Thursday, September 15, 2011

Motorola DynaTAC 8000X - by Fibre Design - 1º Celular do Mundo

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DynaTAC is a series of cellular telephones manufactured by Motorola, Inc. from 1983 to 1994. With several different models, plus newer models under the Classic and Ultra Classic names, it was the first line of cell phones commercially produced by Motorola, with the first member of the DynaTAC series, the 8000x, being the first cell phone to receive U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) acceptance in 1983. DynaTAC was actually an abbreviation of Dynamic Adaptive Total Area Coverage. - Wikipedia

SRA/Ericsson MTA (Mobile Telephone System A)
Year: 1956
In the days before cellular phone networks, the world's mobile phones lacked a unifying standard. Instead, they used varying communication methods defined on a company-by-company basis.
The 88-pound MTA phone (in the photo below), shown here, is typical in size and weight of early mobile phone systems from the pre-integrated-circuit era. Most were so heavy and power-hungry that they required permanent installation in a car or other vehicle. Very few people owned, used, or even encountered such devices; for example, the service for the model shown here existed in only two Swedish cities and served a mere 125 subscribers from 1956 to 1967.
Notable qualities: The first automatic mobile telephone system (it didn't require a human operator to manually connect the user to an outside phone line)


Vinte Anos Da Telefonia Celular No Brasil

Esta semana completam-se vinte anos desde que o primeiro telefone celular chegou ao Brasil. Para lembrar a data, nada melhor que um paper model do primeiro celular realmente móvel inventado no mundo: o Motorola DynaTAC 8000X, um verdadeiro tijolo, que pesava quase um quilo. Eu disse realmente móvel porque o primeiro aparelho celular mesmo foi a Ericson quem criou. Leia a história abaixo:

PhotobucketO Primeiro Celular da História

Há meio século, precisamente no dia 16 de outubro de 1956, era criado o primeiro celular, aquela época conhecido como sistema automático de telefonia móvel ou MTA como ficou conhecido.
O equipamento, inventado pela Ericsson, era bem diferente dos pequenos aparelhos portáteis de hoje, ainda que com a mesma funcionalidade. De início, a telefonia móvel era sinônimo de comunicação por meio de rádios, operando na faixa dos 160MHz, instalados em automóveis, barcos, etc. O aparelho MTA pesava nada mais, nada menos que 40 kilos. - www.mdig.com.br


O DynaTAC 8000X foi anunciado oficialmente pela Motorola em 1983, e custou uma média de 15 anos de pesquisas e U$ 100 milhões para a empresa. O aparelho pesava uma base aproximada de 800g (quase 10 vezes mais que os aparelhos atuais!) e era vendido por cerca de U$ 4.000,00, apesar de contar apenas com recurso de voz e ter capacidade para apenas 1 hora de conversação.

Link: Motorola.DynaTAC.8000X.by.Fibre.Design

Japanese Paper Trains - by SF-Papercraft - Trens Japoneses

Three very well done models of Japanese trains.

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Shinkansen - Launched in 1964, was the first train in the world to exceed 200 kms per hour.
Shinkansen - Lançada em 1964, foi o primeiro trem do mundo a ultrapassar os 200 km por hora.

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Jr 103 - the most common train of Japan.
Jr 103 - o trem mais comum em todo o Japão.

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The EF81 class of electric locomotives are Bo-Bo-Bo wheel arrangement multi-voltage AC/DC electric locomotives operated on passenger and freight services in Japan.
As locomotivas classe EF81 são trens movidos a eletricidade que operam nos serviços de passageiros e de carga do Japão.

Link: Japanese.Paper.Trains.by.SF.Papercraft

Samurai Helmets And Masks - by Mogami Yoshiaki

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More some models of samurai helmets and masks in scale 1/1, this means that you can build them and use in school works, party costumes or even on Halloween.


Mais alguns modelos de capacetes e máscaras samurai em escala 1/1, isso significa que você pode montá-los e usá-los em trabalhos escolares, como fantasias de festa ou até no Halloween.

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Link: Samurai.Helmets.And.Masks.by.Mogami.Yoshiaki

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Halloween Special - Jack And The Halloween Dancers - by Canon

New Halloween model by Canon, a Jack-o-Lantern automata.

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This is a Halloween-themed moving toy. Turn the skull handle, and the ghosts and bats inside the jack-o'-lantern spin round and round! It's a fun, lively device. Display this great toy in your room and enjoy your Halloween! - Canon



Este é um modelo tipo autômato com tema de Halloween. Gire a manivela de caveira e os fantasmas e morcegos saltam de dentro da cabeça de Jack, girando e girando. Enfeite sua sala de estar com este belo modelo e Bom Halloween! - Canon


Link: Halloween.Special.Jack.And.The.Halloween.Dancers.by.Canon

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Lotus Europa Paper Car - by Takumi

Very nice model of Lotus Europa, by Takumi, with detailed interior.

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PhotobucketThe Lotus Europa was a two door mid-engined GT coupé built by Lotus Cars from 1966 to 1975. In 2006 Lotus began production of a totally new, Lotus Elise-derived design, a mid-engined GT coupé named Europa S.
The original Europa used Lotus founder Colin Chapman's minimalist steel backbone chassis that was first used in the Lotus Elan, while also relying on its fibreglass moulded body for structural strength. The Europa was based on a prototype built to compete for Henry Ford II's contract to build a Le Mans race car in the early 1960s.
The Europa was designed and built to be an embodiment of Chapman's oft-stated philosophy of automotive design: "Simplify, then add lightness."

PhotobucketThe four-wheel independent suspension was typical of Chapman's thinking; the rear suspension consisted of two relatively large trailing arms, one lower locating link per side, and the axles were used as upper locating links; very similar to Formula racing car designs of that era. Aside from the doors, bonnet (hood), and boot (trunk), the body was moulded as a single unit of fiberglass.
The car's handling prompted automotive writers to describe the Europa as the nearest thing to a Formula car for the road.
In all, Lotus built about 9,300 Europas. - Wikipedia


A Lotus sempre fez máquinas mais focadas no prazer de pilotar, tão valorizado pelo seu fundador, o inglês Colin Chapman. Desde 1952, quando lançou o roadster Six, a produção de carros de corrida ajudou a marca a se estabelecer entre os grandes do automobilismo e deu um apelo extra aos modelos de rua. Um dos primeiros sucessos foi o roadster Seven, produzido de 1957 a 1972, e que hoje sobrevive nas linhas do Caterham Seven. Em meados dos anos 60, Chapman começou a elaborar seu substituto, um carro tão distinto do Seven que acabou por não tirá-lo de linha. O novo modelo seria um cupê de estilo singular criado por Ron Hickman, diretor de engenharia da empresa.
O Lotus Europa havia sido concebido para a Ford competir nas 24 Horas de Le Mans, mas acabou sendo preterido em prol do GT40, da Lola. Dependendo do ângulo, o Europa parecia um cupê fastback, um três-volumes, uma panel van (perua de duas portas sem as janelas traseiras) ou até uma picape. Se na frente os traços eram arredondados e suaves, a traseira parecia implantada de outro modelo, com linhas retas. Na mecânica, mantinha-se a filosofia de Chapman, que pregava leveza e simplicidade, para que pudesse ser reparado em qualquer oficina. - portalsaofrancisco.com.br

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Link: Lotus.Europa.Paper.Car.by.Takumi

Curtiss R3C-2 Vintage Racing Aircraft - by Takumi - Avião De Corrida

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PhotobucketThe Curtiss R3C was an US-American racing aircraft built in landplane and seaplane form. It was a single-seated biplane built by the Curtiss Aeroplane and Motor Company.
The R3C-1 was the landplane version and won the Pulitzer Trophy Race in 12 October 1925 with a speed of 248.9 mph (406.5 km/h).
The R3C-2 was a twin-float seaplane built for the Schneider Trophy Race. In 1925, it took place at Chesapeake Bay in Baltimore, Maryland. With 232.57 mph (374.274 km/h), pilot Jimmy Doolittle won the trophy with a Curtiss R3C-2. The other two R3C-2, piloted by George Cuddihy and Ralph Oftsie, did not reach the finish line. The next day, with the same plane on a straight course, Doolittle reached 245.7 mph (395.4 km/h), a new world record. For the next Schneider Trophy, that took place on 13 November 1926, the R3C-2's engine was further improved, and pilot Christian Franck Schilt won the second place with 231.364 mph (372.34 km/h). - Wikipedia

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O Curtiss R3C era um avião de corrida norte-americana construído em para aterrisagens normais, em terra e também na forma de hidroavião. Era um biplano de assento único construído pela Curtiss Motor Company.
O R3C-1 era a versão de terra e ganhou o Troféu Pulitzer em 12 de outubro de 1925 com uma velocidade de 248,9 mph (406,5 km / h).
O R3C-2 foi um hidroavião com flutuadores gêmeos construído especialmente para disputar a Taça Schneider, que ocorreu em 1925, na baía de Chesapeake, em Baltimore, Maryland. Com 232,57 mph (374,274 kmh), o piloto Jimmy Doolittle ganhou o troféu com um Curtiss R3C-2. Os outros dois R3C-2, pilotados por George Cuddihy e Oftsie Ralph, não atingiram a linha de chegada. No dia seguinte, com o mesmo avião em uma corrida em linha reta, Doolittle chegou a 245,7 mph (395,4 km / h),e bateu um novo recorde mundial. No Schneider Trophy de 1926, o motor do R3C-2 foi melhorado, e o piloto Christian Franck Schilt ficou em segundo lugar, com 231,364 mph (372,34 kmh).

Link: Curtiss.R3C-2.Vintage.Racing.Aircraft.by.Takumi

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Wednesday, September 14, 2011

Racing Cars - by Epson Nakajima Racing - Carros De Corrida

There are more than fifteen models of racing cars in this Japanese site.

São mais de quinze modelos de carros para baixar neste site japonês.

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Link: Racing.Cars.by.Epson.Nakajima.Racing

Kid`s Learning Numbers Castle - by Canon - Castelo Dos Números

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PhotobucketThis is a paper craft in the shape of a castle which you turn the 3 cylindrical ramparts to the left and right to enjoy searching for numbers. Children learn the ways of thinking by looking from different angles as they peek through the holes on the walls and look at the entire castle to find the numbers from 1 to 10.Challenge with your family and friends.Pretty animals and secret treasure chest are hidden, too. - Canon


Este é um modelo de papel em forma de castelo, dividido em três andares, que rodam para a esquerda e para a direita, possibilitando que as crianças brinquem de "caça aos números". As crianças aprendem a raciocinar, olhando de diferentes ângulos, às procura dos números, através dos buracos nas paredes do castelo, para encontrar os números de 1 a 10. Vários detalhes escondidos e até uma arca do tesouro são as recompensas para os pequenos curiosos.

Link: Kid`s`.Learning.Numbers.Castle.by.Canon

Halloween Special - Phantom Manor - by Ray Keim

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I created this model for entertainment purposes only. It represents over six months of work, taking hundreds of hours to design. I am now offering it for free to any mansion fan who would like it, as a token of appreciation for all the phenomenal support I have received since starting this site, and also in the hopes that it will encourage others to share their art and ideas freely online. I hope it is enjoyed, and shared. All I ask is that my name and credit appear on the model and documents. And please do not repackage it, or try to sell it in a modified form. - Ray Keim

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Link: Halloween.Special.Phantom.Manor.by.Ray.Keim

Halloween Special - Barbie Scale Guillotine - by Tektonten

Tektonten is a very nice blog about paper models and have some original models made by the author.

Here is my contribution to the collection of free Halloween papercraft on the Internet this year: a guillotine! I had downloaded a 3D model of a bloody guillotine by designer "Smirnoffka" earlier this year thinking I might do a papercraft of it sometime and finally decided it would work best as a Halloween papercraft. I chose to scale the guillotine to the size of a Barbie doll because there was something just so ironic and disturbing about associating smiling Barbie with a gruesome instrument of death. - Tektonten

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Link: Halloween.Special.Barbie.Scale.Guillotine.by.Tektonten

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