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Mystery of the Robot Dog
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This would be a great Dieselpunk/Steampunk concept....except it's REAL  This current owner…Continue

Tags: 50's, Robots

Started this discussion. Last reply by Desertorca Aug 20, 2011.

Puttin on the Ritz
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I like Shiny Toy Guns.   No...I mean the group "Shiny Toy Guns".  (well, ok, I like the other kind to, but that's for a different forum).  Anyway... while I would classify them more as "Cyberpunk"…Continue

Tags: Toy, Guns, Shiny, Lincoln, cars

Started this discussion. Last reply by Larry Mar 17, 2010.

 

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Mystery of the Robot Dog

This would be a great Dieselpunk/Steampunk concept....except it's REAL  This current owner estimates it was made in the 50's, possibly in Europe, and is looking for information about it.  Click on the picture to visit his websiteSee More
Aug 18, 2011
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New Clocks from Old Airplanes

So what to do with all those old airplane instruments you have laying around.  Because everybody needs a quality time piece, how about build a clock: You can read more about this fine chronograph hereSee More
Jul 26, 2011
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More Porsche Punk that never was, but is: The Silver Bullet

While searching for some shots of the interior of the Type 64 Lord K posted, I came across this one off 356. I respectfully submit the following for your review:1955 356A 'Silver Bullet' customMore can be found at Fantasy Junction(On a related note, I think I need one of these for running errands. I think both the Dirigible and the Sub could…See More
Jul 19, 2010
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50's era Home Theater PC.

Time for another "classic" PC. This one just showed up on Instructables.com and is reminiscent of tube amps from the 50's with their grill covers. Cheers. Build a Birch and Mahogany Home Theater PC - More DIY How To Projects…See More
Jul 8, 2010
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Sparky Gage commented on lord_k's article 'Lord K's Garage - #31. Golden Arrow'
"I looked them up and can see what you mean. Can you guys imagine: 200mph+ in an open cockpit?! (ok, if one of you races sport bikes, I guess you can)"
Apr 2, 2010
Sparky Gage commented on lord_k's article 'Lord K's Garage - #31. Golden Arrow'
"I don't quite see the Mach 5, but I do see something between Hurricane and Spitfire fighters. Even without the tail. (I'm going to be making race engine sounds the rest of the day.)"
Apr 2, 2010
Sparky Gage commented on lord_k's article 'Orwell vs. Huxley'
"I vote "Yes", because after reading this my insides are going "oh, no.........(whimper)"."
Mar 29, 2010
Sparky Gage commented on Sparky Gage's article 'DiesleEra Technology Today: U2 Spyplane'
"I'm trying to find out for sure, but this is the 2nd oldest series of plane currently in US military/government service (the first being the B52)."
Mar 25, 2010
IRON CROSS commented on Sparky Gage's article 'DiesleEra Technology Today: U2 Spyplane'
"its hard to think that the U2 a cold world warrior was entering service just 10 years after ww2 very cool"
Mar 24, 2010
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DiesleEra Technology Today: U2 Spyplane

Meet the U2 Dragon Lady. Ok, before you start throwing wrenches and decoder rings at me, hear me out. Now keep in mind, when this thing first flew, cars did not yet have tail-fins, Oldsmobile was a little over 50 years old, and all the instruments in this bird were mechanical. The B-36, the last American bomber to use propellers was half way through its 10 year service life. James Dean was killed on his way to a race in Porsche 550 Spyder. And no member of the group U2 has been born. And…See More
Mar 23, 2010
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Sparky Gage commented on lord_k's article 'Double Power'
"I think the Russian's hold the record for the most use of the contra-rotating propellers. Both the Tu-95 bomber and the An-22 heavy transport use the design with turbine engines. There are some P51's that have been modified for racing…"
Mar 23, 2010
Sparky Gage commented on lord_k's article 'Lord K's Garage - #29. Divco Milk Trucks'
"I think we are getting to the point of too many early designs to copy. Ford, Chrysler and Government Motors are having a hard enough time copying there own past successes. I think it's going to take a small company with some ambition to attempt…"
Mar 19, 2010
Larry replied to Sparky Gage's discussion 'Puttin on the Ritz'
""Puttin on the Riiiiiiittttzzz!" :D"
Mar 17, 2010
Sparky Gage commented on Tome Wilson's article 'Happy St. Patrick's Day from the League of STEAM!'
"Fun way to start off the day. Happy St. Patrick's Day! And remember: St. Patrick is the patron saint of engineers."
Mar 17, 2010
Sparky Gage replied to Sparky Gage's discussion 'Puttin on the Ritz'
"I knew it wouldn't take long for that one to show up! :D I probably should have linked to the song without video. Larry, somehow I can't picture cruising to your version."
Mar 16, 2010
Sparky Gage replied to Tome Wilson's discussion 'Who are your diesel era heroes?'
"Fiction: Nero Wolfe and Archie Goodwin come to mind. The Basil Rathbone interpretation of Sherlock Holmes has some diesel flavor to it. Historical Figures: Jimmy Doolittle, Preston Tucker, 1930's aircraft designers, 1950 show car…"
Mar 16, 2010

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New Clocks from Old Airplanes

Posted on July 25, 2011 at 10:38pm 4 Comments

So what to do with all those old airplane instruments you have laying around.  Because everybody needs a quality time piece, how about build a clock:

 

You can read more about this fine chronograph…

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More Porsche Punk that never was, but is: The Silver Bullet

Posted on July 18, 2010 at 11:58pm 3 Comments

While searching for some shots of the interior of the Type 64 Lord K posted, I came across this one off 356. I respectfully submit the following for your review:



1955 356A 'Silver Bullet' custom



More can be found at…

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50's era Home Theater PC.

Posted on July 8, 2010 at 2:25pm 1 Comment

Time for another "classic" PC. This one just showed up on Instructables.com and is reminiscent of tube amps from the 50's with their grill covers. Cheers.





Build a Birch and Mahogany Home Theater PC - More DIY How To Projects…



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DiesleEra Technology Today: U2 Spyplane

Posted on March 23, 2010 at 5:56pm 2 Comments

Meet the U2 Dragon Lady.



Ok, before you start throwing wrenches and decoder rings at me, hear me out. Now keep in mind, when this thing first flew, cars did not yet have tail-fins, Oldsmobile was a little over 50 years old, and all the instruments in this bird were mechanical. The B-36, the last American bomber to use propellers was half way through its 10 year service life. James Dean was killed on his way… Continue

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