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Ophrydium versatile is a colonial protozoa that forms gelatinous balls that float just below the surface of the water. They are found in slightly acidic healthy ponds and lakes. Some of the ones seen were approaching the size of a soft ball. New Marsh Ponds, Patuxent Research Refuge, Maryland.
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Regarding the award-winning physicist Dr. Elliot McGucken at Princeton University, the late John Archibald Wheeler stated, "More intellectual curiosity, versatility and yen for physics than Elliot McGucken's I have never seen in any senior or graduate student. . . Originality, powerful motivation, and a can-do spirit make me think that McGucken is a top bet."
Dr. E would go on to heal the blind with his NSF-funded, award-winning Ph.D. dissertation which also laid down the foundations of Light Time Dimension Theory. Over the years, LTD Theory added foundational *physical* postulates, principles, and equations en route to becoming numerous books, with this one forming the simple, illustrated introduction. My fine art photography (writing with light) graces the books!
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The 60mph winds and 80mph gusts persisted through day 2 of our trip, but we still had a blast.
The Ring Road (Route 1) goes around the outskirts of Iceland and offers an amazing amount of versatility and beauty in it's landscapes.
This is Seljalandsfoss. It is 200 feet high and an incredible sight even in the relatively miserable weather we were experiencing. The wind blew the water to the sides of the waterfall which formed some intense ice formations.
From Wikipedia:
Seljalandsfoss is one of the most famous waterfalls of Iceland. It was a waypoint during the first leg of The Amazing Race 6.
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24-120mm f/4 Lens
This 'Most Versatile' challenge is set by the Compositionally Challenged Group. Thank you very muchSharon for these superb themes.
In this month's challenge, 8 members, entered 73 photos, and 7 members completed all 10 themes. These members, in play order, were: Robin, Ms J, Maria, Keith, Linda, Dave and Andy.
This montage features two photos per person, and at least one photo per theme. View the complete challenge and entries, by clicking Here.
Introduced in May 2011, the Toughbook 53 is the latest semi-rugged notebook in the Toughbook family. The new device has a 14" High Definition LED display and is powered by a second generation Intel® i5 or i3 processor. Starting at only 5.6 pounds and delivering up to 10 hours of battery life, the Toughbook 53 provides mobile professionals, such as inspectors and claims adjusters, a highly reliable and versatile notebook that delivers high performance computing. The device offers optional 4G LTE mobile broadband and a host of other features designed to improve productivity and maximize return on investment. The Toughbook 53 also includes an optional dual antenna pass-through for in-vehicle use in passenger cars and light-duty trucks, perfect for professionals whose vehicles regularly serve as mobile offices.
For more information on the Toughbook 53 and other Toughbook mobile computers, go to www.toughbook.com
HMT 400 series is a supremely versatile platform with unparalleled cross-country performance.
Already well-proven in the harsh terrain of the Afghanistan battlefield, the 400 has a unique air suspension system that allows the selection of a variable ride height to match the terrain and also, enable internal loading within CH-47 Chinook.
Supplied with an optional mine blast and ballistic protection kit, the 400 can be fitted with a variety of mission specific hampers, weapons, communications, ISTAR and force protection equipment to suit a wide range of operational roles.
The Jackal or MWMIK (pronounced EmWimmick) or Mobility Weapon-Mounted Installation Kit is a family of vehicles designed and developed by Supacat Ltd at their factory in Honiton, Devon (UK) for use by the British Army and Royal Air Force Regiment. Supacat re-branded to SC Group in September 2015, the Supacat brand retained for the group's core defence business.
The primary role of the vehicle in the British Army is deep battlespace reconnaissance, rapid assault and fire support - roles where mobility, endurance and manoeuvrability are important - and it has also been used for convoy protection.
The MWMIK can carry increased payload and fuel compared to its predecessor, allowing it to carry greater amounts of additional equipment and protection over longer distances, and it is able to support itself and its crew for distances of over 497 mi (800 km).
Tankfest by World of Tanks - 24.-25.6.2016
The Tank Museum - Bovington, UK
Worlds biggest and best live display of historic armour, living history, and much more at the Home of the Tank - The Tank Museum, Bovington, United Kingdom.
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A little different? yes.. but it is absolutely a must have accessory. This fun versatile Hooded Scarf Roll is perfect for those chilly days in fall or winter. Simply pull over your head and convert it from a neck warmer to hooded scarf and cover ears and neck. You can simply wear it with your favorite jacket and avoid having a bulky sweater underneath but still stay warm. oh! and the best part is you can reverse from top to bottom. All items come from a smoke-free home. Measures at approx. 15" long and 10" wide. click on my profile for link to other great handmade items.
Monograms are an elegant, understated, versatile, and a dramatic visual reminder of your new life together.
1. Choose your favorite design!
Choose your favorite design. Wording, color and font changes are done at no extra charge. See something you like, but want to customize it? Send me a message & we can design a personalized monogram just for you!
2. Personalize it!
Convo me on etsy or send an email to blushprintables[@]gmail.com with your information, including color and font selections. It's as simple as that!
3. Proof it!
Within 3 business days, you can expect a proof sent to you via email. Double check that all your info and modifications are to your liking. Keep in mind that 2 revisions are included, but anything additional is a $5 fee.
4. Print it!
After you approve the design, I'll send you a high resolution file to use however you'd like. (Other file formats are available [JPEG, TIF, PDF] so please specify when placing your order. By default, PNGs will be sent. .AI files are available for a $10 fee.) Print yourself or stop at a print specialist to do the work for you.
With an impressive versatility and performance the Explorer Sport provides an experience any fisherman can enjoy.
Tobey MaGuire, Tonner Repaint
Noel Cruz is one of the most versatile and distinguished repaint artists in the doll community. He is most recognized for his character and celebrity based dolls due to their uncanny resemblance to the people they portray. His dolls are derived from several models like Gene, Tyler, Sydney, etc, by various doll-makers such as Robert Tonner and Franklin Mint. His repaints as well as his portraits are done with intricate detail to the point of being naturally lifelike in essence. Highly regarded among collectors and artists alike, Noel attempts to raise the bar and bring a fresh take to the common mass produced doll with every face he paints. Noel's specialty is with one of a kind repaints. The beauty of repaints is that almost no two are exactly alike just as no two artists are alike.
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The cast iron Lawnfield sink's versatile design complements a wide range of kitchen styles. The narrow saddle minimizes splashing and water runoff and the 9" basin depth and eye-catching curve accommodates even the most unwieldy kitchen tools.
A versatile Charming Attractive Dashing Glamorous and Most beautifull and Talented actress Living Legend Diva KAVITA who does justice to the characters she played--- be it western or eastern , She did total justice to not only playful roles but serious roles were immaculate too.. ( Great Classic Heart Touching , Romantic P.N.R's Movie - Thori si Bayvafaiee - Directed by Great Sangeeta - Starring Two Beautiful SuperStars Two Living Legends - Kaveeta and Nadeem ) with Great Actors like Habib and Tammanna
If you want to a great immune booster vegetable that is versatile and could be made into a plethora of dishes then the good old cabbage is for you.
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Some background:
Rockwell International’s A-8 light attack aircraft’s origins can be traced back to the U.S. Air Force the Attack Experimental (A-X) program that was launched in 1966. Criticism that the U.S. Air Force did not take close air support seriously prompted a few service members to seek a specialized attack aircraft. In the Vietnam War, large numbers of ground-attack aircraft were shot down by small arms, surface-to-air missiles, and low-level anti-aircraft gunfire, prompting the development of an aircraft better able to survive such weapons. Fast jets such as the North American F-100 Super Sabre, Republic F-105 Thunderchief, and McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II proved for the most part to be ineffective for close air support. The Douglas A-1 Skyraider – designed in the final WWII stages as a torpedo bomber – was the USAF's primary close air support aircraft, and completely outdated.
This situation had been expectable, though. Earlier on, in 1959, Cold War strategists had been focusing on supersonic and ever-complex aircraft, ICMBs, missile-carrying submarines and long-range bombers. Some in the Pentagon still saw a need for low-speed, close-in ground attack aircraft that could serve in "bush war"-style conflicts such as those blossoming in Southeast Asia. Private ventures like Chance Vought’s V-433 proposal for a low cost, versatile light attack aircraft to serve the needs of the US Navy and Marine Corps, potentially a successor for the highly robust and versatile Douglas AD/A-1 Skyraider, were considered but eventually rejected, leading to a severe CAS capability gap during the Vietnam conflict.
Things were to change on 6 March 1967, when the Air Force released a request for information to 21 defense contractors for the A-X. The objective was to create a design study for a low-cost attack aircraft. Discussions with A-1 Skyraider pilots operating in Vietnam and analysis of the effectiveness of current aircraft used in the role indicated the ideal aircraft should have long loiter time, low-speed maneuverability, massive cannon firepower, and extreme survivability: an aircraft that had the best elements of the Ilyushin Il-2, Henschel Hs 129 and Skyraider. While turboprop engines were requested in the initial request, by May 1969, requirements had changed to specify use of turbofan engines.
Among the initial responses was a rather radical proposal from North American Rockwell, the Model 456, a compact turboprop attack aircraft, slightly smaller than the Douglas A-1. The Model 456 was primarily designed by the company’s Los Angeles-based North American Aviation branch, after its merger with Rockwell International in September 1967. The concept was for an aircraft optimized for close support and versatility to perform the Navy attack mission. A major selling point would be a unit cost with Government Furnished Equipment to be under $400,000 each if the order was for 500 aircraft. To keep costs low and save development time, the Model 456 incorporated many design features and even wholesale hardware elements from the company’s former projects. For instance, the straight wings and swept tail elements were taken from the US Navy’s North American T-2 Buckeye trainer, while the fuselage reminded of the AF-1/FJ-4B Fury fighter bomber but featured more tapered tail section with a set of air brakes. The aircraft was designed for carrier operations and had attachment points for a launch cable under the wing roots as well as a retractable arrester hook, even though the wings – thanks to the aircraft’s compact dimensions – were not foldable.
The Model 456 was powered by a T64-GE-8 turboprop with an output of 2,850 hp (2,130 kW) at 1,160 propeller rpm. The engine was placed behind the cockpit and breathed through a lip intake and an air duct between the cockpit floor and the front landing wheel well. Its single exhaust port was on the starboard flank, and the directed jet efflux countered propeller torque. The four-blade propeller was driven through a shaft that ran above the air duct and below the cockpit floor, connected with the T64 through a reduction gearbox above the engine’s centreline, together with an airscrew brake and bolt-on control unit.
The pilot sat under a wide bubble canopy in an armored cockpit tub that protected against heavy machine gun fire, directly behind the large propeller. Thanks to the high and forward position the pilot had a very good all-round field of view. The tricycle landing gear was basically taken wholesale from former North American products: the front landing gear was based on the AF-1/FJ-4B Fury’s arrangement, which retracted backwards and rotated 90° to lie flat under the engine’s air intake duct, while the wide main landing gear, which fully retracted inwards into the low-set wings, was based on T-2 Buckeye’s production parts.
The aircraft was touted to be all-weather-capable with instrument flight equipment and a ground controlled all-weather bombing system. It was also mentioned that provisions would be provided for pylon-mounted electronic equipment to support full all-weather attack missions. Maximum speed at 25,000ft was projected to be .74 Mach. The aircraft was relatively compact, 35' 10" long with a wingspan of 37'.
Due to its donor parts and to keep the airframe as light and simple as possible the Model 456 did not feature internal weapons like guns, but was to have six external pylons for the carriage of a wide range of weapons (including gun pods), ECM pods, or radar or guidance pods (e.g. for the AGM-12 Bullpup). In addition to conventional bombs, Sidewinder AAMs could be carried, too, primarily for self-defence but also to attack enemy helicopters or slow low-flying aircraft. Normal bomb load was specified with 3,500lbs, which could be augmented on short-range missions with a reduced internal fuel load to 5.000 lbs. Beyond CAS missions, other important tasks for the Model 456 would be helicopter escort to support the Marine Corps and supporting a vertical envelopment for approximately 3 hours with a normal external weapons load.
In May 1970, the USAF issued a modified, and much more detailed request for proposals (RFP) around the A-X. The threat of Soviet armored forces and all-weather attack operations had become more serious. Now included in the requirements was that the aircraft would be designed specifically for the new and massive GAU-8 30 mm gatling cannon. Due the changed requirements, the Model 456 fell out of the program.
However, in parallel, following the United States Navy's (USN) VAL (“Heavier-than-air, Attack, Light”) requirement, which had yielded the LTV A-7, North American Rockwell’s Model 456 found interest by the USMC. Initially adopted by USN, the A-7 proved attractive to other services and air forces, soon being adopted by the United States Air Force (USAF) and the Air National Guard (ANG) to replace their aging Douglas_A-1_Skyraider"Skyraider and North American F-100 Super Sabre fleets. The A-7 was, however, not a complete replacement for the A-1, and the USMC did not adopt the type and rather stuck with the lighter A-4 Skyhawk, which had, with the A-4M Skyhawk II, in the meantime evolved into an attack/fighter bomber aircraft that had been upgraded and tailored to the USMC’s needs. There was, however, still the need for a simple, slower and foremost cheap attack/CAS aircraft, a requirement shared with the USAF which was also looking for a timely and cost-effective A-1 replacement. Both USMC and USAF requirements overlapped in many aspects, and North American Rockwell’s Model 456 was ordered as the A-8 ‘Destrier’ in late 1971.
The first YA-8, now under the new company name Rockwell International, after a further merger of North American Rockwell with Rockwell Manufacturing, made its maiden flight in Los Angeles on 30th of May 1973. Three prototype machines were built, and the following test program revealed some deficiencies, including directional instability around the longitudinal axis, which was countered with a bigger fin surface, achieved through a fin fillet. Other modifications that were introduced for serial production were additional wing tip tanks and more external hardpoints under the fuselage and the wings, so that more light weapons like gun or missiles pods or single bombs could be carried. The overall ordnance load was not increased, though. Additionally, internal guns were re-introduced, even though their integration into the airframe was not easy. To retain the original wings the weapons could not be integrated into the wings – there was no internal space for them, and the full span slats as well as the wide stance landing gear prevented their internal installation. One considered option to mount fixed guns was a pair of gondolas with a Mk. 12 20mm cannon each under the wings, but these would have blocked valuable hardpoints outside of the propeller disc, e.g. for guided and unguided missiles or more cannon pods). Eventually, shallow gondolas for guns and their ammunition supply were integrated under the wing roots, inside of the landing gear wells and using internal wing space at the wing roots. This kept the guns’ mass close to the aircraft’s center of gravity but required a solution to fire through the propeller disc, as on early WWII aircraft. An anachronistic arrangement, but it was adopted for the A-8 and as an innovative measure the firing sequence was not controlled through a classic mechanical gearbox but through an electronic signal that only allowed gunfire through spaces between the propeller blades.
A-8 production started in June 1974 and encompassed two versions: the A-8A for the USAF and the A-8B for the USMC, which only differed in service-typical equipment packages. 250 A-8As were ordered for the USAF and ANG units, primarily as replacement for F-84 and F-86H fighter bombers, plus 150 A-8Bs for the USMC which replaced early A-4 and OV-10 variants. The most distinctive feature of the A-8B was a massive, forked arrestor hook under the rear fuselage, which would allow carrier operations or the use of land-bound arrestor cable installations at improvised frontline airfields. The A-8A also featured an arrestor hook, but it was of simpler and lighter design, only intended for emergency uses.
Both service versions had a total of seven hardpoints (three under the fuselage, two under each wing outside of the landing gear) and also received wingtip tanks to extend fuel capacity and loiter time, while the maximum weapon ordnance was reduced to 2.800 lb (3.500 lb in overload configuration).
The Destrier was offered for export, too, Due to its small size, it could be operated from older, smaller World War II-era aircraft carriers still used by smaller navies during the 1970s. These older ships were often unable to accommodate newer Navy fighters such as the F-4 Phantom II and F-8 Crusader, which were faster and more capable, but significantly larger and heavier. However, a propeller-driven aircraft appeared outdated at that time, and despite the A-8s merits as an attack aircraft it found no takers - instead, many foreign air forces adopted the A-4 Skyhawk, which was similar in size but appeared "more modern".
The Marine Corps would not take the U.S. Navy's replacement, the LTV A-7 Corsair II, instead keeping Destriers and Skyhawks in service with both Regular Marine Corps and Marine Corps Reserve attack squadrons (VMA), and ordering the new A-4M model - what over time relegated the A-8 to secondary line duties. The last USMC Destrier was delivered in 1979, and they were used until the mid-1980s before they were replaced in frontline units, together with the Skyhawks, by the equally small, but more versatile STOVL AV-8B Harrier II.
The A-8B saw limited action in the Gulf War of 1990–91. Twenty-four aircraft of VMA-311 "Tomcats" based at on-shore bases, initially flew training and support sorties, as well as practicing with coalition forces. The A-8Bs were to be held in reserve during the initial phase of the preparatory air assault of Operation Desert Storm. The A-8B was first used in the war on the morning of 17 January 1991, when a call for air support from an OV-10 Bronco forward air controller against Iraqi artillery that was shelling Khafji and an adjacent oil refinery, brought the A-8B into combat. The following day, USMC A-8Bs attacked Iraqi positions in southern Kuwait. Throughout the war, A-8Bs performed armed reconnaissance, CAS and FAC missions, and worked in concert with coalition forces to identify or destroy targets. VMA-311 was also the last USMC unit to operate the A-8B and retired its last four aircraft on 22 June 1994.
USAF service of the A-8A was less dramatic. The Air Force Destriers were quickly handed over to National Guard units during the early Eighties, where the machines replaced, toghether with USAF A-7D Corsair IIs, F-86H, A-37 and F-84F fighter bombers. When 1st generation General Dynamics F-16A Fighting Falcons began to be phased out from frontline USAF units and handed down to the Air National Guards in the late Eighties the A-8As were gradually retired. The last were taken out of service in 1993 by the units at Rickenbacker Air National Guard Base, Ohio.
General characteristics:
Crew: 1
Length: 40 ft 11 in (12,42 m)
Wingspan: 39 ft 9 1/2 in (12,12 m) incl. tip tanks
Height: 18 ft (5,50 m)
Wing area: Wing area: 255 sq ft (23.7 m²)
Airfoil: root: NACA 64A212
Empty weight: 13,210 lb (6,000 kg)
Gross weight: 20,130 lb (9,200 kg)
Max takeoff weight: 23,700 lb (10,750 kg)
Fuel capacity: 691 US gal (575 imp gal; 2,620 L) total
Powerplant
1× General Elctric T64-P4D turboprop with 3,400 hp (2,500 kW)
and 550 lbf (2.45 kN) residual thrust,
driving a 4-bladed Hamilton Standard 54H60-77, 12 ft 3 in (3.74 m)diameter constant-speed
fully-feathering reversible propeller
Performance:
Maximum speed: 504 mph (812 km/h, 448 kn)
Maximum speed at sea level: 477.5 mph (768 km/h, 415 kn)
Cruise speed: 160–190 mph (250–300 km/h, 130–160 kn)
Stall speed: 100.5 mph (161.7 km/h, 87.3 kn) at 17,592 lb (7,980 kg)
Range: 1,460 mi (2,350 km, 1,270 nmi) with internal fuel and tip tanks
Ferry range: 2,200 mi (3,500 km, 1,900 nmi)
Combat range: 512 mi (824 km, 445 nmi) at 17,592 lb (7,980 kg) at 338 mph (294 kn; 544 km/h)
Service ceiling: 36,000 ft (11,000 m )
Rate of climb: 42 m/s (8,255 ft/min)
Wing loading: 255 kg/m² (60.7 lb/sq ft) at MTOW
Thrust/weight: 0.54
Take-off field distance sea level hot: 465 ft (142 m) at 17,592 lb (7,980 kg)
Take-off distance to 50 ft (15 m): 940 ft (290 m) at 17,592 lb (7,980 kg)
Take-off distance to 50 ft (15 m) hot: 1,350 ft (410 m) at 17,592 lb (7,980 kg)
Armament:
2× Mk. 12 20mm cannon under the wing roots with 144 RPG each,
synchronized to fire through the propeller arc
7× ventral and underwing hardpoints for a total maximum external ordnance load of
5.000 lb (2.270 kg) with reduced internal fuel (normal load: 3.500 lb/1.589 kg)
The model and its assembly:
The inspiration came )long ago) when I found some design proposals for USN/USMC attack aircraft from the Sixties, e.g. the Vought V-406A and V-433 designs/propsals. Additionally I had always thought about a strike version of the T-2 Buckeye, even though the latter turned out to be very unpractical. However, there remained the fact that the T-2 "recycled" the wings from the vintage FJ Fury jet fighter, and maybe North American or its successor, Rockwell International, had used that concept again for a light attack aircraft submission, as a A-1 successor for the USAF and cheaper alternative for the A-7, esp. for the USMC? This led to the T-2 and the FJ-4B as body donors (yes, Kit, it's the Emhar kit), and the concept of changing everything to a compact turboprop single-seater for CAS duties.
Work started with the T-2 wings, which were taken OOB but had their flaps cut out and lowered - easy to realize on the Matchbox parts, and it makes the static model later look a bit more interesting and lively.
Another thing that required lots of attention at this early stage was the Fury's cockpit tub (yes, its fuselage is used, but see below). Emhar's OOB offering is... doubtful, so I decided to implant a completely different/new cockpit tub and dashboard, including scratched side walls. This new tub also had the benefit that I was able to put lots of lead beads under it as support and to keep the nose down. At this stage I also started to modify the nose for a (massive) propeller implant, with a chin intake (using OOB parts, just opeing the duct) and a simulated deeper duct inside with blackened foamed styrene to block sight/light.
As already mentioned, the FJ-4B fuselage was used, but the tail called for a fundamental decision. Originally I just planned to use the whole hull, add the prop and close the jet exhaust at the tail, relocating the turboprop exhaust to the right flank (à la V-433 to counter torque). But I found that... boring, and I wanted a more original side profile. So, the idea was born to transplant the T-2 tail wholesale, too! That, however, called for more and massive surgery, because fuselage width and depth of the two airframes hardly match in size and shape. An initial measure to bring the parts together somehow was to cut away wedges from the FJ-4's fuselage halves to narrow them down by ~3mm, but the intersection with the T-2 tail still called for about 1mm PSR. Messy!
At that point I also started to work on the prop and its attachment to the nose. The prop came from a Quickboost set with resin props for a P-3 Orion - all blades separate and attached only with tiny/thin/fragile pins to the spinner, which thankfully comes with appropriate holes for them. To hold the prop and create an adapter I used a section from a Tornado drop tank to bridge the area in front of the windshield, added a styrene tube inside and a metal axis to the prop, so that it could spin freely.
Once the wing surfaces were attached the overall PSR orgy started... The area around the tail hook required more attention than expected, because of the raising ventral line of the T-2 tail vs. the "flat" FJ-4B bottom. Thanks to the Emhar kit's separate tail hook compartment I was able to bridge that area and create something plausible (with more PSR!).
Next problem: the canopy. It is not only utterly thick (1.5mm I guess), it also hardly matches the fuselage. So, more PSR, in an attempt to sculpt the cockpit area that it matches the clear parts, at least better than OOB... Once the overall shape was settled a hole for the new exhaust was drilled, a plastic straw would became the new jet pipe.
After even more PSR it became time for the smaller bits and piece, e .g. the landing gear (taken wholesale from the T-2 and the FJ-4B - looks a bit stalky but we will need the groudn clearance!), hardpoints, and cannon gondolas under the wing roots. These were a conceptional fight - I wanted guns (to suppress enemy fire during an attack), but the wings outside the propeller disc did not offer a suitable place to mount them. Underwing gondolas were ruled out because they's block space for other external ordnance. Most interestingy, designs like the V-433 were supposed to carry a synchronized M61 Vulcan gun in the belly to fire through the propeller - I found that to be too complex and just settled for a pair of 20mm Mk. 12 guns, also synchroniezd, though. Anachronistic, but the best available place and space.
With the ability to stand on lits of feet it was time to check the prop, its size and clearance. That turned out to look better than expected, I just clipped the prop tips (to a square shape) later because the original P-3 prop appeared slightly oversized. Additionally, the canopy was cut into two pieces and the windshield was attached, too.
At this stage I also settled upon external ordnance beyond the guns. I went for iron bombs, LOTS of them, exploiting the potential payload capability of the A-8. The result: a total of eighteen Mk. 81 "Firecracker" 250 lb bombs, on two MERs under the fuselage, plus two twin launchers and a pair of single bombsunder the outer wings. However, these parts/bombs came from a Hobby Boss A-7 kit, and all these eighteen(!) bombs had to be assembled from two halves plus the fuzes - a building nightmare! Due to the Hobby Boss sprues I had to outfit four of the bombs with elongated soft ground fuzes, these went under the streamlined twin ejector racks (left over from an Italeri F-18 kit. An impressive load, but the aircraft would have been able to haul it around - highly effective for its intended CAS role!
Painting and markings:
As per usual, I rather stick to conservative livery choices for fictional aircraft, and since I placed the A-8 in Seventies/Eighties time frame in USMC service I went for a paint scheme adopted from AV-8As/early AV-8Bs with FS 34064, 36099 and 36440 - a very dark olive drab tone, a bluish grey (much like RAF Ocean Grey from WWII) and Light Gull Grey underneath. The landing gear and its wells became glossy white, the cockpit tub medium grey (FS 36231), inspired by contemporary A-4Ms. The propeller spinner and the blades' cuffed sections became black while the outer blades medium grey, inspired by the finish of their donor aircraft, the P-3 Orion. The exhaust area was apinmted with iron metallic (Revell 91) and then treated with graphite for a better metallic shine and burnt look. The iron bombs were painted in Olive Drab (Tamiya) and received details like the yellow twin rings by brush. Again, a tedious affair, with eighteen items to handle...
Decals and marking primarily came from a Sky Models 1:72 sheet for Harriers and AV-8Bs, even though it's a mix of markings from various aircraft so that the markings better match the A-8's airframe. Stencils and other bits came from thze scrap box (including an Academy OV-10D sheet), and the red warning lines around the engine compartment as well as the black wing leading edges and the silver joints on flaps and fin rudder were created with generic decal stripe material from TL Modellbau.
Finally, everything was sealed with acrylic varnish from a rattle can - not totally matt, so that light reflexes emphasize the aircraft's lines.
Made this cowl using Lion Brand Thick n Quick. The pattern is "My Kind of Town Cowl".
I loooove it! It is so warm and cozy and versatile and cute!
Bulky Cowl worn folded over.
A versatile harvester designed to be towed behind a tractor, manufactured about 1946.
This one again in use during an experimental wheat harvest operation last weekend. I got to observe the whole thing and take a few shots--fascinating.
This one is headed toward me; I had to make a quick exit.
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The versatile Black & Decker TO1640B 6-Slice Convection Countertop Oven is sure to toast, bake and broil your favorite foods with ease. The sleek design and extra-large capacity lets you conveniently cook on the counter and can easily fit a 12" pizza, six slices of bread or a casserole dish. Even cooking is easy-breezy with balanced airflow circulation of the convection fan, too. And clean-up couldn't be simpler with a removable crumb tray, reversible chrome plated broiling rack and the non-stick interior surface. So go on ... get cooking!
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Versatile and tough through and through, Volvo's small soil compactors offer the outstanding agility and performance you have come to expect from Volvo to get the job done.
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Comfortable, versatile and affordable in tan suede. 197 x 126 open, 197 x 44 (seat height) x 88 (back height) RMB 1000
March Field Air Museum
This versatile United States Army Air Force twin-engine, double tail medium bomber was built by North American Aviation. Named in honor of General William "Billy" Mitchell, an aviation pioneer and early proponent of the value of aerial bombardment, B-25 Mitchell’s served with distinction in every theater of war throughout World War Two. Designed as a level-flight, medium bomber the Mitchell excelled in a variety of missions including low level ground attack and anti-shipping.
Perhaps the aircraft’s most famous mission occurred in April of 1942, when Lt. Col. James H. Doolittle, led one of the most daring missions of the war. Only five months after the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor, Doolittle led 16 B-25 Mitchell bombers, launched from the deck of the United States Navy aircraft carrier Hornet, on a raid striking military targets in Tokyo, Yokohama, Kobe, and Nagoya, Japan. Completely surprising the Imperial Japanese, Lt. Col. Doolittle's raiders brought a much-needed morale boost to the United States at a time when US confidence was at its lowest ebb.
The museum's B-25J, serial number 44-31032, was delivered to the Army Air Force in 1945 and put into storage until 1947. It was assigned to Vance AFB as a TB-25J and TB-25N for pilot training until retirement in 1958. The aircraft was then sold and registered as N3174AG. It participated in the 1970 Paramount Pictures film adapted from Joseph Heller’s classic anti-war novel Catch -22, with the nose art “Free, Fast and Ready”. The aircraft is on loan from the NMUSAF
I'm versatile.
Does versatile mean full of eggs?
No it means I can change with ease from one thing to the next.
Versatile | Skilled | Vital -- Independent Duty Corpsman: HMC Tamia Daniels
06.02.2021
Video by Nicole McFarland
Visual Information Directorate-NMLPDC
HMC (FMF/SW/AW) Tamia Daniels describes an experience working as an Independent Duty Corpsman that stood out to her.
Date Taken: 06.02.2021
Date Posted: 06.04.2021 15:08
Category: Video Productions
Video ID: 799796
VIRIN: 210602-D-OO792-835
PIN: 820005
Filename: DOD_108379888
Length: 00:01:23
Location: MD, US
BUMED #21-0013-128
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The 'Most Versatile' challenge is set by the Compositionally Challenged Group. Thanks a load Sharon for this months fabr themes.
In this month's challenge, 7 members entered 63 photos, and of these, 5 members completed all 10 themes. These members, in play order were: Maria, Sharon, Pat, Dave, and Ms J.
This montage features at least one photo per person, and at least one photo per theme. To view the complete challenge and entries, click Here.
This month, I selected three photos from each player that I liked the most. 21 photos. From these, I used 16 images, that I thought went together. although there was a bit of trial throughout the process to a balanced mix.
This timeless, versatile, no-nonsense Italian calfskin leather messenger bag is great for carrying all the necessities plus a little extra. You will love the softness of the Italian calfskin, the embossed Avorio Italy logo on the front panel of the bag and certainly appreciate the craftsmanship of the Italian artisans. With its classic design, this bag is sure to be your favorite when you need something sporty, stylish and unique.
This versatile, compact and powerful machine is all you need to take you to the outdoors.
Designed originally for ski patrol use, the SKIZEE is rugged and safe.
A new invention by 2 skiers working in Kimberley, BC - selling for $2500.
The size is about 40" long and the chain is 11" to 13" wide. the skizee needs about 2' clearance for trail skiing.
The total weight is around 100 pounds, easy to lift into a car, or out of deep snow.
it has a gas tank that holds 4 l regular gas, it can travel over 30 km with this gas tank. 10 hp 4 stroke engine.
Speed is 15 - 25 km/hr depending on terrain.
It has a 12V battery for electric start, and a power outlet in the handle for plugging in any charger or headlamp.
The skizee is great for fast access to skiing terrain, that requires a long tedious ski along a logging road. It is also useful as a trail breaker and trailpacker for xc skiing.
And of course it is great fun to use on skis, especially in areas where there are no big ski hills nearby.
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