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An entry into the Castle Siege category of the Colossal Castle Contest. This year I'm basing most of my CCC entries on The Peleg Chronicles book series. The layered landscape was inspired by Dubbadgrim and Brother Steven. I wanted to try doing a rounded tower and wall with sloped base while using a SNOT tile wall design, and I'm pretty happy with the result. The catapult and ballista are both functional, and you can see them in action here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=EPUikybEhKI&feature=youtu.be
Also I have a timelapse video showing the construction of this build here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=O6JXqpEXWaY&list=UUG_66n8gPfj...
Count Rosencross and his men defend his castle from an attack by a neighboring lord.
About 20 kilometres (around 12 miles) outside Orange, New South Wales is the genuine heritage town of Millthorpe and we had to have a look at this. We realised we had been through before. This is the railway station, recently reopened as such which is also a very smart cafe where we had a lovely lunch. Sadly the town's success in many ways is also a bit of a negative, despite it being a weekday, the streets with their refurbished and upmarket shops were also busy and the preponderance of parked cars somewhat inhibited the photographic ambience of the widespread heritage architecture and values. It happens!
For anyone travelling, as I have said before some of these magnificent towns look like a page out of Australian history. There are quite a few around which will have you stepping back into the 19th century, colonisation architecture still standing doesn't go back further than that really. If you are travelling, you will find them more in the older states where primary building materials were stone and brick, like Tasmania, Victoria, South Australia and New South Wales. Some wonderful ones are places like Campbell Town, Oatlands, Ross and Rothwell in Tasmania, several through the centre of Victoria, Millthorpe, Gulgong, Sofala, Hill End, Carcoar, Canowindra and the little towns I have mentioned recently in New South Wales and places north of the Barossa in South Australia. There are many more, these are just a sprinkle but well worth the visit. All are on good roads. I come from Queensland where there are also some rarer good ones (it was settled a little later and much was made of the less durable timber for building) but Charters Towers is a good one as is Ravenswood and places in the scenic rim around Brisbane. I am not so familiar with Western Australia, anyone want to chime in with other recommendations, please do so.
The National Palace of Culture in Sofia is the largest multi-functional conference and exhibition centre in Eastern Europe. In 2015, it was proclaimed to be the best congress centre in the world for that year by the International Organization of Congress Centres.
When I saw this congress centre during the day, I was impressed at how large the building was. The real magic, however, was just after sunset when the Palace, as well as the park in the surrounding area, became enlightened with such contrasting colours.
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Back into the archives for this shot, which was taken almost 41 years ago to the day.
Built by the West Highland Railway Company in 1901 the station building at Mallaig was functional, if a little austere. And, from 1975, the glass canopy spanning the island platform of this port terminus was dismantled, thus giving precious little comfort to passengers arriving at the end of their 164 mile journey from Glasgow.
Sadly my first visit was in 1977, two years after the canopy was removed and, while the station building, signal box and semaphores remained, the station itself wasn't the most appealing or photogenic place I'd ever visited, even by 1970s standards.
The building features in this shot, complete with the British Railways Scottish Region light-blue British sign still in situ. The presence of National Carriers Limited, the company then handling parcels distribution across the rail network, is signified by the yellow NCL sign on the wall.
On the right is what I believe to be a Mini Van. Based on the old-style (non-reflective) registration plate, the car will be of 1974, or earlier, vintage.
If you're into modelling the 1970s Scottish Railways scene, this just might be of interest to you.
Agfa CT18
21st July 1977
Het vorige stationsplein van Arnhem met toen nog een gemeentelijke trolleybus GVA 142 op 21 augustus 1986. op de achtergrond het oude stations gebouw een ontwerp van ir. H.J.G. Schelling dat op 8 mei 1954 werd geopend. Het voorgaande gebouw was verwoest in september 1944 tijdens de slag om Arnhem. Het uit 1954 stammende gebouw van Schelling werd al langer als weinig functioneel beschouwd en eind 2007 afgebroken en vervangen door een groots project met de de futuristische naam OV-Terminal van UNStudio, Ben van Berkel. De vroegere stadstram van Arnhem heeft de tweede Wereld Oorlog en de slachting van het voorgaande station niet overleeft. De daarvoor in de plaats gekomen en modern geachte trolleybus is als enige stadsbedrijf nog steeds bestaand. Al wisselt de naam van de concessie houder bijna gelijk en in een gelijkwaardig tempo met de vervanging van de bussen. Maar ze rijd nog steeds de trolleybus en wordt aangevuld met duo bussen die draadloze delen van het net op batterijen kunnen rijden.
21 augustus 1986
The last but one station building in Arnhem and a municipal trolley GVA 142 on 21 August 1986. in the background the old station building designed by ir. HJG Schelling which opened on May 8, 1954. The previous building was destroyed in September 1944 during the Battle of Arnhem. The building dating from 1954 Schelling has long been regarded as little functional end demolished in 2007 and replaced by a grand project with the futuristic name Public Transport Terminal of UNStudio Ben van Berkel. The former city of Arnhem tram has not survived the second World War. It was replaced by a new modern trolleybus and today the only Dutch trolley system still running.
August 21, 1986
needle roll made from felted scarf (blue) with felted cashmere sweater pages...part of the functional felt swap with accompanying pin cushion. Vintage glass buttons and trim.
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Functional quality, of course :). Radar in tow that turns in all directions. The 2 small folding jacks when the trailer is unhooked. (A radar not horizontal, when the trailer tilts, it works much less well!)
Radar on the roof of the vehicle which rotates 360 °. I really thoroughly styled this 2nd radar with sensors everywhere and tried to keep "the best spirit" with the 2 round transparent things.
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Qualité fonctionnel, bien entendu :). Radar en remorque qui tourne dans tous les sens. Les 2 petits vérins dépliables quand la remorque est décrochée. (Un radar pas à l'horizontal, quand la remorque bascule, cela marche nettement moins bien ! )
Radar sur le toit du véhicule qui tourne à 360°. J'ai vraiment stylisé à fond ce 2ème radar avec des capteurs partout et tenté de garder "au mieux l'esprit" avec les 2 trucs transparents ronds.
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Built for the Return of the G.O.A.T. contest on classic-castle. I chose to re-imagine set 6078 and had fun putting my own twist on the recognizable structure. My rendition features ladders or stairs to reach every area of the gatehouse, along with a functional drawbridge. The two hidden spaces under ramps at front and back are also there, though I added some barred gates under the front ramp so minifigures have access to that storage area. The rear one contains a hidden nook where some unfortunate soul seems to have been on the wrong end of a magical scroll.
Special thanks to Rolli for loaning me the original minifigures!
Plenty more images and a functions video on Brickbuilt.
Fenerols borda. Cortals de Sispony, Sispony, La Massana, Vall nord, Andorra, Pyrenees
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... and a curve within a curve. Very pleasing for a purely functional structure, I find.
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I finally set the pole to mount the remote wind speed/direction, outside humidity and rain gauge device. The sunny afternoon and high term of 68 F prompted this sudden burst of energy! Rains are predicted all day tomorrow so I should get some input on the accuracy of the rain catching device! The rain gauge is self dumping so you don't have to go outside to dump the accumulated rain and the amount is transmitted to this indoor display!
La Coma ski resort & Pic de Tristaina (center top). Arcalis, Ordino (parroquia), Vall nord, Andorra, Pyrenees
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I spent a delightful Saturday with the Famous Flickr Five+ Group in the Yarra Valley, where we visited the picturesque Alowyn Gardens, which I had never heard of before, before having luncheon at the Yarrawood Winery.
The Alowyn Gardens are just outside Yarra Glen, east of Melbourne, in wine making country. The Alowyn Gardens started as weed and blackberry infested paddocks that were formerly part of a horse stud. The land was cleared in 1997 before revitalisation of the soil was conducted. Two years later in 1999 the first tree was planted. Today the Alowyn Gardens are well established, and provide an informative and educational experience for visitors. It has been designed with shade and comfort in mind. Plant names are on view to educate visitors about the gardens. The gardens have one of the largest Japanese Wisteria arbours as their centrepiece. Off it visitors may wander through seven very different styles of gardens, from the formal to the informal, European to Australian. The Native Garden is based on Australian plantings and features a dam and wetland area for animals, including a profusion of frogs and a great deal of birdlife. The Display Garden is a collection of courtyards and small gardens featuring collections of interesting plantings. The idea of the Display garden is to demonstrate what can be achieved in small spaces. The Edible Garden as the name suggests, shows that kitchen gardens can be beautiful as well as functional with rows of fruit trees, vegetable and medicinal gardens and a number of edible flowers that are both tasty and beautiful. The Birch and Casuarina Forest offers a woodland with enchanting hidden dells and contains a historical miner's hut. The Perennial Border contains herbaceous plants which are tough and hardy, survive with minimal work and are able to cope with Australia's hot summers and cold Yarra Valley winters. The Parterre Garden is based on the 15th Century French Renaissance design principles of low formal hedges formed into patterns. The French Provincial Garden is the largest of all the gardens and is surrounded by avenues of Chinese Elm, Crab Apple and Canadian Maple trees. It has large lawns, and a long water feature that runs the width of the garden.
Toronto’s wavedecks offer a unique way to experience the water’s edge in the central waterfront. Located at the foot of Simcoe, Rees and Spadina along Queens Quay, this series of iconic urban docks are an artistic and functional public space along one of Toronto’s most heavily used parts of the waterfront.
The large panels feature moving / changing images.
Staricase, John Lewis Store, Victoria Gate, Leeds.
This black and white image features a classic first-generation Ford Bronco, recognizable by its iconic rectangular grille with the "FORD" lettering and distinct circular headlights.
Vehicle Model: First-generation Ford Bronco (produced 1966–1977).
Key Design Features: Features a painted grille, classic circular headlights, and a straightforward, functional front fascia design.
Historical Significance: Known as America's first true SUV, designed to handle all terrain.
Classic Ford Bronco in B&W
Old Sony Mavica floppy disc camera... #old fashioned. It may be old, but it still can take some pretty impressive photos!
Taken with Sony NEX-5N and Minolta 50mm f2 lens in black and white.
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Tutorial on Instructables: www.instructables.com/id/Functional-LEGO-Nutcrackers/
With a simple pull of the lever, these decorative figures can open and close their jaws like authentic nutcrackers!
Both of these models were built in the recent weeks leading up to Christmas. The design was pretty straightforward, but two major issues were making the faces look good, and finally getting the hats right. In fact, the green nutcracker's crown took the longest to figure out, and was finally made with hinge plates.
As mentioned in the tutorial, although these can in fact function as real nutcrackers, they're somewhat rickety and best suited for holiday decorations.
Typically used in coal mines to load overburden into large trucks. 850 pcs, arm fully functional with LEGO actuators.
These 'benches' are not intended to be comfortable, they are ideal for the teenage slouch adopted by those who must constantly peer at their mobile phone. If you are older a 3cm wide strip of stainless steel is best avoided. To be fair Cradley Heath has a ticket office/waiting room which does have reasonable seating.
Arriving in gentle rain 172219 leads 2S54 the 14.45 Kidderminster to Stratford-upon-Avon train.
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I like it. It’s just simple but it works in black and white to me. I’m not sure it’s fully realised as an image. It might need some more visits and thought
Patterns beneath our feet
The next four pattern photos were all taken in Perth city centre. I was heading in for coffee with a friend, so I left about 15 minutes early to look for some photo opps.
So, a challenge and a time constraint… and a lens constraint – only using my 14mm.
My first shot was the patterns in these cobbles. I think they are mesmerising.
P102-9058 Taken at: Marshall Place, Perth, Scotland
This Tiger is a post-war French assembly of different Tigers II to have a functional one to test. The turret and a good part of the mechanics, however, belong to the command tank 300 used by the 3rd company of the Schwere Panzer-Abteilung 503. No. 300 fought in the Vexin from August 21, 1944. August 28, in full withdrawal , he suffered a mechanical breakdown at the Ouinville en Vexin exit. Surprised by the Americans, his crew abandoned him.