For soil cultivation, many mechanical devices have been created to greatly facilitate this process. There are motor-ploughs, micro-tractors, and mechanized hoes… Of course, each such unit is designed for processing certain areas: a motor-tractor, for example, is convenient for fairly long runs, a motor-plough is more suitable for smaller plots, but it’s best not to Read more…
This ultra-light vehicle – a kind of “motorcycle” on an air cushion – was built in Bataysk at the city SUT. Its advantages are simplicity of design, high maneuverability and quite acceptable speed – up to 65 km/h. The propulsion system is especially rationally designed: the M-111 and Izh-P2 engines operate at optimal temperature conditions Read more…
The advantages of this car are structural simplicity, reliability on the road and high cross-country ability. It was built by Stanislav Khopshanosov from Yerevan. Residents of the capital of Armenia love cars and know a lot about them. We were convinced of this by trips through the streets of Yerevan with ErAZ design engineer Stanislav Read more…
The all-terrain vehicle is made according to a design that has proven itself well on the Kirovets tractor. It has the same “breakable” frame and drive on both axles. What does this give? Firstly, cross-country ability. The frame, constantly bending, seems to follow the terrain. All four drive wheels are constantly in contact with the Read more…
The living area of this summer house is almost twice the space it occupies in the garden. The secret is simple: the previously empty attic was turned by skillful hands into another bright and cozy room. The interior decoration of the room is selected depending on its purpose, taste and capabilities of the master. Having Read more…
The “Volna” inflatable boat, popular among water recreation enthusiasts, can be easily converted into a real sailing dinghy. The drawings of the universal sailing rig published in this issue, which was awarded a 1st degree diploma at the IV competition of the best sailing and tourist vessels, can be used for any “inflatable boats” and Read more…
The GARDEN FURNITURE, which you will get acquainted with in today’s issue of KDM, successfully combines the qualities of a barbecue grill and an elegant garden table. Kebabs, chops, grilled chicken – all at once, in the heat of the day, and even in the open air – what could be more pleasant! A convenient Read more…
M-K has repeatedly published descriptions of car trailers. And industry produces them, for example, “Skif”. However, I decided to build it to my own taste. And since then, the traveling dacha has been reliably serving my family for many years. All its components turned out to be quite durable and efficient, and the interior provides Read more…
The student design bureau of the Mari Polytechnic Institute named after A. M. Gorky is known not only in its native lands, but also far beyond the borders of the republic. Original snowmobiles, hovercraft, backpack aeropropulsion and other developments, which have been discussed more than once in M-K, invariably attract the attention of specialized organizations. Read more…
Club members from the Vologda House of Young Technicians named their microcar “Camel” for its high cross-country ability and unpretentiousness. Along with serial components (mostly from a motor scooter), the car also uses home-made chassis elements – for example, the front axle. Working on the machine allowed novice designers to gain not only practical skills, Read more…
