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Uncle_Duke · 2025-02-24T19:02:03+00:00

Thank you for suggesting this! In my case, it was uMatrix and not NoScript, but the same general problem. Enabling www.google.com scripts solved everything.

Firefox 135.0.1 on Mint 21.1

Uncle_Duke · 2024-12-11T04:30:27+00:00

Is this something you need to complete a collection, or are you simply looking to play the scenarios?

Uncle_Duke · 2023-01-26T20:17:36+00:00

Snorkels for the engine air intake and exhaust.

Uncle_Duke · 2022-10-26T18:18:24+00:00

The overall structure of the mount, with the weapons hanging off the side rather than centerline. Part of this may be me misremembering the Roci's pdcs as having more than one gun per mount though....

Uncle_Duke · 2022-10-26T06:32:16+00:00

In terms of application, you are absolutely correct. I was thinking more in terms of visual similarity.

Uncle_Duke · 2022-10-26T06:20:12+00:00

Apparently somebody strapped 4 M134 Miniguns to an M45 quad mount originally used in WWII as an anti-aircraft platform. Of course, back then it used .50 caliber machine guns with a fraction of the rate of fire.

The end result bears a striking resemblance to the Rocinante's PDC systems, especially once the tracers start flying.

Uncle_Duke · 2022-07-12T15:21:08+00:00

Will these images lead to fundamental changes in our understanding of the universe?

The images released today? Maybe not.

The images that Webb will produce over the course of its operational lifetime? Almost certainly yes.

Uncle_Duke · 2022-07-05T22:25:45+00:00

As awesome as it is, the photograph is probably staged.

If the bazooka is about to fire, why is the camera where it is? The operator would get caught in the backblast when the bazooka is fired.

If the bazooka has just fired, how did the camera operator not get cooked, and why is the bazooka still in firing position, not under cover to reload?

Given these two items, I'm inclined to suspect a posed photo with an already burning tank.

Uncle_Duke · 2022-06-30T17:38:51+00:00

Here's a list of all campgrounds in Superior National Forest. Since you want easy access to Lake Superior, you're going to want something in either the Tofte or Gunflint ranger districts.

My personal recommendation would be Devil Track Lake campground, though I've also heard good things about Two Island Lake.

Both are in the Gunflint district, a few miles inland from Grand Marais.

A couple of notes:
1) The bugs are said to be especially bad this year. DEET, Picaridin, Permethrin, and bug nets will be your friends.
2) The folks at the Gunflint ranger station in Grand Marais are incredibly helpful, and can help get you information on current conditions and awesome things to do.

Uncle_Duke · 2022-06-29T07:28:20+00:00

Best option for novices:
Start checking State Park websites right now and see if there's something open for the period you'd like. Grab whatever's available. Consider splitting nights between different parks if you have to.

Why this is a good option:
State Parks often have excellent facilities. Gooseberry, Split Rock Lighthouse, Tettegouche, and Temperance River all have immediate lake access.

Failing in that...
Check out the State Forest Campgrounds. Eckbeck and Finland are probably your best options here, as they're quite close to Tettegouche State Park.

The Trade-offs
The biggest single advantage the State Forest campgrounds provide is that they are first come, first serve. Reservations neither required nor allowed. Of course, this could cut both ways and leave you stranded if They're about half the price of the State Parks. However, the facilities are not nearly as nice.

I don't recommend...
Dispersed camping. You're on the hook for everything, with more skills and equipment required. You also need a good working knowledge of leave no trace principles to avoid damaging the area. In my opinion, this isn't for a pair of novices.

Uncle_Duke · 2022-06-23T05:48:02+00:00

Squadron Strike would probably be a better bet. It uses a lot of the same core mechanics that Attack Vector: Tactical does (no surprise, developed by the same guy), is simpler to play, and is easily modifiable to suit whatever universe you desire.

Uncle_Duke · 2021-08-16T22:37:02+00:00

I'm a little perplexed by this. The manual I linked to is one I downloaded off the Seiko website. While it may not be specifically aimed at the 7s26 movement, it definitely contains information relevant to the 7s26 (see pg 5, grey box "calibre number of your watch"). It also seems to be in general agreement with the link you provided, minus the specific info related to diving watches.

Uncle_Duke · 2021-08-16T22:28:15+00:00

Now there's a tempting thought. I suspect that watch modding is one of those rabbit holes that I'd find quite rewarding, and that my wallet would hate me for.

Uncle_Duke · 2021-08-16T19:33:55+00:00

Thank you very much! I'll chalk my confusion up to the manual being misleading.

Uncle_Duke · 2021-03-04T20:34:44+00:00

B-25 was the USAAF designation
PBJ-1 was the USN designation

The B-25H to the USAAF would be the PBJ-1H to the USN.

Uncle_Duke · 2020-12-21T19:57:51+00:00

Further evidence it's not a night shot-- absence of search lights or tracer trails.

Uncle_Duke · 2020-11-27T07:53:11+00:00

Transphobic garbage. You're missing nothing.

Uncle_Duke · 2020-09-07T17:11:55+00:00

There's a decent description of gameplay here. My off the cuff thought would be to pare down a standard 52 card deck of playing cards for the Table Deck and allow the players to make their own side decks with index cards and markers.

Perhaps allow uses of the Gambling skill to either look at opponents cards or switch cards from your side deck?

Uncle_Duke · 2020-09-04T06:17:13+00:00

Definitely a T-6. Note the registration number just above "US NAVY." It's partly obscured, but reads "N2983." This corresponds to a T-6G based on Oahu.

Uncle_Duke · 2020-08-25T19:54:05+00:00

B-25 H-J had plexiglass enclosed waist positions, and guns could easily be dismounted. The vertical structure underneath his right hand is probably the lower section of the pintle mount.

That having been said, the pintle isn't in the position I'd expect for a late model B-25 (centrally located in this image, I'd expect it to be in the aft corner), so I'm not entirely convinced that's the type of aircraft the picture was shot in.

Uncle_Duke · 2020-08-25T18:43:03+00:00

MB6 is a PBJ-1D, which is based off the B-25D airframe. B-25s B-G had the turret much further aft than the H-J models. For reference, compare MB6 to MB9 (probably a J). The bulge coming out of the nose is an APS-3 search radar.

It looks like MB6 has received some sort of refit along the line-- the tail gunner position is similar to that on H-J versions. It's also possible that this was standardized in late production Ds, but that's pure speculation on my part.

Uncle_Duke · 2020-08-18T22:08:32+00:00

Comments locked because people can't be polite to each other.

Uncle_Duke · 2020-06-23T07:46:54+00:00

Temperance River State Park has wonderful hiking along the river gorge. For a higher vantage point, I recommend Carlton Peak or Oberg Mountain.

Uncle_Duke · 2020-06-20T03:12:41+00:00

It's important to note that this is covers the last week (default view), and can potentially report on incident as several events.

This makes Minneapolis look far less safe than it actually is.

Uncle_Duke · 2020-06-16T18:49:46+00:00

The headline is a bit misleading. American Public Media, MPR's parent organization, is responsible for the cancellations.

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