by glass and metal, evokes a cold, impersonal atmosphere. The sharp angles and geometric shapes suggest rigidity and control, mirroring the oppressive regime portrayed in the novel. The harsh lighting washes out details, symbolising the intrusive surveillance and lack of privacy under the Party's rule.

Figures lurking in the shadows contribute to the ominous mood, their anonymity hinting at the omnipresent surveillance apparatus. The open courtyard seems vulnerable and exposed, reinforcing the theme of constant observation. The entrance resembles a foreboding gateway, reminiscent of the Ministry of Love, where individuals are brought in but often don't emerge unscathed.

Manufacturer: Triumph Motor Company / British Leyland Motor Corporation Ltd. (BLMC), Coventry - UK

Type: Stag Mk II

Engine: 2997cc V-8

Power: 147 bhp / 5.500 rpm

Speed: 185 km/h

Production time: 1970 - 1977

Production time Mk II: 1973 - 1977

Production outlet: 25,877 (total)

Curb weight: 1275 kg

Special:

- The Stag is styled by Giovanni Michelotti and chief engineer Harry Webster helped with the mechanical aspects of this 2 +2 coupe.

- It was designed to compete directly with the Mercedes-Benz SL class models.

- These luxury sports cars were four-seater convertible coupés, but for structural rigidity – and to meet new American rollover standards of the time – they required a B-pillar "roll bar" hoop connected to the windscreen frame by a T-bar.

- Because comfort came before sportiness, most Stags were delivered with a Borg-Warner 3-speed automatic transmission, i.s.o. a four-speed manual gearbox (with an optional A-type Laycock overdrive unit or a J-type Laycock unit for the later models).

- To meet emission standards in the USA, the American Stags had dual Zenith-Stromberg 175 CDSE carburettors (i.s.o. fuel injection) and had only 127 bhp.

- It has fully independent suspension (MacPherson struts in front, semi-trailing arms at the rear), power-assisted rack and pinion steering, rear wheel drive, front powered disc brakes and rear powered drum brakes.

- The electric windows were standard but optional were a luggage rack, fog lamps, floor mats, and Koni shock absorbers.

- Standard it has steel wheels with Rostyle "tin-plate" trims, but five-spoke alloy wheels or traditional steel spoke wheels with "knock-off"' hubcaps were options.

- The addition of twin coachlines is an indication of a Mk II variant.

- A major problem remained the engine: overheating, water pump (mounted above the engine), choice of materials (an iron block with heads from aluminium), electrolytic corrosion, the use of long, simplex roller link chains witch only lasted fewer than 25,000 miles (40,200 km), and more.

- The detachable hard top was at first an option, but became later standard.

- About 19,000 were sold in the UK, 2,871 to the United States.

- The Stag was only exported to America from 1971 till 1973, making the left hand drive Stag a very rare car.

Reddish Orange for the win!

A fairly simple build but with a few nifty tricks. Dated 2014 and updates with new parts for rigidity.

40-years ago I made my first visit to Merthyr Tydfil station on a hot and sunny 6 June 1975. Nothing of the railway or its infrastructure seen here is still extant: The Class 116 DMUs were ubiquitous in the Welsh Valleys, also ubiquitous were the BR Parcels vans (Bedfords? Commers?). The original station buildings had been demolished by the time of this visit having been replaced by what appeared to be some typical BR 1960s architecture providing a ticket office and (probably) some waiting facilities, though I cannot confirm this. Behind the train on the approach road to the station was an Italian cafe, very typical of many of the communities in the valleys and one thing I remember of this cafe was that if you wanted a pie it would be heated by sticking a steam pipe into the pie and heating it in that manner - consequently the pastry was not crisp, you often burned your tongue and because of the state of the pastry, the pie had no rigidity and broke apart to fall on the floor or over your clothes. 40-years on we have microwave ovens that do an identical job - progress?!

Reliant Scimitar GTC (1980-86) Engine 2792 cc V6 OHV Ford

Production 442

Registration Number GOX 906 W (Birmingham)

RELIANT SET

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Reliant began planning a convertible in 1977 and commissioned Ogle Design to create a proposal. Tom Karen adapted his earlier GTE design and created a four-seater convertible with a good-sized boot. From the B-post back, all of the panels were new, with extra bracing introduced between the rear side panels and door hinge plates running under the dashboard. The roll hoop from the GTE was retained, and for additional support this was linked to extra tubes running around the front screen creating a Triumph Stag-like T-bar design that would ensure the rigidity of the new body design. As the car sported a separate chassis and the extra bracing, it did not suffer from the scuttle shake that unibody convertibles could be prone to suffer. The hood was designed in house by adapting the hood frame from a Triumph Stag.

A prototype car was produced in 1978 and was powered by a 3.0 Essex engine. Later Reliant replaced it with a 2.8 Cologne engine, because Ford had withdrawn its Essex engines from the European market in favour of the Cologne unit. The GTC was launched in March 1980, with a hardtop added after the Birmingham Motor Show, priced at £ 11,360 (equivalent to more than £ 40,000 today) which in the face of an economic recession, the car failed to sell in the numbers it probably deserved. By 1986 the Scimitar GTC cost 20% more than a Ford Escort XR3i Cabriolet, a similar offering in respect of seats and performance. Of the total 442 GTCs produced 1980-86 340 were built in 1981, but slow sales meant that most 1981 registered cars were in reality manufactured in 1980.

Gobeithio y cawsoch chi i gyd Nadolig da, a diolch am eich holl safbwyntiau, sylwadau a ffefrynnau, drwy gydol 2022. Blwyddyn Newydd arbennig iawn - Rob

I hope you all had a good Christmas, and thanks for all your views, comments and favourites, throughout 2022. A very special New Year - Rob

Shot 06.05.2019 at Gawsworth Hall, Classic Car Show Ref 141-410

This chair gets its form and rigidity from the inherent strength of the triangle

1988 Volkswagen Golf GTi 3-door.

Last MoT test expired in August 2019 (SORN).

It failed a test in September 2019 -

Nearside front vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg, under battery tray (6.1.1 (c) (i)) - Major

Horacio Pagani's personal car at the Quail while Monterey Car Week 2014.

The Pagani Zonda is a supercar built by the Italian manufacturer Pagani. It debuted in 1999, and production ended in 2011, with three special edition cars, the Zonda 760RS, Zonda 760LH and the Zonda 764 Passione, being produced in 2012. By June 2009, 135 Zondas had been built, including test mules. Both 2-door coupe and roadster versions have been produced. Construction is mainly of carbon fiber.

The Zonda F (or Zonda Fangio) debuted at the 2005 Geneva Motor Show. It is the most extensive re-engineering of the Zonda yet, though it shares much with its predecessors including the 7.3 L AMG V12 engine which through enhanced intake manifolds, exhaust and a revised ECU now produces 602 PS (443 kW; 594 hp) at 6150 rpm and 560 lb·ft (759 N·m) at 4000 rpm.

Production of the Zonda F was limited to 25 cars. Named after Formula One driver Juan Manuel Fangio, it came equipped with an extra headlight and different fog lights at the sides, new bodywork (revised front end, new rear spoiler, more aerodynamic vents all around) that improved the car's aerodynamics, and different side mirrors. Further enhancements over the 'S' centered around optional carbon/ceramic brakes developed in conjunction with Brembo, magnesium wheels, inconel titanium exhaust system, hydroformed aluminum intake plenum and a redesigned 'Z preg' weave in the crash structure to improve rigidity and reduce weight.

A couple weeks ago, I got the final order for a batch of parts to build the Bugatti Chiron that I designed a while back. I learned a lot from this experience. First and foremost, make instructions. It was a real pain to disassemble the model in Stud.io to figure out how it all went together, but in the end, I got it together. Secondly, I need to pay more attention to my connectivity. In the back, it's only connected at the bottom over the axel brick, so if it is torqued on from the top or leveraged on from the back, it will start to split. I also had a disconnect from a mid design redesign with the grill, so it was not connected, so that forced me to get rid of the iconic inset that the horseshoe grill has. Third, check the parts availability of parts before buying. I needed 2 tan 1x2 slopes. It just so happens that that only comes in 2 sets. One, a promo set for a LEGO store opening, and the other, the brand new Titanic set, of which there are only two, and there were only 2 for sale in the entirety of the US, which I quickly snatched for the absurd price of 40 cents a piece, but it was a necessary evil to complete the model. With that order, I also ordered a couple other pieces to realign the other two complimenting slopes because they were not perfectly lined up right, even though Stud.io showed them not clipping. Overall, I am surprised at the rigidity of the model, especially for a MOC. The bars for the A pillars are a little tight on tolerances, but overall its not bad, and perfectly suitable as a display model. Sadly, I probably will not be building any more models soon, because this model set me back a considerable amount to buy all the pieces, though it was worth the convenience of not sorting through my entire parts collection.

Currently anchored off Teignmouth is Cunards flag ship Queen Mary 2. Its great to see her and this is the view from my lounge.

Here are her vital statistics...they are worth a readQM2 ship specifications

SHIP NAME: “RMS Queen Mary 2” – designated as RMS (Royal Mail Ship) by British Post Office

OWNER CARNIVAL PLC, Management (Carnival UK Group), Operator (Cunard Line)

BUILDER: Chantiers de l’Atlantique (the shipyard in St Nazaire, France, now part of STX)

FLAG Bermuda (British)

ENSIGN: British Red (merchant marine), when the captain is a

DIMENSIONS: Beam/Width is 135 ft (41m, waterline), Width at bridge wings is 45 m. Length is 1132 ft (345,03 m). Height is 236,2 ft (72 m, keel to funnel), equal to a 23-story building. Draft is 33 ft (10,1 m)

GROSS TONNAGE WEIGHT IS 148,530 GT

PASSENGERS CAPACITY is 2,620; Crew capacity is 1,254 (50+ nationalities); Space ratio is 57,25

PASSENGER DECKS ARE 14 (out of 17 total), exterior deck space is 152,420 ft2 (14,160 m2), with total passenger cabins 1,296 (Suites 173, Balcony 953, Outside 64, Inside 279, Accessible 32).

MAXIMUM SPEED is 30 kn (35 mph, 56 kph), average cruising speed is 24 kn (27,6 mph, 44,5 kph)

ENGINES..Power, Propulsion, Strength: 157,000 horsepower, 2 gas turbines, 4 diesel engines (diesel-electric equipment); environmentally friendly; 4 pods (2 fixed and 2 azimuthing) each of 21,5 MW (equal to 872 double-deck buses), 3 Thrusters (power 3,2MW), 2 sets of Rolls Royce stabilizers (each weighs 70 t, extending from the hull 20 ft / 6,2 m).

Steel hull plating, extra thick for greater rigidity during Atlantic crossings. Funnel size is 13,4 x 6,7 m (44×22 ft).

BUILDING COST (as ordered) was $900 million dollars.

MAIDEN VOYAGE: January 12 through 26, 2004, Transatlantic crossing from Southampton to Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

EXPECTED LIFE for the QM2 ship is 40 years, in which she will sail a distance equivalent of 12 times Earth to Moon and back.

Ferrari F12 Berlinetta (2012-17) Engine 6262cc V12 740PS (730hp)

Registration

Number OO 09 DMD (Cherished number, originally allocated circa 2009 from Oxford)

FERRARI ALBUM

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Designed by the Ferrari Styling under the direction of Flavio Manzoni, in collaboration with Pininfarina, the F12 is a front mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive grand tourer, unveiled at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show as a replacement for the 599 series.

Powered by a naturally aspirated V12 engine of 6262cc of the Ferrari F140 engine range and is the most powerful Ferrari road car to date, producing 730bhp. Transmission is by the way of a seven speed dual clutch automated semi-automatic gearbox operated by the driver using paddle shifters behind the steering wheel.

The chassis is developed around an aluminium space frame co-developed with Scaglietti made up of 12 different aluminium alloys with a 20 per cent improvement in rigidity over the outgoing 599, with a 70kg reduction in weight.

Aerodynamics have also improved with the aid of input from the Ferrari 599XX and Formula One programmes and downforce improved by 70 per cent over the 599 GTB

Diolch am 92,523,756 o olygfeydd anhygoel, mae pob un yn cael ei werthfawrogi'n fawr.

Thanks for 92,523,756 amazing views, every one is greatly appreciated.

Shot 23.04.2022 at the Bicester Spring Scramble, Bicester, Oxfordshire 158-149

I love the philosophy behind the manufacture of trucks back in the days when this old Dodge was made. Make it tough and make it so you don't care if you scrape along the trees and brush, or crash it into something now and again. Our modern cars have such a high gloss finish that you never want to use them for their intended use. I have friends who have 4-wheel drive vehicles and refuse to take them off the road for fear that they'll compromise their paint jobs. Prima donnas I say.

I should mention, that in defense of modern car design, they are much safer when it comes to crash performance. Believe it or not those good old unyielding steel frames and bumpers are not as safe as the newer plastics and metals when it comes to crashes. Like many things in life, rigidity is not a winning hand when compared to pliancy and flexibility.

Happy Slider's Sunday everyone.

Nevada County, CA

Borgward Isabella TS (Cabriolet) (1957-61) Engine 1494cc S4 OHV Production 202,862 (all types)

Registration Number LHL 948 (Wakefield)

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Introduced along with its sister Coupe version of the Isabella family in 1955. Fitted with the upgraded 75bhp TS engine and propelling the Coupe to around 95mph. Production of the cabriolet was contracted to the firm Karl Deutsch in Cologne: converting an early monocoque design to a cabriolet necessitated considerable modification in order to achieve the necessary structural rigidity, and the resulting cost was reflected in a much higher selling price for this version.

The story goes that Carl Borgwards wife Elisabeth was desperate for a Coupe and wanted to purchase a Volkswagen Kharmann Ghia. The request was refused by Karl who developed this Coupe with his wife in mind. Elisabeth was presented with a Isabella Coupe, loved it and retained it for many years, until her death.

Thanks for 75,105,511 amazing views, every one is greatly appreciated.

Shot 14.07.2019 at Walsall Classic Car Show, Walsall Arboretum, Walsall 143-196

1970 Morris Minor 1000 convertible.

DVLA have the engine size as 1000cc.

Last taxed in August 2009 and last MoT test expired in June 2015 (now exempt).

It failed a test on 10th March 2021 -

Offside front windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) - Major

Offside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) - Major

Nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) - Major

Central vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced strengthening plate across the chassis rotted both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i)) - Major

Nearside front vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor pan underneath (6.1.1 (c) (i)) - Major

Offside front vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor pan underneath (6.1.1 (c) (i)) - Major

Offside front suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength next to front suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i)) - Major

Nearside front suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength next to front suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i)) - Major

Offside front vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch/inner arch around suspension bump stop and within 30cm of the steering arm mount (6.1.1 (c) (i)) - Major

Nearside front vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch/inner arch around suspension bump stop and within 30cm of the steering arm mount (6.1.1 (c) (i)) - Major

Offside front vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch to the rear and sill (6.1.1 (c) (i)) - Major

Offside vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced middle of the sill (6.1.1 (c) (i)) - Major

I haven't posted any WIP photos for quite some time so I decided to upload some quickly taken ones. Currently I'm working on the foundations for the whole building. I was constantly unhappy with the designs that were based on rectangular baseplates and until a month ago I came across images of the Fisherman's Bastion (Budapest). Yep, that was that, the slanted walls really burned into my mind and there was no other way to build this after that.

The walls are slanted at approximately 70 degrees and the angled pillars are using a series of cheese slopes that are set at a half-plate offset to created a continuously 30 degrees slopes. The walls are going to be enforced by a technic liftarms that will go from the bottom base (made as a honeycomb of bricks and plates to add extra rigidity) to the top.

FYI I don't know why but for each project that I do I end up using like a ton of the headlight bricks... useful little devils :)

Lotus Esprit Turbo (1987-93) Engine 2174cc S4 Lotus type 910/910S Turbo 264bhp

Production 2735

Registration Number K 430 MMP (London NE)

LOTUS ALBUM

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In 1987 the fourth generation of the Esprit was unveiled, redesigned by Trevor Stevans. A new Lotus patented process was introduced to create the new body, called the VARI (Vacuum Assisted Resin Injection) process, which offered more advantages than the previous hand laid process. Kevlar reinforcement was added to the roof and sides for roll-over protection,] resulting in an increase of the Esprit's torsional rigidity by 22 percent

The S4 Turbo engined car produced 228bhp giving a top speed of 163mph and a 0-60mph time of 4.7 seconds.

In 1989, the Esprit was again improved with the GM multi-port, electronic fuel injection system and the addition of a water to air intercooler, which Lotus has named the Chargecooler, producing the SE (Special Equipment). This inline-four engine was known as the Type 910S. Horsepower was pushed up to 264 with 280 available on overboost and zero to sixty miles per hour times reduced to 4.7 seconds with a top speed of over 160 mph (260 km/h). Several modifications were made to the body kit as well, like side skirts which are parallel to the body, five air ducts in the front air dam, wing mirrors from the Citroën CX and the addition of a rear wing.

Along with the SE, Lotus produced the little seen Esprit S, a midrange turbocharged car offering fewer appointments and 228 hp (170 kW), as well as the standard turbo still offering 215 hp (160 kW). The N/A and lower-powered turbo were cancelled after 1990, and the S in 1991

Diolch am 82,171,719 o olygfeydd anhygoel, mae pob un yn cael ei werthfawrogi'n fawr.

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Shot 05.06.2021. at Bicester Heritage Centre, Bicester, Oxon. 146-266

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1990 Land Rover 110 V8 hardtop.

Last MoT test expired in July 2021 (SORN).

It failed a test that month -

Offside front brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) - Dangerous

Nearside front vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) - Dangerous

Nearside rear vehicle structure is so weakened by damage within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) - Dangerous

Offside rear vehicle structure is fractured and so weakened within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) - Dangerous

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) - Major

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a)) - Major

Offside front brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) - Major

Nearside rear vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i)) - Major

Offside front vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i)) - Major

Central rear towbar attachment defective (6.1.6 (c) (i)) - Major

Nearside windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) - Major

Anglia Car Auctions, King's Lynn -

"V5 Present

MoT Jul 2021 - Expired

Chassis number: SALLDHAV7FA424213

3,528cc. Originally supplied to Leicester Police, this Land Rover has had one subsequent owner before being purchased by our vendor in 2002. Converted to run on LPG in 2019 by Mugglestone & Co and fitted with a 90 litre gas tank. Benefits from the addition of a hand throttle. Has V5, LPG installation invoice, registration certificate and several invoices. 97,728 recorded miles.

"This vehicle appears to have a fuel leak from somewhere around the rear axle area."

Sold for £7992 including premium.

1978 Lancia Beta 1600 coupe.

Last MoT test expired in September 2008 (SORN, now MoT exempt).

It failed a test spectacularly in September 2019 -

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) - Dangerous

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) - Dangerous

Offside headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) - Major

Offside front direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) - Major

Offside front position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp affected when indicator switched on (4.2.3 (c)) - Major

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii)) - Major

Nearside rear position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) - Major

Offside rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp affected by the indicator (4.2.3 (c)) - Major

Nearside rear direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a)) - Major

Offside rear direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a)) - Major

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a)) - Major

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) - Major

Nearside steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) - Major

Offside steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) - Major

Offside front integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i)) - Major

Offside front integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor pan not attached to sill (6.1.1 (c) (i)) - Major

Offside rear integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i)) - Major

Nearside front integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i)) - Major

Nearside rear integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i)) - Major

Offside front suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength forward subframe mounting in front cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i)) - Major

Offside front suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rearward subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i)) - Major

Front registration plate missing (0.1 (a)) - Major

Nearside front upper suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i)) - Major

Offside front upper suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i)) - Major

Nearside front service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) - Major

Emissions not tested due to overheating (8.2.1.2 (d)) - Major

With a nice SEAT Ibiza parked behind and that Carina E estate again.

For years I have struggled with ill health and very little help from drs in general. I have even ended up in A&E 3 times and been sent home non the wiser. I was desperate to get my life back so started to look around. Its only the last year I came across the B12 society and started to read symptoms of B12 deficiency and realised this could be my issue. A year later of doing self injections (something I never dreamed I could do ) and with the support of the B12 society B12Wakeup Facebook group I am beginning to see a very different me. It is truly a miracle in my eyes. I'm getting out and about and the fatigue has gone, the difference is amazing. I truly believe the b12 society gave me my life back and I will always be truly grateful to them and God for leading me to them.

I would encourage everyone to watch the Sally Pacholok film on youtube. Its eye opening and shows how so many illnesses eg dementia, MS , ME etc can be misdiagnosed B12 deficiency.

Link here www.youtube.com/watch?v=OvMxJ6GRBNQ&t=15s.

This is the link to the B12 society www.theb12society.com/

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Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM

What could be the common link between the following clinical situations (all are real cases from my clinical practice):

1. 25-year old airhostess with rapid decline in memory and higher cognitive functions of 6 months duration (suggestive of #dementia),

2. 35-year old man with two weeks history of tremors, slowness of movements and rigidity (mimicking #Parkinsons disease),

3. 22-year old man with repeated #seizures (fits), which was difficult to control with anti-epileptic drugs,

4. 18-year old with features of #anxiety, #depression and #panic attacks of one year duration (had only partial relief with anti-depressants),

5. 30-year old lady with frank #psychosis (hallucinations, delusions) of six months duration,

6. 18-year old girl with 6-month history of tinnitus and #hearing impairment, which was getting worse over time,

7. Blurring of #vision and poor vision in a 22-year old man,

8. Burning, tingling and numbness of hands and feet for one year in a 28-year old man,

9. Hyperpigmentation (darker discoloration) of skin over hands and feet,

10. Generalized weakness, fatigue and breathlessness on exertion in a 25-year old woman (hemoglobin of 8 gm%)

Many of you would have correctly guessed it by now: All these clinical symptoms were caused by vitamin B12 deficiency.

You would be happy to note that they all improved with treatment.

The key to a good outcome in vitamin B12-deficiency related diseases is early diagnosis and prompt initiation of treatment.