Who would have thought Rob Tempero, a man from New Zealand are capable of producing the famous supercar which until now being hunted by the classic supercar collectors in the world.
Through his creativity, Rob actually realizing his dream car by not to spend a lot of money, but by hone his ability to make the dream car by his own hands.
A replica version of Ferrari 250 GTO made by Rob Tempero. (PIcture from: http://bit.ly/20PdOzb)
As quoted from the Speed Society, in a video that is showing this man working on several stages of the process in building a replica version of Ferrari 250 GTO which is only produced no more than 39 units in the world.
To make the body in accordance with the original look, Rob uses wood that is formed in accordance with the sketch of the Ferrari 250 GTO, the wood is used as a molding in order to form the body of those expensive classic supercar.
After the wooden model is formed and in accordance with the original look, then Rob using a plate adapted to the shape of the wooden models that were previously established. From every part of the body are then joined together to become one of the car body intact.
To strengthen the body, the internal frame also specifically designed by Rob, so that the body has a maximum structural strength. Once all parts of the body and frame finished, then he put a V12 engine that can give off power to 320 hp at 7,500 rpm.
Glance, in the road test conducted by Rob, the Ferrari 250 GTO being ridden is not the original supercar, but a replica version of the classic racing cars that built by handmade. Unfortunately, Rob did not mention how much it cost to build a replica version of Ferrari 250 GTO. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | SPEED SOCIETY]
The X18 Tank Boat Concept is an original Indonesian marine tanks is successfully developed by PT. Lundin Industry Invest, which is a Banyuwangi-based military boat factory. The concept of this marine tanks in a claim to being one of the first in the world because there is no other country which makes it even though America.
After creating the stealth warship, the KCR TrimaranKRI Klewang, the company re-initiated the idea of building a boat or ship with a combination of heavy tanks. The ship is named X18 Tank Boat or similar to the concept of marine tanks. This combination is claimed to be first created and are not in the world arms market.
The X18 Tank Boat Concept by PT. Lundin Industry Invest. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1X9RpZ)
President Director of PT. Lundin Industry Invest, John Lundin, on the sidelines of the Armored Vehicle Asia (AVA) Conference 2015, in Hotel Crowne, Jakarta, saying that "We see this marine tanks can be used for operations in sea and river. The heavy tanks have obstacles to operating in deepening and the islands. Then we develop a combination of boat and tanks to support amphibious landings but equipped with heavy weapons." Here are several detailed picture of the X18 Tank Boat Concept. (All picture taken from: http://adf.ly/1X9RpZ)
For raw materials, the X18 Tank Boat will use composite materials. Material is considered 10 times stronger than steel but 10 times lighter than steel. John assure fireproof composite material for Tank Boat. He made sure not repeated a similar tragedy that befell to KRI Klewang for wearing a similar material.
"The issue has been resolved. The composite material had problems about resistance to fire. This is a problem in the world. Now composite materials technology have been used in trains and aircraft. The latest technology of composite materials 100% fireproof," he explained further.
Furthermore John explained, the combination of heavy tanks and boat was ever built by the Russians during World War 2 and the Vietnam War by the United States. Although developed, the product has not succeeded in boat tanks to be produced due to technological constraints. Now, the composite material was helping to resolve the problem of the burden.
A scale model of X18 Tank Boat Concept by PT. Lundin Industry Invest. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1X9RZH)
"Today, the turret of aluminum. Want to shoot from the sea, it takes a high stability. But in the past it can not. This is lightweight products because the use of composite, that might be difficult to be manufactured 5-15 year ago," he explained.
The company plans to making the collaboration with PT. Pindad (Persero) to develop this marine tank. As for the manufacture of the turrets with 105 MM caliber, the company took the CMI Defence, while the Swedish Bofors will be towed to the development of weapons systems.
John admitted the Indonesian military (TNI) responded positively to this marine tanks concept. "They are very impressive. Only 5-10 years ago this product does not exist so do not enter their plans so we work hard to develop," he explained.
When operating, the X18 Tank Boat is capable of carrying four crew and 20 personnel. On the water, the boat made in Banyuwangi is capable of traveling at a maximum speed of 40 knots. The ship has a length of 18 meters with a width of 6.6 meters.
With the X18 Tank Boat, will obviously add to the strength of the Indonesian Navy (TNI-AL) as well as making the Indonesian military forces are taken into account in the world. In addition it can also be a new breakthrough in expanding markets the Indonesian main weaponry system. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | JAKARTAGREATER]
A group of scientists have recently re-discovered fossils of ancient fish with a big mouth who is believed to have lived in the seas nearly 100 million years ago.
Reporting from ScienceDaily on Thursday, February 12, 2016, the discovery of the species of Rhinconichyhys genus are found in Colorado, after previously from the same species have also been found in Japan and the UK.
An international team of scientists have discovered two new plankton-eating fossil fish species, of the genus called Rhinconichthys, which lived 92 million years ago in the oceans of the Cretaceous Period. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1Ob3NzH)
This ancient fish species named R. Purgatoirensis and R. Uyenoi by Kenshu Shimada, a palaeobiology expert from DePaul University, Chicago.
"Based on our research, we now have three different species of the Rhinconichthys genus of 3 different areas. Marked with a skull on the head that are singular," said Kenshu.
Rhinconichthys was estimated to be more than 6.5 feet and fed on plankton. It had a pair of bones called hyomandibulae, which formed a massive oar-shaped lever to protrude and swing the jaws open extra wide, like a parachute, in order to receive more plankton-rich water into its mouth. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1WxxjP)
"With these results, we came to know a little more about the biodiversity on this planet," he added.
According Kenshu, Rhinconichthys species is an ancient fish that have the largest bones ever. It is estimated to reach 6.5 feet in length. With the form of a large and prominent jaw, capable of consuming its prey only with a gusto. More precisely shaped like a parachute until it can easily swallow the plankton. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | SCIENCEDAILY]
Ever wondered what a motorcycle with giant tractor tyres would look like? Creative people do dream of strange world and magnified machines, and some of them actually materialize their dreams into reality. Building and riding a functional giant motorcycle is one heck of a fantasy of all bike enthusiasts across the globe.
If you are also one of them and want to ride one someday, then take a good look at each one of them, you never know when god or the owner grant your wish.
1. A giant tractor engined trike
Despite living as farmers in Brazil, he is creative enough to design a giantmotorcycle using the tractor's engineused for plowing his garden. For designing the trike, the farmer's name unknown course should design the chassis and a special order to be able to put a large-sized tractor engine.
Brazilian farmer builds the biggest trike ever. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1X6WOE)
Through these dimensions, adjustments would need to be done, one by using a big tires are also taken from the tractor. Uniquely, the front suspension system in addition to using a special design, also added four suspensions are used for shock absorbers system as a result of the use of large tires.As quoted from SpeedSociety, to be able to drive this giant trike is quite simply using a medium-sized handlebars designed to suit the rider and facilitate the control while driving.
Unfortunately, there is no technical data of tractor engine used on the giant trike. But from the video footage, the unique tractor engined trike has become the center of attention of many people while driving in the city. 2. A giant T55 tank engined motorbike A group of motorcycle enthusiasts named Harzer Bike-Schmiede headed by Tilo Niebel of the former East German's village of Zillah has built a monster bike complete with a sidecar assembled by hand. This giant motorbike has been displayed for the first time at a trade fair in Hamburg, Germany in 2009.
This giant T55 tank engined motorcycle made by a group of motorcycle enthusiasts named Harzer Bike-Schmiede headed by Tilo Niebel, and crowned as the world's heaviest motorbike. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1X6aeL)
Officials from the Guinness World Book of Records recorded the weight of the giant motorcycle was 4,740 kilogram and crowned it as the world's heaviest motorbike. The monster bike is powered by a V12 diesel engine taken from a Russian T55 tanks, while the sidecar was made from the shell of a Russian intermediate-range missile. To control this giant, biker need to learn to use the two-meter long handlebars.
The frame, springs, suspension – all the details collected from military scrap. When the bike makers given a question about where did they get the engine of Soviet tanks, the makers have refused to answer, but said that it was new engine, from the 1986 model. (See the other monstrous motorcycles.)*** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | SPEEDSOCIETY | NEATORAMA |
BMW will use the Geneva Motor Show in early March 2016 to introduce the latest BMW i8 Protonic red edition. The German luxury car manufacturer that started showing the exterior and interior of the car.
As reported by Worldcarfans, BMW claims that the particular edition model has a unique exterior. As the name implies, a part of the body is dominated by the color of red and then enhanced by the presence of a touch of gray. The car also comes with four 20-inch W-spoke rims painted in aluminum matte and orbit gray metallic.
Left side view of BMW i8 Protonic red edition. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1WxoJh)
Interior view of BMW i8 Protonic red edition. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1WxoJh)
Unique impression penetrated up to the car's interior. Car upholstery and walls wrapped in fabric, while its carpet using velvet. Everything is enhanced with red stitching accents. Do not miss the embedding of the "protonic Red Edition" logo at the bottom of the door frame.
Rear side view of BMW i8 Protonic red edition. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1WxoJh)
Just like the standard version, BMW i8 Protonic red edition is also supported by the plug-in hybrid technology. The technology consists of a six-cylinder TwinPower 1.5 liter engine, an electric motor and lithium ion batteries.
As a result, the total energy obtained reaches 357 hp, which allows the i8 to accelerate from 0-100 kilometers per hour in 4.2 seconds. The maximum speed of 250 km/h. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | WORLDCARFANS]
A hybrid motorcycle does sound a little strange to our ears. But the sophistication of the technology available today, further encourage many creative people to make something useful, in this case a hybrid motorcycle.
Of course we still remember on one of Japan's leading motorcycle manufacturer, Suzuki were registered the patent for their hybrid motorcycles in 2015 ago. Or maybe you still remember the figure of hydrogen-powered hybrid motorcycle called 'Suzuki Motorcycle Crosscage Hybrid Concept' in 2013.
Mark Norton Menéndez ride along with his Black Shadow H-E Motorcycle Concept. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1WxhKy)
Well, one of hybrid motorcycles very attracted my attention this time is the 'Black Shadow H-E Motorcycle Concept' designed and built by a young Yacht Designer named Mark Norton Menéndez.
Front three quarter of Black Shadow H-E Motorcycle Concept. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1WxhKy)
Black Shadow H-E Concept Motorcycle was born out of the idea of combining classic motorcycle design with modern technology. The designer is an avid vintage motorcycle enthusiast, you probably can see that some vintage characteristics are brought into the design. The drawing process started during the first quarter of 2013, then the designer started to share his ideas and thoughts with colleagues to get criticisms and different opinions that enable this project to evolve into perfection.
This concept motorbike is incorporated with a hybrid engine to make it environmentally friendly. Remember the good ol’ days when leather jacket motor riders racing dangerously from café to café to prove themselves? Well, some inspiration of this project came from that simple rugged design of those motorbikes. The main goal here is to design and develop eco-friendly modern motorcycle with vintage style.
Rear view of Black Shadow H-E Motorcycle Concept. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1WxhKy)
Just like its name suggests, the words H and E mean that this vehicle utilizes a hydrogen-electric system which is located inside conventional engine casing, it emits only hydrogen and oxygen from the exhaust.
The carbon titanium composite for the frame creates a lightweight, ecological bike. Black Shadow H-E concept motorcycle runs on traditional alternator in order to keep the battery charged, at the same time, it offers a hydrogen powered combustion engine and when combined with air powers electric motor will further power the wheels and emit water.
The system provides the engine enough power to reach a speed of more than 100 mph. Staying true to its classical design principle, the upholstery is made from leather along with conventional brakes, wiring, and suspension. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | A'DESIGN AWARD & COMPETITION | TUVIE]
