Sail Into The Sunset - Build A Model Sailboat Posted By : Brian Jones

By: Brian Jones
Post Date: 2010-06-24 Get over the depression of not being able to own your own sailboat by making a small model sailboat instead.

Sailing is a way for man to reconnect with nature. Spending time at sea can be a magical experience for those who love the ocean and boats. Unfortunately, few of use can afford our own sailboat and have to make do with model sailboats instead.

The most obvious answer to the question of how to build a model sailboat is to buy a kit and construct your model from that. However, the designs available are limited to what the manufacturer produces. It's possible to draft your own design for a boat and make a model sailboat of your own.

Such projects are usually made from a lightweight and durable wood such as balsa. To begin your project, shape the hull of the boat by trimming off one end of an 8 inch long balsa wood block to form a symmetrical point. Define the bottom of the boat by shaving along the bottom of the boat to form an angled shape.

With the shaping done, the hull has to be sanded smooth with sandpaper. This allows its shape to be more well-defined. The angled bottom created earlier also has to be sanded so that its edge is rounded.

The sail support mast should be located in the center of the bow. A half-inch deep hole should be drilled in that marked spot in the hull of the boat. A wooden dowel, 0.25" in diameter, is cut down to 6 inches in height and sanded so that it is smooth. This will form the mast of the ship.

To install the mast, a generous application of waterproof glue is applied to the hole that was drilled earlier into the hull. The mast is inserted into the glue-filled hole and the excess is wiped away. Allow up to 24 hours for the glue to set, and assemble the sail in the meantime.

The sail is made from canvas or similar material that is cut to make an equilateral triangle of 4 inches. The sail is attached to mast with glue on one of its edges and the material is wrapped around the mast so that its edges are hidden. The rigging is made by gluing string to the mast where the sail is attached, with the other end of the string being attached to the hull.

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Quick Laughs: The Best Short Jokes Posted By : Brian Jones

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Post Date: 2010-04-21 Humor is a good way to break the ice, and short jokes are particularly effective as they are easy to tell and easy to remember. Below are some of the best short jokes ever, from the silly to the sophisticated.

Love thy neighbor all through the day... But first make sure her husband's away.

In the 1st year of marriage, the man speaks and the woman listens. In the 2nd year, the woman speaks and the man listens. In the 3rd year, they both speak and the neighbors listen.

A man tells his wife that a man is like a fine wine; he always gets better with age. The next day, she locks him in the wine cellar.

There's a couple lying in bed. The man says, "I'm gonna make you the happiest woman in the world!" The woman answers, "I'll miss you."

A wife tells her husband, "Give me some money; I want to buy a bra." The husband replies, "What for? You have nothing to put in it!" Then the wife says, "But you wear shorts!"

A husband says to his wife, "When I'm gone, you'll never find another man like me." The wife answers, "Why would I want another man like you?"

A husband tells his wife, "You know, our son got his brain from me." The wife says, "You're probably right. I still have mine with me."

Why did the monkey fall out of the tree? Because it was dead.

How do you keep a fool in suspense? "I'll tell you later."

Why was the blonde staring at a container of orange juice? Because it said, "concentrate."

A guy walks into a video store and says, "Can I have 'Batman Forever?'" And the store clerk says, "No, you have to bring it back tomorrow."

What's the difference between chopped liver and pea soup? Anyone can chop liver, but not everyone can pee soup.

Light can travel faster than sound. That is why some people appear bright until you hear them talk.

A patient says, "Doctor, I think I'm a bell." The doctor says, "Take these pills. If they don't work, give me a ring."

"Doctor, you have a patient here who thinks he's invisible." The doctor replies, "Tell him I can't see him."

"Doctor, I have a problem with my memory." The doctor asks, "When did it start?" The patient says, "When did what start?"

"Doctor, I feel like a pair of curtains." The doctor says, "Pull yourself together!"

A man calls emergency; "Come quickly," he says, "my little son swallowed a condom!" 5 minutes later, he calls back, "Its okay, I found another one."

Hopefully, this list of the best short jokes will keep the laughs coming as quickly as they are told. In conclusion, here are 2 more short jokes and one really long joke: Joke. Joke. Joooooooooooookkkkkkkkkkkkkkke!

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Do You Know How To Build A Roller Coaster? Posted By : Brian Jones

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Post Date: 2010-05-24 All good roller coasters begin with a model; a model shows possible buyers what the ride will look like, how stable it will be, and aids their choice about whether to purchase it or not. So here are a couple steps in making a roller coaster model that can afterwards become a real roller coaster ride.

Required Tools

Super glue

Normal marker

Permanent marker

Wire cutter

Required Materials

Paint

Your selection of material for the model (e.g., clay, tin)

1 yard of wire

Scenery pieces like artificial trees, miniature people, plants etc.

Plexiglass

Small pieces of plastic

Instructions

Settle on the sort of roller coaster you wish to make and pick the material you wish to use to make it. You can use clay, some kind of metal, or some people even use popsicle sticks and toothpicks, so decide which you wish to work with and begin.

Use the normal marker to draw the shape of the track onto the plexiglass, - the lift hill, inversions (loops), secondary hills, etc, and once you have finalized the shape, use the permanent marker to go over it to stop it from getting rubbed out. The structure, tracks and support are all very essential elements of the model and should be laid out clearly here. Now you can begin building.

Using the clay or other material of your choice start putting the model together. Take your time to put in each piece and install support pieces where necessary to guarantee the model is sturdy and firm and does not collapse.

Every roller coaster starts with a really high hill called the lift hill, this is because roller coasters typically are driven by gravity and the lift hill is the one spot on the track that an electric motor is used to move the coaster to the top and then gravity takes over. Therefore it is critical to perfect the height and shape of the lift hill.

To build the lift for your model, use a wire cutter to cut 3-4 pieces of the wire and place them side by side in the middle of the lift hill. Next choose 2 spots at the top and bottom of the lift hill that the lift will go through to join under the tracks. Then to the side of the lift hill, thread the wire below the supports to form a sort of chain until both ends meet. Glue the ends together and permit them to dry.

Using the glue put 2-3 additional pieces of wood on the top area of the lift hill to function as the launch section of the track, and also on the inversion and turn sections of the track. Lastly take the small pieces of plastic and glue them one by one along the inner section of the selected track to signify the magnetic mechanisms used to launch roller coasters. Paint and decorate your roller coaster, make a small train for aesthetics and your model is complete.

Now it is time to get out there and find a buyer to turn your model into a real ride!

Tips and Warnings

Because gravity is what keeps the coaster going, the length and height of the lift hill will be what provides the drive to keep the coaster going. Therefore bear this in mind when determining the height and slope of the lift hill.

Make your model on a surface which is the color of the ground, either brownish for dirt or green for grass.

As you make the model, contrast it to the plexiglass outline to make certain that all the track pieces and supports are where they ought to be and none are missing.

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FREE 4 Make A Kite Guide - hobby for many people in many countries

Kite making has been a hobby for many people in many countries for many years. Apart from flying a kite building it is a perfect means of exploring your own innovativeness for arts and crafts. For children who are searching for new leisurely activities to occupy their time in the holidays kite flying is perfect. Pre-cinstructed kites of late has become more popular and are even more so cheap. While many persons decide to purchase pre-arranged kites, construction process that is used for making a brand new kite on your own is so much more fulfilling. You can also make your kite in a wide range of designs and sizes, and with a few items and these instructions you can continue to make your own kite with these guidelines.

Items needed:

Bamboo sticks

Fishing line

Strings

Plastic bags

Razor

Scissors

Ruler

The Instructions are as follows:

1. Use the knife to sever the bamboo into individual sticks. Cut the longest which will function as the backbone of the kite so it can be placed vertically while the smallest piece will be placed horizontal. Then use the string and connect the two pieces together at the midpoint where it forms the frame of the kite but make sure that the lengths that divide the cross section bamboo stick is equivalent and use the ruler to calculate the measurements.

2. Use the knife to make a miniature indent at the last part of each bamboo piece, deep enough so that a set of strings can be put in them. Then cut a piece of string and place it through each incision of the bamboo sticks at each end so that it encircles the kite. Now pull the string around the kite so that it makes a loop at the top of the kite so it can be wrapped a couple times to stabilize the structure.

3. Slice the plastic bag into pieces using the scissor, and make sure it is huge enough to go over each triangle(s) as well as its borders. Then take the glue and attach each section firmly to the borders to ensure that it goes over the string frame.

4. Take another set of strings and tie them at each end where they will be tied together at the midpoint. This is the same area that the fishing line will be connected to fly the kite.

5. Then join another piece of string at the end of the kite to create the tail of the kite.

Tips and Warning

* Whenever you are pasting the plastic bag over kite, you can also utilize spray glue to fasten them at the centre to re-enforce the structure.

*Whenever you fly the kite, try to stay away from locations with power lines that will hinder you from flying it. Many kites end up being trapped in the wires and cannot be retrieve.

* You can use the same fundamental concepts of kite construction with minor adjustments to create your own kite frames or even shapes such as squares and octagons.

* If you want to construct the kite with more strength, create the frame with a bend.

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