I’m a longtime subscriber of your magazine, use a lot of printed in it. I especially liked the article “Fire… of water”, published in “M-K” № 7, 1980. The description made the cell, and it has become a necessary tool in my workshop.
DIY
CAR AMO F-15
CAR AMO F-15. Scale model 1:25.
Car AMO-f 15 (1924-1931) was the development of the Italian truck FIAT-151ter. The first ten cars were collected from 1 to 6 November 1924 and was presented during a demonstration on 7 November of the same year, on red square. All trucks were painted red.
THE FIGHTER-15
THE FIGHTER-15. Scale model 1:33.
I-15 is one of the best in world practice of aircraft construction of samples of a fighter-biplane – has been developed in 1933 in Polikarpov design Bureau. The scheme and design of the I-15 was a further development of fighter I-5, but had better aerodynamics and a much more powerful motor air-cooled M-25 (license reproduction of the American Wright Cyclone f-3). A characteristic feature of the I-15 was the peculiar form of the upper wing having the circuit “Chayka”, thereby reducing aerodynamic drag and gave the best view forward and up.
GARDEN, MAJOR
After the construction of cottage or garden house, as a rule, there remains a lot of unused construction material suitable for auxiliary facilities on the site.
For example, the remaining timber can be used for making stationary, capital bench. One of the variants of such design offers the Hungarian magazine”, Earmaster”. Everything in it is “solid”, massive; this bench is not afraid of any bad weather, will last a long time, especially if it is not installed on the ground, and on asphalt or tile a cement pad somewhere in a cozy corner of the house wall.
STIRLING ENGINE
The Stirling engine is a heat engine invented by Robert Stirling in 1816. It differs from the internal combustion engine because the fuel burns outside the engine, making it much easier to manufacture. There are Stirling engines that run from the heat of your hands, although they are a little harder to build. The Stirling engine would be a good addition to any collection of those who like to make things with their hands.
GARAGE-TYPE “SHELL”
The garage-type “shell” have already become usual for our urban yards. However, in many cases — for example, in the country — you can install a simplified shelter, make on to the motorist.
FIGHTER I-5
FIGHTER I-5. Scale model 1:33.
The history of this car, dubbed the I-5, began in the summer of 1927, when Polikarpov developed a preliminary draft of the fighter under the British motor Bristol “Jupiter” is one of the best in those years of power density. This gave the opportunity to provide good maneuverability and rate of climb. Technical Council Aviatrust Polikarpov suggested to consider the inclusion of a new fighter in the prototype development plan and approached the BBC with a request to present to him their tactical and technical requirements. Design And-5 plan had to be completed in November 1929: in October of next year, it was required to produce to the test.
THE POOL OF TIRES
In the place where I decided to build a pool near the farmhouse, was an old pond that once served as a fire pond, and dog walking for Pets geese and ducks. But as time passed: for fire protection purposes now have running water, and the house became a cottage and birds do not hold here. Yes, and the pond gradually silted up and overgrown.
SIMPLEST ANTI-THEFT DEVICE
What devices are invented so that the attackers couldn’t steal a car. Steering lock, gear shift knob, wheels, dodgy electrics off, the impact on the psyche of a siren, light shows and much, much more. And yet… the thefts occur. Stealing not only expensive cars, but even battered “Lada”, causing their owners considerable surprise. However, on an old car much less you can find modern luxury anti-theft system. And then the interests of the owner and the thief, alas, partially coincide: the first do not want to spend extra money to protect an old car, and the second is happy to steal, because the old man from the automotive industry “leave” on the black market on their own.
SHOVEL-DUMPER
It would seem that so simple a tool is the shovel, that to change it or to improve its design is hardly possible. Yes, the handle of the bayonet – that’s the device. However, there are many variations of this quite ancient agricultural (and not only!) guns. And the search for its modernization continues. Including – and our readers, as evidenced by the below letter.
