THE BTR-T FROM THE TANK

BTR-T FROM THE TANKHeavy APC based on the T-55 was first shown at the 2nd exhibition VTTV-97 in Omsk Developing a machine tailored to heavy urban fighting of the first Chechen campaign, Omsk KB transport engineering (KBTM) in a fairly short period designed and built a tracked armored personnel carriers, using obsolete chassis of a medium tank T-55 it Should be noted that the work was carried out in initiative order, at its own expense the result was a fighting machine, the level of overall protection is not inferior, and mine protection, in particular, — the superior main battle tanks T-80 and T-90 “bath” case, the engine systems and chassis remained the same Installation on T-55 improved engines with power up to 690 HP upgrade suspension with use of lightweight rollers made of aluminum alloy KBTM KB conducted on other samples, and this product development has not been introduced, not to increase its final cost Significant alteration machined the upper part of the hull fighting compartment increased in height and widened fenders Steel box on shelves continued to stern, inside they placed additional fuel tanks and top mounted smoke grenade launchers “Tucha”.

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DURABLE TENT…

DURABLE TENT...With the teenage years stuck with me a travel song that “people go around the world, they kind of need would be a sturdy tent, Yes, boring way,” And the motive winningly simple, and the words still retain their relevance. Especially about the tent because that offers today’s domestic market, a real tourist, alas, is not always suitable.

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MAPS WITH ENGINE CAPACITY OF FIVE SQUARE METERS

CARDS WITH AN ENGINE CAPACITY OF FIVE SQUARE METERSThe motor has been completely disassembled, and its dirty, greasy parts lying on the floor on spread out Newspapers. Vic sat next to me on his haunches, penetrating look gave details and stated authoritatively:
 
With this motor it will not work!
 
Sympathetically looked at me and said:
 
See for yourself. Piston rings (Victor bent one finger) no, magneto (he picked it up, skeptically fiddled with, put back in place and bent the second finger) ruined the clutch basket (there it went the third finger) can throw…

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SECURE ATTACHMENT

In search of reserves of living space and additional features of the interior, our attention is increasingly attracting ceiling: more and more decisions related to trillenium and slabs. To the suspension was more reliable, I suggest drilling one hole for the bracket or mounting rod, and two under counter angles to each other.   V. Read more…

A SPRAY-JEWELER

Pulverizer offered ruts, Duplenko from the city of Ekibastuz, intended for painting models. Its advantages — simplicity of manufacture, reliability, the absence in the design of scarce materials and components. The device is clear from the figure. The tank for paint — small cans, pump — improvised (but not excluded the possibility of using a Read more…

THE INDICATOR OF INCLUSION OF HEADLIGHTS

THE INDICATOR OF INCLUSION OF HEADLIGHTSUnder the new rules of the road in the sake of safety, drivers of vehicles (especially when driving outside the city) should include the day of the lights But turn them off after a stop often forget If Parking is prolonged, the battery is badly discharged In chains prevent such troubles offer a simple device, which signals that the headlights were left on while the engine is stopped, and also indicates the inclusion of the turn signal Device contains a sound generator transistors (VT1, VT2) and a threshold of the relay (K1, VD1).

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“SYRINGE”-COULTER

The seeder is equipped with this opener, like a syringe: it can make seeds just under the soil, making a kind of “injection” at a given depth. This is due to the fact that swept the opener cuts into the layer of the earth, and through its tubular rack serves seeds, immediately cover the crumbling soil. However, the existing structure has one weak spot: the uneven distribution of seeds. Rows get thickened, and the aisle width of 20 cm is empty.

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THE MACHINE CALLS

MACHINE CALLS,In most of our schools calls still include the old — fashioned way of push-button attendant or watchman. But this process is not difficult to automate. Proposed device designed for this purpose and may be made in the school radio. The block diagram of the device of the machine shown in figure 1. Electronic digital clock serves at a specified time in the actuator control signals. The actuator enables and disables the programming device, which, in turn, in accordance with the schedule of calls includes internal buzzer and external powerful school bell, feeding him the voltage is 220 V.

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