The talented team behind Studio see this clearly and continue relentlessly to further innovate and improve the Studio experience”. For digital-building to be not only a nice feature for some, but a meaningful part of many people’s LEGO building experience, it must be an integrated and useful part of both the design, the building and the sharing experience. Tormod Askildsen, head of AFOL Engagement for the LEGO Group, has been intrigued by digital building since using LDD to bring alternate model instructions for the LEGO Factory Hobby Train set to market in 2007. “When the LEGO Group acquired BrickLink,” Askildsen said, “one of the things that impressed and inspired us was their purposeful development of the Studio software. They have truly inspired a generation of digital LEGO creators.” I am so proud of the team behind LDD and the greater virtual building community. They took ownership and created the most amazing virtual LEGO models and have grown the virtual building ecosystem. “Our initial vision for LEGO Digital Designer back in 2002 was to make building on a computer accessible and fun for children – to play with and share their creations online.” said Ronny Scherer, producer of the first-generation LEGO Digital Designer. “I am so impressed with how the community of creators has evolved. Builders-enthusiasts and professionals alike-have used LDD in wonderful and unexpected ways. Now after almost twenty years since its conception and eighteen years in distribution, LEGO Digital Designer will retire and pass the mantle to BrickLink Studio as the officially supported and maintained 3D building application. It has played a prominent role in various offerings, from LEGO Factory, LEGO Design By ME, LEGO video games and movies. LDD pioneered real-time rendering of LEGO bricks, virtual brick connectivity, and the compact LEGO Exchange file format (LXF) which made LEGO models built in LDD light and portable. LEGO Digital Designer was released in 2004 as the LEGO Group’s 3D building tool. The LEGO Digital Designer (LDD) website will close on January 31st, after which time LDD will no longer be available for download. While downloaded versions of the LDD application will continue to work, people are encouraged to download BrickLink Studio, import their LDD files, and use Studio for 3D LEGO building files, and use Studio for 3D LEGO building. The LEGO Digital Designer website will shut down at the end of January.īrickLink Studio welcomes LEGO Digital Designer users.īillund, Denmark – January 12th, 2022: Today, the LEGO Group announces that BrickLink Studio will replace LEGO Digital Designer as the official virtual LEGO building software going forward. Indeed, Studio is now welcoming new users migrating over from LDD, in preparation for its shutdown:Īt the end of January, there will be a special episode of the podcast ‘Bits N’Bricks’ celebrating the legacy of LDD and the Origins of Studio. Whil historically, a version of LDD has been used in-house, I would think that many new designers will have cut their teeth on Studio, prior to joining the company Indeed while the LDD page will be closed from 31st January, the news that it is no longer supported is now apparent: On the other hand, LEGO Digital designer has been getting fewer and fewer updates with new elements over recent years. Studio has been on the rise over the last few years, particularly with the rise of interest in LEGO building during the pandemic, its integration with BrickLink and the Bricklink Designers Program. It feels a bit like The LEGO Group is tidying up the house in preparation for its 90th Birthday later this year: Last night we heard about the merging of Bricks and Pieces into Pick a Brick, and this was followed hours with news that LEGO® Digital Designer – a stalwart of many fans of digital building – is going to have support discontinued, to be replaced by ongoing development of LEGO BrickLink Studio, as the group’s officially supported digital building application.
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As my wife made a final check of the room for forgettables like chargers, keys, glasses, the housekeeper barged in for a third time and literally began dunning her to leave a tip. the DND placard on the outside door handle notwithstanding. The coup d’grace: the housekeeper started banging on the door at 9:50 a.m. The 1960s vintage toilet, positioned uncomfortably close to the shower door, had to be flushed three times to fully remove whatever was left in the bowl. The shower was so tiny that I had to stand perpendicular to the shower head to prevent my upper arms from pressing against the shower wall on one side and the glass door on the other. At check-in, the clerk was airily disinterested and smiled only when clarifying for me that breakfast - the only meal available at this property - was served no later than 10 and most certainly NOT complimentary. 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Courtyard by Marriott Winston-Salem University Gym.Courtyard by Marriott Winston-Salem University Pool.Courtyard by Marriott Winston-Salem University Features.Hotels near Courtyard by Marriott Winston-Salem University. Of course, today Play-Doh Modeling Compound is a playtime phenomenon. That turned the company’s fortunes around.” “Fortunately, the sister-in-law realized it would make a better toy than a cleaning product. “It’s a tale of technological obsolescence with a happy ending,” says Christopher Bensch, vice president of collections at the Strong National Museum of Play in Rochester, New York. She told McVicker of her discovery and even suggested a new name: Play-Doh.Ĭourtesy of The Strong, Rochester, New York Sister-in-law Kay Zufall, a nursery school teacher, tested the nontoxic material with children, who loved molding it into all kinds of shapes. Joseph McVicker was trying to turn around the struggling company when his sister-in-law read an article about how wallpaper cleaner could be used for modeling projects. With the transition from heating with dirtier coal to cleaner oil, gas and electricity, sooty buildup on wallpaper was no longer an issue in many households. Fortunes began to change in the 1950s, though. Kutol Products had become the largest wallpaper cleaner manufacturer in the world in the early 20th century. Fortunately, the sister-in-law of one of its principals had an idea: let kids play with it. Founded in 1912 in Cincinnati, the company’s primary product-a soft, pliable compound used for wiping soot from wallpaper-was no longer in demand and the firm’s future looked bleak. Both episodes featuring Daisy were first released on Daisy and Other Thomas Stories in 1993 and they were aired on Mister Moose's Fun Time in 1998.The handwriting was on the wallpaper for Kutol. The two episodes, Daisy and Percy's Predicament were never aired on Shining Time Station at all, due to co-creator Rick Siggelkow's disapproval of Daisy's design which he considered sexist. Finally, some were episodes that were excluded from being seen on Shining Time Station for content issues. For example, No Joke for James was originally featured on the PBS airing of the episode, Oh, What a Tangled Web, but it was cut from the Fox Family airing and aired on Mister Moose's Fun Time. Others were episodes that were seen on original airings of Shining Time Station on PBS, but were cut for time on Fox Family. The only exception was made was Carlin's dub of A Proud Day for James as it first aired on Mister Moose's Fun Time and wasn't release on home video until Best of James in 2002. Some were episodes that were originally narrated by Ringo Starr that were shown on Shining Time Station, but not re-narrated by George Carlin and only appeared for home video releases. Some of the Thomas episodes that were never shown on Shining Time Station due to the programme ending back in 1996.Whenever Thomas' segment would be coming up next Thomas' chuffing and whistle pattern when he wakes Gordon up for the second time in Thomas Gets Tricked would be heard in the Treasure House as the characters would react to it. Looking back, Paul says that his favourite segments were Thomas the Tank Engine, I.C.Paul has confirmed that after Disney bought Fox Family, the programme was vaulted by them along with The All New Captain Kangaroo due to the advertising of rival Florida-based theme parks like SeaWorld and Busch Gardens in said programme.As such, they would have possibly had sixty episodes of Thomas within the programme. According to Paul Pistore, who performed as Mister Moose in this series, there have been about sixty episodes made.The shows that aired between it were The All New Captain Kangaroo which was the show it spun off from, Shining Time Station and The Magic Adventures of Mumfie, the latter two both of which being Britt Allcroft's series. When the show aired on Fox Family, it aired on a block called "Captain Kangaroo's Treasure House" which usually aired for two hours before Toon-A-Casserole.When Fox Family was in development, the original title for Mister Moose's Fun Time was supposedly "The Captain's Toon Room", but it was probably changed to include Mister Moose's name in the title.Percy's Predicament ( Art Appreciation Day)įrom Unknown Mister Moose's Fun Time episodes.( Note: * means an episode was confirmed by someone who saw it by memory) Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends (United Kingdom). Here’s a recap because I know you probably can’t tell all these games apart at this point. Genesis serves as a prequel, and deals with the Four Horsemen (n this case, two of them) dealing with a side story involving Lucifer and his henchmen. Although fans will probably dig some of the lore references, there really isn’t a Darksiders 101 class required or anything: you can just jump in.Įschewing the puzzle platforming presentation, Genesis is an old school top-down dungeon crawler akin to Diablo. Thankfully the team didn’t try anything fancy and instead gave the game its own little flair with comic book style cinematics, which actually are a perfect fit for series character artist Joe Mad. The voices are still there, the atmosphere is still present, it’s legit. Airship Syndicate, who previously handled another THQ Nordic Joe Mad project Battle Chasers: Nightwar, did great work in providing their own little spin on this established formula. So you’re kind of thrown into the thick of it and you have two options: War or Strife. Initially, Strife is the ranged expert and War is the melee fiend, with an emphasis on pistols and swords respectively. Anyone who’s played the first Darksiders should be familiar with War’s kit, as he excels close-up with deliberate, slow combos and can get into the fray with his ghost hook grapple. When playing solo if you don’t like either character for any reason, you can swap them in and out (and you’ll need to on occasion for puzzles). There’s an action game framework behind this loot-frenzy, and you really can’t tell at first. DARKSIDERS: GENESIS FULLĪirship Syndicate went all out with providing full freedom of movement so each character is fun to use at any point, all the way down to the Devil May Cry-like floating after leaping into the air and firing off dual pistols. There’s combos, but not so many that it gets absurd. It also has that endearing, silly “exploding loot” quality to it that fits this world so well. It’s a good balance. Shoutout to the subtle use of double-jumping to nestle some great secrets. One big thing that really matters to me and possibly no one else: great lengths are gone through to differentiate War and Strife from a collection standpoint too. Each of them has their own pool of health pickups and upgrades, as well as unique skins, abilities and passives. Although I was tempted to run as Strife the entire game, the steady stream of separate loot kept me invested in both. It’s also a thrill in co-op when you get your own bonuses and help your friends hunt for theirs. Identifies for consumers diesel exhaust fluids that meet diesel engine manufacturer requirements.Diesel exhaust fluid marketers that have demonstrated that their products satisfy the requirements of the most recent and applicable edition of ISO 22241, Diesel engines – NOx reduction agent AUS 32, may be licensed to display the API Diesel Exhaust Fluid Certification Mark.ĪPI Diesel Exhaust Fluid Certification has many benefits: The API Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Certification Program is a voluntary program designed to certify and monitor the quality characteristics of diesel exhaust fluid intended for use in motor vehicles with diesel engines. This standard, published by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), is intended to ensure that the diesel exhaust fluid used in SCR-equipped cars and trucks provides the purity required by diesel engine manufacturers and the quality to preserve the emissions control system and the environment. For the SCR unit to operate properly, the DEF must meet an exacting purity standard. To meet these requirements, many diesel engine manufacturers use Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR), an emissions aftertreatment technology that converts nitrogen oxides (NOx) in the diesel-engine exhaust stream into nitrogen and water vapor, two natural components in the air we breathe.ĭiesel exhaust fluid (also referred to as DEF or AUS 32) is injected into the diesel exhaust stream and the heat from the exhaust, the fluid, and a catalyst convert the NOx into the harmless gases.ĭiesel exhaust fluid is a 32.5% solution of technically pure urea in purified water. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) emissions requirements. Today, cars and trucks and other applications using diesel engines sold in the United States must meet stringent U.S. More info: Surge XT (64-bit VST3/AU plugin format for Windows, macOS, Linux) While Surge XT is not as easy to use as Vital, the possibilities you get with Surge are nearly limitless. With super powerful filters, expansive modulation, and deep routing, Surge XT is a dream come true for the sound designers out there. With three oscillators per scene and 12 oscillators on offer, it’s safe to say you’ll be hard-pressed to run out of options with Surge XT. In more colloquial terms, it’s essentially like two synths in one, letting you make complex split patches or layer them together. The main interface of Surge XT contains what they call two “scenes,” which are essentially two instances of the same synthesis engine. Surge XT is a hybrid open-source synthesizer, and it’s probably one of our all-time favorite free synth VST plugins.įor those familiar with the original Surge synthesizer, everything you love is still there with Surge XT but wrapped up in a more streamlined package than ever! More info: Vital (64-bit VST/VST3/AU/LV2 plugin format for Windows, macOS, Linux) Yet, at the same time, Vital manages to be sleek and easy to use, so for a list free virtual instruments, Vital is a no-brainer. With a beautiful interface, tons of modulation and control, MPE Support, and lots more, Vital is a very capable and deep synthesizer. Vital is quite well known now, and there are tons of great Preset packs and tutorials you can use. Spectral Warping directly acts on the harmonics of a waveform, allowing you to create unique timbres and movements with Vital. Hands down, the most exciting feature about Vital is the Spectral Oscillator Warping, which can give tons of character to your patches. Vital is an incredible free synthesizer, by Matt Tytel, with a refreshingly well-designed take on wavetable synthesis.įirst and foremost, Vital is a pleasure to use! The interface is simply beautiful to look at, and you get instant visual feedback for most controls in Vital. These are must-have instrument plugins for beginners and music producers who are setting up their DAW for the first time. To make sure you don’t have to scroll through pages and pages of Google searches, we’ve put together a list of the best of the best free VST instruments on the web. You need to make sure you’re using high-quality virtual instruments if you want to keep your music production on a pro-level. You're my only hope.When it comes to free VST instruments, there are tons of free options out there, but only a handful of instrument plugins stands above the rest. Things I have tried so far:ġ) Checking that all Reaktor VST installation paths line in Native Access line up with their location on my drive (I've never moved any of this stuff or messed with the Native Access install location settings).Ģ) Cleared my cache in Reaper and reset the VST path to the same drive as in Native Access.ģ) Reinstalled Reaper and updated to the latest versionĤ) Reinstalled Reaktor and Komplete Kontrolĥ) Unticked "Always use latest version of NI plugins" in both the standalone Komplete Kontrol program and the DAW plugin itself.ħ) Reinstalled Komplete Kontrol and Reaktor 6 but with legacy versions to see if that makes any difference.Ĩ) Updated Windows 10 to version 2004 (I'm getting desperate now).ĩ). I just think it's the bare minimum a company has to do and I'm seriously questioning whether I even want to buy future products from NI. That was crass of me, but when I've paid something like £700 for their Komplete bundle, I feel like I deserve better as a customer than someone who expresses almost zero interest in addressing the problem I'm experiencing. I can forgive them for taking a long time to respond - that part doesn't bother me, but the sheer reluctance to actually read my emails or look at my screenshot instead of just pasting links to generic support articles I've already referenced in my interaction.if I had done that at my last customer support job, I would have been fired immediately (I'm not exaggerating here).Įvidently, I lost my cool after a few interactions and now they're no longer responding to me due to 'rudeness.' Fair enough, I shouldn't have called them out for 'shit service'. I raised a ticket three months ago with Native Instruments and I've been appalled by their support, or lack thereof. Conveniently, Reaktor 6.3.1 is not available as a legacy update on NI's website and I'm currently running 6.4.0. I've also tried running Monark and other Reaktor plugins through Komplete Kontrol, but this produces the error "You last saved this using Reaktor version 6.3.1. I'm wondering if I can kindly ask anyone here for help with a problem I've been desperate to fix now for the last 3 months.įor whatever reason, I had been using Monark and some other Reaktor plugins just fine until one day, Reaktor 6 keeps running in Demo mode no matter what I do. This is a shot in the dark here and a long one, but hey, here goes. Regardless of its color or whether it is naturally occurring or has been induced with chemical substances, the patina should be even and richlyhued. The color of the patina can vary from reddish to warm brown, green, or even yellow depending on the amount of copper in the alloy. The patina which develops naturally on the surface of the sculpture can indicate the quality of the alloy used. Important things to note when determining the quality of a bronze sculpture include the exactness of the casting to the artist’s model, particularly its surface texture quality and the accuracy of subtle details such as fingers. Various defects, such as gas porosity – the formation of bubbles within the cooled casting – or coldfront – the imperfect fusion of two fronts of liquid metal – can affect the alloy’s strength, appearance, and durability. Though Bronze has remained relatively unchanged since the alloy combining copper and tin was first discovered, a sculpture’s quality is still very dependent on how well it is cast. What should I look for in a bronze sculpture? Bronze is an inherently durable alloy which, with some care, can retain its original condition and quality for decades and centuries. Specialized bronze cleaner and a soft sponge. This verdigris acts as a shield preventing any significant corrosion, but can also be easily removed without harming the sculpture’s integrity or durability. This is caused by the oxidation of the alloy during which a very superficial layer reacts to the oxygen in the air and becomes copper carbonate. It remains the most desired material for monumental statuary.Īs bronze ages, verdigris – a blue-green patina – forms on the surface. The alloy has been used around the world since antiquity, including by the ancient Greeks, who considered it the highest form of sculpture and were the first to scale bronze figures to life-size. The material is in fact so durable, that despite the earliest known cast bronze dating back to 2500 BCE, there are comparatively few examples of large bronze casts because, as boundaries changed and kings fell, they were often melted down and repurposed. The alloy is particularly strong, ductile, and, because its oxidation process prevents corrosion, extremely durable. Two forms of tin bronze were used during the Bronze Age, ‘mild bronze’ – which was 6% tin, hammered thin, and used for objects such as armor – and ‘classic bronze’, a composite with 10% tin that is still used for casting objects today. Though pre-dated by another bronze alloy combining copper with arsenic, tin bronze has remained relatively unchanged since its discovery in the 3rd millennium BCE. If for any reason you are not satisfied with your purchase or my service, please contact me before leaving any negative feedback.Bronze is an alloy dating back to 4500 BCE composed of varying amounts copper and tin. I strive for no less than a five star rating in each of the performance categories. FEEDBACK: I leave positive feedback as soon as a payment is received. My item descriptions are to the best of my knowledge, so when in doubt, please ask questions. TERMS OF SALE: Any item may be returned within 14 days, unless sold "As Is". Shipping costs are specific to each item in order to provide the least costly method of delivery. All items are shipped with Delivery Confirmation. A small handling fee is included in the price for packing materials and other costs incurred with processing and transporting. SHIPPING: I only ship in the US and Canada. Payment is due within 3 days of auction end. You'd be surprised at the many offers I've accepted in the past! PAYMENT: The winning bidder pays postage as stated. Very nice!BUY IT NOW: If this is a Buy It Now listing, please don't hesitate to make an offer. Each one measure 5" tall, 6.5" long, and 3" wide. They are inscribed ART BRONZ and you can see remants of the (c)KBW mark. They are bronze-clad and have a warm patina. These gorgeous bookends by KBW, Kathodion Bronze Works, are circa early 1900s. Many cheap machines have a similar issue, but this is something to consider. The Flux 125 has integrated leads, making them formidable to change if damaged or if you become unsatisfied with the short 6 feet MIG gun and ground cables. With inverter technology advances, and manufacturers competing to make the lightest possible welders, there isn’t a reason to go in the opposite direction. YesWelder’s model that we review later in the article, and other brands, offer significantly lighter units at the same or lower prices. While you can use this welder on the go, it wouldn’t be our first choice. But it is a 125A flux-cored welder, period. If it were a multi-process machine with a high-duty cycle, just under 40 lbs. But 38 lbs is too heavy for a small amperage output welder. Sure, you can lift it and move it around. While the Harbour Freight labels it as “lightweight and portable,” that’s only true if measured by 2010 standards. It’s heavy because of the transformer core located inside the unit. If you don’t know the precise amperage your settings provide, you’ll always have to stick to the recommended settings chart, which doesn’t help you develop your welding skills. The min or max amps are poor for beginners developing their welding techniques. Instead, this welder uses a “min/max” button in tandem with an infinitely adjustable wire feed knob to control your welds. A primary digital readout helps beginners learn how amperage output impacts the penetration, bead, and arc on different metal thicknesses. But since many brands provide it, you can get it if you look around. Having a digital display is not a must-have for inexpensive welders. Plus, it uses a “min/max” power switch for your amp output, which unnecessarily complicates the experience. Without a digital display, the wire feed speed is determined with arbitrary numbers around the knob. While this welder is not hard to operate, it misses a few things. However, since many competing models let you weld longer, purchasing something that will handicap you doesn’t make sense. So, for DIY enthusiasts, this is not a dealbreaker. But then you will bump up against the duty cycle. If you are welding a gate, patio, or garden elements like benches, flower, and veggie frames, you must make many longer welds. While this satisfies the needs of many hobbyists, you cannot complete every DIY project with short welds. The welding time is even lower if you use the maximum amperage output of 125A. The Flux 125 offers a duty cycle that lets you weld for 2 minutes using a 90A output, then wait an additional 8 minutes for the welder to cool down. So, let’s review where it falls behind the competition to help you decide if this welder is for you. But you should also know many competing models don’t have most of these negatives. You should know how these shortcomings affect your work. The Chicago Electric Flux 125 has multiple flaws that hinder your welding experience. What To Know Before Buying The Chicago Electric Flux 125 Unspecified wire feeding speed range in inches per minute.Weldable Mild Steel Thickness (Single-pass) (Flux-cored welding accommodates rust and other contaminants, reducing the need to grind.) Tech Specs Welder Type Without copper contacts, you must grind the metal well for the best electrical connection.īut cleaning the base metal thoroughly negates one of the advantages of FCAW. The worst thing about the cheap clamp is that you can’t replace it quickly since it doesn’t use the standard bolt and nut wire connection.Īlso, the ground clamp lacks copper contact points, so it doesn’t provide maximum conductivity. The provided ground clamp is pathetic, while the MIG gun is in line with the price. You can’t replace them readily as it requires opening up the machine and wiring skills. I also don’t appreciate the built-in nature of the leads. However, the 6-foot leads are below-average length. So, the limited package contents are no surprise here. It’s normal for bargain welders to include no or few extras. This will open a window allowing you to select the page layout. To change it, click on File in the main top bar and click on Page setup. By default, Google uses a Portrait page setup.
With Klopp likely to make some changes in Austria, Doak might just find himself in the position Mohamed Salah usually flanks, stationed out on the right side of the attack - should the Egyptian be rested.ĭoak was not used for the U21s' EFL Trophy win over Morecambe on Tuesday night in anticipation of Thursday's game and he looked relaxed alongside his more senior colleagues as they went through their paces at the AXA Centre. The teenage winger was arguably the standout performer for Barry Lewtas's Under-21s side last term in UEFA Youth League and he might find himself getting an opportunity to catch the eye once more when the team lines up in Linz. The new £40m signing appears to have settled into life on Merseyside well and has struck up an early bond with the likes of Stefan Bajcetic and Jarell Quansah in the squad already.Īfter signing a new, long-term Liverpool contract earlier this week, Ben Doak will be looking to continue a fine few days with some minutes in senior European action. With Gravenberch opting out of Under-21s duty for Orajne Jong during the international break, it means the midfielder has had the best part of three weeks to get up to speed in his new surroundings and could be called upon from the start as a result. The Netherlands international was a late substitute in Saturday's 3-1 win over Wolves at Molineux and could be called upon from the start at the Raiffeisen Arena in Linz. Summer signing Ryan Gravenberch was involved in Wednesday's workout alongside his new team-mates as the former Bayern Munich man closes in on his full Liverpool debut. The ECHO was one of a handful of outlets at the AXA Training Centre overseeing the Reds players being put through their paces by fitness and conditioning coach Andreas Kornmayer. Jurgen Klopp and his staff oversaw a light run-out in front of the media ahead of their flight to Austria later that day. Liverpool limbered up for Thursday's Europa League opener against LASK with an open training session on Wednesday afternoon. |
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