1 18 Diecast: 8/1/11

118 Diecast Toys Reviews Online

Tuesday, August 30, 2011

Fujitsu Recognizes Excellence In Supplier Performance

RICHARDSON, Texas " August 25, 2011 " Fujitsu , a leading provider of business, information technology and communications solutions, announced its 2011 Supplier Excellence award winners today. Fujitsu has over 170 suppliers and has identified those who most significantly and repeatedly demonstrated a commitment to advancing state-of-the-art technology, as well as on-time performance and cost control.Award winners represent the full spectrum of services and solutions that contribute to Fujitsu's market leading optical networking platforms, including providers of backplanes, printed circuit boards, integrated circuits, power modules, amplifiers, custom

Rockler Combines Style And Strength In New Library Ladder System For Do-It-Yourselfers - Design Touts High Quality ...

Rockler Woodworking and Hardware has redefined industry standards for Library Ladder Systems with the introduction of several system kits and components.Medina, MN (PRWEB) August 30, 2011 "Nothing on the market comes close to this quality or look," said Steve Krohmer, Vice President of product development. "We've combined a classic design with durable materials to build a system that not only looks great, it's also affordable and easy to maneuver."Included with the Library Ladder Kit is a complete step-by-step plan that simplifies the building of a 7-, 8-, or 9-step ladder and system assembly. Once complete, the ladder makes it possible to reach the h

Monday, August 29, 2011

Fujitsu Awards Top Optical Networking Suppliers

Fujitsu has announced its "2011 Supplier Excellence" award winners. According to the company, the award winners represent the full spectrum of services and solutions that contribute to Fujitsu’s optical networking platforms, including providers of backplanes, printed circuit boards, integrated circuits, power modules, amplifiers, custom diecast components, custom cable assemblies and cabinets. "We expect a lot from our suppliers because they play a critical role in Fujitsu’s ability to exceed the high expectations our customers have of us," said Hans Roehrig, senior vice president, operations and manufacturing, Fujitsu Network Communicatio

A Review Of The Bullyland Museum Line: Dilophosaurus Model

Double-Crested Lizard - Dilophosaurus Dinosaur Model When it comes to discussing recent dinosaur model introductions from mainstream model manufacturers one thing that is noticed, a number of factories have produced models of early Theropods, in particular Dilophosaurus (the name means double crested lizard). Recently, Safari of the USA introduced a model of this dinosaur into their Wild Dinos model collection, Procon/Collecta the strongly British influenced model makers brought out a small Dilophosaurus model about two years ago and now Bullyland of Germany have joined the party by producing a new version of this dinosaur for their Museum Line scale

Sunday, August 28, 2011

Triumph Motorcycles

Triumph Motorcycles Ltd. is the largest surviving British motorcycle manufacturer. When the Triumph Engineering Co Ltd went into receivership in 1983, John Bloor bought the name and manufacturing rights from the Official Receiver. The new company (initially Bonneville Coventry Ltd) continued Triumph's record of motorcycle production since 1902.A new range of motorcycles using famous model names from the past arrived in 1991. New 750 cc and 900 cc triple-cylinder bikes and 1000 cc and 1200 cc four-cylinder bikes all using a modular design to keep production costs low, an idea originally put forward, in air-cooled form, in the early 1970s by Bert Hopwood

Mylife Joins Upgraded Bravo Range

SLOUGH, UNITED KINGDOM – Aug 17, 2011: An impressive list ofstandard equipment is one of the highlights of the new Fiat Bravo MyLife,the latest car to be included in Fiat's feature model collection ofwell-equipped, high value versions.Based on the range's Active trim, the new Bravo MyLife is poweredby Fiat's widely acclaimed MultiJet 105bhp diesel engine. Butit's the additional equipment that makes the car stand out,especially as much of it gives the Bravo MyLife a distinctive, sportylook.The long list of equipment includes 16-inch alloy wheels, BlueMeentertainment and communication system, leather steering wheel with audiocontrols, ESP stability

Fujitsu Recognizes Excellence In Supplier Performance

Richardson, TX " Fujitsu, a leading provider of business, information technology and communications solutions, announced its 2011 Supplier Excellence award winners today. Fujitsu has over 170 suppliers and has identified those who most significantly and repeatedly demonstrated a commitment to advancing state-of-the-art technology, as well as on-time performance and cost control.Award winners represent the full spectrum of services and solutions that contribute to Fujitsu's market leading optical networking platforms, including providers of backplanes, printed circuit boards, integrated circuits, power modules, amplifiers, custom diecast components, cus

Saturday, August 27, 2011

Ceiling Lights - An Another Form Of Indoor Lighting

Heist-op-den-Berg, Antwerp -- ( SBWIRE ) -- 08/26/2011 -- There is an electrical store in some part of the world which sells ceiling lights and table lamps. Along with different electrical products the sales of this store is increasing due to variety of products sold here like the different products of Flos Table lamps are Flos Archimoon, Flos Kelvin, Flos Ktribe, Flos Miss K, Flos Ray. These lights can be used as study lamps, side lamps and even chandeliers. These are being sold as both ceiling lights as well as table lamps purpose as because these are very delicate and come in different colour sheds. Flos Archimoon is a study light which is attached

Friday, August 26, 2011

MAY: Donation Of Lionel Train Set Delights Veterans

By Linda MayMacomb Daily Columnist"It’s a whole set, and it’s a Lionel," Tyrone Chatman said, emphasizing the brand name. "Not just bits and pieces of train tracks, but a whole Lionel train set."To be exact, "it" is a Lionel Santa Fe Special with steam locomotive with headlights and smoke, from the Chesterfield Township-based Lionel company. It comes with an "Authentic Lionel Rico Station’’ with two platforms, a tender car, a flatcar with removable cars, a flatcar with a diecast trailer, a log dump car with wood logs. And a caboose, illuminated, no less.Chatman gushed over the donation this week of the set that came to the Michi

Lone Star Toys

I want to introduct something about Crystal Salt Lamp . Mini salt lamp 5"-6" 2-4 lbs $39.99 Small salt lamp 6"-7" 5-8 lbs $44.99 Medium salt lamp 8"-9" 10-16 lbs $59.99 Crystal Salt Lamp Lone Star was the name used by British company Die Cast Machine Tools Ltd (DCMT) for its toy products.Starting in 1949, the company manufactured die cast toys for children. The 'Lone Star' name was chosen because the big demand at the time was for toy guns and rifles driven by the Western films in cinemas all over Britain. The company also made tie-in toy guns licenced from the James Bond films and The Man From U.N.C.L.E. series.Other early models included large number

Of The Record: Denon DP-29F

Most people today either use an iPod, Mp3 player or their mobile phone to listen to their favourite music. Even our CD players at home have become outdated, being increasingly replaced with state of the art iPod docks. But in this age of digitalisation, the magic of the LP is still not lost. Many music companies continue to produce records and the charm of listening to the hum and crackle of needle on vinyl continues to enchant us. No wonder then that Denon, a world class manufacturer of home-theatre systems, AV receivers and various other electronics hasn't given up for good on record players. This month, we review the Denon DP-29F, a turntable for th

Thursday, August 25, 2011

Fathers Enjoy Big Boy Toys

THE Ipswich 300 has ended, but Ipswich dads have the opportunity to experience the thrill of owning a diecast modelled V8 Supercar, a firm favourite at hobby and sports shop CJ Vogler and Son.Other great selling items are remote-control cars, planes and helicopters, plastic model kits, train sets and accessories.Sales assistant Leigh-Anne Townsley knows from years of working in her family’s shop that hobbies draw in the boys - young and old."My favourite part of working here is meeting people who are just being introduced to the hobby experience and to the old who were introduced to their chosen hobby at our shop when they were little by their pa

What Is A Diecast Toy?

A diecast toy is a toy made of plastic and a special metal called Zamak which is a mix of zinc and aluminum. Most of the usual toys made through the die-casting method are the scale models of cars, trains, plains and construction equipment. Most of these toys are usually collectible toys like for example the very famous Mach 5 from the Speed racer animated series. Nowadays most of the real means of transportations as well as some fictional ones are made through this method.The good thing about the diecast toys is that they can be identical with the real size original. They can have all kind of features to describe the real thing. These kinds of toys be

Wednesday, August 24, 2011

Be A Supercar Driver For A Day

Be a supercar driver for a day Jim LeggettSpecial to The GazetteSt. Jovite " Let's just say for sake of argument that you are the ber fan of supercars. You know who you are, the kid who had a poster of the other-worldly Countach on your bedroom wall next to Farah Fawcett in her red bathing suit. Run-of-the-mill high performance cars will not do for you, but only those examples of automotive superiority.What would the ultimate experience be for someone like you?Hopefully you've moved out of your parents' basement, made your way successfully through the world of business and now have the time and the coin to explore the finer things in life. Welcome to t

Tuesday, August 23, 2011

Wholesale Souvenir Company, Meier & Frank Merchandise Co. Inc. Launches New ...

Denver, CO -- ( SBWIRE ) -- 08/23/2011 -- Leading wholesale souvenir company Meier Frank Merchandise Co. Inc. announced that it has recently launched a new website to better serve its customers worldwide. The new website, features the full range of company's exceptional products including flag of states, international flags, wholesale patches, lapel pins wholesale other high quality products. The website is launched to give customers even better access to exhibit the huge number of quality products it can offer.As a leading wholesale flags company, Meier Frank has been offering high quality wholesale products to customers since 1937. Company's comm

Model Kits, From Hobby To Toy

Model kit has been made available in the market with various designs and characters for many fans out there to choose from. These kits are usually put to display at home or office and are a brilliant way to show people about your interests and personalities. It is often an interesting topic to strike up a conversation with someone not very close to you to break the ice. Take an example in a job interview scenario. You went for an interview and went into the employer's office and saw a displayed car that you also admired and this would be a perfect chance to start a car conversation. When a conversation keeps going, the chances of you to leave a positiv

Monday, August 22, 2011

2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK55 AMG First Look

Mercedes-Benz buyers Guide Montvale, NJ August 20, 2011; The 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK55 AMG is the most powerful SLK of alltime. Its new AMG 5.5-liter V8 engine featuring cylinder shutoff combines the ultimate in performance with the lowest possible fuel consumption. With a peak output of 415 hp and maximum torque of 398 lb-ft, the 2012 SLK55 AMG is poised to outperform all of its direct competitors. High-performance driving is ensured thanks to the AMG sports suspension with Direct-Steer system, Torque Vectoring Brakes and 3-stage ESP, as well as the AMG high-performance braking system. The 2012SLK55 AMG will arrive in U.S. showrooms in early 2012.For

Wholesale Souvenir Company, Meier & Frank Merchandise Co. Inc. Launches New ...

As a leading wholesale flags company, Meier Frank has been offering high quality wholesale products to customers since 1937. The company’s commitment to provide great products has fascinated customers throughout the world.Meier Frank offers customers a wide selection of wholesale novelty products including wholesale diecast models, world flags, brooches and pins, military flags and more. By creating long-term relationships with its customers and offering high quality wholesale products at competitive prices, Meier Frank excels at meeting the requirements and budget of every customer.Vice-President of Meier Frank Merchandise Co. Inc., shares w

Sunday, August 21, 2011

Autoart A Model Car Company: Brazilian Gp, And Super Gt 1/18 Models

Autoart is a model car company and main manufacturers of die-cast scale model cars and lifestyle items. Autoart make model cars using variety of different makes, scales and models. AUTOart makes diecast model cars, slot racing cars, and in the future radio controlled cars. AUTOart diecast cars, in price and quality, generally fall between Exoto and CMC (at the high end), and Maisto and Bburago (at the low end). They are reputed to have very precise detailing on all features such as: carpeting, wheels & tires, working door handles, seat belts, suspension, engines, sun visor, working door latch, and door/trunk/hood lid dampers. Fully built scale mode

Hoarder With A Hobby: Norwalk Man's Garage Is Shrine To Racing

NORWALK, Conn. - Rick Vitatoe has always had an affinity for race cars.The smell of spent fuel and burning rubber conjures memories of the quarter-mile drag strip that he grew up next door to in rural Ohio."I used to go there every Sunday after church,"?said Vitatoe, now a Norwalk resident. "We used to get in free at the drag strip up until we were 12 and after that we had to pay, but we used to find ways to sneak in."As Vitatoe got older, he purchased his own classic autos and rebuilt the bodies to their original beauty. Inside his garage, Vitatoe keeps a fully restored 1982 Harley Davidson FLH Police Special motorcycle, complete with sidecar.But perh

Collecting Diecast Vehicles The Popular Choice.

At present there is a huge variety of hobbies that individuals take up to fill in their spare time. Hobbies that range all the way from activities such as scrapbooking, drawing to rebuilding cars and renovating houses. One particular hobby that takes in many walks of life is that of collecting. It is a broad hobby because collections can be made up of whatever pleases the person who is doing the collecting. A popular collector item is cars, however, but this is also a very broad topic. Collectors may gather luxury cars, vintage or veteran cars to be restored,and or hotrodded or even miniature car replicas. The latter being the most cost effective, mone

Saturday, August 20, 2011

Wholesale Souvenir Company, Meier & Frank Merchandise Co. Inc. Launches New ...

Meier Frank Merchandise Co. Inc. the leading wholesale souvenir company serving wholesale souvenir the wholesale distributor markets worldwide, launched a new website to better serve its customers globally. Online PR News - 20-August-2011 -Leading wholesale souvenir company Meier Frank Merchandise Co. Inc. announced that it has recently launched a new website to better serve its customers worldwide.The new website, features the full range of company's exceptional products including flag of states, international flags, wholesale patches, lapel pins wholesale other high quality products. The website is launched to give customers even better access

Sometimes, You Get What You Need

How much motorcycle do you want " and how much do you really need?Honda's $9,999 CBF600SA can get lost in a crowd of one. With a half fairing, dual headlights and a kicked up rear end with integral turn signals, the styling is contemporary but still conservative. The 599cc engine is related to a previous generation CBR600RR, a bulletproof screamer of a sportbike motor that's been Valium-ed down to a mellow 76 horsepower, 44 lbs feet of torque and a powerband smooth as warm honey. The diecast aluminum frame ties the chassis together in a nice, rigid package while helping keep the weight to a manageable 222 kg (488 lbs) all gassed up ready to go. The ri

Norwalk Man Fills Garage With Racing Memorabilia

The smell of spent fuel and burning rubber conjures memories of the quarter-mile drag strip that he grew up next door to in rural Ohio . But perhaps more impressive than this beautiful bike is the enormous collection of racing memorabilia that surrounds it. Hundreds of toy cars and figurines, still in their original packaging, line the walls of his garage. There are posters, pictures, flags and puzzles, and three glass display cases filled with diecast models. Vitatoe, 52, has so much memorabilia, in fact, that he has completely run out of wall space, forcing him to tack his remaining toy cars to the ceiling. His garage is a colorful collage for any NA

Wednesday, August 17, 2011

Speakers And Poster Authors Announced For 2011 FLOW-3D World Users Conference

Flow Science, Inc. has announced the official presenters and poster authors for its 2011 FLOW-3D World Users Conference on September 15-16, 2011 at La Fonda Hotel in Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA. Engineers from Alion Science and Technology, Lexmark International, Hydro-Quebec, URS Corporation, Littler Diecast, Manitoba Hydro, Yukang Industries, and Los Alamos National Lab are some of the speakers and poster authors at this year's conference. Topics such as simulating brass castings, wave energy conversion, spillway design, nano-imprinting, evaluation of hydraulic power losses , and nuclear power plant operability all enforce FLOW-3D ’s reputation as

Nlp - The Future

Does NLP have a future without modelling? You either love it or hate, but either way, you can't disagree - NLP is here to stay. The question is, in what form? NLP over the last 30 years has been disseminated through and into many different disciplines.Companies from all over the world offer NLP training as part of their curriculum or use the techniques of NLP in their own particular courses without referencing the source. NLP trainers, who have experienced Anthony Robbins seminars, recognise NLP techniques such as the 'Alphabet Game' that haven't been referenced. While this seems to be common practice in training, what it does do is to water down the

MyLife Joins Upgraded Bravo Range

An impressive list of standard equipment is one of the highlights of the new Fiat Bravo MyLife, the latest car to be included in Fiat’s feature model collection of well-equipped, high value versions.Based on the range’s Active trim, the new Bravo MyLife is powered by Fiat’s widely acclaimed MultiJet 105bhp diesel engine. But it’s the additional equipment that makes the car stand out, especially as much of it gives the Bravo MyLife a distinctive, sporty look.The long list of equipment includes 16-inch alloy wheels, BlueMe entertainment and communication system, leather steering wheel with audio controls, ESP stability control, ai

Tuesday, August 16, 2011

Raceday Monday At Watkins Glen

To view videos accompanying this blog, click HERE for a look at the fan experience and HERE for a look at the rain-delayed race on Monday. Sometimes the gods really do have a sense of humor. Or, at least they seemed to on Monday afternoon.I had just managed to fight through nearly an hour of bumper-to-bumper traffic to get through the village of Watkins Glen. I had just finished skirting the south shore of Seneca Lake and started climbing the long hill that begins the journey to Ithaca and, eventually, back to the Capital Region, when the first raindrops came.These were the same raindrops that had turned Sunday's NASCAR Sprint Cup race at Watkins Glen

City Garbage Overhaul Considered

Victoria's fleet of garbage trucks are overdue for replacement, staff are claiming more strain injuries, and pickup schedules remain weekly despite the fact residents are producing less trash.The city is also facing increasing pressure to reward those who diligently recycle and compost with lower garbage-collection fees.At Thursday's Governance and Priorities meeting, city council will address these concerns. Options on the table include changing to bi-weekly collection and eliminating backyard pickup service. That would mean people would have to move their trash cans to the curb for pickup, as they do for their blue boxes. Seniors and those with disab

Mudbugs, Gators, And A Granada: BS Inspections At The 24 Hours Of LeMons New ...

I'm back on the LeMons trail again, this time at Circuit Grand Bayou aka No Problem Raceway in lovely Belle Rose, Louisiana. It's so hot and swampy here in August that we're running the race from 8:00 PM to 10:00 AM, making it more like the 14 hours of LeMons. It's all sugar cane fields, bugs, sweat, and excellent Cajun cuisine here, and we're having a great time. So many weak-kneed racers are scared of Louisiana in August that we've got only about 20 super-hard-core teams that showed up for this one. The teams that are here tend to be the never-say-die type, and that's what we're seeing with this Prelude team; they spun a rod bearing in their engine

Monday, August 15, 2011

Enter Ford Parts' Sweepstakes To Win A $50000 Car And Weekly Prizes

The grand prize is a 2012 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor vehicle worth $49,800. Weekly winners will also receive FordParts.com Shelby Mustang funny car diecast collectibles worth nearly $100 each.Entry into Ford Parts' Capture the Raptor Sweepstakes is open to residents of the contiguous US above the age of 18. Enter daily through November 20, 2011. Related Sweepstakes Lists: Car Sweepstakes Mega Sweepstakes Sweepstakes to Win Toys and Games

Sunday, August 14, 2011

Norwalk Man Fills His Garage With Racing Memorabilia

Toy Car Collecting - VIDEO EDITOR'S NOTE: This story is part of an ongoing series about interesting hobbies in and around the Norwalk area. If you have an interesting hobby you would like featured, contact Staff Writer Chase Wright at (203) 354-1059, or email him at cwright@thehour.com. Also, follow him on Twitter: Chase_TheHour.NORWALK-- Rick Vitatoe has always had an affinity for race cars. The smell of spent fuel and burning rubber conjures memories of the quarter-mile drag strip that he grew up next door to in rural Ohio. "I used to go there every Sunday after church,"said Vitatoe, now a Norwalk resident. "We used to get in free at the drag strip

Summer Of 10s: Fun And Free

n Visit Gulf Islands National Seashore’s Visitor Center: Kids love being able to see, hear, touch and learn about nature and parents can admire the work of Walter Anderson and other artists. Be sure to look for the alligator bench and hear an alligator bellow. Bring along the bikes and a picnic to make a day of your visit.n Take a walk: With the new bridges and boardwalks, it’s possible to walk or jog from the mural in Ocean Springs at the base of the bridge in Jackson County all the way to Hancock County. Those who aren’t that ambitious can wander out on the fishing piers and throw in the line, follow a trail at the Pascagoula River

Saturday, August 13, 2011

Roberson's Auction

Takes place on 8/13/2011At , Route 52, Pine Bush, NYANTIQUE ESTATES AUCTION Selling 3 partial Estates to include Country Americana, Victorian Turn of the Century Antique furniture, Accessories, Fine Artworks, Decorated Stoneware, Clocks, Lighting, Jewelry, Antique Bisque Head Dolls, Toy Car Truck Collection Collectibles of all Kinds... Of Special Interest... A Rare 34 Stars Civil War Flag with 10 Battle Honors on Stripes w/Provenance plus a 19thC. Super carved wooden painted American War Eagle w/ 13 star Flag... Starting at 4pm with a collection of Estate Jewelry to include Diamond Rings, Gold, Silver, Costume, Mesh bags, Miser's purse related ite

Thursday, August 11, 2011

Why The Mail Carrier Is Still A Vital Lifeline For Small Communities Across ...

" - One thing I like about being a reporter is the fact that you get to visit places the public usually doesn't see. I've been aboard a submarine, at a televised press conference and got airsick aboard a National Guard C-130 plane. The trend continued last Tuesday when I found myself behind the counter at the Princeton Post Office.U.S. Rep. Nick Rahall, D-W.Va. was going to ride along with a letter carrier to see firsthand what goes into delivering the mail. The place was busy as any factory floor as carriers sorted the mail they were going to haul out and deliver to households all over the Princeton area.Interviewing Rahall before the mail run was com

Wednesday, August 10, 2011

Victorian Cathedral Model Collection Opens In Margate

A unique collection of historic cathedral models have been displayed in Margate for the first time in 30 years.The 27 Victorian scale models of English and European cathedrals were given to Canterbury Cathedral in 1916 by Mr Edward Murray Oakeley.His brother, Sir Herbert, an organist and composer for the royal family, commissioned the models from an Oxford model maker in the late 1840s or 1850s.The wood and card models, recreate the cathedrals at a scale of 60ft to 1in.As well as recreations of English cathedrals such as Canterbury, York, Lincoln, Exeter, Salisbury, St Paul's and Westminster Abbey, the series also includes European cathedrals such as S

Monday, August 8, 2011

Newport Music Hall Welcomes Metalheads For All That Remains

With five studio albums, a live CD/DVD combo, and nearly 800,000 records sold, death metal band All That Remains has broken the barrier onto the mainstream music scene. Performing together for over 10 years, the group from Massachusetts consists of guitarists Oli Herbert and Mike Martin, vocalist Philip Labonte, bassist Jeanne Sagan, and former Diecast drummer Jason Costa. However, Labonte and Herbert are the only two remaining original members.Labonte was originally the vocalist for Shadows Fall and appeared on the cult classic album Somber Eyes to the Sky . After being asked to leave because of "musical differences," Labonte focused entirely on All T

Berea's DHS Diecast Is One Model Business

His "pride and joy" is a Bucyrus 495 mining shovel diecast model, one of only 500 available in the world. The real piece of equipment is used for mining Canadian tar sands. Nick Arp, 13, with friend Mike Kifer, 14, came from their Hermitage, Pa. homes with Nick's parents, Mark and Mary Arp. The two friends found the models on the Internet a few months ago and became fascinated with them. "I like everything about them," said Nick, who did chores around his house to earn money to buy models at the open house. "I really like them all." Chuck Sword started his DHS Diecast company about 12 years ago. His Berea-based firm is now considered the world's larges

Sunday, August 7, 2011

Small Businesses Optimistic Despite Drop In Consumer Confidence

But, struggling economy isn't stopping small businesses from re-locating and even opening new stores. "I expect it to be slower this year, so what I do is carry less product... not as much volume," said Thomas Bless, owner of Bless Motorsports Diecast. That's one sacrifice Bless is forced to make as he sets up his newly relocated store at Plaza Fiesta in Fort Mill, SC. Bless says business is slow, so he's adding hours to compensate. "I'm trying not to raise my prices. So, i;ll just take less of a profit and get through this time I see it in the future, within the next 18 months, it's got to go one way or the other... it's got to go good or bad," s

Saturday, August 6, 2011

Chicago Events Calendar

~li~ Reprints Chicago Calendar Featured FiveThe Fab Four 35th Anniversary Midwest Beatles Celebration: Billed as "The Longest Running Beatles Show on Earth!" Don't know if that's true, but there is a lot going on at this Fest for Beatles' Fans. The fest runs August 5 through 7 at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare. Paul McCartney is performing at Wrigley Field for the first time ever, on July 31 and Aug. 1, If you couldn't get tickets or need a bigger Beatles fix, this might be for you. Check out the Web Site at www.thefest.com. More info and advance tix also at 1-866-THE FEST. Tix at the door, $35/Friday, and $50/Saturday or Sunday. The Hyatt Regency O'Hare pho

Friday, August 5, 2011

USNA Museum Visit Inspires Plebes

Plebes from the U.S. Naval Academy's Class of 2015 visited the Naval Academy Museum Aug. 1 as part of the Plebe Summer schedule. The museum, founded in 1845, was renovated two years ago and is filled with collections of model ships, replicas, artwork and artifacts recovered from real ships.J. Scott Harmon, director of the museum for 13 years, explained the importance of the museum to the plebes."It gives them an introduction to naval history," said Harmon. "Hopefully they'll find something interesting and revisit with their parents."Located in Preble Hall, the museum contains more than 50,000 artifacts, including the Rogers Ship Model Collection, the l

Wednesday, August 3, 2011

UNIMET-PLUS " All New Aluminium Instrument Enclosures From METCASE

METCASE has developed an all new range of instrument enclosures – UNIMET-PLUS – for the very latest in desktop and portable OEM electronics equipment.Fareham, Hampshire (PRWEB UK) 3 August 2011 UNIMET-PLUS aluminium enclosures are similar in size to METCASE's popular UNIMET series but with a completely new internal design and assembly technique.Due to customer demand, the UNIMET-PLUS series has an internal chassis which incorporates four horizontal guide positions for slide-in PCBs – rather than simple mounting holes in the base panel for the PCB . Whereas the UNIMET series was designed for single board electronics equipment, the new

Metropolis II Diecast Kinetic Art Installation Gets The Mini Documentary Treatment

For us, one of the few nice parts about commercial flight is being able to look out of the window shortly after takeoff and see just how small and genuinely insignificant we all appear from just a few thousand feet in the air.One glance can swallow the whole of a thousand families and all of their innumerable multitudes of problems. It's the difference between trying to make sense of a photograph by the pixel and stepping back to appreciate the whole. That and the fact that all of the cars and trucks look like Matchbox toys.You may recall the kinetic sculpture Metropolis II by Chris Burden. The work, which took four years to complete, features 1,500 Ho

Pixar Speeds Ahead In Cars 2

IT'S hard to comprehend how Pixar keeps churning out artistic gems to such high standards. But the animation power house steps it up a notch with a slightly improved sequel to an otherwise average original. Star racecar Lightning McQueen (Owen Wilson) and his loyal pick-up truck Mater (Larry the Cable Guy) take their friendship to exciting new places in Cars 2. They zoom overseas to compete in the first-ever World Grand Prix to determine the world's fastest car, but the road to the championship is filled with plenty of potholes as they become embroiled in tales of international espionage. Mater finds himself torn between assisting McQueen in the high-

Dinosaur Toys - The Use Of Scale Model People To Give Scale

In a trend first started by the German model manufacturers Schleich, little models of people are being used by a number of mainstream dinosaur model makers to provide a scale reference for their dinosaur model replicas. The problem with dinosaur models that are claimed to be in scale is just how do the model makers prove it, how do they demonstrate that their dinosaur toy is to scale? The 1:40 Scale Model Rule Many model manufacturers sell a range of dinosaur models in a number of series. Schleich for example, under their umbrella brand "World of History" market a number of prehistoric animal models in three distinct ranges. Firstly, there is the "Dino

Monday, August 1, 2011

World's First Round Standard Aluminium Enclosures For Industrial Equipment

Fareham, Hampshire (PRWEB UK) 20 July 2011 ROLEC has launched its new aluDISC range " the world's first standard round diecast aluminium enclosures for industrial electronics and electrical equipment.This new range of diecast enclosures has a unique round shape designed to integrate both visually and functionally with industrial applications where everything is circular: pipes, tanks, lamps, displays etc.Typical applications will include process control equipment, monitoring and detection systems, flow metering and other industrial measuring devices.As standard, the aluDISC housings are specified as IP66 enclosures but ROLEC can also fit high performa