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The Scorpion Fly is a strange-looking insect that is found in gardens and hedgerows, and along woodland edges, particularly among Stinging Nettles and Bramble. It has a long, beak-like projection from its head that is uses to feed. It scavenges on dead insects and frequently steals the contents of spiders' webs. It lives up to its name by sporting a scorpion-like tail, which the male uses in courtship displays. Adults usually mate at night, but mating can be a dangerous game for the male, who might easily be killed by the female. So he presents her with a nuptial gift of a dead insect or a mass of saliva to placate her - the equivalent of a box of chocolates! The resulting eggs are laid in the soil and the emerging larvae live and pupate at the soil surface.
on a gardener broom.
Heterometrus longimanus, are generally large-sized scorpions, 100–200 mm total length.
Projekt "Blacktron II Special Forces" Part 2 "MBT Scorpion II"
Yes, it is a slightly modified Halo Scorpion M808 B1. I wanted to recreate this tank since long. All previous models of this tank that I have seen, are not accurate enough for me. So I've been thinking long, and have come to the conclusion that in relation to a Minifig to double the size.Then I worked on self supporting chain runs very long. Because I did not like the bricks to hold the axes in addition to the running rollers and drive wheels of the chain. That takes some accuracy of detail in my eyes. So I have now managed by various techniques an accurate replica for me.It would be no reproduction ala Stephan Niehoff, if I had not made a few small changes. The turret I designed a little flatter, which looks more like a battle tank. And the cannon I've designed something spacey. Ohhh, of course, the MBT received a Blacktron II painting.
Details: The turret can be rotated 360 degrees, the gun barrel can be raised by 45 degrees, the chain runs can be rotated 360 degrees, and the chains work.
The Blacktron engineers created this tank based on the model of a series of games. They play this game with great enthusiasm. But they had to expand the dimensions to carry enough ammunition and hightech with. Because this destruction machine has a 160 mm cannon, which is why the turret was flat, to compensate for the enormous blowback.The 160 mm projectiles are fired by inductive voltage. And can hit a target up to 40 KM. This makes the bullets a little smaller because no propellant is required. The energy for the weapon and the drive provides a fusion reactor. So that no fuel is needed and a nearly unlimited range guaranteed. The secondary weapon is a high speed plasma machine gun, no ammunition unlimited number of shots.A neuroimplant of the second generation allows that one crew member is sufficient to perform all the functions of the tank.
The combat weight is the only weak point, with 125 tons of these MBT it is not suitable for all terrain. Each MBT is supported by Blacktron II infantry units. (Often elite infantry of the CS series). And drones of the SkyEye series. OohRah
On this date (22nd May) in 1968, the United States Navy lost a submarine:
The USS Scorpion (SS-589) was the third of six Skipjack-class nuclear powered fast attack submarines that were built for the United States Navy between 1956 and 1961.
The Skipjack-class design was based on the USS Albacore (AGSS-569), a unique experimental diesel-electric powered that pioneered the use of the 'teardrop' hull-shape in modern US submarines. The teardrop hull is a design for better submarine performance while submerged over surface performance. It was often used early on in submarine development, but was dropped early in the 20th century in favour of hull designs that would optimize surface performance over submerged. The Skipjacks were also the first submarines installed with the new S5W reactor. They were the fastest U.S. nuclear submarines and remained so until the USS Los Angeles entered service in 1974.
Career:
The keel for USS Scorpion SSN-589 was laid down by the 'General Dynamics Electric Boat Co' at Groton, Connecticut on August 20th 1958. She was launched on December 19th the following year, sponsored by Mrs. Elizabeth S. Morrison, the daughter of Lt. Cdr. Maximilian Gmelich Schmidt. Schmidt was commander of the previous USS Scorpion (SS-278) when that submarine was lost with all hands in 1944.
USS Scorpion (SSN-589) was commissioned July 29th 1960, with Commander Norman B. Bessac in command, and was to spend her relatively short career as part of Submarine Squadron (SUBRON) 6, based at Norfolk Virginia.
On February 1st 1967, Scorpion entered Norfolk Naval Shipyard for refuelling and then for a much needed complete overhaul. Cold War pressures were pushing US submarines to their limits, and constant service had taken it's toll on the submarine. Systems had began to break down, there were frequent serious oil leaks in the machinery, and sea water seeped in from the propeller shaft seal. The submarine was experiencing serious vibration, and her operational depth was limited to 300 ft. The constant mechanical problems led the crew to nickname their boat the 'Scrapiron'.
Cold War pressures also required Scorpion to be back in service as soon as possible, and to achieve this her overhaul was much reduced, and long-overdue 'SUBSAFE' work, such as a new central valve control system, was deffered. Critically, the Emergency 'Main Ballast Tank Blow' system which had been 'unusable' was deemed to be working as-is by Charleston shipyard. Basically Scorpion underwent emergency repairs Because of the incomleted work it was decided to limit her operational depth to 500 ft. In late October 1967, Scorpion started refresher training and weapons system acceptance tests, and was given a new commanding officer 'Commander Francis Slattery'.
Loss:
On February 15th 1968, USS Scorpion (SSN-589) departed Norfolk, Virgina for a three month deployment to take part in NATO exercises with the U.S. 6th Fleet in the Mediterranean. During the deployment, the submarine suffered several mechanical malfunctions, including a chronic problem with Freon leakage from refrigeration systems. There was also an electrical fire in an escape trunk caused by a water leak shorting out a shore power connection. While the crew occasionally enjoyed liberty in Italy, Sicily, and Spain, they also worked tirelessly to keep their boat operational until their return to Norfolk at the end of May.
On May 16th, Scorpion dropped two men off at Naval Station Rota in Spain (RM2 Eric Reid for a family emergency , and ICS Joseph Underwood for health reasons) before beginning the journey home. On route Scorpion was detailed to observe Soviet naval activities in the vicinity of the Azores, where an Echo II-class submarine, and a guided missile destroyer were operating with a Soviet 'research group'.
Shortly before midnight on May 20th, Scorpion attempted to send radio communications to Naval Station Rota, but the messages were only picked up by a Navy communications station in Nea Makri, Greece, who forwarded the messages to Commander Submarine Force Atlantic (COMSUBLANT). Commander Slattery's last message reported that he was closing on the Soviet submarine and research group, running at a steady 15 kn at a depth of 110 m to begin surveillance. Nothing more was ever heard from Scorpion.
On May 27th, families eagerly waited at Pier 2, Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia where Scorpion was due in at 13.00, but the submarine failed to arrive. The submarine's failure to break radio silence by late morning was already causing concern among SUBRON-6 officials. Repeated transmissions of Scorpion’s call sign "Brandywine" went unanswered. Eventually the worried families of Scorpion's crew had to go home not knowing what had happened to their loved ones. The subsequent search for the missing submarine was fruitless, and on June 5th, the U.S.Navy declared that Scorpion and her crew was "presumed lost".
Weck:
The wreck of USS Scorpion was found in late October 1968 by the Navy's oceanographic research ship 'Mizar', approximately 400 nmi SW of the Azores, at a depth of more than 9,800 ft. This was after the area of search was narrowed down, following the release of recordings of the submarine's destruction picked up by underwater hydrophones.
Other vessels were dispatched to the scene to collect photographs and other data, including the bathyscaphe Trieste II. Analysis of the sound recordings, and the photographs of the wreckage leave no doubt that Scorpion's destruction was caused by the submarine imploding under massive pressure as she passed her crush depth, but the cause of her sinking still remains a mystery.
Roll of honour:
Keith Alexander Martin Allen - Fire Control Technician 2nd Class
Thomas Edward Amtower - Interior Communication Technician 2nd Class
George Gile Annable - Machinist's Mate 2nd Class
Joseph Anthony Baar, Jr. - Fireman
Michael Jon Bailey - Radioman 2nd Class
Walter William Bishop - Chief Torpedoman - Chief of the Boat
Michael Reid Blake - Interior Communication Electrician 3rd Class
Robert Harold Blocker - Machinist's Mate 1st class
Kenneth Ray Brocker - Machinist's Mate 2nd Class
James Kenneth Brueggeman - Machinist's Mate 1st Class
Robert Eugene Bryan - Chief Machinist's Mate
John Patrick Burke - Lieutenant
Daniel Paul Burns Jr. - Radioman
Ronald Lee Byers - Interior Communications Electrician 2nd Class
Duglas Leroy Campbell - Machinist's Mate 2nd Class
Samuel J. Cardullo - Machinist's Mate 2nd Class
Francis King Carey II - Machinist's Mate 2nd Class
Gary James Carpenter - Seaman
Robert Lee Chandler - Machinist's Mate 1st Class
Mark Helton Christiansen - Machinist's Mate 2nd Class
Romeo S. Constantino - Steward 1st Class
Robert James Cowan - Machinist's Mate 1st Class
Joseph Cross - Steward - 1st class - (Bronze Star with combat V)
Garlin Ray Denney - Chief Radioman
Michael Edward Dunn - Fireman
Richard Philip Engelhart - Electronics Technician Radar 2nd Class
George Patrick Farrin - Lieutenant
William Ralph Fennick - Seaman
Robert Walter Flesch - Lieutenant
Vernon Mark Foli - Interior Communications Electrician 3rd Class
James Walter Forrester Jr. - Lieutenant Junior Grade
Ronald Anthony Frank - Seaman
Michael David Gibson - Commissaryman Seaman
Steven Dean Gleason - Interior Communications Electrician 2nd Class
William Clarke Harwi - Lieutenant
Michael Edward Henry - Sonar Technician 2nd Class
Larry Leroy Hess - Storekeeper 2nd Class
Richard Curtis Hogeland - Electronics Technician 1st Class
John Richard Houge - Machinist's Mate 1st Class
Ralph Robert Huber - Electrician's Mate 2nd Class
Harry David Huckelberry - Torpedoman 2nd Class (SS)
John Frank Johnson - Electrician's Mate 3rd Class
Robert Johnson - Senior Chief Radioman
Steven Leroy Johnson - Interior Communications Electrician
Julius Johnston III - Quartermaster 2nd Class
Patrick Charles Kahanek - Fireman
Donald Terry Karmasek Sr. - Torpedoman 2nd Class
Richard Allen Kerntke Sr. - Chief Machinist's Mate
Rodney Joseph Kipp - Electronics Technician 3rd Class
Dennis Charles Knapp - Machinist's Mate 3rd Class
Charles Lee Lamberth - Lieutenant
Max Franklin Lanier - Machinist's Mate 1st Class
John Weichert Livingston - Electronics Technician 1st Class
David Bennett Lloyd - Lieutenant Commander (XO)
Kenneth Robert Martin - Electronics Technician 2nd Class
Frank Patsy Mazzuchi - Senior Chief Quartermaster
Michael Lee McGuire - Electronics Technician 1st Class
Steven Charles Miksad - Torpedoman's Mate 3rd Class
Joseph Francis Miller Jr. - Torpedoman's Mate 3rd Class
Cecil Frederick Mobley - Machinist's Mate 2nd Class
Raymond Dale Morrison - Quartermaster 1st Class
Michael Anthony Odening - Lieutenant Junior Grade
Daniel Christopher Petersen - Chief Electrician's Mate
Dennis Paul Pferrer - Quartermaster 3rd Class
Gerald Stanley Pospisil - Electrician's Mate 3rd Class
Donald Richard Powell - Interior Communications 3rd Class
Earl Lester Ray Jr. - Machinist's Mate 1st Class
Jorge Luis Santana - Commissaryman 1st Class
Lynn Thompson Saville - Chief Hospital Corpsman
Richard George Schaffer - Electronics Technician 2nd Class
William Newman Schoonover - Seaman
Phillip Allan Seifert - Fireman
Francis Atwood Slattery - Commander (C0)
George Elmer Smith Jr. - Chief Electronics Technician
Laughton Douglas Smith - Lieutenant
Robert Bernard Smith - Machinist's Mate 2nd Class
Harold Robert Snapp, Jr. - Sonar Technician 1st Class
Daniel Peter Stephens - Lieutenant Commander
Joel Candler Stephens - Electronics Technician 2nd Class
David Burton Stone - Machinist's Mate 2nd Class
John Phillip Sturgill - Electrician's Mate 2nd Class
Richard Norman Summers - Yeoman 3rd Class
John Driscoll Sweeney, Jr. - Torpedoman's Mate Seaman
John Charles Sweet - Lieutenant
James Frank Tindol III - Communications Electronics Technician 2nd Class
Johnny Gerald Veerhusen - Commissaryman Seaman
Robert Paul Violetti - Torpedoman's Mate Third Class
Ronald James Voss - Sonar Technician 3rd Class
John Michael Wallace - Fire Control Technician 1st Class
Joel Kurt Watkins - Machinist's Mate 1st Class (SS)
Robert Westley Watson - Machinist's Mate Fireman
James Edwin Webb - Machinist's Mate 2nd Class
Leo William Weinbeck - Senior Chief Yeoman
James Mitchell Wells - Chief Machinist's Mate
Ronald Richard Williams - Seaman
Robert Alan Willis - Machinist's Mate 3rd Class
Virgil Alexander Wright III - Interior Communications Electrician 1st Class
Donald Howard Yarbrough - Torpedoman's Mate 1st Class
Clarence Otto Young Jr. - Electronics Technician 2nd Class
Rest in eternal peace.
Rudolf has a smoke machine attached to his guitar which makes for a dramatic scene has he plays enveloped in smoke.
Rudolf tiene una maquina que echa humo sujetada a su guitarra, la cual crea una escena dramática en la cual Rudolf toca envuelto en humo.
1) Scorpion from 2016 then 2018
2) Mighty Micro Scorpion from 2017
3) The MM Scorpion figure USING "SuperHero Patrick"s Legs ALL the way back from the Old Spongebob Line of sets from 2011 in set 3815 "Heroic Heroes of the Deep" - this specific version of patrick only also came in keychain form so if you can find both of them, then you can use just their legs on any green hip piece and put that on the MM scorpion to complete that bottom look
4) And here's that combination from 3 - using Scorpion's adult head from 2016-2018.
But there's Another Use for those Patrick Legs
A weekend camping with family down the south coast at Depot Beach in the Murramarang National Park. Packing up our camp we found this tiny scorpion, about 1.5cm long under my daughter's tent.
My second attempt at an armored car. It's very loosely based on the British Humber Pig. I found the square boxy look very inspiring.
It was a lot of fun designing this one, there is so much SNOT going on, a lot of cool elements and its still quiet playable. I think im going to build an army!
Matthias unleashes yet another solo. His custom Las Vegas guitar was painted nicely to reflect Las Vegas.
Matthias desata otro solo. Su guitarra personalizada de Las Vegas se pintó muy bien para reflejar Las Vegas.
Bark Scorpion (Centruroides gracilis) - Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary, Belize
While I can't say that I know a great deal about them I have always enjoyed seeing wild scorpions. I saw plenty of this species in Belize, including one right next to my strung up hammock. Centruroides is a widespread genus with about 70 species, some members of this genus are highly venomous and have caused fatalities. However, this species, C. gracilis, is downright cuddly in comparison as its not nearly as toxic as many of its congeners and is reluctant to sting. However depsite its weaker venom I wouldn't want to get stung, their venom is neurotoxic and cardiotoxic and while serious side effects are uncommon it still wouldn't be a pleasant experience. All the members I saw of this species were up off the ground on the sides of trees and palms and all were out at night with the exception of one. The individual I saw during the day was actually a small individual dragged out of its hiding place by a large katydid that it had seized. As I watched the scorpion subdued the katydid despite being about half the size, unfortunately I did not get any photos as the entire thing was happening abut 4 feet above my head on the side of a palm.
I have seen desert hairy scorpions in sidewinder burrows on several occasions and presumed they might be eating the babies. Last week I got confirmation. This one was at the front of the burrow when I first saw it but it quickly carried its prize to the back of the burrow to finish it off in privacy.
Please View in large.
(ita) :
Io vivo in campagna e questi Scorpioni qui' sono 'di casa',
anzi vi diro' che questo è piccolino in confronto ad esemplari grandi anche due volte più.
Vivono trà le pietre e spesso li vedo sbirciare in attesa di colpire.
Questo io l'ho trovato quasi addormentato , forse per il freddo, e non e' stato difficile 'metterlo ' in posa.
(eng) :
I live in the countryside and these Scorpions here 'are' home ',
indeed I shall say' this is little one in comparison with large samples even twice more. They live among the rocks and often see them peeking waiting to strike.
That 's I found almost asleep, perhaps because of the cold, and not' was difficult to 'put' pose.
Arriving at Langkawi as the morning's tropical rain storm began to ease, the US Navy sent this MH-60R from HSM-49 Scorpions to LIMA-23. The helicopter was attached to LCS-26, USS Mobile, which attended the maritime element of the event.
Panorpa communis, female.
"Description. Wingspan approx 35 mm. The scorpion-like tail is only seen in the male and is in fact its genitalia - and doesn't sting! There are three Panorpa species in Britain and all require close examination with a microscope or good hand lens to distinguish them. In males this involves looking at the ventral surface of the genital capsule and in females the ovipositor. A good close up photo of the male is often enough to see the hypovalves on top of the genital capsule.
"Similar Species. P. germanica has thickened parallel hypovalves on male genital capsule, which are calliper shaped in P. communis.
"Identification difficulty. Requires detailed examination to identify and/or scarce.
"Recording advice. Females need to be examined with a microscope. Males can be identified from a good view of the hypovalves on the genital capsule.
"Habitat. Hedgerows, Nettle beds and well wooded areas.
"When to see it. May to September.
"Life History. They feed mostly on dead insects, which they frequently steal from the webs of spiders. Mating usually occurs at night. It can be a dangerous time for the male, if he is not careful the female might decide to kill him! To avoid this he presents her with a gift of a drop of saliva which, it seems, in the world of scorpion flies, is the equivalent of a bunch of roses or a box of chocolates.
"UK Status. This is the most common and widespread Scorpion fly in Britain, but with few records from northern Scotland."
Scorpion sculpture created by local artist Ricardo Breceda.
Borrego Springs, California
20160228 010ra1
This is a cp for my scorpion, someone wanted to see it. I know it's not the best quallity, deal wid it, it's the only digital CP for this design I have ATM XD
Nod Scorpion Tanks are the one of powerful MBT (Main Battle Tank) , was in appear Tiberium Wars and Kane's Wrath !
the upgraded are only 2 , one is the strong laser gun , one is the dozer and it allows tow removes enemy mines , and can run over enemy heavy infantry !
Strong vs Vehicles and Structures !
The instructions are available !
Part 1 !
Part 2 !