THE GERMAN “FOX” IN THE US ARMY

GERMAN At the end of the 1960s, the army command of Germany felt it necessary to replace the long-standing armed Bundeswehr tracked armoured personnel carriers M 113 American production and the French “Gocci”. It was assumed for this purpose to develop a new wheeled armored vehicle with a carrying capacity of two tons, besides floating.

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CAN AND CONE

The one who often have to use a vise knows that the most difficult thing is to hold them a wedge-shaped or cone detail: when processing it loosened and slips out. However, if you apply a semi-cylindrical auxiliary plate, the problem will be solved: surface it is firmly pressed against the cheek of the wedge Read more…

EXPRESS PACKAGING

EXPRESS PACKAGEOn a frugal family night, guests brought a nice box of chocolates confectionery factory “Magician”. The mistress liked being in her truffles, and I was interested in the package: too unusual it seemed. To open it, without breaking the appearance, was not just because there was no usual bends, valves or traces of glue. Careful inspection helped to understand just what the box somehow folded from a single sheet.

UNIVERSAL STAND

UNIVERSAL STANDIt is often necessary to break in the motor to measure rpm and fuel consumption. To set this engine on the model is optional. In aeromodelling circle of secondary school No. 112 in the city of Dnepropetrovsk made the stand design which is easy to repeat. It is possible to start and run in model airplane engines from 1.5 to 10 cm3. The design of the stand shown in Fig. Based on his grip. It is best to use a bench Vice for wood, the plane of contact of the jaws which are perpendicular to the front face of the table.

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THE PHOTOGRAPHIC ENLARGER FROM A CAN…

ENLARGER FROM A CAN...The device, which we advise you to do, simple and affordable to manufacture a wide range of novice photographers, especially those who love tinkering. The appearance of a photographic enlarger is in the picture and the figure. Its main elements are: base, rod with reference fifth, sliding bracket, a lens with a focusing device and a housing of illuminator.

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