Once upon a time, according to the Bible, Noah built an ark and saved his family from the Flood, and at the same time all life on Earth. I, of course, cannot in any way compare myself with him. However, after the first month spent in self-isolation this spring, I began to seriously think about Read more…
We live in a time when everything (well, almost everything) can be bought in a store – if only there was money. But, alas! There is always not enough money. In addition, not everyone is satisfied with the technical characteristics of commercial products. So you have to “turn on your head” and engage in amateur Read more…
In my previous article (see “M-K” No. 12-2019 and 1-2020 ) I talked about the experience of building and operating a collapsible planing catamaran of the Craig Cat type. Such a craft can be equipped with a 12-15 hp motor. and a crew of two people go on plane and joyfully move at a speed Read more…
Having collected several gasoline homemade products, I decided to move with the times and turned my attention to electric vehicles. No stand-up type devices, simply put, scooters, which are now very popular, will do – I need ease of riding and a good range, at least 100 km. So, I will reinvent the wheel again! Read more…
While still a student at the Faculty of Industrial and Civil Engineering, my father quite often fantasized about technology, transport and various self-propelled mechanisms. I remember, when I was still very young, I opened his notebooks with interest and looked at the diagrams he drew, asking questions. In the 1990s, Dad’s hobby was further developed Read more…
It would seem that there is nothing complicated in the design of a bicycle driven by the energy of the sun: install a solar battery of the required capacity and a simple electric motor – and you have a completely environmentally friendly vehicle. And when the sun hides behind the clouds, it doesn’t matter, because Read more…
Many people are now interested in cycling. Kirill Gagloev from Sergiev Posad has been actively riding since childhood; it seems he has tried all possible types of two-wheeled vehicles. Over time, the hobby even grew into a profession: Kirill became a qualified bicycle mechanic. However, this work is seasonal – what to do in winter? Read more…
A comfortable motorhome, easy to maneuver and suitable for towing; with a double bed and a fully equipped kitchenette. When plunging into adventure, you don’t have to give up the comfort of home. With this compact trailer, you can take it anywhere as it is smaller and lighter than a full-size trailer. When you find Read more…
Despite the abundance of automobile and tractor equipment on sale, interest in homemade structures does not disappear. The main reasons for this are the desire to create something yourself, not to mention saving the family budget, and the lack of cars “to suit your taste” on sale. This is especially noticeable in rural areas. It Read more…
Curious glances accompany this crew everywhere. And it’s not surprising – it looks too unusual in the traffic… a boat on wheels. We are talking about a vehicle that exists so far in a single copy – the Triton planing amphibian. It was built by a man who, it would seem, is very far from Read more…
