The boat, called “Quasi,” always caused a sensation on reservoirs. Initially, attention was drawn to its purely automotive appearance, emphasized by wheels painted on the sides. Upon closer acquaintance, the comfort in the cabin, good speed characteristics, maneuverability, and controllability were enchanting. And enthusiasts of handcrafting were more attracted to the technology of hull manufacturing, Read more…
For enthusiasts who enjoy crafting and working with agricultural machinery, I consider myself among them for many years. Being a regular reader of “Modelist-Constructor,” I have manufactured (with the help of journal developments) a mower, a mini-moped for hay transportation, an all-terrain vehicle on pneumatics, several mini-tractors, and my best DIY creation, in my opinion, Read more…
At the start of the competition, when all the cars line up in rows in front of the white line, this kart can easily get lost among its counterparts. The same wheels, a seat, and a steering wheel familiar to the eye… The only difference is that its engine does not emit deafening popping sounds Read more…
As a rule, the structures of velomobiles made by DIY enthusiasts correspond to their intended use. That is, if a velomobile is designed for sports, high-speed races, then all its structural features correspond to this, and it is unlikely that an elderly person will be able to use such a vehicle for daily trips. Conversely, Read more…
Construction of a cart for a paraglider was preceded by a simple passion for paragliding, which did not come immediately. Initially, I flew on airplanes (I have a pilot’s license) and hang gliders. But once I flew on a paraglider, I became seriously interested in it. I think it’s comparable to sailing a yacht with Read more…
“CINDERELLA” — that’s what the creators, students of the Sever School, named this versatile agricultural machine. The microtractor can perform over a dozen various operations: plowing, seeding, planting potatoes, thinning beets, mowing, and more. Improvements to “CINDERELLA” are ongoing as the students learn to operate it with other agricultural tools. The versatile small-sized agricultural machine Read more…
Did you know that many amateur-built aircraft have the BRO-11M glider as their basis – the initial training glider from the well-known Lithuanian aircraft designer B.I. Oshkinis? Quite simple to manufacture and reliable in operation, designed based on the principles of the classical school of aircraft design of the 1930s, the glider won the favor Read more…
In the club of young technicians in the Novosibirsk Academic Town, in the laboratory of experimental modeling and design, off-road vehicles called “Marsh” tricycles have been designed and built. The tricycle features a modern compact open-body design and a powerful IZH-56 engine installed at the rear above the vehicle’s leading axle. The engine is equipped Read more…
“What kind of terem-teremok is this? It’s not low, not high…” The dimensions of the house are indeed small, but, looking at the adjacent descriptions and diagrams, you will see that it has everything necessary. But, as they say, there are options: from the simplest ones depicted in the adjacent drawings to a quite comfortable Read more…
FLOATING CAR with an engine from a moped was successfully built by A. Nazarov from Yaroslavl. I want to introduce readers of “M-K” to the assembled amphibian. I designed it to practically solve a whole range of problems and contradictions that arise during the design process. There were quite a few of them, but the Read more…
