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Pictures of the Romer Shoal Light from on board the Royal Caribbean Anthem of the Seas at the beginning of our week-long cruise. The Romer Shoal Light is a sparkplug lighthouse that dates from 1898 and is in the Lower New York Bay. It is 2 and a half nautical miles north of Sandy Hook, New Jersey. A few of the pictures also show the Sandy Hook Lighthouse in the background. I was able to see a number of lighthouses in New York Harbor this trip. On board the Royal Caribbean Anthem of the Seas for the Seven Night Labadee & Puerto Plata Cruise (November 6th through 13th, 2022). The cruise embarks from Cape Liberty (Bayone, NJ) with stops at Labadee, Haiti and Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic before heading back to New York City. The itinerary changed after Hurricane Nicole canceled our planned stops.
Day 70 of 365
A collaboration with my fantastic friend Meg O'Shea (pleaseusethisbag.tumblr.com)
If 'The Little Match Girl' was set in a dystopian future...
Oxford Bus Museum & Morris Motors Museum
The museum tells the story of bus and coach travel around Oxfordshire over the last 130 years. The exhibits include a historic preserved horse-drawn tram, motor buses, coaches and a wide selection of artefacts including bus stops, ticket machines, timetables, posters and staff uniforms.
Since 2004 the museum has also been home to the Morris Motors Museum, which charts the story of how these classic British cars and commercial vehicles were produced at Cowley in Oxford.
The link between William Morris founder of Morris Motors (who later became Lord Nuffield) and buses in Oxford, can be traced to 1913 when he and a partner started the first motorbus service in the city.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oxford_Bus_Museum
Advertising Sign.
Champion Spark Plugs
Rock + Rollah Rollskate disco, maandelijks in Skatepark Sweatshop Den Haag, Oktober 2010
Wij hebben er zin in en we hopen jij ook!
Mocht je het nog niet zeker weten, wij zeggen: Bij twijfel altijd doen! :)
Ook hebben we echte pro's skaters/dansers uitgenodigd voor jullie!
De gehele line up is ook bekend:
IrnDru (Zeta, Supermarkt, Apaert, Sparkplug, Kaboooom)
Alex Montoya (Tabass-co)
Mr. Vinz ( Zeta, Supermarkt, Apaert, Sparkplug, Kabooom)
Miss Brown (Pip)
Damas aka Dj Manny Moore (Koos)
Gianni (Koos)
Andy (Rollerdisco Amsterdam)
Nog ff de verdere info:
Rollskate disco, maandelijks in Den Haag.
Dansuh op je rolschaatsen kan ook alleen maar op de lekkerste disco tunes, verzorgd door IrnDru, Alex Montoya and many more!
Datum: Zaterdag 2 oktober 2010
Tijd: 22.00 uur - 02.00 uur
Gratis parkeren!!!
Entreeprijzen
Vvk: 4 euro
Vvk adressen:
Vintageshop Cute But Wrong
Boekhorststraat 10, Den Haag
Skatepark Sweatshop
Binckhorstlaan 271, Den Haag
Deur: 6 euro
Maar wees op tijd, want vol is vol.
Natuurlijk ben je ook welkom om gewoon lekker te feesten en mocht je van gedachte veranderen, we verhuren ter plekke professionele skates van RSI. We hebben maat 34 t/m 47! Natuurlijk mag je ook je eigen skates meenemen.
Voor de mensen die al wat langer skaten... Je kan in de Sweatshop ook een rampje mee pakken.
Dresscode: Funky, Fresh and Fly with a SMILE!!!
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"Autobot X" (or Autobot Spike) was custom built with the parts of about 100 "junker" transformers and other robotic toys. He has over 50 points of articulation/moving parts.
Some cool features
- Eyes light up
- Left Forearm opens for gun attachment
- Left upper arm opens to reveal gears
- Right arm has laser light built in
- Small button on back triggers "Transforming noise"
- 2nd small button on back triggers other sound effects
- Batteries are all easily replaceable
- Head was scratch built (using a Sigma 6 GI Joe for the face)
- Hydraulic on back of right leg really works
- Several parts are die cast and were cut to size and shape
- Over 11" tall
We had an amazing time on board the Royal Caribbean's Adventure of the Seas on our seven night cruise of New England and Canada (July 27th through August 3rd, 2018). Our first stop was Portland (Maine) and we took the "Lighthouses of Maine" shore excursion. We could not get on the morning excursion, so ours left at 2pm in the afternoon. The timing might have been very optimal as it clouded up a bit and those amazing clouds that contributed to some fantastic pictures. The excursion provided visits to three lighthouses. The Spring Point Ledge Light is a sparkplug lighthouse built in 1897 and located in South Portland. These are pictures taken at the Spring Point Ledge Light include a few of Portland Head Light and the Adventure of the Seas at port. Taken on Sunday July 29th, 2018.
Rock + Rollah Rollskate disco, maandelijks in Skatepark Sweatshop Den Haag, Oktober 2010
Wij hebben er zin in en we hopen jij ook!
Mocht je het nog niet zeker weten, wij zeggen: Bij twijfel altijd doen! :)
Ook hebben we echte pro's skaters/dansers uitgenodigd voor jullie!
De gehele line up is ook bekend:
IrnDru (Zeta, Supermarkt, Apaert, Sparkplug, Kaboooom)
Alex Montoya (Tabass-co)
Mr. Vinz ( Zeta, Supermarkt, Apaert, Sparkplug, Kabooom)
Miss Brown (Pip)
Damas aka Dj Manny Moore (Koos)
Gianni (Koos)
Andy (Rollerdisco Amsterdam)
Nog ff de verdere info:
Rollskate disco, maandelijks in Den Haag.
Dansuh op je rolschaatsen kan ook alleen maar op de lekkerste disco tunes, verzorgd door IrnDru, Alex Montoya and many more!
Datum: Zaterdag 2 oktober 2010
Tijd: 22.00 uur - 02.00 uur
Gratis parkeren!!!
Entreeprijzen
Vvk: 4 euro
Vvk adressen:
Vintageshop Cute But Wrong
Boekhorststraat 10, Den Haag
Skatepark Sweatshop
Binckhorstlaan 271, Den Haag
Deur: 6 euro
Maar wees op tijd, want vol is vol.
Natuurlijk ben je ook welkom om gewoon lekker te feesten en mocht je van gedachte veranderen, we verhuren ter plekke professionele skates van RSI. We hebben maat 34 t/m 47! Natuurlijk mag je ook je eigen skates meenemen.
Voor de mensen die al wat langer skaten... Je kan in de Sweatshop ook een rampje mee pakken.
Dresscode: Funky, Fresh and Fly with a SMILE!!!
www.facebook.com/home.php?ref=logo#!/event.php?eid=149726...
"Autobot X" (or Autobot Spike) was custom built with the parts of about 100 "junker" transformers and other robotic toys. He has over 50 points of articulation/moving parts.
Some cool features
- Eyes light up
- Left Forearm opens for gun attachment
- Left upper arm opens to reveal gears
- Right arm has laser light built in
- Small button on back triggers "Transforming noise"
- 2nd small button on back triggers other sound effects
- Batteries are all easily replaceable
- Head was scratch built (using a Sigma 6 GI Joe for the face)
- Hydraulic on back of right leg really works
- Several parts are die cast and were cut to size and shape
- Over 11" tall
When Transformers Armada/Micro Dentetsu was released, the show was OK but they toys felt like such a giant ste backwards after the excellent offerings of the Car Robots 2000 lineup. But, there were a few gems in that pile, one of which Optimus Prime, which further refined the combining trailer concept by making them turn into a pair of pants.
The actual toy was fun, but engineering wise it was effectively a giant brick, especially the trailer part.
Now, as luck would have it, the most exciting part of the Legacy Evolution line we're currently living through is the upcoming Commander Class Armada Optimus Prime, which so far looks good, at the very least not being watered down class wise like other recent Primes are.
There was also, a few years ago, a third party Fans Hobby attempt at the Armada Prime toy. I'd never gotten any third party of this size, and was figuring that one day I'd get a nicely priced Power Baser (Powermaster Optimus Prime) at TFCon.
Well, turns out if you snag them at preorder from your friendly neighbourhood online toy store, they're actually not horrendously priced.
I didn't take my original out, but I think this Fans Hobby version (Naval Commander... for Amada, get it?!?!) is slightly bigger than the OG figure. Conceptually it's the same (core figure, trailer, mini-con) but with a few premium tricks and twists.
From a high level, visually things have changed, part due to modernization and partly due to desire not to get hassled by the lawyers. The truck mode seems a bit longer, proportionally, compared to the original figure.
The trailer is probably where you see the greatest difference. Gone is the motoorized transformation gimmick, which was expected and fine with me. Certainly more firepower this time around with the inclusion of two rocket launchers... spring loaded rockets I might add. Prime's hand cannon extends to a much larger size for mounting in trailer mode. The pontoon things on the side of the trailer are now removable and can be mounted on several spots, specifically in robot mode.
Trailer turns into nonsensical alt modes, which is par for the course. There's extended trailer mode, which is basically fancy trailer with ramps, and then there's base mode which is... fancy trailer with ramps AND platforms. Shout out to the Fans Hobby team for including semi functional knee cannons, which was a spring powered missile launcher on the original toy.
the transformation scheme has been drastically changed, which should be expected. The core robot probably has about the same amount of articulation, where as the combined mode certainly has more than before.
In some weird twist of fate, the combined mode actually has more articulation than the core robot, thanks to the ab crunch. However, as you can imagine, the sheer bulk of both modes does get in the way of movement, as does the general design, but with the exception of the tabs that keep combined mode together, joints are well designed, robust, and can take a beating.
Sparkplug is a big gangly looking, but sports some impressive engineering to result in a fairly articulated figure.
As with most third party figures (or at least the well designed ones) transformation involves some twists and turns that wouldn't make it to a mainline figure, and you'd be hard pressed to find them on a MP figure, though it could happen. The fascinating thing is that despite the sheer precision required to make all the tiny parts fit properly, Fans Hobby pulled it off. There's some engineering decisions I disagree with, but the QC on this thing is very impressive.
There's actually far less paint on this figure than I anticipated, but that could be them trying to be realistic on budget. Also, for those interested, the materials used feel like what we get on our modern mainline figures... or at least the Legacy stuff.
Also possible on this figure (which I didn't test) are swap out of the combined mode ears for larger, more OG design ears, the ability to swap out the eyes for clear eyes, and of course, LED lights but I didn't have the battery..
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If you ever wondered what a '97 Civic's engine looks like with the cover removed, there it is! (Damon was replacing my timing belt and water pump. He also needed to replace a camshaft seal, my sparkplugs, and a vibration mount) Fun stuff, but I am so glad to have a good friend who is a mechanic-I will finally be going back to work soon (or at least that is the plan if COVID madness doesn't interfere) and have to travel to shoot dance competitions, so I need to make sure my car is ready to go! He did half the repairs today (Monday), and the rest soon (replacing the inside of my rear bumper, a power window, and a general lookover)
Day 70 of 365
A collaboration with my fantastic friend Meg O'Shea (pleaseusethisbag.tumblr.com)
If 'The Little Match Girl' was set in a dystopian future...
Just before we sold the Golf I changed the plugs (once every 3 years, after 12,000 miles) before the MOT. Still burning oil on number 1? But the emissions figures were fine in the test.
"Autobot X" (or Autobot Spike) was custom built with the parts of about 100 "junker" transformers and other robotic toys. He has over 50 points of articulation/moving parts.
Some cool features
- Eyes light up
- Left Forearm opens for gun attachment
- Left upper arm opens to reveal gears
- Right arm has laser light built in
- Small button on back triggers "Transforming noise"
- 2nd small button on back triggers other sound effects
- Batteries are all easily replaceable
- Head was scratch built (using a Sigma 6 GI Joe for the face)
- Hydraulic on back of right leg really works
- Several parts are die cast and were cut to size and shape
- Over 11" tall
Superb 1330 built by Jemal Ketat at cooperroadmini.com and Tony at Minimania. The goal was torque and reliability as my daily driver.
I haven't seen this NGK branding in years. These sparkplugs must have not been changed for years.
58570 Km on the counter now. 3170 kilometers driven in 2022 so far.
Butler Flats Light is a sparkplug lighthouse located in the outer harbor of New Bedford, Massachusetts, at the mouth of the Acushnet River.
Pictures of the Romer Shoal Light from on board the Royal Caribbean Anthem of the Seas at the beginning of our week-long cruise. The Romer Shoal Light is a sparkplug lighthouse that dates from 1898 and is in the Lower New York Bay. It is 2 and a half nautical miles north of Sandy Hook, New Jersey. A few of the pictures also show the Sandy Hook Lighthouse in the background. I was able to see a number of lighthouses in New York Harbor this trip. On board the Royal Caribbean Anthem of the Seas for the Seven Night Labadee & Puerto Plata Cruise (November 6th through 13th, 2022). The cruise embarks from Cape Liberty (Bayone, NJ) with stops at Labadee, Haiti and Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic before heading back to New York City. The itinerary changed after Hurricane Nicole canceled our planned stops.
"Autobot X" (or Autobot Spike) was custom built with the parts of about 100 "junker" transformers and other robotic toys. He has over 50 points of articulation/moving parts.
Some cool features
- Eyes light up
- Left Forearm opens for gun attachment
- Left upper arm opens to reveal gears
- Right arm has laser light built in
- Small button on back triggers "Transforming noise"
- 2nd small button on back triggers other sound effects
- Batteries are all easily replaceable
- Head was scratch built (using a Sigma 6 GI Joe for the face)
- Hydraulic on back of right leg really works
- Several parts are die cast and were cut to size and shape
- Over 11" tall
This is a view of the former AC Spark Plug / Rochester / Delphi factory site, facing west on Nebraska across N. Dort Hwy.
I still remember working there in lieu of a Sixth period at Flint Central High School, for the chance to work with catalytic converters - mixing slurries, coating ceramic monoliths, baking them in a kiln - all in hopes of one day becoming a car designer or automotive engineer.
This plant had built tanks during WWII.
I'm guessing that these four trees (very symmetrically placed) were originally planted near the main, "formal" entrance.
East Flint, Michigan.
Nebraska Ave. & N. Dort Hwy.
Friday, May 18, 2012.
Link my YouTube video showcasing transformation and features:
Transformers Armada Optimus Prime is something I've been wanting to try and build with Lego since late 2017/early 2018. Back then, the available parts at the time meant that building it up to my standards of articulation with reasonable stability would have been borderline impossible. So I ended up shelving the project for several years while I practiced building other things. This was BEFORE it was announced that a new Armada Prime Transformer toy was in the works.
Fast forward to last year, 2022. Lego started producing new ratchet joint parts that were more compact of multiple sizes. Combined with the re-emergence of Armada Transformer toys, I was re-inspired, and knew my time was now to get this project done. I'd had a lot of time to think about it, so I started tinkering with the build, this time fully intent on finishing the project.
I have a tendency to be a perfectionist, which causes me to over-stress over the details. I wanted it ALL out of this Lego MOC: A fully functional Armada Optimus Prime figure with truck cab and trailer, cab robot and and base mode, and most importantly the super mode combination. All with the most articulation I could manage, with all necessary features, accessories, and even both Minicons! The only thing I wasn't worried about was the motorized gimmicks lol, because as cool as the original leader class toy was, I still wished it had knees.
Thank the Lord Jesus, after a year of building, and the last month preparing a video to showcase it (a kind that I had never done before, plus I hate the sound of my own voice lol), it is FINALLY DONE. The project is now complete!
The Armada version of Optimus Prime is a bit obscure these days, but the original deluxe-class figure was my first ever Transformer, and I have fond memories of it, so I'll never forget it. I hope that those who recognize it will like this Lego version! I'm glad to have finally gotten it done.
2024
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Decided to try some Korean DPK nickel spark plugs. Very cheap on Aliexpress. So far they are performing quite nicely. Will be swapped with Iridiums in the end, but wanted to give them a try. If the fuel economy is the same/better, then they are a viable option.
Only 13 USD with shipping: www.aliexpress.com/item/NEW-Brand-Korea-Nickel-Candle-Spa...