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Old vs. New
A perilous desert expedition calls for a capable vehicle.
Of all the incredible vehicles that the Adventurers theme gave us, I feel that one of the most overlooked is the truck from 5988. The box art suggests that it might belong to Baron von Barron, but I like to think of it as the larger companion to the Scorpion Tracker, providing some much-needed cargo space.
This is a revamp I’ve wanted to do for quite some time, and I’m very proud of how this came out. My version keeps a few iconic parts, such as the two-seater cab, the classic front grille, and the same rugged wheels, perfect for navigating the harsh desert landscape. There is still plenty of cargo space in the back for hauling crates, artefacts, or your fellow Adventurers if they don’t mind a slightly cramped ride.
Design-wise I wanted to make the truck a little more accurate to the 1920s, but I still wanted to maintain a certain level of late 90s Lego charm, so I tried to limit my usage of ultra-modern parts. Ultimately I’m really happy with how it turned out.
Introducing Saturn Corporation's brand new transformable mobile frame! This frame is capable of long distance flight, along with the ability to function as a mobile frame unit. It's equipped with two missile pods that are usable in flight mode or deployed as a frame. Because this frame is only a prototype these heavy missile pods are it's only armaments.
Although this new release comes at a harsh time for Saturn, their last frame The Revival peaked interest in investors enough that Saturn is no longer in danger of bankruptcy, their new Revival frame however was defeated by the ODUS-4 in armed combat. The ODUS-4 did not get off unscathed, it was left in critical condition, and as to not give away any secrets of the frame, activated a self destruct. Its sacrifice was worth the it in the end though, the reward was Saturn's embarrassment to more potential investors. Most importantly ODUS' death reveals, a puppet master with a strong influence and unseen resources. As things unfold a new company emerging from the shadows. A company known as Vera Industries.
Capable of leveling entire mountains, the Pahrak work to level the land itself. With the ability to trigger localized earthquakes and legs that allow them omni-directional burrowing, no irregularity is safe.
Although KITT is perfectly capable of operating autonomously, Knight Rider had a cast that viewers loved as much as they loved the car (well, almost as much).
So I updated my LEGO Ideas project to include Michael, Bonnie, and Devon.
You can check the project out here: ideas.lego.com/projects/104066
The EBRC (Engin Blindé de Reconnaissance et de Combat) Jaguar is France’s next-generation combat vehicle, designed as a replacement for the antiquated ERC-90, AMX-10RC and VAB HOT fleets still in service with the Armée de Terre. Designed primarily by Nexter, the EBRC is a 6x6 mine resistant vehicle intended to serve as a scout and a frontline support vehicle. It shares the tall profile typical of many modern scouts, leaving enough room for mine protection and good visibility, at the cost of a more exposed profile.
Offensively, the Jaguar sports a CTA CT40 40mm caseless autocannon capable of firing a variety of ammunition types, allowing effectively engaging hostile light armor and older generation MBTs, as well as entrenched infantry via the use of programmable airbursting rounds. It is also armed with an AA-52 7.62 LMG in a remotely operated turret. Its offensive potential is rounded out with a pair of MMP (Missile Moyenne Portée) ATGMs, capable of fire-and-forget top-attacks on hostile armor. ATGMs can be reloaded on the battlefield, with 4 extras store internally, however, in practice, most crew will not reload the ATGMs in combat.
The design of the EBRC Jaguar was profoundly influenced by the French Army’s role in the Second Eastern European War in 2016. Following NATO’s commitment to assist Bulgaria, Slovakia, Ukraine and Moldova against the Romanian, Yugoslav and Hungarian invaders, French light armor and reconnaissance brigades were among the first units deployed to stabilize the frontlines until slower-to-deploy heavy units could muster and be moved in theatre. Then armed with ERC-90s and AMX-10RCs (and at an overall low readiness state), and contrary to doctrine, these units were often forced to engage hostile armor directly, in order to protect allied ground forces, and were not able to pick fights of their own choosing. Their cannons frequently proved unable to seriously damage much of the JNA’s heavy armor, which resulted in surprisingly heavy losses for the NATO forces. The losses were severe enough to cause serious alarm within NATO as a whole and somewhat humbling the French Armored Cavalry. The Jaguar was already well into development to replace these Cold Warriors, but lessons from the short, but bloody campaign needed to be taken into account. First and foremost, the inclusion of an ATGM was seen as essential, as the 105mm-armed last-generation fire support vehicles had great difficulty knocking out or destroying properly-equipped modern MBTs. Second was that a slightly higher level of armor protection was necessary, somewhat increasing the weight and overall size of the Jaguar, as well as necessitating a slight redesign of the profile.
This retooled EBRC entered service in 2021 and almost immediately found itself as part of the NATO Balkans SFOR, where it has proven to be ideally suited to the anti-insurgency role as NATO engages with the militant USR-sponsored Black Cross Alliance.
The model can fit three minifigures, and has all the standard features that I like to include in my models (hatches, steering/suspension, etc). The model's development was definitely slowed by fitting the minifigs in there (which I have not always done the past few years), and resulted in a more complex vehicle than I'd originally wanted. Still, I am reasonably pleased with the end result. Special thanks to Andrew Somers for his efforts to help me find a good wheel combination while I was away from my collection.
I should also note that this model was based on the first design iteration of the Jaguar, and not the design that is currently in the prototype phase and undergoing evaluation.
When it became clear that the TM-38 would not be capable of mounting the deadly 57mm gun that had been originally designed for it, the design bureaus were ordered to find a way to mount that gun on a vehicle by the end of the year. The result was crude but effective: the Vânătorul de Tancuri (tank hunter) model 1938. It was a simple design, remove the turret from a TM-38 and replace it with an open fighting compartment.
The resulting vehicle was ordered into production immediately, and by the start of the war about 180, organized into 5 independent tank destroyer battalions, were in service.
(Also, back to real life, Happy Unification Day, Romania!)
The Velvetbelly is not armed with traditional weaponry but is far from harmless; it features technology capable of jamming and fooling sensors, EMP mines and remote hacking tools to disrupt and distract enemy ships.
Early Years
For as long as Roger could remember he’d had a sword in his hand, training from near birth to be a capable swordsman and live up to their family heritage and words, fame through valor. Any time the young man wasn’t training he was down at Duskendale’s harbor learning how to sail, as the heir apparent to the Darklyn house his education wasn’t neglected but it was clear he favored combat and tactics to words and diplomacy. When he was old enough he would join his Uncle Steffon as his squire learning the workings of the King’s Guard and training among some of the best in the Kingdom. Being a squire for his uncle put him in close proximity to Visery’s I Targaryen as well as other members of the royal family if only in passing. He traveled much of the crownlands during this time, spending a significant amount of his teenage years in Dragonstone or King’s Landing. Roger would spend a lot of his free time outdoors in both locations being especially fond of gardens. He was charming and charismatic, training out of adoration for his Uncle more than a need to actually fight. He would often joke about joining the Kingsguard himself and letting his brother take his place as Lord of Duskendale but his father would never allow such a thing to happen.
Dance of Dragons
When the Dance of Dragons began Roger would flee King’s Landing with his Uncle, two stewards, four guardsman, and Viserys’ Crown bringing them to Dragonstone to join Rhaenyra and be present for her coronation. It was shortly after that he would be knighted by Lord Commander Steffon Darklyn. Not long after his father Gunthor was beheaded during the sacking of Duskendale and his Uncle would die at the maw of Seasmoke. These tragedy’s would shape the young Lord’s personality going forward. The young bright eyed boy who wanted nothing more than to join his uncle at the side of the Queen was gone. He became cold, his temper would run as hot as the fire that killed his idol. He grew callous and his tongue as sharp as his blade when it came to tearing down those he found to be inferior to him. He drowned himself in his training, mastering the blade as best he could. He pushed his body to the limit building his strength and brawn until he became as tall and unyielding as Dun Fort atop its hill. He joined the Black armies in battle fighting across the crownlands and learning at the side of older commanders how wars were waged. The war was short but harsh leaving him weathered and aged beyond his young years. His personality quickly twisted into one of arrogant ambition and fierce determination, the handsome young man considered himself beyond reproach and he hungered to make a name for himself. The Darklyn’s had fallen far in the Dance and he alone could lead them back to the fame and valor of their birthright.
Winter Begins
Roger had grown into a stoic young man, tall and wide as a galleon, the imposing figure had a face that was nearly always twisted into a scowl or smiling with an air of superiority. His dark raven hair swept over his head and his eyes sitting dark in their hollow sockets. Even before the winter Roger felt cold, always cold and uncomfortable, even though his skin was hot to the touch he would wear furs over his shoulders and keep his hair long to cover his ears. Following the Dance, Roger would return home to Dun Fort and consolidate what remained of his banners and people. The harsh cold years would do little to cool his disposition and the arrogant young lord would fight through the winter years leading his people to rebuild his burned harbor, his fleet, and his forces. As far as he was concerned Aenar was a consolation prize, it was his Mother that Roger, Steffan, and Gunthor had sword fealty to. He would honor those oaths for now but his bitterness at the green houses was far from faded and that growing resentment drove him to amass and consolidate his forces as fast as possible for what he hoped would be a reckoning of punishments levied onto the traitorous houses that had stood against Rhaenyra’s proper claim to the throne. Now the year was 135 and the King was throwing the Maiden’s day ball and one that Roger was keen to attend, he needed a wife and heirs as soon as possible and he was determined to levy for a position in the King’s new Court.
the night now, it's as dark as the crows,
that call me in the discernment above-
still they won’t let me be,
two hearts gone black and blue
oh they won't let me be
closer to you.
i miss the taste of you,
red hearts
and the dust of june.
-black & blue by gregory alan isakov. check him out, great stuff.
the woods around here look rather uninviting this time of year, on dark days. those are the days i don't let myself wander too far into them. you can call it being paranoid...i call it having a healthy respect for the woods and trees, letting them have their moody, edgier, darker days in peace. we all have secrets to keep...maybe the woods should be allowed to keep theirs.
Managed to do some renders of Daleks too. Pretty happy with them, think this is the most accurate I can make them. Not ashamed to say I nicked the microphone balls idea off PineConeEagleMan, who suggested it for Gunnbuildings Daleks. Still, I am capable of original thought. I see your Microphone balls, and raise you... Wand ears! Naming really isn't my specialty, huh. Started by using upside down microphones, then added the wands later, just to make it a bit rounder. I should also note I've changed the eye design since I rendered this image, but I won't spoil the surprise, so I'll say no more about it. So, without further ado, on to the Daleks (L to R):
Dalek Time Controller - Always wanted to make the TC, but he's kinda sorta impossible to do in real life, cos of the rings. Digital however is a different story. only think I may need to toy with is the grills. There's supposed to be a trans purple ball in there, but you can't really see it. Maybe full transparent would work better than trans-brown...
Dalek drone - Or just 'Dalek'. This is the base design for all the others. Fairly simple, used a couple of hammers to fill in the sides and make them a bit more interesting. Also fund a really good eye piece. No idea where it's from, but it looks great.
Davros - What Dalek lineup would be complete without the creator himself. Mecabricks made him a lot easier to build, easier to make shorter too, as real versions are often way too tall, and don't get to keep the Dalek base. A weequay head works surprisingly well too, which I'm quite proud of. Naturally, I had to work a microphone into his head for the eye.
Dalek Supreme - Literally the same design as the drone, just with axes around the grill to make him standout.
Heavy weapons Dalek - Went a bit mad on this one, but Imma have to refine it a bit. No eyestalk, just an eye scanner type thing, which hasn't come out all too well. He also has a more bulked up mid section, as well as an antenna on his dome. He also has an ever so slightly wider base, though that can't really be seen. It's a bout a half stud wider, if that. Quite happy with the cannon, but that'll need some refining too.
So, those are the Daleks I've always wanted to make. I've got quite a few renders now, got a bit addicted to digital building, so Imma probably be uploading quite a bit more than I was, so look forward to that. So, as always, please lemme know what you think, and if there're any more Doctor who villains you'd like to see me try my hand at :D
PHILIPPINE SEA (June 23, 2020) The guided-missile destroyer USS Ralph Johnson (DDG 114) steams in formation with the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) during dual carrier operations with the Nimitz and Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Groups (CSG). Dual carrier operations unify the tactical power of two individual CSGs, providing fleet commanders with an unmatched, unified credible combat force capable of operating indefinitely. The CSGs are on scheduled deployments to the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Logan C. Kellums/Released)
V2 60821 of 34A (Kings Cross) in charge of the up Flying Scotsman just south of Stoke summit. A substitute for a failure but the V2s were very capable engines. 1955.
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This is the sixth in my new series, one which recognizes my friends here on Flickr. I wish to thank you for your friendship and your support! Some of you I work with, some of you I have worked with, some of you have given me opportunities and the rest of you my wonderful friends share an infinity with art and an ability to share our love, ideas and support thank you all!
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GMC 270 4.4-litre gasoline OHV/pushrod straight-6, 91.5 or 104-hp
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Military Vehicles Day, Brooklands Museum, Weybridge, Surrey, England
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PB190027 Anx2 Q90 1400h f25
Masai Mara National Reserve
Kenya
East Africa
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The Masai giraffe, also spelled Maasai giraffe, or the Kilimanjaro giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis tippelskirchi), is the largest subspecies of giraffe and the tallest land mammal. It is found in Kenya and Tanzania.
The Masai giraffe has jagged spots on its body. It also has a short tassel of hair on its tail. The bony outgrowths of the male's skull superficially provide the appearance of up to five ossicones. The dominant male's spots tend to be darker in colour than those of other members of its herd.
Adult males usually reach around 5.5 m in height—although they have been recorded at reaching heights of up to 6 m—and females tend to be a bit shorter at around 5–5.5 m (16–18 ft) tall. Their legs and necks are both about 2 m (6 ft 7 in) long, and their heart has a mass of roughly 12 kg (26 lb).
No breeding season is noted for the Masai giraffe. Females typically can breed from the age of 4. They give birth standing up. Giraffes give birth after 2–6 hours of labor. About 50–75% of the calves die in their first few months due to predation. Though many calves die, the mothers stab predators such as hyenas or lions with their sharp hooves. This can critically injure or kill a predator quickly; the Masai giraffe's kick is strong and is capable of crushing a lion's skull or shattering its spine. - Wikipedia
These photographs were taken with what I think is one of the most versatile and capable lenses you can attach to a camera. I have owned a 35mm Carl Zeiss Flektogon since about 1968. I attached it to my Prakticamat. I upgraded it to the f2.4 sometime in the late 80s and find this just as capable. The main feature is that it focusses to about 20 cms from the film plane! It is a sharp lens with good bokeh effect. It is a good all rounder.
At the end of operations the 'Mighty Fin' was probably at it's most capable. One of the last in service moves out with a full load of kit.
Capable of dropping anything short of a Kryptonian! I really like the idea of the world's deadliest marksman to have such formidable firearms technology. Replacement for the old Boomstick pic (so this one doesn't count either) and a chance to showcase some new Deadshot parts for novelty's sake (they're not permanent mods).
Pictured here on a Royal Review, Copenhagen, August 10th, 2010
HDMS Thetis is a Thetis-class ocean patrol frigate of the Royal Danish Navy. Designed primarily for Arctic operations, she serves as a versatile and durable platform capable of operating in harsh environments, particularly around Greenland and the Faroe Islands.
Technical Details:
Class and Type: Thetis-class ocean patrol vessel (OPV)
Commissioned: 1991
Displacement: 3,500 tons
Length: 112.3 meters (368 feet)
Beam: 14.4 meters (47 feet)
Draught: 6 meters (20 feet)
Propulsion: Diesel-electric; 2 MAN B&W Diesel engines, 7,800 kW each
Speed: 22 knots (41 km/h; 25 mph)
Range: 8,300 nautical miles (15,370 km) at 15 knots
Armament:
76 mm OTO Melara gun
12.7 mm heavy machine guns
Anti-submarine warfare (ASW) capabilities
Aircraft: Capable of operating a medium-sized helicopter, such as the Westland Lynx Mk 90B or the newer AW101 Merlin.
Crew: Approximately 60 (standard), but can accommodate up to 100 personnel for specific missions.
Operational Role:
HDMS Thetis plays a key role in Denmark's Arctic Command, tasked with sovereignty enforcement, search and rescue (SAR), fishery inspections, pollution control, and general patrol duties in the Arctic region. The ship's robust design includes an ice-strengthened hull, allowing it to navigate icy waters effectively. It is also equipped with advanced systems for navigation and communication to support operations in remote and challenging conditions.
Historical Context:
Named after Thetis, a figure from Greek mythology, this ship is the lead vessel in her class, which includes four ships built to replace older Greenland patrol vessels. Thetis was built at the Svendborg Shipyard in Denmark and commissioned in 1991. Since her introduction, she has been a vital part of Denmark’s naval presence in the North Atlantic and Arctic waters.
In addition to her primary duties, Thetis has participated in international missions, including NATO operations and disaster relief. Her versatility and endurance make her a valuable asset to the Danish Navy, capable of operating in diverse roles from humanitarian assistance to defense.
Grumpy is one of the seven dwarfs in Disney's 1937 film Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. True to his name, Grumpy is grouchy, pessimistic, & overbearing, and often depicted with a scowl and crossed arms to accentuate these qualities. Underneath his gruff exterior, however, Grumpy possesses a warm heart but seldom chooses to show it. And, aside from his demeanor, he is perhaps the most capable and competent of the dwarfs.
“Why, Grumpy...you do care.”
―Snow White upon seeing Grumpy's compassionate side
The version of Grumpy in the photograph above is floral and located toward the beginning of the World Showcase at Disney's EPCOT (Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow).
Three bracketed photos were taken with a handheld Nikon D7200 and combined with Photomatix Pro to create this HDR image. Additional adjustments were made in Photoshop CS6.
"For I know the plans I have for you", declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." ~Jeremiah 29:11
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I have finally managed to grab some decent shots of an experimental electric-drive battery powered carbon fibre bus that lives local to me.
RX15HSU is a 'Bristol Superlight' built by the Frazer-Nash Research company based in Farnborough, Hants. The bus was first registered on 28/08/2015 and I've been after a decent shot of it ever since!
Their concept bus is kitted out to B27D layout and weighs in at just 3.5 tonnes, its revenue weight listed as 4840kg. It carries a 1.0L engine which is used to recharge the lithium batteries and as such the bus is marketed as ultra low emission / zero emission capable.
I grabbed some shots of the bus when it was out on a demonstration run on 02/03/2017.
A collection of cracking photos of this bus in St.Moritz is here: www.fotoswiss.com/-/galleries/reports-reportagen/ebus-by-...
A 6-minute video of the bus in St.Moritz is here: www.enjoystmoritz.ch/index.php/2016/03/23/frazer-nash-bri...
Freightliner Heavy Hauled operated working empty cement in the capable hand of 66618, which I believe is one of many 66/6s that have had repairs / uplift of nose ends recently, powers through Isham before slowing on the approach to Kettering station crossing to the bi-directional allowing express to pass before continuing its journey north.
For many years, the Rossendale 'Estates' services were in the capable hands of the fleet of East Lancs-bodied Leopards and in this March 1988 view of the one-time highest numbered vehicle in the fleet (a feature it relinquished in 1985 after the arrival of the first coaches), 70 is making the turn into Todd Carr Road, Waterfoot, before heading around the Edgeside Estate and then continuing its journey towards Bacup. Britannia was the former terminus of the route, but by now had been extended to Bacup, Burnley and after Deregulation, to Todmorden. However, it was customary for some of the longer-serving drivers to display intermediate destinations, as seen here.
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Trillium species? ID help is appreciated. Rather than leaves, trillium shows bracts capable of photosynthesis above ground.
I just noticed the interesting bug in the background which went un-noticed by me as the image was captured.
Karuizawa Bird Forest, Karuizawa, Nagano, Honshu, Japan.
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Heavy fighter capable of holding its own against larger warships.
Second NoVVember 2023 build!
More photos, including one with both Dyno VV's, on Insta: www.instagram.com/p/Cz3_OzOtAP9/
Mormaen 15 is a submersible capable, multi-role barge able to carrying heavy crawler cranes, long reach excavators and other plant and equipment. It is being towed into Great Yarmouth by the tug Venture of Liverpool and the workboat Hound Dog of London, astern, after carrying out coastal defence work at Benacre sluice in Suffolk.
Name: Mormaen 15
Vessel type: Flat top barge
Design: DNV-GL-100 A5 pontoon
Home port: Scilly
Flag: United Kingdom
Length overall: 59.94 m
Beam: 22 m
Draught: 2.7 m
Gross tonnage: 1,176 ton
Net tonnage: 352 ton
Deadweight: 2,731 ton
Deck loading: 10 ton/m2
Legs, optional: 4 x 32 m
Owner: Keynvor Morlift Ltd, Appledore, Devon
Searight Park, Austin
"Like a baseball player running to make a catch, dragonflies are also capable of predicting the trajectory of a moving object, typically its next meal. New research is revealing the mechanisms behind this complex cognitive task, which was once thought to be exclusive to mammals...Back in 2012, Steven Wiederman from the University of Adelaide, with the help of Lund University biologist David O’Carroll, discovered that dragonflies can do something scientists didn’t think invertebrates were capable of: “selective attention.” Dragonflies use this skill when hunting for insects, many of which take refuge in swarms. Their observations showed that dragonflies can lock onto a single target, and ignore any distractions as they dive in for the attack..."
Interesting stuff - gizmodo.com/how-the-dragonfly-s-surprisingly-complex-brai...
The German Class 41 steam locomotives were standard train engines operated by the Deutsche Reichsbahn (DRB) and built from 1937–1941. They were primarely designed to haul freight. A lot of the freight consisted of cattle, and therefore it had the nickname: Ochsenlok (cattle locomotive).
A total of 366 were built by a number of manufacturers according to standardized specification. The one I built is nr. 41-241. It was manufactured by Borsig (AEG) from Hennigsdorf, Germany. It is now in possesion of the Dutch VSM and currently converted from an oil rebuilt back to coal again.
This particular engine is called “Polarstern” as it crossed the polarcircle on a trip in Norway during the nineties.
The engine is 23,905 mm (78 ft 5 in) in length (including tender). It has a service weight of just over 101 tons. The power is around 1870 hp, capable of bringing the engine upto 90 km/h (56 mph) topspeed.
My Lego version is scaled 1:38 to correct Lego gauge. It is powered by two PF XL engines, and can be controlled by Lego’s PF IR Speed Remote Control Unit. Its all genuine Lego,except the valvetrain and wheels. The valvetrain is designed by myself and Jaap Kroon (www.jaaptechnic.com/), who 3D printed them in marvelous red and grey for me.
This engine will be on display in October at the Legoworld event in Utrecht, Netherlands, and will be riding together with the UP Big Boy.
Hope you like it!
HRG 1500 (1939-55) Engine 1496 cc S4 OC
Production 138 (2 pre-war 136 post war)
Registration Number PPL 969 (Surrey)
HRG SET
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HRG was formed by E A Halford, Guy Robbins and R Godfrey (also the G in GN), this firm was the spiritual successor to Frazer Nash, producing thoroughbred sportscars in the vintage style until 1955, after which sales slumped, the company was to continue as a light engineering works until 1966.
The HRG 1500 was the companies second model, introduced in 1939 succeeding the 1.5 litre, alongside the 1100. Originally introduced pre-war with a 1435cc S4 OHC Singer engine, though any survivor, like this car is likely to have acquired one of two post war Singer units, either the 1496cc long stroke 12 or the short stroke Singer SM of 1497cc. Capable of 80mph plus, with pin point steering early 1930s looks, though with a harsh ride. The last 12 cars (1953) have the fractionally larger Singer engine, have hypoid axles and hydraulic brakes.
Diolch am 96,378,775 o olygfeydd anhygoel, mae pob un yn cael ei werthfawrogi'n fawr.
Thanks for 96,378,775 amazing views, every one is greatly appreciated.
Shot 07.08.2022, at the VSCC Prescott Speed Hill Climb, Prescott, Gloucestershire REF 162-308
The Shard Sling MKII is Lenfald's newest, and deadliest, battlefield weapon.
Capable of easy transport, the shard sling is capable of devastating cavalry and infantry alike, as well as being ideally suited to taking down enemy beasts and defending castles.
Its one failing is in siege work, where the Shard Sling is virtually useless, being incapable of punching through stone walls.
First designed by Arfondo Desolta during the Rebellion of Roawia, the original Shard Slings were slow to reload, and the ammunition, jagged shards of metal, were simply poured into the chamber, and propelled outward in a scattered spray.
After the war, Arfondo's chief apprentice, (Arfondo himself had been killed during the war), Darle Walson, set about improving upon his mentor's design, fixing many of the problems that had shown themselves during combat, taking extensive feedback from the crews that operated them.
The most major changes were the incorporation of a spring-assisted cocking system, more mobile carriage, and the development of more advanced ammunition.
Where previously the loader had had to wear steel mesh gloves, in order to load the loose metal, that was no longer the case, as the metal shards were contained within a specially-designed cylinder made of canvas stretched over a basalwood framework.
When fired, the canvas and basalwood would disintegrate, releasing the metal shards.
Once numbering only in ones and twos, there are now eight official Shard Sling batteries, four of which are stationed in Stonewald.
Crewed by three, a loader, a captain/gunner, and an armer/caisson driver, Shard Slings operate in batteries of six, with one battery captain overseeing all six pieces.
Each artillery unit is made up of two of these batteries.
This scene depicts part of Battery Alpha, of the 2nd Lenfald Artillery, (attached to the Province of Carenval), conducting training operations near the Wandering Woods.
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So, here's my entry for GC XIV, in the Cream of the Crop category. I've had these two pieces lying around for awhile now, and figured now was the perfect time to use them. Hope you all like it!
Rias Baixas Knutsen is capable of transporting 180,000 cubic meters of the chilled fuel featuring GTT Mark III Flex technology. It is one of three vessels Knutsen has that will be capable of transporting up to 180,000 cbm of LNG and will be the largest in the company’s fleet.
Baltimore & Ohio EA No. 51, built by EMC in 1937, recently restored to its as-delivered condition by the B&O Railroad Museum, Baltimore, Maryland.
In the 1930s, the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad (B&O) became one of the first railroads in the country to adopt diesel-electric locomotives for its passenger trains. Built in 1937, the No. 51 was the first streamlined diesel-electric locomotive in the world. Custom painted for the B&O in blue and grey, this EA unit featured an innovative elevated cab with sloping "bulldog" nose. The new design provided enhanced collision protection and was popular among travelers for its deco design. The No. 51 was one of six two-unit sets that were placed in service on the all-Pullman "Capitol Limited" trains and other premier trains. These new hardworking locomotives were capable of burning fuel more efficiently than steam engines and required less maintenance, foreshadowing the dieselization of the entire fleet and the end of steam. One of the No. 51's sister locomotives was so successful that it operated an entire year on the "Capitol Limited" route from Washington, DC to Chicago without missing a trip. Further, the new streamlined look helped the railroad rebrand itself to appear more modern in order to better compete with the increasingly dominant passenger airline industry. In 1953, the No. 51 was sent back to General Motors as part of a trade-in program, where it was stripped of its usable machinery and sent to the newly opened Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Transportation Museum.
After a five-year cosmetic restoration project that returned the locomotive to its original 1937 colors and livery, the No. 51 returned to public view in January 2021. By utilizing original archival engineering blueprints and historic tools, the No. 51 was taken down to its skeleton and completely restored through metalwork, carpentry, and reconstructed painting and detailing.
Though this moose calf was perfectly capable of grazing on its own, it decided that mom had an extra tasty mouthful and insisted that she share. This was not the typical nuzzling behavior between cow and calf. The calf blatantly took food right out of it's mother's mouth.
We observed this behavior in the Bighorn Mountains of northern Wyoming.
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Manufacturer: McDonnell Douglas (now Boeing)
Operator: US Navy, Training Air Wing (CTW-6)
Type: T-45 Goshawk (604) aircraft carrier capable trainer
Event/ Location: 2011 New Orleans "Rawlins" airshow, New Orleans NAS.
Comment; A highly modified version of the British BAE Systems Hawk land-based training jet aircraft.
Cotttonwood trees abound in the central United States. The usually grow near water. They release large numbers of seeds with float on a cotton-appearing web.
"Human nature itself is evermore an advocate for liberty. There is also in human nature a resentment of injury, and indignation against wrong. A love of truth and a veneration of virtue. These amiable passions, are the 'latent spark'... If the people are capable of understanding, seeing and feeling the differences between true and false, right and wrong, virtue and vice, to what better principle can the friends of mankind apply than to the sense of this difference?" --John Adams, the Novanglus, 1775
0B-RN “Fairy King” is a mech built for the Royal Air Captain Ash, built with extra light but durable alloys, it is a mech that is capable of extended flight due to its dual booster systems, It is also a high mobility design, deadly in air bound conditions, it is also able to carry 2 missile holsters with a capacity of 15 missiles each, which can be detached if required, it is also equipped with an energy pulse heavy handgun “Thorn caster” which is deadly at middle to close range.
With this build I’m trying to perfect my base frame, which uses the nexo knights cockpit as a base, I think I can make it better, but I love the overall looks, also, I’m a fan of small feet on mech (Thank ZOE for that) and It is so great that it can stand on its own, the boosters can act as additional support in case someone bumps the table or something, so that is great as well, also, for those interested, there are 4 main colors on this build, white, flesh, teal and gold, I just find this combination real for some reason.
Sorry for the delay between post, I’ve been busy with work and most of my free time has gone playing VG, but I still buy lego sets from time to time, and When I got the Avengers set 76101 “Outsider Dropship Attack” I got some really great teal pieces, and my love for colors kicked in, and I was also checking my old builds for inspiration and I found an old design I liked a lot, and what better way to get back at it that by remaking something you love with fresh set of ideas and pieces, so this design was born.
Since this was a couple build, I have some ideas for the opposite build as well, so I think you might see a ne build sooner that expected.
I have finally managed to grab some decent shots of an experimental electric-drive battery powered carbon fibre bus that lives local to me.
RX15HSU is a 'Bristol Superlight' built by the Frazer-Nash Research company based in Farnborough, Hants. The bus was first registered on 28/08/2015 and I've been after a decent shot of it ever since!
Their concept bus is kitted out to B27D layout and weighs in at just 3.5 tonnes, its revenue weight listed as 4840kg. It carries a 1.0L engine which is used to recharge the lithium batteries and as such the bus is marketed as ultra low emission / zero emission capable.
I grabbed some shots of the bus when it was out on a demonstration run on 02/03/2017.
A collection of cracking photos of this bus in St.Moritz is here: www.fotoswiss.com/-/galleries/reports-reportagen/ebus-by-...
A 6-minute video of the bus in St.Moritz is here: www.enjoystmoritz.ch/index.php/2016/03/23/frazer-nash-bri...
They are capable of rapid movement on the ground. Small individuals may climb trees to escape, but larger ones prefer to escape on the ground. They can climb well. On the ground, they sometimes stand on the hind legs to get a better view or when males fight other males. They can also swim well and can stay submerged for at least 17 minutes. They can use both trees and bushes for shelter
Bengal monitors are usually solitary and usually found on the ground, although the young are often seen on trees. V. b. nebulosus has a greater propensity for tree climbing. The two sympatric species Bengal and Yellow Monitor partially separated their habitat as Bengal Monitor prefers Forest over agricultural areas. Bengal monitors shelter in burrows they dig or crevices in rocks and buildings, whilst clouded monitors prefer tree hollows. Both races will make use of abandoned termite mounds. Bengal monitors, like other varanids, show true sleep at night and are diurnal, becoming active around 6 AM and bask in the morning sun. During winter, in the colder parts of their distribution range, they may take shelter and go through a period of reduced metabolic activity. They are not territorial, and may change their range seasonally in response to food availability.
They are usually shy and avoid humans. They have keen eyesight and can detect human movement nearly 250 m away. When caught, a few individuals may bite, but rarely do so.
Although, they are also found on agricultural land, they prefers forest with large trees.Generally, high ground cover with large trees are favorable areas
Captives have been known to live for nearly 22 years.Predators of adults include pythons, mammalian predators and birds. A number of ectoparasites and endoparasites are recorded.
Progenitors
Classification: Melee / Mid Range
Armaments:
(1) GA-5BMINI
(1) AX-KT3HEAT
(1) SH-REACTCRV
The Kobold was designed by the Progenitors as a cost-efficient mass-produced unit that's capable of handling multiple combat situations in various terrain thanks to a quick-swap loadout system. While not as highly rated as the Dirius production model, its lower cost and high customization options makes up for what it lacks in performance.
The X06-R basic loadout features the standard AX-KT3HEAT melee thermal axe, the GA-5BMINI mini gatling gun for a range option, and the SH-REACTCRV shield for extra defense.
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reFrame Version 3.0 frame (instructions) now available
For those interested in LEGO mech building, I also have an eBook from 2015 called Mech Wars 2015 Instructional Primer. It contains some things I wrote about basic mech building, a bit about my Mech Warsuniverse, and all my early models from 2014-2015. If you’re looking for a resource that could help you start or even improve your mech building skills, you might find this eBook useful.
From showroom to Queenscliff Harbour.
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On a dusty road in a far away territory the Merthan government secures it's interests. Durable, and relatively quick for a 40+ ton medium tank the Mittel-IV is capable of operating in warmer climates as shown here. Hastur was content with the field trials of the tank, but the government sill continued with the order of a heavy tank of over 50 tons to ensure the fish people race's dominance over the filthy human world. We needed a tank with heavier armor, and an 88mm main gun. Project Hund entered development shortly after the cleansing of this land (I'm 50% finished with a Tiger tank.)
This is an upgraded Panzer-4 based roughly off of a model I saw a while ago. Both the hull, and the turret were real prototypes but they never got off the ground, and never were intended to be used on the same vehicle. It would be somewhat between a Panzer 4, and Panther in regards to armor protection.