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I actually finished this within a couple days of my last post, but I never got around to posting these.
I love my folders. That's actually the function that I like best over the Apple version.
at home with a sprained ankle due to a car collision. Figured to make day a little brighter by making my breakfast beautiful.
Instructions for making a DSLR Mount for your Lomography Ringflash. I know this works for Canon cameras in the Rebel Series. I don’t have a Nikon to test it on but I imagine it’s close enough that either more or less mouse-pad padding would fill the gaps.
Things you’ll need:
TOOLS:
Scissors, hacksaw, drill, hands.
Equipment:
1. A ¾ inch thick piece of wood. Preferably 3 inches wide and at least one inch long. ( 3” x 3/4” x 1” )
2. A 1/8 inch thick piece of metal, preferably 1 inch wide or more. 6” long minimum.
3. An old Mouse pad that you can cut up.
4. A single bolt, 1.5 inches long, thread dimensions 1/4” -20 (preferably with wingnut at the end)
5. 2 nuts to go with above bolt
6. A single 2 inch wide washer to go with above bolt.
Total Cost for above: $12-15 at hardware store. $1 for bolts/nuts if you have the wood and metal already.
I have made a simple MS Paint diagram which shows the order you put these pieces together.
Put together as shown in diagram. HERE
It’s fairly simple and adjustable for many cameras. You may cut the metal longer if you have a longer lens like 300mm L lens or some such. I cut multiple holes in the metal so I could mount it differently if needed.
I also marked off on mine where the ringflash sits based on the different lenses I own. I used a sharpie then put tape over the markings so they wouldn’t wear off.
— SIMPLY SPITFIRE — SPITFIRE MK. IX LF – No. MK805 —
The Spitfire Mk. IX LF – No. MK805 seen here today has taken me over 25 years to complete and has been built by using copies of the original Spitfire drawings. The only way of obtaining these in the 1980’s was from microfilm held in the archives at the RAF Museum in Hendon. This was a laborious task which took me eight years to complete. Having spent thousands of hours studying the drawings and creating full size templates work began on the construction of the fuselage in 1990.
Three months we're spent cutting out the fuselage frames from the firewall frame 5 through to frame 19, these were then positioned into a jig and all intercostals brackets and stiffeners were fitted into position. Many cockpit and fuselage items now had to be fitted as access to these areas would not be possible at a later stage. The cockpit contains all genuine Spitfire parts including all the instruments. The fuselage was then skinned using thousands of rivets.
The next stage was to build three more jigs, one for each wing and one for the tail unit.
The wings were started in 1994 by constructing two main wing spars and two rear spars, each spars being double skinned for added strength. I then constructed 42 wing ribs, 21 for each wing, plus auxilliary spars, brackets and stiffeners. All these parts were treated with primer and painted to give a long lasting protection. A further 18 months was spent attaching the skins to the wings; half of this time was on the leading edge skins. The tail unit was also being developed during this time, again a very complex section, which also incorporated the port and starboard tail planes. This unit was joined to the fuselage in 2001.
Next was the task of making the cowling structure. As I had all original parts from different Spitfire's it was difficult to match these together but was achieved after 18 months of work. The undercarriage system which includes the legs, plinths, u/c jacks, wheels and tyres are all original and these were fitted next. Between 2000 and 2009 the elevators, rudder, flaps and ailerons were constructed, aligned and attached.
Priming and painting the Spitfire was carried out between 2008 and 2010 in the markings of 64 Fighter Squadron by my son, Stephen Arlow. The final assembly of the Spitfire, which included the fitting of the wings to fuselage, took place in May 2010.
SPITFIRE MK 805 IS AVAILABLE FOR HIRE, PROMOTIONAL WORK, EXHIBITIONS, T.V/FILM WORK, AIRSHOWS, ANNIVERSARIES AND SPECIAL OCCASIONS.
Telephone 01502 589990 / Mobile 0797416894
Email: arlows78@aol.com
— SIMPLY SPITFIRE — SPITFIRE MK. IX LF – No. MK805 —
The original aircraft on which this reproduction is based was produced by Vickers Armstong at their Castle Bromwich works in 1944. It was equipped with a Merlin 66 engine and entered service on 5th July 1944 with 64 Fighter Squadron, bearing the squadron letters ''SH'' and identification letter''B''. Having been throughly tested it became the personal aeroplane of FLt. Anthony (Tony) Cooper who was at the time ''A'' Flight Commander and Deputy Squadron Commander.
In those days it was normal procedure for personal aircraft to bear an insignia or name chosen by their pilots and following this tradition MK805 was duly inscribed ''Peter John III'', this being the third Spitfire to carry the name of F/Lt. Cooper's son who was born two months earlier on 5th May 1944.
During this period of its service, F/Lt. Cooper flew MK805 a total of seventy one times, of which thirty eight were operational sorties. These varied considerably, being dictated by the progress made by the Allied Forces, and included ''Rhubarbs'', Fighter Sweeps, Shipping Reconnaissance, ''Jim Crows'', Bomber Escorts, Low Level Bombing and Glider and Tug Escorts for Operation ''Market Garden'' at Arnham.
Apart from one or two problems and the usual exciting moments MK805 behaved perfectly, until 27th September when, after carrying out a mission escorting Halifaxe's bombing the oil plant at Bottrop in Germany, its engine seized up over the North Sea, having apparently collected some flak over the target.
F/Lt. Cooper was able to glide back into Belgium and land wheels up in a ploughed field, four miles inside the Allied lines at Moerbeke. Unhurt, he was able to return to the U.K next day and, in the tradition of the squadron, was operating a new Spitfire within 48 hours after crash landing.
Eventually, MK805 was collected and returned to England, were it was made airworthy again and, after a period of time put back into service; this time in the Italian theatre of war. However, according to the records, MK805 never flew again on an operational sortie and retired after the conflict to a plinth on which it guarded the entrance of an Italian firing range in Nettuno.
During its operational life with F/Lt. Cooper, ''Peter John III'' was based at Harrowbeer, 64 Squadron being part of the famous ''Harrowbeer Wing'' which consisted of 64, 611 and 124 Spitfire Squadron's commanded by Wing Commander ''Birdy Bird'' – Wilson D.S.O, D.F.C.
However, from time to time, in order to carry out long range operations the Wing would move to forward bases including, Coltishall, Manston, Tangmere and Bradwell Bay.
The story of ''Peter John III'' has a happy ending, a few years ago a group of enthusiasts including a young Italian aircraft historian, Gregory Ailgi, found MK805 on the firing range and now, after thousands hours of patience and dedicated engineering it has been completely restored and stands in the livery of the Italian Air Force in the Italian Air Museum at Vigna di Vallee.
Terry Arlow wishes to express his thanks to Mr Tony Cooper for his contribution to the operational history of the original Spitfire MK805.
Information taken from ''Simply Spitfire'' notice boards.
Yesterday I stayed home to play nursemaid to the husband. So while the little man was still at school I started wrapping his holiday gifts. Oddly enough, they all seem to be things we'll *both* enjoy. Umm, oops.
The minibook I made to chronicle my list of 27 Things To Do While I'm 27 is finished! I blogged about the book here. You can see more pages of the book here.
*FAIRWEATHER* CX complete bike
BLUE LUG custom
SPEC
Frame: *FAIRWEATHER* CX frame BLUE LUG CUSTOM PAINT by COOK PAINT WORKS
Stem: *THOMSON* x4 stem (black)
Wheels: *PHILWOOD* road hub (pink) × *H PLUS SON* the box rim
Tire: *CONTINENTAL* cyclocross race tire
Brake & Shift lever:*SRAM* rival
FD&RD: *SRAM* rival
Crankset: *SRAM* rival
Seatpost: *THOMSON* elite seatpost (black)
Saddle: *WTB* bolt
Headset:*CHRIS KING* nothreadset 1 1/8" (pewter)
Brake: *TRP* eurox canti brake set (gray)
Handle: *EASTON* ea50
The final completed pictures of the Carl Sagan Corvair Spyder convertible. Restoration by Dennis Dorogi 5/29/2014 restoration started in 2009, see other Sagan Spyder albums for step by step restoration
Don't really have the time to plan everything ahead of time, just working with parts on hand. Kinda working within the color scheme of the station.
1. Weekend Warrior, 2. Wedding Tulle, 3. Bursts, 4. Tea for Two, 5. Cupids Escort Europa, 6. Locked, 7. 14, 8. Pill Case, 9. Windows for the Imagination, 10. Eek! It's a Mouse!, 11. Knick Knack Paddy Whack, 12. Behind Bars, 13. Bending the Rule, 14. Twirl, 15. I didn't mean to..., 16. Dark Reflection, 17. Shed the Negative, 18. Little Bunny Foo Foo, 19. Simplistic, 20. Gamer
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To the right of the garage, the just-completed metal frame shelter stands covering the travel trailer. The Small Orange Pickup has the utility trailer with a pallet of energy logs waiting to be unloaded. Fernley House stands behind both structures.
It's the start of the year, and Formula One teams have begun their 2024 reveals.
Shown here is the iconic 1988 Mclaren-Honda MP4/4 Formula One Racer.
Just in time too, for instagram #mocaroundgang #mocaround75 to the build theme #openwheeler
1988 marked the final year of the 'Turbo-era', car built with 1.5-litre V6 turbo engines (much like the current regulations).
The MP4/4 was powered by Honda's RA 168E engine, producing 695 PS, having previously used Porsche TAG engines. The switch to Honda power improved both performance and reliability.
Mclaren ran the red and white Marlboro livery that had featured on their cars for a number of years.
The magic was in the complete team, in that Mclaren had signed both Ayrton Senna and Alain Prost, winning 15 from 16 races, 15 Pole positions.
The Mclaren MP4/4 is featured in the 2024 Lego lineup in Lego Icons form nr 10330. ALongside is a Minifig of the 1988 Driver's Champion, Ayrton Senna.
Hopefully one of many entries for this month's mocaround challenge, hosted by @paulielego and finishing up on March 16th.
A sand dam is a reinforced concrete wall built across seasonal river beds. Over one to three seasons, the dam fills up with water, then sand, which acts as a filter for the water. About 40% of the volume behind the dam is water, meaning that sand dams can hold an incredible 2 to 10 million litres of water!
Learn more about sand dams.
A shot from the final rehearsal of Highbury Players production of The Complete History of America (abridged) at Highbury Theatre Centre, Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, England. January 2014
Completed in 1904, the new Uxbridge Station would like many other stations at the time to be part of Grand Trunk's great reconstruction efforts. Replacing the original wooden shed-like station completed in 1871 by Toronto & Nipissing. While primarily built from wood, there is a brick foundation and features a large Witch's Hat and is one of six stations that survive that have this feature. Canadian National continued operations in Uxbridge until 1978 and closed the station at that point. Freight continued to operate out of the yard nearby until the 1980s, and the main tracks were pulled up in 1996 and form part of the town's rail trail. The town of Uxbridge purchased the station to save it from demolition, and today it is used by the York-Durham Heritage Railroad.
Nikon D750 - AF-S Nikkor 28-70mm 1:2.8D
Editor: Adobe Lightroom CC
Made for the Springs Preserve Haunted Harvest event 2015. images projected onto wood/some drawn free hand and then cut out with jigsaw by my friend Michael. Painted by me and my team.
this is an artists personal sketch book, the book block had fallen away from the covers (there were no endpapers used originally) and the spine was gone.
I removed the covers and made a new one, sewed in new endpapaers and the text block and recovered.
I have used archival bookboard, hand made archival rice paste, acid free PVA, bookbinding mull, waxed Irish linen thread 2ply, mulberry paper, 200gsm canson paper for endsheets, upcycled leather.
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