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Custom bead sprite of Popo (Ice Climbers) from Super Smash Bros. I used official artwork from the game for reference but I drew every pixel myself, by hand.
The Austin-Healey Sprite is a small open sports car that was announced to the press in Monte Carlo by the British Motor Corporation (BMC) on 20 May 1958, just before that year's Monaco Grand Prix. It was intended to be a low-cost model that "a chap could keep in his bike shed", yet be the successor to the sporting versions of the pre-war Austin Seven. The Sprite was designed by the Donald Healey Motor Company, which received a royalty payment from the manufacturers BMC. It first went on sale at a price of £669, using a mildly tuned version of the Austin A-Series engine and as many other components from existing cars as possible to keep costs down.
The Sprite was made at the MG sports car factory at Abingdon and it was inevitable that the success of the design would spawn an MG version known as the Midget, reviving a popular pre-war model name. Enthusiasts often now refer to Sprites and MG Midgets collectively as "Spridgets."
The little Sprite quickly became affectionately known as the Frogeye in the UK and the Bugeye in the US, because its headlights were prominently mounted on top of the bonnet, inboard of the front wings. The car's designers had intended that the headlights could be retracted, with the lenses facing skyward when not in use; a similar arrangement was used many years later on the Porsche 928. But cost cutting by BMC led to the flip-up mechanism being deleted, therefore the headlights were simply fixed in a permanently upright position, giving the car its most distinctive feature. The body was styled by Gerry Coker, with subsequent alterations by Les Ireland following Coker's emigration to the US in 1957. The car's distinctive frontal styling bore a strong resemblance to the defunct American 1951 Crosley Super Sport.
The problem of providing a rigid structure to an open-topped sports car was resolved by Barry Bilbie, Healey's chassis designer, who adapted the idea provided by the Jaguar D-type, with rear suspension forces routed through the bodyshell's floor pan. The Sprite's chassis design was the world's first volume-production sports car to use unitary construction, where the sheet metal body panels (apart from the bonnet) take many of the structural stresses. The two front chassis legs projecting forward from the passenger compartment mean the shell is not a full monocoque however. The front sheet-metal assembly, including the bonnet (hood) and wings, was a one-piece unit, hinged from the back, that swung up to allow access to the engine compartment. The 43 bhp, 948 cc OHV engine (coded 9CC) was derived from the Austin A35 & Morris Minor 1000 models, also BMC products, but upgraded with twin 1⅛" inch SU carburettors. The rack and pinion steering was derived from the Morris Minor 1000 and the front suspension from the Austin A35. The front suspension was a coil spring and wishbone arrangement, with the arm of the Armstrong lever shock absorber serving as the top suspension link. The rear axle was both located and sprung by quarter-elliptic leaf springs, again with lever-arm shock absorbers and top links. There were no exterior door handles; the driver and passenger were required to reach inside to open the door. There was also no boot lid, owing to the need to retain as much structural integrity as possible, and access to the spare wheel and luggage compartment was achieved by tilting the seat-backs forward and reaching under the rear deck, a process likened to potholing by many owners, but which resulted in a large space available to store soft baggage.
Engine:
1958–61: 948cc cc A-Series I4, 43 hp (32 kW) at 5200 rpm and 52 lbf·ft (71 Nm) at 3300 rpm
A car was tested by the British magazine The Motor in 1958. It had a top speed of 82.9 mph (133.4 km/h) and could accelerate from 0-60 mph (97 km/h) in 20.5 seconds. Fuel consumption of 43 miles per imperial gallon (6.6 L/100 km; 36 mpg-US) was recorded. The test car cost £678, including taxes of £223.[5]
The BMC Competition Department entered Austin Healey Sprites in major international races and rallies, their first major success coming when John Sprinzel and Willy Cave won their class on the 1958 Alpine Rally. Private competitors also competed with much success in Sprites. Because of its affordability and practicality, the Austin Healey Sprite was developed into a formidable competition car, assuming many variants by John Sprinzel, Speedwell and WSM. The Sebring Sprite became the most iconic of the racing breed of Austin Healey Sprites. Many owners use their Austin Healey Sprites in competition today, fifty years after its introduction.
Sprites drawn on paper (circa end of the 80's). Some were copied from the TV screen from other games, others created by myself.
Most have the corresponding decimal/hex written on the page to be later used with source code.
I was so sick that I skipped a rehearsal and stayed in bed all day. I almost never drink soda any more, but Sprite helped me with my stomach issues.
Glass of Sprite - taken with a BlackBerry Storm cell phone. Like the color of the tiles coming through the glass and the soda.
For those interested in the upper atmosphere, check out Sprites: www.flickr.com/groups/2971575@N23/
On the evening of 25 June 2014, sprites were observed to the north-northeast of Santa Fe, NM near the horizon. These were result of severe thunderstorms south of Cheyenne, WY. Although not visible naked-eye, the lightning flashes from these storms were indeed clearly visible, nearly 350 miles away!
Taken with Nikon d7000, Nikkor 85mm f/1.4 lens, iso 1000, exposure 10s @ f/2.8.
Like Greeves, Frank Hipkin's business had foundry capacity - hence the ability to cast his own barrels and heads, unlike the Rickman Brothers who depended on subcontractors.
Sprites drawn on paper (circa end of the 80's). Some were copied from the TV screen from other games, others created by myself.
Most have the corresponding decimal/hex written on the page to be later used with source code.
Wood Sprite from Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio. From the exhibition "Crafting Pinocchio" at the Museum of Modern Art, New York City. Shot with Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 108 megapixel "Detail Enhancer" mode.
I used to make sprites out of perler beads, but found that the payoff wasn't worth the investment. Getting good colors is obnoxious, ironing is obnoxious and spending tons of time to make items that are never any bigger than a coaster just stopped being interesting. That and it suddenly seemed like every one has been doing it.
So I started thinking of other options. My mom had ordered wooden blocks for other craft-type things before. So I looked it up and invested the money into a couple thousand blocks, spray paint, special wood glue and other related items. I don't know if anyone else does this, I suppose I don't really want to know. I'd rather delude myself into thinking I'm vaguely original lol.
This was actually the first one I ever made. I've learned a lot about the process since then such as how to best paint the blocks, which types of glue to use, where to apply the glue, what to do about making sure it holds up over time and so forth. I quickly found it wasn't as simple as just painting and gluing together the blocks and being done with it.
I think it turned out well. It is impossible for any manufacturer to promise these blocks will all be EXACTLY the same, so there are imperfections. Personally, I think it adds to its charm. Since this photo I've added a backing (which I've cut so that you can't see it) and added a photo hanger to the back of it. It's hanging on the wall next to my computer at this point.
It might be hard to tell how large this is (the other photos in the set might help), but I'd guess it's about 8 inches tall. Much better than my typical miniature perler bead creations.
Since then I've had other ideas. Of course you can increase or decrease the size of these by just buying different sized blocks. I've also had ideas where the backing is actually the shape of a frame... so that once the backing (with the sprite glued to it) is placed into it, it winds up looking like a neat 3D framed object as opposed to just something behind glass.
I've also considered working with stains instead of paints. NES sprites would suit this in particular because they're typically only a few colors. Mario would look damn cool with three different shades of a brown stain here, I think.
There will be more images like this to come, so watch out.
During the same wedding as the Fly Doll picture, I was pretty bored, took some pictures of this Sprite can.
A joke left for my roommates, or consequential reminder?
It's often pointed out to me that my comments and notes are frequently too specific to be truly random. I thrive in the position that puts me in. Pun intended? You decide!
Sprites drawn on paper (circa end of the 80's). Some were copied from the TV screen from other games, others created by myself.
Most have the corresponding decimal/hex written on the page to be later used with source code.
Almost full...
Can you guess how much is in there now?
Move your mouse over to the yellow 'i' dot on the "Sprite" to see if you are close.
SEA SPRITE 23. 1979 full keel Carl Alberg designed sloop. Draws only 2.5 ft. Great looking, great sailing, comfortable daysailer or weekender. Main, genoa and working jib in good shape. No motor. MD 7902 BC
Custom bead sprite of Ivy from Soul Calibur 2. I used official artwork from the game for reference but I drew every pixel myself, by hand.
Austin Healey Sebring Sprite (Replica) (1969) Engine 1275cc S4 OHV
Registration Number TBW 460 G
AUSTIN HEALEY SET
www.flickr.com/photos/45676495@N05/sets/72157623759812996...
The original Sebring Sprite Coupes were created by John Sprizel at his London tuning business, in the 1960s, around six were built which were raced and rallied by him and other enthusiasts,. The alloy coupe tops, and fibreglass Sebring bonnets were built by Williams & Pritchard. Two of the cars took part in the 1961 Sebring 4 hours race in the hands of Stirling and Pat Moss. There were other similar examples, including a fastback version produced (more cheaply) by Peel Coachworks,
TBW 460 G
Originally a standard Austin Healey Mk. IV, purchased by current owner Gordon Higgs in derelect condition with the intention of building a replica of Sebring Sprite PMO 200 the car finally beig completed in March 2012
Many thanks to Martin Ingall for the incredibally detailed and brilliantly researched
www.sebringsprite.com/ website
Many Thanks for a fan'dabi'dozi 27,382,100 views
Shot 27:07:2014 at Silverstone Historic Festival REF: 103-131