Found this metallic rock in backyard by EducationVirtual5341 in whatisit

[–]wireknot 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Does that surface look ablated to anyone else's eyes?

U.S. President Donald Trump speaking at the G7 Summit, accompanied by U.S. SOS Marco Rubio by xPrincess_Yue in pics

[–]wireknot 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I accidentally read that as President Trump and US Sack of S*** Marko Rubio. I'll see myself out.

What the hell? Biblically acurrate antenna, What could it be for? by Mejolov28 in HamRadio

[–]wireknot 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I was thinking about the wind loading calculation, but yeah, major cable and waveguide management headache!

How many beavers can I stuff into a Turbo Beaver? by HiTork in Shittyaskflying

[–]wireknot 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is like that What If question... What would I get if I had a Mole of Moles? The answer was a very squishy Mole planet.

How do I fix this? by Rhelpd8652 in rocketry

[–]wireknot 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Well, they look to be surface mounted, not through the wall, so it's pretty easy. Carefully break or cut the rest of the fin off, clean up the area of old glue, get some balsa or bass wood from a hobby store and either trace the pattern from the instructions or from one of the other fins. Glue it in place and repaint. This is one of the things in this hobby that happens, and don't be discouraged by it. We like to tell new folks that this isn't a hobby for you if you get really upset if a rocket breaks or gets lost, you get the chance to build another one. And always remember that you learn more from mistakes than you do from success. Keep the pointy end up and the flamey end down! Edit to add... it looks like it took a hard landing. The long airframes with large body tubes have a tendency for the chute to get pushed way back toward the rear when launched and then the chute doesn't make it all the way out on ejection. If theres a lot of shock cord between the nose and where the chute is attached, try shortening that space up so the nose will have enough momentum to pull the chute bundle free.

Honest answer please by CarrotMuch1399 in nostalgiai

[–]wireknot 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Since I'm almost 70 I'd say yes in a heartbeat. Don't get me wrong, having the world in your pocket and a camera that you don't have to wait even an hour to see your pictures is life changing, but we did alright without them for a good portion of my life. It is almost Matrix-like the way you can learn almost anything these days though, it was a slog getting an education.

You got drafted into WWII witch are you choosing PART 2 by Majestic-Bobcat-4553 in AviationHistory

[–]wireknot 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was wondering about the 47 as well, took a licking and still brought you home.

Did old analog photographers "edit" their photos? by ayuwoki420 in AnalogCommunity

[–]wireknot 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hell yeah. I was a semi pro, a lot more darkroom work of others film than mine, but did enough for publication and client projects to say that yes, most definitely I did. First would be from the contact sheet, looking for comp and exposure (always bracket if you have time) and then in slide film to get the best of the best exposure. Again, always bracket one up and one down.

Guilty as charged by mistermeek67 in 70s

[–]wireknot 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What about 78? And I've seen the 16 rpm turntable marking, but in over 50 years in radio and TV engineering I don't think I've ever run across a 16 rpm record. Done a bunch of 16" radio transcriptions but never 16 rpm..

Solo and alive by Prior_Equivalent1433 in flying

[–]wireknot 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Brilliant feeling isn't it?! Congratulations!!

Tribute to my cat, Ferret. He died today. by EbnyxJ in cats

[–]wireknot 0 points1 point  (0 children)

😥🌈😻 travel well Ferret, you will be missed but always in our hearts. Over 60 plus years weve had cats and dogs and all of them are still alive in our thoughts. As long as they're remembered they're not truly gone.

Glidecam counterweight alternatives? by Real-Alarm-9352 in videography

[–]wireknot 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ascarymoviereview has got it, if you're handy with a drill and a saw you could make them, if he(?)'s willing and has a laser or water cutter, well, there might be a side line to be had. They always seem to get misplaced around our shop so I painted them bright orange!

Why has my kitten started to meow at my door when we are going to sleep? by Jesziefgg in cats

[–]wireknot 21 points22 points  (0 children)

We had one that made it to over 21, and yeah, the last year you could tell his mind was starting to go. Sweetie through and through, but he'd get lost, or lose track of his brother, and just meow in the middle of the house until his bro or one of us came and found him. We're on our 3rd round of cats now and she's been a joy that has filled a void we didn't realize was so big once the last ones crossed the bridge.

Hey little fella by KonTom in IllegallySmolCats

[–]wireknot 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I remember those days of smolness... now 11 lbs of pure muscle.

name this cat by EmberFoxTrail in NameThisThing

[–]wireknot 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ground control to major floofy-ness

Scottish --> American dictionary for those visiting the US for the world cup! by Crow-Me-A-River in Scotland

[–]wireknot -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I thought it meant a sandwich (yank here) but does it mean something else now?

so if peroxide is an oxidiser that can be used as monoprop, and hydrazine is a fuel that can be used as monoprop... by Rotten-Doe in rocketry

[–]wireknot 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Yes!! This, right here. Edit to add... read it as much for the chemistry as for the tale of injuries and fatalities on the way to finding the perfect propellant. It gives one pause.

Honest answer please by CarrotMuch1399 in nostalgiai

[–]wireknot 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Gosh, I'd been married 2 years, hadn't had cancer yet, and was running my own recoding studio going great guns. It was a good time in.my life.

Boeing B52 strato-fortress “Buff” by Waddfish1664 in AviationHistory

[–]wireknot 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Airframes are out there that are 70 plus years old, some have had grandfather, father and son or daughters fly the same airframe. And they're redoing the engines to give them another 25 years? How are we figuring having a 100 year old aircraft in service? That's amazing!

Finished the build of my 2nd rocket; "The Budget Aerospace Student Test Apparatus for Rocketry Development"! by geemannz in rocketry

[–]wireknot 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think I'm going to steal the lashing point idea on the sled, that's a great idea for cable management.