lundi 31 octobre 2016

Happy Halloween from NASA

I just found this on NASA.

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Napoleonic Minions

Here is the first in what I hope will eventually become a series of Napoleonic Wars minions. I've always thought that the military uniforms of this period were, aside from their deadly purpose, beautiful. Their dramatic design and colors were embellished with feathers, polished metals, and exotic skins and furs.

My focus will be on the uniforms of the French and their allies, although those of the British and their allies are equally colorful.

It's fitting that the first subject to be minionized would be the emperor himself, so here he is, sideways bicorne and all.

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2016 Annual Meeting Netherlands (Nieuwegein, Province of Utrecht)

Last weekend, Saturday, I went on my bike from Amersfoort to Nieuwegein, near the town of Utrecht. Nice weather, nice tour (approximately 19 miles).

On the tour itself I took a few pictures of a veteran fire engine, ready to be preserved:)

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Before the Flood

I watched the entire TV program and I have to say that it really drills the whole problem of global warming problem home. Most of it I knew of but to any one not yet convenience then I dare you to watch and tell me you still don't believe in it. wc



Before the Flood - Full Movie | National Geographic
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=90CkXVF-Q8M


Carving a Pumpkin with a Waterjet

Carving a Pumpkin in Under 30 Seconds With a Waterjet - Pumpkin Carving Machine - Jack O
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j2KXrIaCfGk
Happy Halloween - wc


The Desecrated Tomb Diorama Paper Model




Here is the Desecrated Tomb Diorama paper model, ready to download. The model occupies eight sheets of paper, including the base. I also made illustrated instructions, only the most complicated parts, because the assembly of the parts at the base is very intuitive. The grave may be placed in several positions and can also be duplicated. Have fun!




Link: The Desecrated Tomb Diorama Paper Model - by Papermau - Download Now!



Happy Birthday jparenti

Dear jparenti:
Happy Birthday to you and may you just be able to make paper models all day long.
Enjoy,
Miles


Kool Wheelz The Jetsons space car

Hi,
Just becouse I had some free time at work I decided to make this model.
It's quite simple and nice model that can be done within few hours.
This will be just a micro repot :) Hope that you will enjoy it :) Let's go!

Except scissors and cutter I used also empty pen to fold and match parts better.
In this way I didn't break the paper while folding.
I also used color pencils to retouch the edges of paper.

I used 2 types of glue. White PVA for connection and water glue for forming.

Before I cut out the parts I covered them with 2 layers of clear matt varnish.
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I started with the top of space car and I've done all the rings.
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Next I stuck the rings together.
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I've done the same thing with the bottom of the car. Then I stuck top and bottom.
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How to calculate edges?

Good morning all,

I would like to hear your tips and tricks about this. A while ago I started designing some models of buildings, as long if all is straightforward, nothing is wrong. But when it comes to edges, like roofs, it's getting trickier.

See my example an existing villa build in 1914 in a small village nearby, the design was put together using the original drawings and photo's of the house.
Everyting was fine when the 'walls' went up, but it went downhill when the roofs needed to be fit;







My question would be, how do I calculate the amount of paper needed for the edges of the roof(s)

It might be noticed, that all is drawn by hand, no unfolding programm has been used.

With regards,

Jerry


dimanche 30 octobre 2016

Matilda (WoPT, 1:50)

Next model from WoPT will be Matilda. As usually I attach renders of simple and detailed models.

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Free for Halloween

Hi Guys and Gals.
Just a reminder that my Stearman PT-17 bi-plane re-paint
for Halloween is on the http://ift.tt/1foqLqr main page
as a FREE download this weekend.
Hope you all have a fun Halloween this year.
Best Regards,
Gary

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Historical Question

Dear Folks:
It is the old extra points project time in high school again, in English Lit this time. My daughter and I are making the Plague Doctors Mask ( thanks Jules) I some one has seen a real on in a museum and can tell us what the eye covering was made of Glass Mica other stuff color? I am up to the eye holes will use plastic sheet but would like to get the color close?
Any Help?
Thanks
Miles & Erin

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samedi 29 octobre 2016

Toys and Models quick look # 7

https://youtu.be/OdtvGNHX1iQ

Thank you very much for watching! Please remember to click "like" if you like it, comments and feedback are most welcome.


White Hart Inn and Guild Hall









Jordan Peacock's coach looks okay in front, but I prefer Dave's Bud Wagon