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THE FIGHTER-15

17.05.201813.05.2018From paper

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

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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

17.05.201813.05.2018Own hands

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”

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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

17.05.201813.05.2018From paper

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

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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

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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

17.05.201813.05.2018Country house

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.

LIGHT CRUISER “RED CAUCASUS”

17.05.201813.05.2018From paper

LIGHT CRUISER “RED CAUCASUS” Scale model of 1:200.

The history of this ship began on the eve of the first world war. 18 Oct 1913 in Nikolaev, the laying of two light cruisers. One of them, which later became the “Red Caucasus”, was named “Admiral Lazarev”. The hull was launched only on June 8, 1916, but in tsarist times, was never completed. Completely deserted, he stood at the outfitting of the wall of the plant. Only in September 1927 on the deck covered with rust and overgrown with weeds cruisers again ascended workers, shipbuilders, engineers and red wormery. But it took more than four years before the ship, renamed on 14 December 1926 in “Red Caucasus”, has departed from the pier of the plant. Successfully passing all the stages of acceptance tests, re-built cruiser 25 January 1932 came into operation.

RETVIZAN

17.05.201813.05.2018From paper

SQUADRON BATTLESHIP RETVIZAN. Scale model 1:200.

“Retvizan” (in translation from the Swedish “war CRY”) a Swedish ship of the line captured in battle on 26 June 1790. Preserved in the Russian Navy, its name is traditionally passed to the sailing steam ship line, and then to the squadron battleship.