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| It seems that some of us always need a few side projects to keep the creative juices flowing. Here are some interesting Moltensteelman creations, made for personal use and just for fun. |
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Martin couldn’t wait to try out his new Mig-21 Fishbed engine in May 2005 |
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Martin and Anne built the Sleep and Retreat Pod (SARP) in
2010 so they could rest in sound-reduced and air conditioned
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in a variety of environments. Carried by trailer, it is
moved into place on modified snow blower tracks that are fitted with
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actuators for leveling. |
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SARP-10 fuselage during
construction |
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Brushed chrome vents move fresh air to the
SARP-10 sleeping chamber |
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Insulating panels were fitted inside custom
designed frame |
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Frame adds rigid support to fuselage
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The shell of the SARP-10 is made of thin aluminum sheeting
around a frame shaped to provide sleeping room for two. Insulating
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and sound dampening materials are applied inside to
increase comfort and significantly reduce the sound heard within the
chamber. |
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Anne trimming sound dampening
material around window holes |
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Martin setting up fan for ventilation
while gluing interior panels |
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The HVAC system shown ready for
installation |
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HVAC ducting was made from sheet
aluminum |
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The fully insulated HVAC system was
carefully engineered to fit in the nose of the ship
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A room air conditioner was modified with insulation and
duct mufflers to reduce noise. Filtered air enters under the nose of the
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and is then cooled and circulated through the sleeping
chamber. The top duct releases air to outside
vents. |
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The SARP-10 is a work in progress. Side wings that detach
for transport will be added to accommodate ice chests and gear. A
dorsal fin, LED lighting and a few more finishing touches will give
SARP-10 the look of a futuristic space transport
ship. |
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Finished SARP-10 as shown in concept
drawing |
| Super Sit and Speww |
| This is what happens when you make an adult-sized version of a classic kid’s toy. It’s really fun to sit on the bar stools and use human power to rotate around a multicolored table top. The secret inside is a super slippery thrust bearing that lets this thing get going really fast. Winner is the last one sitting upright! |
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Building the frame for Super Sit and
Speww! |
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The strong frame takes a lot of
weight |
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The crew playing with the Super Sit
and Speww! |
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