A LOCOMOTIVE WITHOUT STEAM AND SMOKE

THE LOCOMOTIVE WITHOUT STEAM AND SMOKEThe first domestic locomotive ВЛ19. In the late 1920-ies in our country began the so-called industrialization, whose main objective was to lift the industry to the level of the leading industrial powers of the world. A special role in this process was given to the reconstruction of the railway transport, which was in a deplorable condition — effect like the effects of the Civil war and the growing shortage of qualified personnel that led to the stagnation in the development of railway equipment.

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The Yak-9

Yak-9Yak-9 became the subsequent development of long-range fighter Yak-7ДИ, appeared in October 1942 and the Yak-7ДИ made two wing tank, reducing fuel capacity up to 320 kg. there were some other seemingly minor, but important differences in a battle. This version was tested successfully and were built in three factories under the designation Yak-9. Armament usually consisted of 20-mm cannon ShVAK and the UBS 12.7 mm machine gun.

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HEAVY TANK SMK

HEAVY TANK SMKThe development of anti-tank artillery in the second half of the 1930-ies, in particular the appearance of the guns of calibre of 37 — 47 mm, has questioned the effectiveness of the use of tanks with thick armor 20 — 25 mm. clearly this was proved by the experience of the civil war in Spain. Anti-tank gun of Franco easily punched well armed, but poorly protected tanks, the Republicans — the Soviet T-26 and BT-5. However, the problem of security was not only light, but medium and heavy tanks. They all had different weapons and sizes, but virtually the same reservation is applied to the heavy tank T-35.

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MIRACLE STAIRCASE

THE MIRACLE STAIRCASEBelow in the kitchen or in the hallway to get any items or products from the top shelves or mezzanines, not necessarily to have a special ladder — after all, it must be stored somewhere, and the area of outbuildings and so small. Suggest to make the one shown here universal stool: it can quickly turn into a miniature ladder.

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MAGIC BALL

A third hand is required the one who makes the soldering or welding of small parts, electronic and mechanical elements that we need to monitor both the connecting part and the tool. I made this work a device that securely holds the workpiece in any desired position. Made it so. The metal base is welded Read more…

CHEVROLET TAHOE

CHEVROLET TAHOEThe sale of this American car-SUV began in our country in 2008, and the first presentation of the car took place in the United States two years earlier under the motto All-new for 2007 Tahoe, which roughly translates to “a brand new 2007 Tahoe”. The machine is third-generation all-wheel drive vehicles of this type. From its predecessor Tahoe inherited V-shaped eight-cylinder engine, automatic transmission and the signature all-wheel drive system Autotrac. However, the front torsion bar suspension instead of spring appeared the Stoics, became more rigid frame and optimized suspension point of the engine.

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BOX-GIFT

BOX-FREEI want to offer to the readers made me a decorative box. A plan was born at me after visiting the exhibition dedicated to the floral and architectural design. There, on one of the stands, I saw a glass cube, which was filled with floral herbarium. It looked so modern and was made so creative that attracted attention. However, just a glass cube without any registration clearly lost in the background. The idea was born instantly. I wanted to construct some stylized transparent volume, at the same time that he was not only decorative, but also practical application for Example, a box of cherished things.

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BELOVED CLASS

THE BELOVED CLASSUnited States of America entered into the 20-ies of XX century, the only real winner. “The great war” is not only completely removed from the scene of one of main competitors — Germany, but much bled the other leading countries of Europe, formally including among the winners of the United States firmly occupied the place of “forge world” that had so long belonged to Britain. Now it was necessary to reinforce economic claims rising military power, especially in the sea. Here, however, things were not so rosy, the Americans have created a powerful battle fleet, laid an enormous series of destroyers — “flash-Decker”, but in the class of cruisers huge gaping gap. The only more or less contemporary were a dozen pieces of type “Omaha”, however, looked to be a drop in the vast sea of the British cruising force. They were approached to provide the linear action of the fleet, but gave in to old cruising tasks, such as the protection of their trade and a violation of the enemy. Seemed to catch up with the “mistress of the seas” in the game on their field in the coming two decades is not possible.

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