Model of a mining excavator in front shovel configuration in scale 1:28.5. This 300 tonne machine is a representative of Liebherr's most popular size class and is ideally suited to load a fleet of 100 tonne payload mining trucks.

When LEGO introduced its 42100 Liebherr R 9800, I knew I had to get that set immediately after release. But I also knew from the beginning, that I would not like the official model's Technic design and that I had to build my own version.

Here it is, scaled larger than 42100, but on the other hand representing a much smaller machine than the 9800. About 300 vs. 800 tonnes in real life. This allowed me to use the main components of the official LEGO model to build my R 994 B. I used the clamshell bucket, the Power Functions XL actuators and the tracks and sprockets.

The main difference from 42100 lies in the electric components of my model. The following functions are all powered by two Power Functions rechargeable battery boxes and controlled by three SBricks via bluetooth connection and Brick Controller 2 app:

- Left and right crawler treads each using a Power Functions L motor

- Slewing of the upper structure using two Power Functions M motors

- Boom cylinders: one Power Functions XL motor

- Stick cylinders: one Power Functions L motor

- Bucket cylinders: one Power Functions M motor

- Clamshell bucket: one Brick Engine V1 motor (compatible to Power Functions)

- Access ladder: one Power Functions M motor

- Service flap: one Power Functions M motor

- Lighting: three pairs of Power Functions LEDs

Besides the main drive and digging functions, the model features a retractable access ladder and a lowerable service flap on the underside of the upper structure frame. The service flap is used to refuel and grease the excavator.

While building the Liebherr R 994 B Litronic in 1:28.5 scale, I could refer to a highly detailed diecast model of the very same machine in 1:50 scale.

Model of a mining excavator in front shovel configuration in scale 1:28.5. This 300 tonne machine is a representative of Liebherr's most popular size class and is ideally suited to load a fleet of 100 tonne payload mining trucks.

When LEGO introduced its 42100 Liebherr R 9800, I knew I had to get that set immediately after release. But I also knew from the beginning, that I would not like the official model's Technic design and that I had to build my own version.

Here it is, scaled larger than 42100, but on the other hand representing a much smaller machine than the 9800. About 300 vs. 800 tonnes in real life. This allowed me to use the main components of the official LEGO model to build my R 994 B. I used the clamshell bucket, the Power Functions XL actuators and the tracks and sprockets.

The main difference from 42100 lies in the electric components of my model. The following functions are all powered by two Power Functions rechargeable battery boxes and controlled by three SBricks via bluetooth connection and Brick Controller 2 app:

- Left and right crawler treads each using a Power Functions L motor

- Slewing of the upper structure using two Power Functions M motors

- Boom cylinders: one Power Functions XL motor

- Stick cylinders: one Power Functions L motor

- Bucket cylinders: one Power Functions M motor

- Clamshell bucket: one Brick Engine V1 motor (compatible to Power Functions)

- Access ladder: one Power Functions M motor

- Service flap: one Power Functions M motor

- Lighting: three pairs of Power Functions LEDs

Besides the main drive and digging functions, the model features a retractable access ladder and a lowerable service flap on the underside of the upper structure frame. The service flap is used to refuel and grease the excavator.

While building the Liebherr R 994 B Litronic in 1:28.5 scale, I could refer to a highly detailed diecast model of the very same machine in 1:50 scale.

DNS Shuttle Service

San Agustin Trans

No idea. Some sort of dual-component lunar orbiter/comms relay configuration? Despite the red shift of the ink, I’m pretty sure that it’s at least the moon. The nearer “lower orbit” vehicle looks quite instrumented, not a lander though. Sort of like a Voyager precursor. The inclusion of the arrow depicting the direction of flight, while considerate, is totally pointless. 😉

Based on the photo ID number, this must be a JPL concept. Also supporting such is that it looks to be another wonderful Ken Hodges work. The photograph is from the collection of Eric Burgess.

...Thanks to Flickr user "plutogno"...with insider knowledge 👍 - please read "Comments" below - the concept depicts the following:

"Lunar data from previous automated and manned exploratory missions have now been analyzed to the point where it is possible to define objectives for new missions to the Moon. The most logical next step is a polar orbiter designed to measure the Moon's gravity field, figure, heat flow, magnetism and surface composition. NASA has commissioned a study of this mission at JPL with participation by lunar scientists from JSC, and also has tentatively selected a group of investigators who constitute a Science Working Team. This paper describes the mission objectives and reports progress in the mission-definition study. As presently visualized, the orbiter will be launched by a Delta vehicle in 1980. After insertion into an eccentric, polar lunar orbit it will deploy a small, spinning subsatellite whose purpose is to relay precise radio Doppler measurements from the orbiter on the Moon's far side.

After subsatellite delivery, the orbiter will maneuver into a low, circular polar orbit whence the instrument fields of view will be continuously pointed to the nadir for a nominal mission time of one year. Tracking and data acquisition will be via 26-m ground antennas and the JPL Mission Control and Computing Center, with distributed computing elements used in both flight and ground systems to simplify the data interfaces. Significant design advances are intended to include: (1) all systems designed to cost, (2) advanced scientific sensors aboard the spacecraft, (3) ground operations systems designed for largely automated, routine operation, and (4) design and operations concepts applicable to a variety of low-cost orbital missions in the Solar System."

The above is per the abstract of an article entitled "Lunar polar orbiter: A global survey of the Moon", by James D. Burke, at:

www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/00945765779...

Credit: Science Direct website

Additionally, from the abstract to another article, "Lunar Polar Orbiter considered for 1980", by Gloria B. Lubkin:

"Another lunar mission is being studied at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, the first US lunar mission since Apollo 17 in 1972. This one, to be launched in 1980, would be unmanned. It would consist of an instrumented polar‐orbiting spacecraft (at an altitude of 100 kilometers) and a smaller companion subsatellite (at an altitude of 5000 km), which would serve to track the orbiter for gravity sensing when it is hidden from the Earth by the Moon. The ensemble would be launched by a single Delta launch vehicle. The spacecraft would orbit the moon for one year, examining the Moon's surface with a variety of instruments. These would measure lunar gravity, shape, magnetism and heat flow, and allow the determination of the chemical and mineral composition of the Moon's surface."

At:

physicstoday.scitation.org/doi/10.1063/1.3023893

Credit: "Physics Today" website

OMC

Dati, autodoor trad ang gamit nila sa rutang ito.

Operator/Owner: PM (Pasang Masda) Jeepney

Fleet/Unit Number: N/A

Classification: Air-conditioned Intercity Modernized Jeepney / Mini Bus

Manufacturer: Almazora Motors Corporation

Body Model: Isuzu Modern PUV Cabless Gen. 1 Class 3

Engine Model: Isuzu 4JH1-TC

Chassis Model: Isuzu QKR77E (PAB1KR77EEJ)

Transmission: 5-speed Manual Transmission

Suspension: Leaf Spring Suspension

Seating Configuration: 2×1

Passenger Capacity: 33 (23 seating + 10 standing)

Franchise route: Malolos (Bulacan)–Meycauayan (Bulacan) via NLEX / Malhacan

Route: Malolos Terminal Hub, Malolos City, Bulacan–Meycauayan Common Terminal, Meycauayan, Bulacan via E1 (NLEX-Tabang–NLEX-Bocaue–NLEX-Meycauayan)

Type of Operation: Intraprovincial Modernized Public Utility Jeepney (Class 3 | Limited Stops)

Area of Operation: Central Luzon (Region III)

Shot location: Malolos Terminal Hub, Malolos City, Bulacan

Date and time taken: March 27, 2024 (12:02 pm)

Notices:

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Smiling Dragon :)

Victory Liner Inc.

Featuring: Baliwag Transit 1549 - HMPC Grandeza RK

Company/Owner: GV Florida Transport, Inc.

Fleet/Bus Number: F69

Classification: Air-conditioned Provincial Bus

Coachbuilder: Pilipinas Hino Auto Body, Inc./Partex Auto Body, Inc. (Rebody); Zyle Daewoo Bus Corporation (Original)

Body Model: Daewoo/Hino Motors (Pilipinas Hino)/Partex Grandeza GVF–06 (GV Florida Generic Body)

Original Body Model: Daewoo BH116 Royal Luxury

Engine Model: Daewoo DE12TI

Chassis Model: Daewoo BH116 (KL2UL61FD*P)

Transmission: Manual (5-speed forward, 1-speed reverse)

Suspension: Air Suspension

Seating Configuration: 2×2

Seating Capacity: 45

Route: Tuguegarao City, Cagayan–Sampaloc, Manila City via N1 (Maharlika Highway)

Municipalities/cities passing: Peñablanca/San Pablo/Cabagan/Tumauini/Ilagan City/Gamu/Naguilian/Reina Mercedes/Cauayan City/Alicia/Echague/San Isidro/Santiago City/Cordon/Diadi/Bagabag/Solano/Bayombong/Bambang/Ineangan (Dupax del Norte)/Gabut (Dupax del Sur)/Aritao/Santa Fe/Carranglan/San Jose City/Science City of Muñoz/Santo Domingo/Talavera/Cabanatuan City/Santa Rosa/San Leonardo/Gapan City/San Miguel/San Ildefonso/San Rafael/Baliuag/Pulilan/Plaridel/Santa Rita (Guiguinto)

Type of Operation: Provincial Operation Public Utility Bus (Regular Class)

Area of Operation: Cagayan Valley (Region II)

Shot Location: Pulilan–Plaridel Regional Road/Bypass Road, Cut-cot, Pulilan, Bulacan

Date Taken: January 19, 2016

Notices:

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AIR 21

Partas Trans.

Company/Owner: Nuestra Señora Del Carmen Transport Services, Inc.

Fleet/Bus Number: L-242 KIELEE

Classification: Air-conditioned City Bus

Coachbuilder: NDSC Motor Works (rebody); Isuzu-Kawasaki Coach, Ltd. (original)

Body Model: Isuzu/NDSC Cubic

Engine Model: Isuzu 6QB2

Chassis Model: Isuzu CJM470

Transmission: Manual (5-speed forward, 1-speed reverse)

Suspension: Leaf Spring Suspension

Seating Configuration: 3×2

Seating Capacity: 61

Route: Garden, Santa Maria, Bulacan–Santolan (Col. Bonny Serrano Avenue)/Cubao, Quezon City via Norzagaray–Santa Maria Road / NLEX-Turo (Bocaue)–NLEX-Balintawak–EDSA

Barangays/areas passing (underlines are designated stops for this bus scheme - EDSA area only: Kamuning–Main Avenue): Santa Maria: Pulong Buhangin\Caypombo\Guyong Elementary School\Walter Mart Santa Maria\McDonald's Santa Clara\Puregold Santa Maria; Bocaue: Turo–Balintawak\Kaingin Road\Muñoz/Roosevelt\SM North EDSA\West Avenue\Quezon Avenue\GMA-Kamuning\Ermin Garcia\Monte de Piedad\Arayat Cubao\Main Avenue

Type of Operation: City Operation Public Utility Bus (Bus A Segregation | Regular Class)

Area of Operations: National Capital Region (NCR)/Central Luzon (Region III)

Shot Location: Governor Fortunato Halili Avenue, Turo, Bocaue, Bulacan

Date Taken: February 5, 2016

Notices:

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** If I have mistakes on the specifications, please comment in a good manner so that I can edit it immediately.

*** The specifications and routes (for provincial, inter-provincial, and city operation) mentioned above are subjected for verification and may be changed without prior notice.

**** The vehicle's registration plate(s), conduction sticker(s), and/or persons (if applicable) were pixelated/blurred to prevent any conflict with the photographer, the bus company and/or to the car owner for their security and/or privacy purposes. So, don't use their plate number, conduction sticker, and vehicle tag as an evidence for any incident. And, I have taken this photo for bus fanatics, bus enthusiasts, and bus lovers purposes.

Ready to Byahe na! :)

Company/Owner: Guardian Angels/Heavenly Blessed Bus Line Express, Inc.

Fleet/Bus Number: 999132

Classification: Air-conditioned Deluxe Provincial Bus (with Restroom)

Coachbuilder: (Xiamen) King Long United Automotive Industry Company, Ltd.

Body Model: King Long XMQ6117Y3 Team Star

Engine Model: Hino J08E-UT

Chassis Model: King Long XMQ6102R (LA6R1FSF7AB)

Transmission: Manual (6-speed forward, 1-speed reverse)

Suspension: Leaf Spring Suspension

Seating Configuration: 2×2

Seating Capacity: 42

Route: Fairview, Novaliches, Quezon City–Santa Ana, Cagayan via N1 (Maharlika Highway) / Felipe Vergara Highway or Emilio Vergara Highway / Cagayan Valley Road / Dugo–San Vicente Road (Camalniugan–Santa Ana Road)

Municipalities/cities passing: Santa Rita (Guiguinto)/Plaridel/Pulilan/Baliuag/San Rafael/San Ildefonso/San Miguel/Gapan City/San Leonardo/Santa Rosa/Cabanatuan City/Talavera/Santo Domingo/Science City of Muñoz/San Jose City/Carranglan/Santa Fe/Aritao/Gabut (Dupax Del Sur)/Ineangan (Dupax Del Norte)/Bambang/Bayombong/Solano/Bagabag/Diadi/Cordon/Santiago City/San Isidro/Echague/Alicia/Cauayan City/Reina Mercedes/Naguilian/Gamu/Ilagan City/Tumauini/Cabagan/San Pablo/Peñablanca/Tuguegarao City/Iguig/Amulung/Alcala/Gattaran/Lal-lo/Camalaniugan/Buguey/Santa Teresita/Gonzaga

Type of Operation: Provincial Operation Public Utility Bus (Deluxe Class)

Area of Operation: Cagayan Valley (Region II)

Shot Location: Doña Remedios Trinidad Highway (Maharlika Highway), Barangay Cut-cot, Pulilan, Bulacan

Date Taken: August 10, 2015

Notices:

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Company/Owner: Pangasinan Five Star Bus Company, Inc.

Fleet/Bus Number: 2093

Classification: Air-conditioned Provincial Bus

Coachbuilder: Five Star Bus Body (rebody) / Fuji Heavy Industries, Ltd./Nissan Diesel Corporation Philippines (original)

Body Model: Nissan Diesel/Five Star EXFOHtong/NVtong (in ZK6100H lamps)

Original Body Model: Nissan Diesel Space Arrow Euro Tour/Nissan Diesel Euro Bus

Engine Model: Nissan Diesel PE6-T

Chassis Model: Nissan Diesel RB46S

Transmission: 6-speed Manual Transmission

Suspension: Leaf Spring Suspension

Seating Configuration: 2×2

Seating Capacity: 53

Franchise route: Tuguegarao (Cagayan)–Sampaloc (Manila)

Route: Sampaloc, Manila City [SMP, MN]–Tuguegarao City, Cagayan [TUG, CV] via N1 (Maharlika Highway) / Emilio Vergara Highway

Municipalities/cities passing: Santa Rita (Guiguinto)/Plaridel/Pulilan/Baliuag [BUG]/San Rafael/San Ildefonso/San Miguel/Gapan City/San Leonardo/Santa Rosa/Cabanatuan City [CAB]/Talavera/Santo Domingo/Science City of Muñoz/San Jose City [SJC]/Carranglan/Santa Fe/Aritao/Gabut (Dupax Del Sur)/Ineangan (Dupax Del Norte)/Bambang [BBM]/Bayombong/Solano [SOL]/Bagabag/Diadi/Cordon/Santiago City [STO]/San Isidro/Echague/Alicia/Cauayan City [CYZ]/Reina Mercedes/Naguilian/Gamu/Ilagan City [ILA]/Tumauini/Cabagan/San Pablo/Peñablanca

Type of Operation: Provincial Operation Public Utility Bus (Regular Class)

Area of Operation: Cagayan Valley (Region II)

Shot location: Doña Remedios Trinidad Highway (Maharlika Highway), Barangay Cut-cot, Pulilan, Bulacan

Date and time taken: September 21, 2015 (14:35H)

Notices:

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** If I have mistakes on the specifications, please comment in a good manner so that I can edit it immediately.

*** The specifications and routes (for provincial, inter-provincial, and city operation) mentioned above are subjected for verification and may be changed without prior notice.

**** The vehicle's registration plate(s), conduction sticker(s), and/or persons (if applicable) were pixelated/blurred to prevent any conflict with the photographer, the bus company and/or to the car owner for their security and/or privacy purposes. So, don't use their plate number, conduction sticker, and vehicle tag as an evidence for any incident. And, I have taken this photo for bus fanatics, bus enthusiasts, and bus lovers purposes.

Bataan Transit Co., Inc

Ceres Transport Inc.

with Black Ribbon

Area of Operation:Provincial Operation

Classification: Air-Conditioned

Seating Configuration: 2x2

Transmission: Manual Transmission

shot location:NLEX Petron

Company/Owner: Pangasinan Five Star Bus Company, Inc.

Fleet/Bus Number: 88073

Classification: Air-conditioned Provincial Bus

Coachbuilder: Hyundai Motor Company

Body Model: Hyundai Universe Space Luxury

Engine Model: Hyundai D6AB (Q300)

Chassis Model: Hyundai Universe (KMJKJ18BPAC)

Transmission: Manual (5-speed forward, 1-speed reverse)

Suspension: Air Suspension

Seating Configuration: 2×2

Seating Capacity: 45

Route: Pasay City/Cubao, Quezon City–Cabanatuan City, Nueva Ecija via N1 (Maharlika Highway)

Municipalities/cities passing: Santa Rita (Guiguinto)/Plaridel/Pulilan/Baliuag/San Rafael/San Ildefonso/San Miguel/Gapan City/San Leonardo/Santa Rosa

Type of Operation: Provincial Operation Public Utility Bus (Regular Class)

Area of Operation: Central Luzon (Region III)

Shot Location: Doña Remedios Trinidad Highway (Maharlika Highway), Barangay Santa Rita, Guiguinto, Bulacan

Date Taken: December 14, 2015

Notices:

* Please DON'T GRAB A PHOTO WITHOUT A PERMISSION. If you're going to GRAB IT, please give A CREDIT TO THE OWNER. Also, don't PRINT SCREEN my photos.

** If I have mistakes on the specifications, please comment in a good manner so that I can edit it immediately.

*** The specifications and routes (for provincial, inter-provincial, and city operation) mentioned above are subjected for verification and may be changed without prior notice.

**** The vehicle's registration plate(s), conduction sticker(s), and/or persons (if applicable) were pixelated/blurred to prevent any conflict with the photographer, the bus company and/or to the car owner for their security and/or privacy purposes. So, don't use their plate number, conduction sticker, and vehicle tag as an evidence for any incident. And, I have taken this photo for bus fanatics, bus enthusiasts, and bus lovers purposes.

MAN Truck Shell

BBL Trans Pinoy CNG

Samsung camera pictures

Office of the Solicito General

Gold Line Tours

I forgot to mention that for the 2nd half of the year for Biscuits' weekly photo I'll be using 1 lens a month.

July was the 100mm f/2.8 macro.

This is the last week, and I prioritized getting a close-up especially of his "flowery" configuration of spots around his left eye, he added the extra "look" to complete the image :-)

Fontana Leisure Parks

GSDC

PLE Shuttle

Coca-Cola Company

This configuration uses the Vello LA-CEF-CFD adapter to attach the Canon Extender FD 2x-A with Canon FD 70-210mm f4 lens. The photo was taken with an effective 400mm.

Malanday Metro Link

Transbilt Tanker

Commentary.

Ocean, land, harbour – an unusual configuration.

The geology of south-west Argyll provides a series of land-protected harbours and ideal sailing waters.

Therefore, this ancient but mellow coastline of Dalriada is a mecca for yachting marinas.

In this scene, looking west, Tayvallich is one of very few east-facing villages on the majestic western seaboard.

A strip of land shelters the multifarious blue, yellow, white and red craft from the Atlantic elements.

Uncommercialised, unspoilt Tayvallich in early morning reflects the land and water dwellings in a crystal-clear symmetry.

Loch Melfort, Crinan, Tayvallich, Ardfern and Craobh Haven. Hidden jewels in an immensely fractured, twisting and convoluted coastline.

With island vistas and visits to Islay, Jura, Scarba, Luing, Seil, Kerrera and Lismore these cosy, calm and peaceful harbours

act as perfect sanctuaries to the incredible sea-kingdom of Dalriada.

Landbridge + 2 axle Linde Tanker Trailer

Victory Liner Inc.

Victory Liner Inc.

Bus Number: 2006

Capacity: 49; 2x2 seating configuration

Model: Euro edition

Engine: Hino RF

Fare: Airconditioned

Aircon System: Konvekta overhead a/c

Transmission System: M/T

Pangasinan FiveStar Bus Company

Shot Location: Balintawak

Company/Owner: Dela Rosa Transit

Fleet/Bus Number: 8869

Classification: Air-conditioned City Bus

Coachbuilder: (Xiamen) Golden Dragon Bus Company, Ltd./Trans-Oriental Motor Builders, Inc.

Body Model: Golden Dragon XML6103J12 Marcopolo 2 Series III (Triumph)

Engine Model: Yuchai YC6A240-30 (A68SA)

Chassis Model: Golden Dragon XML6103D12 (LFZ6103TR)

Transmission: Manual (5-speed forward, 1-speed reverse)

Suspension: Leaf Spring Suspension

Seating Configuration: 2×2

Seating Capacity: 45

Route: Pacita Complex, San Pedro City, Laguna–Malinta/Paso de Blas, Valenzuela City via Susana Heights / EDSA–NLEX-Paseo de Blas and vice versa

Areas passing (underlines are designated stops for this bus scheme - EDSA area only: Magallanes–Kamuning): Shopwise\Hernandez Street\Cataquiz Avenue\BBL Trans Terminal/Savemore San Pedro\Super 8 Grocery Warehouse\SM City Center Muntinlupa\Pepsi-Cola Plant Muntinlupa\Susana Heights–Alabang–Bicutan–Sucat–Magallanes\Ayala Avenue\Buendia Avenue\Estrella\Guadalupe\Boni Avenue/Pioneer\Reliance\Starmall EDSA-Shaw/Shaw Boulevard\SM Megamall\Ortigas Avenue\Robinsons Galleria\Boni Serrano\Main Avenue\Araneta Center Cubao/Farmers\Baliwag Transit/Five Star\Ermin Garcia Avenue\Timog Avenue/GMA Kamuning\NIA Road\Quezon Avenue (Centris)\TriNoma\Landmark\SM City North EDSA\Roosevelt/Muñoz\Kaingin Road/Balintawak

Type of Operation: City Operation Public Utility Bus (Bus C Segregation | Regular Class)

Area of Operations: National Capital Region (NCR) / CALABARZON (Region IV-A)

Shot Location: EDSA-Ayala, Makati City

Date Taken: January 25, 2016

Notices:

* Please DON'T GRAB A PHOTO WITHOUT A PERMISSION. If you're going to GRAB IT, please give A CREDIT TO THE OWNER. Also, don't PRINT SCREEN my photos.

** If I have mistakes on the specifications, please comment in a good manner so that I can edit it immediately.

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**** The vehicle's registration plate(s), conduction sticker(s), and/or persons (if applicable) were pixelated/blurred to prevent any conflict with the photographer, the bus company and/or to the car owner for their security and/or privacy purposes. So, don't use their plate number, conduction sticker, and vehicle tag as an evidence for any incident. And, I have taken this photo for bus fanatics, bus enthusiasts, and bus lovers purposes.

The Northrop N-1M, also known by the nickname "Jeep" (although I'm not sure why) was an American experimental aircraft used in the development of the flying wing concept during the 1940s.

The aircraft designer Jack Northrop became involved in innovative all-wing aircraft designs in the late-1920s, with his first flying wing being built in the 1928–1930 time period. That first prototype, the 1929 Flying Wing X-216H, had an open cockpit in the centre-wing section and single, rear-facing, pusher propeller connected to a piston engine blended into the all-wing shape. It was first test-flown in 1929 with Edward Bellande at the controls; the aircraft displayed adequate performance and was noted for its unique all-metal stressed skin and multi-cellular construction. At about this same time, Jack Northrop became aware of Walter and Reimar Horten's record-setting "tailless" flying wing glider designs being tested in Germany beginning in 1934.

The N-1M was one of a progression of experimental aircraft that further developed Northrop's all-wing concept. The aircraft was developed during 1939 and 1940 as a flying test-bed for the purpose of proving Northrop's vision of a practical flying wing. Built mostly of specially-laminated layers of glued wood, the design of both wooden wings allowed for easy configuration changes with the central blended fuselage, which was made of tubular steel. The diminutive, twin-engine test aircraft served its purpose well, first taking to the skies on 3 July 1941 at Baker Dry Lake in California.

Northrop's chief test pilot, Vance Breese, flew the N-1M on its maiden flight, unexpectedly bouncing into the air during a planned high-speed taxi run. He reported that the aircraft could fly no higher than five feet off the ground. Flight could only be sustained by maintaining a precise angle of attack, but Theodore von Kármán solved the problem by making adjustments to the trailing edges of the elevons. Control of the aircraft was achieved through the use of a system of elevons and wingtip rudders. The elevons served in tailless type aircraft both as elevators and ailerons, while split flaps on the downward angled wingtips took the place of a conventional rudder; they were later straightened after that angle proved unnecessary during flight testing.

The flight test programme continued with Moye W Stephens, Northrop test pilot and secretary to the Northrop Corporation, serving as a test pilot. The early tests showed the N-1M to be satisfactory in stability and control, but overweight and underpowered. The aircraft's two 65-hp Lycoming 0-145 four-cylinder engines (buried in the wing to reduce drag) were replaced by two 120-hp six-cylinder 6AC264F2 air-cooled Franklin engines. By November 1941, after having made some 28 flights, Stephens reported that when attempting to move the N-1M about its vertical axis, the aircraft had a tendency to "Dutch roll." The oscillations proved to be manageable when adjustments were made to the aircraft's wing configuration.

The N-1M proved to be basically sound, paving the way for Northrop's later and much larger Northrop YB-35 and YB-49 aircraft. The -1M was then donated to the US Army Air Forces in 1945 and placed in the storage collection of the National Air Museum the following year. It sat there for nearly 30 years but was finally brought back to static, non-flying status, in its final flight configuration, after several years of painstaking restoration during the 1980s. It is now on public display at the National Air and Space Museum's Steven F Udvar-Hazy Center (above).

The aircraft is tiny (5.46m long, 11.8m wide, 1.5m high and 1.77 tonnes in weight). That's in stark contrast another Northrop aircraft, the later WWII-era P-61C Black Widow night fighter which can be partially seen, towering over the rear of the -1M.

May pagka-classic ito dahil yung crown nya ang nagdala. :) Nostalgic na nostalgic talaga ang itsura nya dahil sa crown maski bagong henerasyon ang body nito.

Company/Owner: Viron Transit Company, Inc.

Fleet/Bus Number: 3085

Classification: Air-conditioned Provincial Bus

Coachbuilder: Pilipinas Hino Bus Body, Inc.

Body Model: Pilipinas Hino MR57 RK

Engine Model: Hino J08C-TK

Chassis Model: Hino RK1JST (Long Wheelbase version)

Transmission: 6-speed Manual Transmission

Suspension: Leaf Spring Suspension

Seating Configuration: 2×2

Seating Capacity: 49

Franchise route: Bucay (Abra)–Cubao (Quezon City) via Penarrubia

Route: Bangued, Abra [BND, AB]–Sampaloc, Manila City [SMP, MN] via N204 (Ilocos Sur–Abra Road) / N2 (MacArthur Highway) / E1 (TPLEX-Urdaneta City–NLEX-Balintawak)

Municipalities/cities passing: Pidigan/San Quintin/Narvacan/Santa Maria/San Esteban/Santiago/Candon City [DON]/Santa Lucia/Santa Cruz/Tagudin/Sudipen/Bangar/Luna/Balaoan/Bacnotan/San Juan/San Fernando City [SFE]/Bauang/Caba/Aringay/Agoo/Santo Tomas/Rosario/Sison/Pozorrubio/Binalonan/Urdaneta City

Type of Operation: Provincial Operation Public Utility Bus (Regular Class)

Area of Operation: Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) via Ilocos Region (Region I)

Shot Location: Ligas Footbridge, NLEX-Santa Rita, Guiguinto, Bulacan

Date and Time Taken: May 26, 2018 (15:37H)

Notices:

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*** The specifications and routes (for provincial, inter-provincial, and city operation) mentioned above are subjected for verification and may be changed without prior notice.

**** The vehicle's registration plate(s), conduction sticker(s), and/or persons (if applicable) were pixelated/blurred to prevent any conflict with the photographer, the bus company and/or to the car owner for their security and/or privacy purposes. So, don't use their plate number, conduction sticker, and vehicle tag as an evidence for any incident. And, I have taken this photo for bus fanatics, bus enthusiasts, and bus lovers purposes.

Truck Manufacturer: MAN Truck & Bus AG

Model: CLA

Chassis: 26.280

Engine:

Suspension:

Axle Configuration: 6x4

VTwin Configuration. Whcin is to say any two-cylinder engine with its two cylinders arranged more than 0° and less than 180° apart.

PLC

Victory Liner Inc.

All the way ang support ng Government of Pangasinan kay Gwendoline. :)

Company/Owner: i♥pangASINan (Provincial Government of Pangasinan LGU bus)

Fleet/Bus Number: P-06

Classification: Air-conditioned Government Shuttle Bus

Coachbuilder: (Yangzhou) Yaxing Motor Coach Company, Ltd./(Yangzhou) Asiastar Bus Company, Ltd.

Body Model: Yaxing Asiastar Wertstar YBL6855H

Engine Model: TBD

Chassis Model: Asiastar YBL6856HD (LJSKA6G***)

Transmission: 6-speed Manual Transmission

Suspension: Leaf Spring Suspension

Seating Configuration: 2×2

Seating Capacity: 39

Franchise route: N/A

Route: N/A (Shuttle Bus)

Municipalities/cites passing: N/A

Type of Operation: Private government-owned Non-Public Utility Bus (Shuttle Service)

Area of Operation: N/A (Service Use)

Shot Location: In front of APT Studios, N59 (Marilaque Highway), Cainta, Rizal

Date Taken: October 5, 2019

Thanks and photo credits to Tonyang Villaflores for this pic.

Notices:

* Disclaimer: Photo credits to the owner of this pic. This picture is not mine, and I ask to the owner for his/her permission in order to upload this picture.

** If I have mistakes on the specifications, please comment in a good manner so that I can edit it immediately.

*** The specifications and routes (for provincial, inter-provincial, and city operation) mentioned above are subjected for verification and may be changed without prior notice.

**** The vehicle's registration plate(s), conduction sticker(s), and/or persons (if applicable) were pixelated/blurred to prevent any conflict with the photographer, the bus company and/or to the car owner for their security and/or privacy purposes. So, don't use their plate number, conduction sticker, and vehicle tag as an evidence for any incident. And, I have taken this photo for bus fanatics, bus enthusiasts, and bus lovers purposes.

Dagupan Bus Co Inc.