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The puppies spend most of their time sleeping at this point and also drinking! They are getting round little tummies!
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In addition to THE COAL, the afternoon timetable through Stapleford and Sandiacre was packed with interesting trains. Even on my way over I narrowly missed seeing a 57 on a unit drag by about a minute, and moments after I got to the bridge came 47739 with its decidedly short train – that I completely forgot to make note of what it was or where it was going.
If you look closely you can see a plane on its way to or from East Midlands Airport, about central over the road overpass.
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Young US Army gent getting a bit of tribal added to an older tattoo. Work was gone my Greg at Ancient Art in Hampton, Virginia.
An addition to our #UnfoldTheUniverse social media campaign.
“Spiral Galaxy”: an improvisational art quilt made by Fran Scher, who was inspired by photos from the James Webb Space Telescope."
If you create art inspired by the James Webb Space Telescope, share it with us! For terms and more information, please visit: www.nasa.gov/jwstart
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Image Credit: Fran Scher
True craftsman architectural details were returned to this home during its second story expansion. Inside, classic craftsman columns partition rooms, elegant molding and dark hardwoods continue the period look. The living room features a classic inglenook fireplace flanked by built-in bookcases.
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Nothing you see here is real, even though the conversion or the presented background story might be based on historical facts. BEWARE!
Some background:
The BAC Jet Provost was a British jet trainer aircraft that was in use with the Royal Air Force (RAF) from 1955 to 1993. It was originally developed by Hunting Percival from the earlier piston engine-powered Percival Provost basic trainer, and later produced by the British Aircraft Corporation (BAC). In addition to the multiple RAF orders, the Jet Provost, sometimes with light armament, was exported to many air forces worldwide. The design was also further developed into a more heavily armed ground attack variant under the name BAC Strikemaster, which was not operated by the Royal Air Force but became a worldwide export success.
The Jet Provost was produced for the Royal Air Force in several variants with gradually stronger engines and other detail improvements, the first trainers entered RAF service in 1955. A major development step was the T.5 variant in 1967 with a pressurized cabin, a modified front section and the option for export customers to arm it with machine guns and underwing hardpoints. The T.5 was fitted with the Viper 201 or 202 turbojet engine and its versatility encouraged the RAF to utilize the Jet Provost in more roles besides basic training. With a top speed of 440 mph, excellent maneuverability, mechanical reliability and low operating costs, the Jet Provost was utilized as an aerobatic aircraft, for air warfare and tactical weapons training as well as for advanced training. T.5 deliveries from BAC's Warton factory commenced on 3 September 1969, and operators of the type included the RAFs Central Flying School and No. 1, No. 3, and No. 6 Flying Training Schools. During their career the T.5s were modified with improved avionics and a rough coating on the wing to break up the smooth airflow and give the trainee pilot an early indication of the onset of a stall (the T.5's original clean wing gave the pilot little warning); upgraded aircraft were re- designated T.5A. A sub-variant, unofficially designated T.5B, was a small number of T.5As fitted with wingtip-tanks (so far only used by export customers) and special equipment for long-range low-level navigator training.
During the Mid-Eighties the RAF started to look for a more economical successor for the aging Jet Provost fleet, and this eventually became the turbo-prop Shorts Tucano. The Tucano was selected in 1985 in preference to the Swiss Pilatus PC-9 and the British Hunting Firecracker. The first Tucano flew in Brazil on 14 February 1986, with the first Shorts built production aircraft flying on 30 December 1986. However, problems with the ejection seats delayed the introduction of the aircraft into service until 1989. During this period the Jet Provost remained the RAF’s mainstay trainer, but it was gradually withdrawn from RAF service, mostly due to many airframes’ age. However, late in their career a handful of these robust aircraft eventually saw frontline use and were deployed in a hot conflict during the first Gulf War, in an unexpected but important role that paved the way for new air strike tactics.
When the RAF took part in combat operations during Operation Granby/Desert Storm in 1991, it had been anticipated that complex and fast attack aircraft like the Tornado would autonomously perform air strikes, either with iron bombs against area targets or with precision weapons like laser-guided glide bombs against important or small objects. However, early experience from the front lines showed that deploying precision weapons was not easy: target acquisition and then both target designation and weapon deployment were not feasible with just a single aircraft – it would be exposed to potential enemy fire for too long or require two or more passes over the target, so that any surprise moment was ruined. During the early stages of the RAF’s air raids a strike group of six aircraft would require two of them to act as dedicated target designators, selecting and illuminating targets with laser projectors for other aircraft. Another problem was that these scouts had to fly ahead of the strike force, check out the battlefield and loiter at relatively slow speed in hostile environment until the fast strike aircraft would arrive and drop their weapons. “Wasting” Tornados and their strike capability for these FAC duties was regarded as inefficient, and an alternative aircraft that was better suited for this task was chosen: the vintage but small and nimble Jet Provost T.5A!
Early on, this had been thought to be "unlikely”, but following a short-notice decision to deploy, the first batch of six aircraft were readied to deploy in under 72 hours. These were dedicated long-range navigational trainers, operated by 79(R) Squadron as part of No. 229 Operational Conversion Unit, and the aircraft were hastily prepared for their unusual mission. This included the removal of the aerodynamic wing coating to improve the flight characteristics again, the adoption of desert camouflage, mounting of underwing hardpoints and additional equipment like an encrypted radio with better range and navigation systems (including a GPS sensor in a spinal fairing). As protective measures, Kevlar mats were added to the cockpit floor and lower side walls, as well as a passive radar warning system with sensors on nose and fin and chaff/flare dispensers under the rear fuselage. A fixed refueling probe was considered for the transfer flight and to extend loiter time during missions via air-to-air refueling, but this was not realized due to the lack of time.
To mark their special status the machines were (now officially) designated T(R).5B. They departed from RAF Brawdy in Wales for the Middle Eastern theatre early on 26 January 1991. Upon arrival the machines were immediately thrown into action. It now became common for each attack formation to comprise four Tornados or Jaguars and two Jet Provosts; each Jet Provost carried a 144-inch-long (3.66 m), 420-lb (209 kg) AN/AVQ-23E ‘Pave Spike’ laser designator pod on one of the outer underwing stations and acted as backup to the other in the event of an equipment malfunction. The machines would typically not carry offensive loads, except for occasional unguided SNEB missiles to visually mark potential targets, since they did not have a sufficient load-carrying capacity, but they were frequently equipped with drop tanks to extend their range and loiter time, and “Dash 10” (AN/ALQ-101) ECM pods to counter radar-guided weapons against them.
The first combat mission already took place on 2 February 1991, operating at a medium altitude of roughly 18,000 feet (5,500 m), and successfully attacked the As Suwaira Road Bridge. Operations continued, practically every available day, even though missions did not take place at night as the RAF’s ’Pave Spike’ pods (a simplified version of the American AN/ASQ-153) lacked night-time functionality. After the first missions the Jet Provosts received black anti-glare-panels in front of the windscreen – they had been re-painted in the UK without them, and the black panel markedly reduced the camouflage’s efficiency, but the strong and constant sunshine reflection from the Jet Provosts’ bulged nose frequently blinded the crews. Another retrofitted feature was the addition of a video camera to document the targeting missions, which was mounted in a shallow blister on top of the nose, just above the landing light cluster.
When the tactical separation of target designation and strike missions proved to be successful, more and more potent aircraft were sent into the theatre of operations, namely the RAF’s Blackburn Buccaneer, which replaced the Jet Provosts on long-range missions and also carried out strike and dive-bombing missions. Approximately 20 road bridges were destroyed with the help of the target spotter aircraft, restricting the Iraqi Army's mobility and communications. In conjunction with the advance of Coalition ground forces into Iraq, the Buccaneers switched to airfield bombing missions, targeting bunkers, runways, and any aircraft sighted on the ground, while the Jet Provosts were used over less dangerous terrain and closer to the air bases, primarily acting as artillery spotters. However, the designator pods were still carried to mark targets of opportunity and strike aircraft were then called in to eliminate them.
The Jet Provost T(R).5Bs took part in 186 missions during the Gulf War. Two from the total of eight deployed Jet Provosts were lost during their short active career: One was shot down at low level by a MANPADS (probably an IR-guided 9K38 Igla/SA-18 Grouse), both crew members were lost; the other crashed due a failure of the hydraulic system but could be brought down over friendly terrain and the crew ejected safely.
After their return to Great Britain the worn machines were quickly phased out and all T(R).5Bs were retired when 79(R) Squadron was disbanded in August 1992. The last Jet Provosts in RAF service were retired in 1993.
General characteristics:
Crew: 2
Length: 34 ft 0 in (10.36 m)
Wingspan: 35 ft 4 in (10.77 m) with wingtip tanks
Height: 10 ft 2 in (3.10 m)
Wing area: 213.7 sq ft (19.85 m²)
Airfoil: root: NACA 23015 mod; tip: NACA 4412 mod
Empty weight: 4,888 lb (2,217 kg)
Gross weight: 6,989 lb (3,170 kg)
Max takeoff weight: 9,200 lb (4,173 kg)
Powerplant:
1× Armstrong Siddeley Viper Mk.202 turbojet engine, 2,500 lbf (11,1 kN)
Performance:
Maximum speed: 382 kn (440 mph, 707 km/h) at 25,000 ft (7,620 m)
Range: 780 nmi (900 mi, 1,440 km) with tip tanks
Service ceiling: 36,750 ft (11,200 m)
Rate of climb: 4,000 ft/min (20 m/s)
Wing loading: 32.7 lb/sq ft (160 kg/m²)
Armament:
No internal guns;
4× underwing hardpoints, each capable of carrying 540 lb (245 kg), for a wide range of loads,
including bombs, pods and launch rails with unguided missiles, gun pods;
the inner pair of pylons were plumbed for auxiliary tanks.
The T( R).5B was outfitted with an AN/AVQ-23E Pave Spike laser designator pod and an AN/ALQ-101
ECM pod on the outer stations, plus a pair of 75 Imp gallon (341 liter) drop tanks or pods with 28
unguided SNEB missiles on the inner pylons
The kit and its assembly:
This fictional Gulf War participant was a spontaneous decision to build – actually as a group build submission, but it turned out to be ineligible. After fellow user SPINNERS posted one of his CG skins, a grey RAF low-viz Jet Provost at whatifmodellers.com, I suggested in the respective thread a machine in Desert Pink – and it was promptly realized, including equipment from the Gulf War Buccaneers and LGBs as ordnance. Inspiration enough to dig out an Airfix kit out of The Stash™ for which I had no concrete plan yet and turn the CG rendition into hardware.
The kit is a simple affair and shows its age through (light) flash and shaggy fit around the seams almost everywhere. Nothing dramatic, but you have to invest time and PSR effort. And it features the most complicated landing light arrangement I have ever come across: five(!) single parts if you include the front cover. Why the mold designer did not just provide a single clear piece with three lens-shaped dents at the back - and instead went for a bulkhead, three(!) separate and tiny clear lenses PLUS a clear cover that is supposed to fit in a rather dysmorphic nose opening is beyond me?
The kit was basically built OOB, using the Jet Provost T.5 air intakes and fuselage details but the Strikemaster wing tip tanks and wing pylons. The Pave Spike pod came from a Hasegawa 1:72 aircraft weapon set, the ECM pod from a Revell 1:72 F-16A (the vintage kit of the prototype with the extra engine) – it is shorter than a typical AN/ALQ-101, rather looks like an AN/ALQ-119, but these pods were all modular and could have different lengths/sizes. And I think that the shorter variant suits the Jet provost well, the Pave Spike pod is already quite long for the small aircraft.
Unlike SPINNERS I settled just for drop tanks on the inner wing stations to extend range and loiter time. I also doubt that the Jet Provost had enough carrying capacity and speed for LGBs, and on their target designation missions the RAF Buccaneers did AFAIK not carry much offensive ordnance, either. There’s also not much clearance under a Jet Provost on the ground – I doubt that anything with big fins could safely go under it? However, for a modernized look I replaced the Jet Provost’s OOB teardrop-shaped tanks with cigar-shaped alternatives.
Further mods were only of cosmetic nature: the seats received ejection handles made from thin wire, the characteristic chines under the nose were omitted (the kit’s parts are rather robust, and they were left away on some T.5s in real life, anyway), and I scratched small conformal chaff/flare dispensers from styrene profile and put them under the lower rear fuselage. Fairings for a radar-warning system were scratched from 1.5 mm styrene rods, too, some blade antennae were added around the hull, and sprue material was used to create the GPS antenna “bubble” behind the cockpit. The shallow camera bulge on the nose was created in a similar fashion.
Another problem: the model is seriously tail-heavy. I filled the chamber between the odd landing lights compartment and the cockpit with lead beads, but once the landing gear had been attached the model still sat on its tail. I was lucky that I had not glued the seats into place yet, so I was able to add more ballast in front of the main wheels, therewith creating a bulkhead (which is missing OOB) behind the seats, what was eventually enough to shift the model’s center of gravity forward.
Painting and markings:
Desert Pink was the driving theme for this build (to be correct, it’s FS 30279 “Desert Sand”). While real RAF aircraft from Operation Granby were painted all-over with this tone (and SPINNERS did the same with the CG rendition), I wanted a bit more variety and just painted the upper surfaces and the underside of the leading edges, the inside of the air intakes and the tip tanks in the sand tone, while the undersides were painted in RAF Barley Grey (Humbrol 167), as if an late all-grey low-viz trainer had been painted over just on the upper surfaces.
For the Desert Pink I was able to use the authentic tone, I had a virgin tin of Humbrol 250 in my enamels hoard that now found a good use. After basic painting the kit received an overall black in washing, dry-brushing with Revell 35 (Skin – it’s a perfect match for panel post-shading!) to retain the pinkish hue and, after the decals had been applied, a bit of grinded graphite to simulate wear and dirt and emphasize the raised surface details.
The cockpit interior was painted in Anthracite (Revell 06), the dashboard became medium grey with dark instruments (not painted, thanks to the raised details I simple rubbed some graphite over it, and the effect is nice!). The ejection seats became tar black with grey-green cushions. The landing gear was painted in Medium Sea Grey (Humbrol 165).
The drop tanks became Medium Sea Grey (Humbrol 165) and Barley Grey, as if they had been procured from a different aircraft, while the Pave Spike pod and the ECM pod were both in RAF Dark Green (Humbrol 163), for good contrast to the rest of the model.
Decals/markings come from Xtradecal sheets. The low-viz roundels were taken from a dedicated RAF roundel sheet because I wanted a uniform roundel size (in six positions) and slightly darker print colors. Unit markings and tactical codes came from a Jet Provost/Strikemaster sheet, also from Xtradecal; RAF 79 Squadron actually operated the Jet provost, but AFAIK only the T.4 version, but not the pressurized T.5 or even the T.5A navigator trainers. The nose art at bow side came from a USN EA-6B Prowler.
After some final details (position lights), the model was sealed with matt acrylic varnish.
A quick project, and the Operation Granby Jet Provost looks better than expected. However, I am not sold on the vintage Airfix kit. It clearly shows its age, nothing really went together smoothly, gaps and sinkholes, PSR on every seam. It also required tons of nose weight to keep it on its spindly legs. The alternative Matchbox kit is not much better, though, with even more simple surface and cockpit details, but at least the parts fit together. I might try to hunt down a Sword kit if I should want to build one again, AFAIK the only other IP option? The result looks interesting, though, quite purposeful with its low-viz markings, and the simple livery turns out to be very effective over the desert terrain where it would have been supposed to operate. Furthermore, the model fits well into the Jet Provost’s historic final years of duty with the RAF – even though in an unlikely role!
Formerly the 13th century Great Gatehouse of Beaulieu Abbey, Palace House is set in glorious grounds and gardens with immaculate spreading lawns and walkways overlooking the Beaulieu River.
This charming house, kept in the style of its later Victorian additions, has been in Lord Montagu's family ownership since 1538, when Sir Thomas Wriothesley, later 1st Earl of Southampton, bought the Estate after the Dissolution of the Monasteries.
The monastic origins of the House are evident and, once inside, visitors soon succumb to its friendly atmosphere as they view the many splendid and varied family treasures, portraits, photographs and memorabilia. Above all, Palace House remains a family home still lived in by the present Lord Montagu and his family and much loved by them.
Palace House is proud to be one of the Treasure Houses of England, a collection of ten of the most magnificent palaces, houses and castles in England today.
Explore the beautiful gardens at Beaulieu - The name Beaulieu means 'beautiful place' and the gardens certainly live up to the name. They have been well loved by generations of the Montagu family and can now be enjoyed by all our visitors.
Originally the grounds of the Abbey, the gardens have developed into a mixture of formal and informal design and with loving care from our team of gardeners they continue to evolve even today. The varied gardens include the fragrant Victorian Flower Garden with a dedicated rose garden featuring a number of old garden roses, the informal Wilderness Garden where in March and April you will find a mass of snowdrops, crocuses, daffodils and bluebells, the Ornamental Kitchen Garden with its restored 1870’s vine house and the scenic Mill Pond Walk .
Whilst wandering through the gardens look out for the Rufus Memorial Cairn - historical research suggests that King William Rufus who was shot and killed by an arrow in 1100 actually fell here at Beaulieu and not, as is commonly believed, near Minstead some ten miles away. The cairn, made of stone from the Abbey ruins, commemorates this historical murder mystery!
Learn about the lifestyle of the Cistercian monks who founded Beaulieu Abbey in 1204 on land given to them by King John. Wander through the serene Cloisters and Herb garden in which the monks grew a number of aromatic plants for both cooking and medicinal purposes including penny royal and lavender. Although much of the Abbey was destroyed during the reign of Henry VIII, visitors can still learn about the magnificent buildings of the Abbey, originally called Bellus Locus Regis - the beautiful place of the King.
From the driveway side this mudroom is the entry area for a busy family to drop bags, groceries, shoes, books, sports gear and more. Plenty of shelf space and custom cabinets also allows room to tuck away toys, but makes them easy to get to. Photography: John Umberger; Real Images
Contractor of the Year Award for Additions 2005
Chrysalis Award for Additon 2006
Featured in Simply Perfect Additions - Better Homes & Gardens Mag Spring 2007
These next few paintings are a lot simpler, and focus more on the idea of two rooms in the same space. From these, the previous paintings developed as I started to layer more and more 'rooms'. I used thinned oil paint to create the almost fluorescent effect, which I think created a nice contrast between that and the solid harsh lines of the other shapes.
The railway line reached the Monster Mine ( copper) at Burra in 1870. This stone station was erected in 1883 with some later additions. The line closed in 1986 and the station was left derelict. it has now been beautifully restored and reopened in 2014 as a possible museum.
Burra Burra Township.
Burra is not an Aboriginal word as some might surmise. It was not uncommon for shepherds to have Indian assistants with them whilst tending the large flocks of sheep in this district. William Streair, who discovered copper at Burra was accompanied by an Indian shepherd and it was he who provided the Hindustani word for “big big” which is “burra burra” for the name of the town. This word was so appropriate as Burra was to become the biggest copper mine in the world in its day.
By 1849 Burra could boast of a smelter of its own and a large mining workforce, from both Cornwall and Wales. At the beginning Burra was very much a company town with the company providing houses for the miners, and a doctor service too - but at a cost to the miners. Money was deducted from everyone’s wages to cover housing and medical services. When wages were reduced by Henry Ayers in 1848 South Australia had its first labour strike. The company directors used assistance from the police to break the strike and they even banned the sale of the Adelaide newspaper in Burra when it published an editorial critical of management’s treatment of its miners! Miners could never buy a house, only rent it, and they were forced to use the medical services of the company doctor. The company’s benevolence came at a cost for the miners. Yet despite this style of management Ayers became premier of SA seven times, including 1867-68.
Kooringa, the central part of the present Burra township, became the first company town in Australia in 1845 and was a privately owned town. In 1848 the government surveyed a town called Redruth which provided a police station and gaol for the settlements. Later in 1857 another private township was surveyed called Hampton (an English settlement). This township had 22 dwellings by 1872, a Wesleyan chapel and more. The stone ruins of this deserted township are still visible on the hills above Redruth Gaol. Other private towns surveyed in the area were Aberdeen and New Aberdeen (Scottish settlements), associated with the Bon Accord mine, and Llwchwr, a Welsh settlement. These private towns and the government town were separated from Kooringa (present day Burra) by the Monster Mine and the smelting works.
Despite the provision of the township by the company there were still about 1,500 people living in dugouts on the banks of Burra Creek even in 1850. Although the dugouts were whitewashed inside, ventilation was poor, they were subject to flooding, and disease was common as all rubbish was dumped outside in the creek. Outbreaks of typhus and typhoid fever were common. To avoid these problems the company announced in 1851 that it would no longer employ any miners who lived in the dugouts. Burra Creek rises near Mt Bryan and flows east towards Morgan, petering out before it reaches the Murray.
entered this at a local lego contest so these photos are from there i really like how this one turned out
My X-T1 arrived last week along with a 35mm f/1.4 lens. I have since added a 14mm f/2.8 and am awaiting my 56mm f/1.2
I love this system!
Leyland Leopard / Duple with Wilson, Inverin. ex BBW 23V. Last used as a driver trainer by City of Oxford hence the extra wing mirrors. Interesting addition of a Plaxton Paramount front to a Dom II body.
"The National Railway Museum is a museum in York forming part of the Science Museum Group. The museum tells the story of rail transport in Britain and its impact on society. It is the home of the national collection of historically significant railway vehicles such as Mallard, Stirling Single, Duchess of Hamilton and a Japanese bullet train. In addition, the National Railway Museum holds a diverse collection of other objects from a household recipe book used in George Stephenson’s house to film showing a "never stop railway" developed for the British Empire Exhibition. It has won many awards, including the European Museum of the Year Award in 2001.
As of 2019 the museum is about to embark on a once-in-a-generation site development. As part of the York Central redevelopment which will divert Leeman Road, the National Railway Museum will be building a new entrance building to connect the two separate parts of the museum together. At the same time, the space around the museum will be landscaped to provide public spaces.
In 2020 architectural practice Feilden Fowles won an international competition to create the museum’s new £16.5 million Central Hall building—a key element of the museum’s Vision 2025 masterplan.
York is a cathedral city and unitary authority area in North Yorkshire, England. The population of the council area which includes nearby villages was 208,200 as of 2017[citation needed] and the population of the urban area was 153,717 at the 2011 census. Located at the confluence of the Rivers Ouse and Foss, it is the county town of the historic county of Yorkshire. The city is known for its famous historical landmarks such as York Minster and the city walls, as well as a variety of cultural and sporting activities, which makes it a popular tourist destination in England. The local authority is the City of York Council, a single tier governing body responsible for providing all local services and facilities throughout the city. The City of York local government district includes rural areas beyond the old city boundaries. It is about 25 miles north-east of Leeds and 34 miles north-west of Kingston upon Hull. York is the largest settlement in the ceremonial county of North Yorkshire.
The city was founded by the Romans as Eboracum in 71 AD. It became the capital of the Roman province of Britannia Inferior, and later of the kingdoms of Deira, Northumbria and Jórvík. In the Middle Ages, York grew as a major wool trading centre and became the capital of the northern ecclesiastical province of the Church of England, a role it has retained. In the 19th century, York became a major hub of the railway network and a confectionery manufacturing centre, a status it maintained well into the 20th century. During the Second World War, York was bombed as part of the Baedeker Blitz. Although less affected by bombing than other northern cities, several historic buildings were gutted and restoration efforts continued into the 1960s.
The economy of York is dominated by services. The University of York and National Health Service are major employers, whilst tourism has become an important element of the local economy. In 2016, York became sister cities with the Chinese city of Nanjing, as per an agreement signed by the Lord Mayor of York, focusing on building links in tourism, education, science, technology and culture. Today, the city is a popular tourist attraction, especially for international visitors from America, Germany, France and China. In 2017, York became UK's first human rights city, which formalised the city's aim to use human rights in decision making." - info from Wikipedia.
Summer 2019 I did a solo cycling tour across Europe through 12 countries over the course of 3 months. I began my adventure in Edinburgh, Scotland and finished in Florence, Italy cycling 8,816 km. During my trip I took 47,000 photos.
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Two new additions to my collection are the Schopf F59 aircraft tractor/pushback tug, and a Truck Firefighting Airfield Crash Rescue 2 Tonne 6x4 Mark 2, Range Rover (TACR2).
The Schopf F59 is a 1:76 scale, 3D printed model by Ray Rimes. The F59 is an all wheel drive, medium aircraft tractor, apparently designed to manoeuvre narrow body regional aircraft. I have added a set of chocks and a fire extinguisher, glazed front and back and painted.
The Range Rover TACR2 is a diecast model by Oxford, also 1:76 scale. Originally bearing military VRM plates, and with “Royal Air Force” on the sides, an RAF roundel and Union Flag on the rear. I removed these with cotton buds and nail polish remover. I added the thin yellow line along the sides, painted the blue warning light orange, added two blue warning lights and applied civilian VRM plates (which in reality belong on a minibus). This will primarily be found as part of the Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) team on the Barra layout.
This means my airport support vehicle/equipment collection now consists of - Two tractor tugs, two tow bars, one ground power unit, and one ARFF TACR2.
1-12-13 Wyndham Street Races
With the booming popularity of nostalgic-styled motorcycles, Kawasaki drew from the vaults of history to create the W650. This addition to Kawasaki's line-up is reminiscent of the styling and technological design features of the Kawasaki W1 and W1SA parallel twin-cylinder motorcycles of the late '60s and early '70s. Swing a leg over it and experience some Good Times.
Improved comfort and handling for this classic remake.
Kawasaki drew from the vaults of its own history when it created the W650. Reminiscent of the styling and technological design features of the Kawasaki W1 and W1SA parallel twin-cylinder motorcycles of the late ’60s and early ’70s, the W650 piqued the interest of enthusiasts everywhere.
It only gets better in 2001. A new seat and redesigned tank pads enhance rider comfort, while revised steering geometry and front suspension changes improve handling.
The W650’s twin cylinder, air-cooled 676cc engine churns out plenty of responsive low- and mid-range power, due in part to its long-stroke 360 degree crankshaft that has both pistons rising and falling together. A modern four-valve cylinder head helps give the W650 a healthy top-end, too. The valves are actuated by a single overhead camshaft that is driven by a hypoid gear, where the bevel shaft is offset to one side of the gears for less noise and friction, and increased durability.
The pair of constant velocity carburetors are equipped with the Kawasaki Throttle Responsive Ignition Control (K-TRIC) throttle position sensor. Connected to the Digital Ignition system, K-TRIC varies ignition timing according to throttle position and engine rpm so that the ignition compensates for differing engine loads for crisp throttle response and better fuel efficiency.
Other modern engine features include a lightweight and compact rare-earth magnet generator rotor, wet sump, balancer shaft to help eliminate vibration, pushbutton electric starting and a slick-shifting five-speed transmission with Kawasaki’s Positive Neutral Finder that makes shifting into neutral when stopped a breeze. The W650 also runs much cleaner than the machines that inspired its design due to the Kawasaki Clean Air (KCA) system. Fresh air is fed into the exhaust just beyond the exhaust valves for reduced emissions.
The W650’s chassis design is clean and simple. A traditional double-cradle frame uses a hefty square-section backbone for rigidity. A half-degree increase in the steering angle plus a 2mm larger axle and new front hub featuring larger bearings improve handling. A steel swingarm and twin shocks with adjustable preload provide the rear suspension, while the ride up front has been improved with new fork springs and revised rebound and compression damping. Braking power is supplied by a 300mm front disc and rear drum.
This machine is finished off in classic Kawasaki W-model styling. A shapely gas tank features high quality paint and chrome with redesigned rubber knee pads that are thinner, lighter and have smoother edges. The shape of the long seat was slightly altered and padded ribs added to make it more comfortable. It still has plenty of room for both rider and passenger, plus it’s finished with a retro-looking white bead. A wide, chromed handlebar helps put the rider in an upright, natural position. Modern instrumentation that is re-angled toward the rider for better visibility includes a liquid crystal display for the odometer and trip meter.
The Kawasaki W650 recalls the great machines that helped to lay the foundation of Kawasaki performance. While its styling is a trip into the past, its modern features have the W650 pointed directly into the future.
2001 W650 FEATURES
Parallel-Twin 676cc Engine with Balancer
Broad torque at low- and mid-range
Smooth and reliable
Balancer smoothes vibration
Engine rubber-mounted in chassis for greater rider comfort
Durable bevel cam drive
Four Valves Per Cylinder
Better breathing for more power and low end torque
Single overhead cam design is simple, lightweight, and practical
Five-Speed Transmission
Ratios designed for great acceleration and relaxed highway cruising
Exclusive Positive Neutral Finder
34mm CVK Carburetors With Kawasaki Throttle Responsive Ignition Control (K-TRIC)
A position sensor monitors throttle position so that its micro-computer can determine the best ignition timing for more power and better fuel economy
Double Cradle Frame with Square Section Backbone
Compact and stable
Riding Comfort
Long seat for two-up riding
Traditional styling offers upright seating position
Kawasaki Clean Air (KCA) Exhaust System
Feeds air into exhaust port to reduce emissions
Front Disc Brake
300mm front disc brake with dual piston caliper provides sure stops
Centerstand
Simplifies servicing, cleaning or parking
Maintenance-free Battery
Longer lifespan, hassle free
Spin-on Oil Filter
Automotive spin-on style simplifies oil changes
Revised for 2001:
Double Cradle High Tensile Steel Frame
Comfortable Riding Position
Electronic Instrumentation
39mm Conventional Front Forks
Plated Wire-Spoked Wheels
New for 2001:
Pearl Boulogne / Pearl Ivory
Specifications:
Model
EJ650-A3
Engine Type
4-stroke, air-cooled
Displacement
676 cc.
Bore x Stroke
72 x 83 mm.
Compression Ratio
8.6:1
Valve System
SOHC, 8 valves
Carburetion
Keihin CVK34 x 2
Ignition
Digital with K-Tric
Starting
Electric and kick starter
Transmission
5-speed
Frame type
Double-cradle, high tensile steel
Rake
27 degrees
Wheelbase
57.1"
Suspension, Front
39 mm conventional front fork
Suspension, Rear
Dual hydraulic shocks with 5-way preload adjustment
Tire Front
100/90-19
Tire Rear
130/80-18
Brakes, Front
Single 300 mm. disc with two-piston caliper
Brakes, Rear
160 mm. drum
Seat Height
31.5"
Fuel Capacity
4.0 gallons
Dry Weight
434 pounds
Source: www.totalmotorcycle.com/photos/2001models/2001models-Kawa...
Kababayang Pilipino presents PADAYON (Moving Forward)
photos by Ron Sombilon Gallery & PacBlue Printing
About KABABAYANG PILIPINO- cultural performing arts group
Kababayang Pilipino is a cultural performing arts group dedicated to the promotion and preservation of the Filipino folk heritage through the presentation of authentic Filipino dance, music, song and drama.
Kababayang Pilipino provides the opportunity for its members to educate themselves and inturn, educate the community at large about the rich history and culture of the Filipino.
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The support of our loyal sponsors is essential in enabling Kababayang Pilipno to continue to carry out its mission and vision.
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Edgewater Casino
In (February) 2005, Edgewater Casino opened its doors to the city of Vancouver providing convenient and exciting gaming entertainment to it’s local residents and tourists. Located on the shores of False Creek and steps from BC Place and GM Place, the 30,000 square foot facility offers a variety of slot and table games in addition to food and beverage services. Edgewater Casino is open 24 hours, 7 days a week and employs over 700 employees from the local Vancouver area.
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Girl Guides of Canada
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Vancity
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This is the Castle Hotel on Holloway in Tamworth.
On the corner with Market Street is The Bow Street Runner.
Grade II listed buildings.
The Bow Street Runner, Tamworth
TAMWORTH
SK2003NE HOLLOWAY
670-1/9/72 (East side)
11/05/50 Castle Hotel, Lakins Night Club and
The Bow Street Runner
GV II
Includes: No.39 Castle Hotel and The Bow Street Runner MARKET
STREET Tamworth.
Hotel. Early C18 with mid C19 and c1900 additions. Brick with
ashlar dressings; tile roofs with brick stacks. L-plan. 3
storeys; 4-window range. Weathered base, platt band over 1st
floor and top wooden cornice. Entrance to right end has Tuscan
porch with scrolled wrought-iron balcony, blind overlight to
paired half-glazed doors. Windows have rubbed brick flat
arches,those to ground floor have 4-pane horned sashes
flanking 12-pane sash with thick glazing bars; 1st floor has
4-pane horned sashes, that to right end has stained glass; 2nd
floor has 2-light casements with pegged frames, that to right
end with stained glass. Cross-axial stack. Left return to
Market Street has 5-window range with 4 Ionic pilasters,
frieze and cornice to entrance with paired doors and flanking
4-pane horned tripartite sashes; 12-pane sash with thick
glazing bars to left; 1st floor has 12-pane sashes with thick
glazing bars, 2 altered; 2nd floor has pegged casements. Stack
to rear of ridge. Mid C19 addition to right (Holloway facade)
of 3 storeys; 2-window range with c1900 additions forming
4-storey, 3-window range; segmental-headed windows, 12-pane
sashes to ground floor, 2 with thick glazing bars; 12-pane
horned sashes to 1st and 2nd floors; casements to 3rd floor.
End stacks. Similar 3-storey, single-window range to right of
c1900. 2-storey, 4-window, garage range of c1900 to end; one
large and 2 small shaped gables; 2 elliptical-headed carriage
entrances with banded arches and hoods, one with paired plank
doors, one with late C20 infill and similar flanking
entrances, one now with inserted window. Ground floor has 2
elliptical-headed windows with keystones and hoods with fixed
glazing; 3 similar windows to 1st floor, that to right end
smaller, and large oriel to left end on large brackets with
bowed centre, dentilled cornice and slate roof, some stained
glass, datestone above. Several brick stacks. Market Street
facade has C19 three-storey, 2-window, addition to left, 1st
floor sill course, top coved cornice; ground floor has
entrance with rounded upper angles and similar window to
right; 1st floor has segmental-headed windows with 4-pane
sashes and continuous hood; 2nd-floor windows have 4-pane
sashes and shaped aprons. Rear has various gabled wings and
additions, including single-storey wing under hipped roof.
INTERIOR: chamfered beams and staircase with column-on-vase
balusters. The hotel forms a significant element in Holloway
and contributes to the setting of the castle (q.v.). The
garage was an important early facility for motorists.
Listing NGR: SK2058903958
The entrance to the Castle Hotel, with empty flag poles above.
In addition to the day’s competitions between the U.S. Military Academy and the Royal Military College of Canada, joint demonstrations and practices were scheduled with Army Judo and Tae Kwon Do at Arvin Cadet Physical Development Center. The Pipes and Drums Clubs also practiced throughout the day in preparation for a performance at the Holleder Center before the Army-RMC Hockey game.
This three-panel work, known as ‘The Seilern Triptych’, is one of the finest examples of Northern Renaissance painting. In addition to its careful design and meticulous execution, it is particularly remarkable for its exquisite details, drawing viewers into the scenes.
The central panel depicts Christ’s burial, shortly after his body is taken down from the cross (seen in the left wing, where the two thieves executed with him remain). Christ is lowered into a stone tomb while four angels carry instruments associated with his suffering during the Crucifixion: the nails driven through his hands and feet, the crown of thorns placed on his head, the vinegar-soaked sponge Roman soldiers gave him to drink and the lance used to pierce his side. The right wing depicts Christ’s triumphant Resurrection three days later, as he emerges from the same stone tomb and stuns the soldiers guarding it. The gold background across the entire triptych is decorated with raised motifs depicting symbolic plants such as redcurrants, grapes (both representing the blood of Christ) and gourds (associated with the Resurrection).
The man kneeling in prayer in the left wing likely commissioned the triptych and used it for private worship in his home. He has not been identified and technical study has shown that the scroll by his mouth has always been blank.
This work is an early instance of the use of oil in painting. In contrast with the traditional egg-based paint (called ‘tempera’), oil paint enabled artists to create translucent effects and precise modelling, making figures and objects more lifelike and immediate. A leading painter in Tournai (present-day Belgium), Robert Campin was one of the first artists to adopt it, with stunning results. The triptych has been attributed to him on stylistic grounds. It is also often called ‘The Seilern Triptych’ after Count Antoine Seilern, the Anglo-Austrian collector who bequeathed it to The Courtauld.
— Vintage Electronic Flash «Mikona MV-123» - Simple and pretty quick flash, Chinese production (company - MAXBRIGHT INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD.) operating from 2AA Batteries, with sync via the hot-shoe.
— «Sokol 2» - is a 35mm film rangefinder camera made by LOMO (Leningrad Optical-Mechanical Union = Ленинградское Oптико-Mеханическое Oбъединение, ЛОМО́), in Leningrad, former USSR. and produced between 1977-86. Сокол=Sokol means Falcon.
The only differences between Sokol-2 and Sokol-1 are the addition of a hot shoe and deletion of flash PC socket. The camera appears to operate without the battery but it does not operate correctly. There are 4 types and 3 subtypes of the camera.
Specifications: Lens: Industar-70 (ИНДУСТАР) 50mm f/2.8 filter thread 55mm; Aperture: up to f/16; Focus range: 0,8-10m +inf; Focusing: match the rangefinder images in the finder by ring on the lens-shutter barrel, w/ distance and DOF scales; Shutter: leaf shutter, speeds: 1/30 -1/500 +B ; Setting: ring and scale on the lens-shutter barrel; Viewfinder: coupled bright frame viewfinder / rangefinder, w/ parallax correction lines; Exposure meter: three cells CdS meter, shutter priority automatic exposure controlled, meter windows on front of the lens; Film speed range: 16-250 ASA/GOST, setting: ring and window on front of the lens; Hot-shoe; Tripod socket: ¼”; Battery: one PX 625 1.5V; Body: metal; Weight: 738g
Home addition with patio walkway, columns, and lighting built in the North Potomac area of Rockville, Maryland. Complete with Tesla charging station.
so more MOTUC have arrived. in the guise of Entrapta, Eldor,Faker and Rio blast. kinda annoyed my eldor is missing his hood :(
Walt Bogdanow, left, Europe District's Bavaria Area engineer, presents Col. David Richardson, the Bavaria Health commander, with a ceremonial key plaque to commemorate the opening of the Vilseck Health Clinic addition Aug. 14 in Vilseck, Germany. The project modernized almost 42,000 square feet of primary and urgent care, behavioral health, radiology, physical therapy, optometry, pharmacy and administrative space. The upgraded facility will enable medical staff to better serve patient health care and readiness needs. (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers photo by Ben Lazo)
The sumptuous Galleria Borghese is home to one of Italy's finest collections of paintings, sculptures and antiquities, most of them collected by the hedonistic and extravagant Cardinal Scipione Borghese (1577-1633), a nephew of Pope Paul V. This collection, though depleted over the centuries, is still substantial and has been in public ownership since 1902. It is displayed in 20 rooms on two floors. The photograph was taken in Room V (the Room of the Hermaphrodite) and is of a 2nd century AD sculpture of a sleeping hermaphrodite. It is a copy of a 2nd century BC Greek original by Polycles; the head and bed on which (s)he rests was a 19th century addition.
"For the sense of smell, almost more than any other, has the power to recall memories and it is a pity that you use it so little."
- Rachel Carson
"Pleasure is the flower that passes; remembrance, the lasting perfume!"
- Jean de Bouffliers
As always, I appreciate your visits and comments, my friends.
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Home addition with patio walkway, columns, and lighting built in the North Potomac area of Rockville, Maryland. Complete with Tesla charging station.
The newest addition to the @DetroitSpeedInc Test Car Family. The DSE 1965 Mustang joins the ever growing number of Test Cars in the DSE stable.
The Car: A 1965 Mustang that will be used as a test bed for new Detroit Speed products.
The Project: The Mustang will be used for testing the prototype Mini-Tub Kit for the rear and a bolt-on speed kit front suspension upgrade.
www.detroitspeed.com/Projects/DSE-1965-Mustang/DSE-1965-M...
Manchester Airport has a broad and effective transport access strategy. In addition to the M56 motorway running to the west of the Airport, it is linked to the national railway network by a spur off the Styal loop. Like many other airports, its parking charges form a large part of its land side income – eye watering or purse lightening are terms that spring to mind. However, Manchester’s integrated transport interchange, probably paid for in part by parking motorists, is a model for public transport. The railway station supports local and regional services to destinations as far north as Edinburgh, Glasgow and Newcastle whilst to the east trains runs to Cleethorpes via Sheffield and Doncaster. Other new routes are under future consideration. These include direct trains to Wales and the East Midlands. The station’s three existing platforms are worked intensively with two trains routinely stabled on the same platform. Every TPE train coming into the airport picks up an on-board cleaner at Manchester Piccadilly who, during the 15 minute run, picks up litter and empty bins to reduce dwell time. To meet the increasing demand a fourth rail platform is being built at the airport together with platforms for Metrolink, Manchester’s tram system which is now being extended south from the city centre via Wythenshawe. The tram system will eventually be extended under the Airport interchange building onwards to Davenport Green – the location of outer Manchester’s planned HS2 station It will then head north via Wythenshawe Hospital on to Baguley where it rejoins the original Wythenshawe Metrolink line closing the loop.
In addition to Rail and Metrolink, the Airport has a large bus and coach station