Impossible ? - No way !
There is (almost) nothing what can't be done when using OpenVMS.
- trading at stock exchanges
- running bank business
- running factory plants
- doing scientific research
- controlling the flow of electric power and domestic gas
- operating vitally important equipment in hospitals...
LGB Scratch Building
Scratch building is the only option when the desired object isn't available on the market or a less detailed model needs a bit of refinement.
The construction reports feature numerous illustrations and provide a variety of insights into this sphere of activity.
Astronomy and cardboard modelling
To a greater extent of coincidence I stumbled across an interesting variant of cardboard modelling which sheds interesting lights on various scientific aspects.
Read or better say primarily see more in the illustrated construction reports.
WMF Coffee Makers
Who ever had a coffee brewed by the old WMF portafilter machines, won't like coffee made by "ordinary" coffee makers any longer...
History, historic documents, fosterage & maintenance, infomation on consumables and spare parts as well as manuals and further things can be found in the related project area.
- Petroleum ether and acrylic paint...
- Ancient and brandnew R/C components...
- Constructional drawing as a basis for modifications...
- Additional functions implemented by most simple means...
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The construction's phases were documented in an illustrated report showing the model's development and the incrementing and partially surprising hurdles during that process. It also describes interesting functional enhancements.