#Chevrolet scheme

[carsthatnevermadeitetc]

Chevrolet Astrovettes, 1969. The crew of Apollo 12 - astronauts Pete Conrad, Richard Gordon, and Alan Bean - ordered custom-painted Corvette C3s. Each astronaut ordered a matching Corvette Stingray coupe, powered by 390hp, 427ci Turbo-Jet V8 engines with 4-speed wide-range transmission and PosiTraction 3.08 rear axles. Bean (the fourth person to walk on the moon who passed away in 2018) played a key role in the design of the Corvettes, choosing the black on gold color scheme. The design included distinctive black “wings” styled by Alex Tremulis, the industrial and automotive designer. The C3 Corvettes became known as the Astrovettes with the only difference between the cars being the red, white, and blue badges on each fender used to identify which car belonged to which astronaut

[wheelsgoroundincircles]

1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z28

10 Details:

1. This specific Z28 is a coupe with the signature dual headlights and a blacked-out grille from the 1969 model year.

2. It's finished in a black color with white stripes that run along the body and hood.

3. The Z28 designation indicates that this car is equipped with Chevrolet's high-performance 302 cubic inch V8 engine.

4. This engine was a popular choice for racing and delivered impressive power and torque.

5. The Z28 also featured a stiffer suspension, heavy-duty brakes, and a close-ratio 4-speed manual transmission, making it well-suited for performance driving.

6. This particular Camaro appears to be in excellent condition, with its original paint, chrome, and trim all well-maintained.

7. The car sits on a set of classic Rally wheels with Goodyear tires, further enhancing its sporty appearance.

8. Inside, the Z28 likely features a black vinyl interior with a bench seat and a center console.

9. The Z28 is a highly sought-after classic car by collectors and enthusiasts due to its performance heritage and timeless design.

10. This particular example, in its classic black and white color scheme, is sure to turn heads on the road.

[coimbrabertone]

NASCAR Numerology: How NASCAR's Current Teams Got Their Numbers: Part Three.

Alright guys, we've done Trackhouse, Penske, Wood Brothers, RCR, and SHR, now we're gonna cover the numbers for Hendrick Motorsports, Roush Fenway Keselowski Racing, and Spire Motorsports. That's a grand total of nine cars to cover and some very historic numbers, so let's get on with the origins, the meaning, and some of the notable events in the history of some of the most significant numbers in modern day NASCAR.

We start with Hendrick Motorsports, which is a bit of a mess for two reasons:

The first is that Hendrick has like three different numbering schemes simultaneously: One built around the #5, one built around the #24, and a handful of car numbers that don't fit into either scheme.

The other is that Hendrick Motorsports has recently restructured, to the point where...the #5 is the #48, the #48 is the #88, the #9 is the #24, and the #24 is the #5.

Confused yet? Don't worry, I'll explain it all.

The Hendrick Motorsports story begins in 1984 with the All-Star Racing #5 of Geoff Bodine. This team initially had high aspirations, trying to sign the likes of Richard Petty, Dale Earnhardt, and Tim Richmond, but after sponsorship and co-ownership deals fell through, Rick Hendrick was left holding the bag alone, he and Geoff Bodine would need to make do with each other.

Well...they won Martinsville, Nashville Fairgrounds, and the season finale at Riverside.

This was enough to keep the #5 team alive, and for 1985, they returned, now properly under the Hendrick Motorsports banner. The #5 didn't win in 1985, but improved results throughout the season moved them up from 9th in the standings to 5th.

This was enough to finally win over Tim Richmond, who came over to start a second team with Folgers sponsorship - this was the #25, and Rick Hendrick's dad, Papa Joe, co-owning this entry.

Tim Richmond took seven wins in 1985 and finished 3rd in the standings, but unknown to everyone else...he was suffering from AIDS all this time. This would keep him out of the car for most of 1987 - with Benny Parsons running a Folgers #35 car in his place - but he would return midseason and immediately win two in a row at Pocono and Riverside.

Unfortunately, Richmond's return would only last eight races. Tim Richmond would attempt to return to NASCAR for 1988, but the medications he was taking to manage his illness conflicted with NASCAR's drug testing policy. Richmond would die from AIDS complications in August 1989.

Hendrick Motorsports at this point ran three numbers built around the #5 - the #5, the #25, and the #35.

They were also running the first non-scheme numbers in the form of the #17 with Darrell Waltrip, however, DW would take his team and his number in 1991 to start his own team, Darrell Waltrip Motorsports. The split was amicable, and Rick Hendrick actually helped DW get the team setup.

The next team - and the next numbering scheme - came in 1993, when Hendrick Motorsports hired Jeff Gordon to drive the #24. Initially, the team had intended to run the #46 - because for the movie Days of Thunder, Hendrick Motorsports provided the car and had Greg Sacks race at Phoenix 1989, Atlanta 1990, and Darlington 1990 to acquire footage.

The City Chevrolet sponsorship on the $46 Days of Thunder car is actually modeled on a real Chevrolet dealership that Rick Hendrick owns in Charlotte.

Unfortunately, issues with Paramount - who distributed Days of Thunder - prevented Hendrick Motorsports from running the #46 for real. So instead, they picked the #24, because it had relatively little history in NASCAR prior to Gordon, it was available, and it came right before #25. Thus began the most dominant partnership of the 1990s.

Jeff Gordon would win 93 times and would win championships in 1995, 1997, 1998, and 2001.

Terry Labonte in the #5 would add to Hendrick's 1990s domination with a 1996 championship.

Such was Jeff Gordon's success that, in 2001, Rick Hendrick allowed Jeff to become the co-owner of a new entry - the #48 of Jimmie Johnson. #48 was double #24, beginning the new numbering scheme. This would also see a part-time #84 car for Kyle Busch in 2004.

Jimmie would win the 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2013, and 2016 championships in the #48, equaling the 7 titles of Richard Petty and Dale Earnhardt.

Then we get the #88 car, which was set up in 2008 for Dale Earnhardt Jr. when he moved to Hendrick Motorsports. Why #88? Well, his DEI number was #8, Dale Jr. had a rabid fanbase, and a lot of people already had #8 merch and #8 tattoos. How to keep those people invested in Dale Jr.? Simple, make his new number two 8s, hence #88.

Thus, come 2017, Hendrick Motorsports has the #5 of Kasey Kahne, the #24 of Chase Elliott, the #48 of Jimmie Johnson, and the #88 of Dale Earnhardt Jr.

Then everything started to change.

For 2018, Chase Elliott moved to the #9, taking the number most associated with his famous father, Bill Elliott. Bill had run the #9 at his own team from 1975-1981, then continued running it at Melling from 1982 to 1991, and then ran the #9 again at Evernham Motorsports in 2001, 2002, and 2003 as he spearheaded Dodge's return to NASCAR.

Chase was in the #9, but he took his #24 team with him. Hence my joke about the #9 really being the #24.

Meanwhile, Kasey Kahne dropped out of Hendrick due to chronic dehydration issues impacting his ability to race. Kahne's #5 team became the #24 team for rookie William Byron.

Also in 2018, Alex Bowman took over the #88 for Dale Jr.

Fast forward to 2021, and Hendrick Motorsports shuffles things around again.

Kyle Larson started the 2020 season win Chip Ganassi Racing, however, during the COVID-19 hiatus, Kyle Larson used a racial slur on a hot mic during an iRacing event. McDonalds, Credit One Bank, and Chevrolet dropped him that day. This left Chip Ganassi no choice but to fire Larson the next day.

Kyle Larson was highly rumored to replace Jimmie Johnson in the #48 for 2021, but after the n-bomb incident, sponsor Ally didn't want to touch him.

Nevertheless, Larson dominated in dirt racing in 2020, completed a racial sensitivity course, and made outreaches to black communities to apologize for his actions, including a visit to the George Floyd Memorial in Minneapolis.

All of this convinced Rick Hendrick that he should hire Kyle Larson after all, but he needed to shuffle things around to make it happen.

The flagship #5, Hendrick's original number, would return for the first time since 2017, with Kyle Larson running it, primarily sponsored by Hendrick Cars, but also Valvoline, Cincinnati Inc., and Tarlton. The team, however, would be the same as Jimmie Johnson's 2020 #48 team.

Alex Bowman's #88 team, however, would switch to the #48 plate and take on Ally as their sponsor.

Thus the #24 became the #9, the #5 became the #24, the #48 became the #5, and the #88 became the #48.

An awful lot for one team, huh?

Roush is thankfully a bit simpler.

The #6 is Roush's flagship car and has been ever since they were founded in 1988. Why the #6? Then sponsor Stroh's Light wanted a one-digit number to be instantly recognizable. Thus, Mark Martin's time with the #6 began.

Initially, Roush built around the #6 brand, with their second car being the #16 Family Channel Ford and them running the #60 Winn-Dixie car for Martin's Busch Series starts.

Their third car in in 1996 was the #99, which didn't really fit - other than the coincidental of 9 being 6 upside-down so #99 is kinda like two sixes, but Jack Roush says that was a coincidence. But Roush Racing went back to the sixes scheme in 1998 with the #26 car. They also bought the #97 John Deere Pontiac in 1997 and changed it over to a Ford for 1998, bringing it into the team for a five-car effort.

Roush had a couple of six car races in 1999 because Jack grew interested in Busch series racer Matt Kenseth, who was running a Chevrolet for Robbie Reiser. Jack didn't seem to mind too much, and by the time 2000 rolled around, he took Reiser, Kenseth, and their #17 car into the Cup series, running the DeWalt Ford.

Matt Kenseth won Roush's first Cup championship in 2003 with the DeWalt #17, and so in 2024, RFK Racing's two cars are the #6 and the #17.

The original Roush number, and their first championship winning number.

Now for Spire Motorsports real quick.

The #7 car in NASCAR became famous due to owner-driver Alan Kulwicki, who in the late 80s and early 90s, insisted on doing things himself even as NASCAR was starting to move towards bigger, multi-car teams. Alan winning the championship himself in his own equipment in 1992 would inspire a slew of drivers to follow his lead in this era, but for Alan himself...well, he died in a plane crash on the way to Bristol in 1993.

He never got the chance to defend his title.

The #7 AK Racing team was taken over by Geoff Bodine in 1993 - 'member him from Hendrick? - and ran as Geoff Bodine Racing for awhile, before selling to Ultra Motorsports for 2000. Ultra Motorsports and the #7 car of Jimmy Spencer had precisely one notable moment to their name.

At the 2003 MBNA America 300 at Dover International Speedway, the #7 Sirius Satellite Radio Dodge was a lap down when the caution came out, becoming the first car to benefit from NASCAR's new beneficiary rule - implemented to stop drivers from racing back to the line after the caution flag came out - which led to commentator Benny Parsons dubbing him the lucky dog.

Sirius' logo at this point included a little dog.

So yeah, that's where the term "Lucky Dog" in NASCAR comes from, the more you know.

The #7 then went through Robby Gordon Motorsports for awhile, followed by Tommy Baldwin Racing - in which Danica Patrick made her final NASCAR start in the 2018 Daytona 500 - before winding up at Spire Motorsports for the 2021 season.

Corey LaJoie has run the #7 from 2021 to 2024, accomplishing fuck all, and will be replaced for the 2025 season. It is currently unknown who will replace him. Justin Haley has been linked to the ride, and he actually won Spire's only Cup series victory in only his third start at a rain-shortened 2021 Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona.

Spire then built out their numbering scheme off the #7, with Carson Hocevar running the #77 and Zane Smith running the #71 - though he is due to be replaced by Michael McDowell for 2025.

So yeah, that's Hendrick, Roush, and Spire down. We've done #5, #6, #7, #8, #9, and #10 already, so next time we'll pick up with Joe Gibbs Racing and their #11 Toyota.

[vikkicomics]

The Red Baron's cameo in Ottoway Volume 2. I might repost this on his birth and death days. Landscapes are my weakness, and bird's eye shots too. Thank George Barbier for the Autumn colour scheme.

Major Isenstein's red 1915 Chevrolet is on the road below.

@tristandelarkadien for landscape art exchange!

[automotivealchemy]

Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS Sports Coupe Concept

Equipped with a Supercharged V6 motor with standard rear wheel drive. With a unique body styling and color scheme that offers stripes or solid colors to differentiate the SS Monte Carlo from the regular LT and LS models.

[starzyhoes]

transformers oc yapping time (i don’t really make descriptive oc’s anymore, i should prolly do character voice claims/what they sound like and backstories 😔)

If you want to use one/draw one or give me any ideas to add then go ahead!! Just make sure to ask/credit 😁

(1): Strikesaw (fav/main rn) - Specifically for Bayverse unless specified/adjusted and edited.

Name/Designation: Strikesaw Type: Decepticon Species: Cybertronian Gender(?): Mech/Male Car Type: V10 Dodge Viper (Black) - Super Car Optic Color: Red Occupation: Gunman. Assassin/Stealth. Gunman commander. Height: 27ft (approximately) Personality: Cocky, quiet, introvert, sarcastic, manipulative, irritated. Facts: Used to be an Autobot but very quickly switched sides. Does it for revenge/beliefs, not for following Megatron’s leadership.

(2): Zip - Used for Transformers One (unless specified ofc)

Name/Designation: Zip Species: Cybtertronian Gender(?): Male/Mech Sexuality: Homosexual (Gay) Occupation: Model Car Type: Pink sleek Sedan (Pink 1963 Chevrolet Impala SS to be more specific for other series and stuff) Optic Color: Blue Side: None (Pre-Movie) Autobot (Post-Movie) Height: 20ft (short in terms) (I NEED TO DO MORE RESEARCH ON HEIGHT FOR THE DIFFERENT SERIES AND STUFF LMAO) Personality: Flirty, zesty, sweet, loving (in a way? Can be taken as platonic/romantic idgaf) Facts: Has a T-Cog. Iacon’s top model (and/or stripper).

(3): Vaporwave/Vee (this depends on what series/movie/game/au is chosen)

Name/Designation: Vaporwave/Vee Species: Cybtertronian Type: Depends on AU/Series/Movie/Game Gender(?): Male/Mech Sexuality: Homosexual Color Scheme: Usually Red and Black with White finishes/details Car Type: Toyota Mk III Supra Optic Color: Blue Age: Unknown (Depends on AU/Series/Movie/Game) - Usually depicted to be an early adult Personality; Quiet, Strict, A Bit Aggressive, Loving towards Loved Ones/Others he’s close with. Flirty when chosen to be, Ambivert. Height: 28-30ft+ Facts: Uses patrolling as his private times for himself, making personalized weapons.

AHHH- I haven’t done an actual post in forever!!! Some things might be missing on them (facts and what not-) I just write down what I think of lmao!! If you wanna give me tips then plz do ilysm 🙂‍↕️🙏

[wierdartistmarcell]

Dean could feel the hot, black smoke within his being, it singed at the edges of his soul, burning him from the inside, leaving ashen smoke in place of the once-bright light which it slowly devoured.

He felt very little difference yet, other than the constant buzzing in his chest, like a dozen bees flying inside him, but other than that and a faint warmth over his heart, he felt no difference.

"Disappointed?" Crowley asked, spotting the confused expression on Dean's face.

Dean glanced at Crowley, his expression that of horrified realization. The reality of what he had just done truly setting in though uncertain if the horror was in regards to what he had done, or the fact he was giddy with joy about it.

"Fuck... I did it. I actually did it." He whispered, looking at his slightly shaking hands, before looking up at Crowley, defiance still burning on his eyes, in spite of the last echoes of their infernal deal still lingering in the night.

Crowley revelled in the moment and smirked with a regal satisfaction.

"Calm down, my fledgling. You are far from your final form yet You have a long road yet to travel until the last of that human glow is singed away. For now, return to your cozy little bunker. I will call upon you when I need you. But until then, your brother and dear mother await." The king of hell chuckled.

Dean nodded, his expression conflicted as the gravity of Crowley's words, and the reality of what he had just done, was still sinking in.

"What about them? Sam, Mom...? What do I tell them?" The question was equally pointed to himself as it was Crowley.

Crowley smirked and put his hands deep in his pockets and shrugged.

"Tell them nothing. Moose and Mama Bear don't need to know the details of our little arrangement. Let us just keep this little secret between the two of us, yes?" The king said, leering at Dean.

Dean clenched his jaw, but nodded, agreeing that it was indeed the best course of action.

"Understood." The man said, straightening his back.

Crowley narrowed his eyes, a feline smile on his lips, savouring the victory he had finally pulled in the infernal chess game he'd played with fate for the last half decade. And finally his pawn had reached the borders, and became a true queen, fit to topple any opposing king.

"Remember, Dean, you're my chess piece now. Play your part well, and perhaps I'll find more uses for you in the grand scheme of things." Crowley purred, sliding one hand over the taller man's neck.

Dean leaned into the touch, greedily seaching for the hellfire warmth which radiated from the demon's favourite vessel.

Then Crowley vanished, and Dean was left alone beneath the stars. Sometime during his and Crowley's deal. The old lamp had finally burnt out and died. Standing by his lonesome at the crossroads, he felt the weights upon his shoulders lessen slightly, as part of his guilt singed away through the corruption.

With a determined, yet conflicted expression, the former human walked into the darkness, to the waiting 1967 Chevrolet Impala. Bound for the bunker of the men of letters, he smiled slightly. The secrets he carried with him now spoke of danger, betrayal and sin. Yet most of all, they spoke of freedom.

Dean felt as if he was walking on eggshells, for the next few days after he returned to the bunker. He was navigating the home base with a newfound grace and an unsettling calm which had already set itelf within his now slightly less pronounced bow-legged gait.

Sam and Mary had made no comment on his slightly altered mannerisms. The fact that the changes, just as the corruption were so slow, was probably why no one took notice. But Dean, however. He noticed everything. Everything he had not been able to notice before.

Like how all the devil traps in the bunker were broken with hair-thin scratches through them, and how, even if Dean could yet not see it, he could feel a hellhound constantly stalking the halls. Dean had then realised that Crowley had been infiltrating and spying on them for Chuck knows how long.

Crowley... indeed, after that night at the crossoads, when he had pulled that demon to him and sealed their deal with an unneeded kiss. A kiss of sulphur, hellfire, of hate desperation, longing and more which he did not wish to confront even within his mind. He had not been able to help it.

He wanted to stop thinking. He wanted to just leave those thoughts, to forget those unwanted feelings. But as the days passed, and his shame was eaten away at by the demonic corruption, he slowly allowed himself to acknowledge what he felt. The peculiar mixture of undemonic loyalty and deep-rooted attraction.

Dean was no stranger to attraction. He found all manners of people attractive. He had never broadcasted the fact that he was a little bit more than bi-curious. His father had always been vocal regarding his thoughts on those that were not of traditionalism. So he had hidden away his attraction to men for most of his life. Overcompensated with treating women in a damned near misogynistic manner. All out of fear and shame. Out of the same kind of shame that had caused him to bury his attraction towards Crowley. Or so he had told himself, ever since he first had felt that clear attraction to the demon, when Crowley had, with such casual, flirtatious, and cocky mannerisms, given them the colt. And how his attraction had only grown with the years. Especially after the demon king decided to grow out that damned sexy beard. That beard would truly be the end of him...

The thing, however, which he was ashamed of, the thing he had refused to even allow himself to mull over, was not his attraction to Crowley's vessel. For it was a damned handsome one, but rather his attraction to Crowley himself, itself. The demon within the vessel. The blood red smoke which he had only seen a few times. Way too few times in his opinion.

He had felt intense shame about the implication beyond his attraction towards the demon.

In the library, Sam looked up from his piles of books. He had been reading up on all literature he could find, which even mentioned the antichrist, or the idea of human/angel hybrids.

Dean entered the room, holding two beers, the smile he wore, strained with the paranoia he felt, constantly on edge, fearing Sam would find out what he was doing, what he was becomming.

"Thanks. All good, Dean?" Sam said, accepting the beer from his big brother. Dean shrugged casually.

"Yeah, all is good with me. How's the hunt for Satan's spawn goin'?" He asked casually and sat down, twisting open his own beer.

"Most literature seems to refer to him as evil incarnate. Well, all except this one." Sam picked up one of the books and tossed it to Dean.

"Good Omens. Well that sounds like a good, well, omen." Dean said, looking at the cover, which depicted a man with devil horns and s forked tail laying over the title, a glass of wine in his hand. Beneath the title was the text:

The nice and accurate prophecies of Agnes Nutter, Witch.

"A book of prophecy?" Dean asked, looking at the book in confusion.

"Fiction, Dean. It's a fictional book. But it does present a very interesting take on the antichrist. In it, a normal human family accidentally take in the antichrist due to a mix up at the church where two women were giving birth. The antichrist grows to become just a normal kid, with normal values and morals. Nature versus nurture, Dean. What if this antichrist is actually like Adam, the antichrist in the book. What if he can be raised to be good?" Sam proposed.

Dean thought for a moment. Wasn't he pretty much the poster boy for nature superseding nurture? He was trained, since he was a young child, to be a Hunter. A fighter for the good in the world. Saving people, hunting things. Yet here he was, willingly becoming a demon. He was a natural at demonic proclivities. Killing, torture, sin... he knew he was a hedonistic sado-masochist. He was born to be one. He had tried to fight it all his life. But those occasions where he'd indulged... he'd never felt more free.

He could, and had, explained it away before as the first time, he had only started torturing after he had been tortured himself for 30 years, and the other time he was cursed by the murderous mark of Cain.

But that was not the whole truth, now was it?

He had no excuse for the fact that after his decade torturing souls in Hell, he still enjoyed torturing the living. He wanted to keep it to himself. Hide it away in the deepest reaches of his mind, but it kept rearing its ugly head, whenever he felt his knife slice through flesh. The way he could feel how his eyes ought to turn black when he felt blood on his hands. How he had to surpress his feral barghest grin, whenever the screams of pain he inflicted reached his ears.

It was his nature. It had been inevitable.

Crowley's hellhound guard had been watching the two brothers, and Crowley himself had been watching through her eyes. Having noticed the thoughtful look in Dean's eyes had peaked the ever so perceptive demon's bottomless curiosity. With a child-like mischevious delight, he decided to pop by the bunker unannounced for a chin wag and a cuppa.

Dean had moved to the kitchen, where he was staring blankly at a burger, not feeling hungry.

"Well, well, look at you. Playing house not doing much for the ol' appetite, eh? How's domestic life treating you?"

Dean rolled his eyes, giving the burger a death glare, before pushing the plate away.

"Shut it, Crowley. What do you want?" He looked up, not surprised to see Crowley, dressed in a fine, black suit, sitting vis a vis himself at the small table.

"I was in the neighbourhood and decided to check in on my favourite Winchester. A little doggy been whispering in my ear that you've been avoiding the family dinner table. Got something you need to get off your chest, my dear demon fledgling?" He purred, teasingly.

Dean shot Crowley a glare, torn between irritaion, and the unsettingly intense crush which seemed to only grow more uncontrollable within the demon's presence.

"You are hilarious. Such an absolute jokester. Fuck outta my kitchen." He sneered, half-jokingly. Crowley smirked at that and leaned his elbows onto the table, cocking his head slighty in the manner which always made Dean's heart jump in his throath.

The walls of the kitchen bunker seemed to echo with the unconventional, yet by now very much familiar emotional dance of the two men. Their banter, as usual, was charged with the energy which was uniquely theirs. Tension, lust, camraderie and a dark, twisted, non-judgemental understanding.

"And that, my dear Squirrel, is why I am always cocksure when it comes to deciding nicknames." Crowley smirked, as the newly ressurected Mary Winchester entered the kitchen, raising an eyebrow at the scene before her.

"What's going on here, then? Who's this? Another hunter friend of yours?"

Dean, quick on his feet, and snappy with his tongue, shot Crowley a sly, demonic glance before turning to Mary with a mischievous grin.

"Oh, hey, mom. Not much is happening, no. I'm just having lunch with my boyfriend, Fergus." He said, reaching out, placing one of his hands over Crowley's. Crowley arched an eyebrow, caught off guard by Dean's impromptu cover story. But even though he was surprised, he was far from unhappy with the idea.

"Ah, so this is the infamous Mary. What a pleasure to finally meet you." He said, flashing her one of his most charming smiles.

"Who says us hunters cannot find love?" Dean smiled, leaning forwards, looking for any adverse reaction from his mother.

He was pleasantly surprised that his mother seemed to have no reaction at all to the idea of him dating a man.

Mary seemed merely amused as she looked at the two and quirked an eyebrow.

"I've been back for what? Two months? Why didn't you introduce us earlier?" She asked with a smile, holding a hand out for Crowley. "Mary Sandra Winchester." She said. Crowley raised an eyebrow in response before taking the offered hand.

"Fergus Roderick MacLeod." He replied

"You hunt, Fergus?" Mary asked.

"At times. I'm more of a specialist at certain things. They call me up for cases now and then." He smiled, then placed his free hand on top of Dean's, electricity surging through the both of them. "But this is simply a casual pop-by. Hate going too long without seeing my dear Squirrel." Crowley purred with a smile.

Mary chuckled and shook her head.

"You two go ahead and enjoy your little date, I'll leave you be." Mary said with a wink and walked out of the kitchen

Dean and Crowley exchanged subtle glances as Mary left the room, both of them realizing the absolute absurdity of their situation. Which caused them both to laugh after they were certain the Winchester matriarch was gone.

"Surprising how fast she accepted the lie." Dean said with a smirk.

"Boyfriends, Winchester? Really?" Crowley asked with a raised, amused eyebrow.

"First thought that came to mind. Let's just play along for now and keep the cover up." He smirked.

"You truly are a dark horse, Dean." Crowley teased, interlocking his fingers with Dean's. "I do not mind toying with your family." He smirked, leaning closer.

Dean swallowed hard, as it dawned upon him that he was once again fully entangled in Crowley's spiderweb of charms. To pretend that Crowley was his boyfriend, and to keep the fact they were both demons a secret from Mary was going to be very difficult for the hunter. Especially as his feelings for the king of Hell seemed to just deepen and deepen the more his soul ashened.

[netscapenavigator-official]

General Motors has, at every turn of their EV game, flubbed their naming scheme.

They started with the 1997 General Motors EV1. Kinda simple, but it became rather iconic, and nobody was doing simple names like that back then. The vehicle itself was thrown into infamy, so even though it was discontinued, repossessed, and destroyed, surely GM would want to cash in on that infamous name with their second electric car, right?

WRONG! We're calling it the 2012 Chevrolet Volt. After the electrical unit. EV2 is sooo last decade. Oh, but we're gonna keep with the theme, and in Europe it'll be called the Opel Ampera, after the ampere electric unit.

Great! So we have a few other electric units to work with. We've got the Watt (and all its prefix variants). We've got the Ohm, too. That'll be a fun naming scheme for a while. We can also always go back to calling them the EV[#] once we get back in the business of full-electric cars, right?

WRONG AGAIN! We're calling our new fully-electric car the Bolt. After lightning, cause that's cool. What? You're saying that's too close to the "Volt," and people will get them confused? Nahhhh. We'll slap "EV" on the end of the name. That way nobody will confuse them (they did and still do.) Don't worry, though, we'll make up for in Europe where we're calling the car the... Ampera-e... even though it shared zero parts with the plug-in hybrid it's named after, and "Ampera" itself was already a word jumble of ampere, but now we're bringing back the letter e, but slapping it on the end with a dash... so........ But don't worry! We'll try again. This time we'll come with even better names!

WRONG AGAIN AGAIN! We gave up. Now we're calling all of our EVs by the nameplates of our gas powered models with "EV" slapped on the end of the name, even thought the Equinox EV, Blazer EV, Silverado EV, Sierra EV, etc. share no parts or even visual similarities with their iconic gas-powered counterparts. It won't confuse consumers. (It will, and it does.) Don't worry, though! We won't mess up the name in Europe, this time, because........ we left the European market and sold Opel to Stellanis. Goodbye.

[dijidweeeb]

1955 Chevrolet Bel Air Custom

Why This Car Is Special

The 1955 Chevrolet (sometimes referred to as '55 Chevy) is an automobile that was made by Chevrolet in 1955. It is considered a huge turning point for the manufacturer and was a major success.

Fast forward to now and you will see this 1955 Chevrolet 150 Resto-Mod we have at Skyway Classics has a semi-truck load of performance and comfort items added to its gleaming orange and tan exterior.

Features

1955 Chevrolet Bel Air Custom

Restored at Custom Classics

355 cubic inch modified small block Chevrolet engine

Polished aluminum intake

Performance carb with the electric choke

Chrome open element air cleaner assembly

Aluminum finned valve covers with red script Chevrolet

Performance fuel plumbing

Modified electronics and distributor

Serpentine belt drive system with billet aluminum pulleys

Power steering and disc power brakes

Vintage Air

Tube headers

3-inch dual exhaust with Flowmaster mufflers

700 R4 automatic transmission with overdrive

Engine and frame both painted and detailed

Tan custom interior

Handsome bucket seat like but bench-seats

Matching rear seat and door panels

Leather-wrapped steering wheel

Custom center console with the chrome shifter and orange shifter ball

Billet aluminum dash with VDO gauges

In-dash CD player

Vintage Air with electronic climate control

Seatbelts

Tan carpet and floor mats

Finished trunk with custom fitted partitions, carpet, Bow Tie logo back of the cargo area

Hugger Orange and Tan

Full side windows in place of the original vented pieces

One-piece front and rear bumpers

Staggered-diameter Ridler alloy wheels

Performance tires

Mechanical

You will appreciate the 355 cubic inch modified Chevy small-block V-8 residing under the smoothed hood. A showpiece all on its own, it incorporates a polished aluminum intake, performance carb with the electric choke, chrome open element air cleaner assembly, aluminum finned valve covers with red script Chevrolet on them, performance fuel plumbing, modified electronics and distributor, a serpentine belt drive system with billet aluminum pulleys to drive its power steering, power brakes, alternator and Vintage Air accessory drives, and tube headers feeding 3-inch dual exhaust with Flowmaster mufflers to deliver the kind of throaty rumble guaranteed to attract attention.

A 700 R4 automatic transmission with overdrive and four-wheel disc brakes add even more to the 150's performance capabilities with the engine and frame both painted and detailed.

Interior

The tan custom interior has had its once-minimalist accommodations traded for a handsome bucket seat like but bench-seat interior featuring a matching rear seat and door panels, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, custom center console with the chrome shifter and orange shifter ball, billet aluminum dash with VDO gauges, in-dash CD player, Vintage Air with electronic climate control, seatbelts, and tan carpet and floor mats.

It even has a finished trunk with custom fitted partitions, carpet, and a Bow Tie logo across the back of the cargo area.

Exterior

Our 1955 Chevrolet 150 Sedan is a particularly fine example of craftmanship that has went into this show car.

The first thing you will notice is the paint scheme. Tastefully sprayed in Hugger Orange and Tan with carefully considered details such as full side windows in place of the original vented pieces, one-piece front and rear bumpers contribute to setting the car apart from the pack, and new staggered-diameter Ridler alloy wheels and performance rubber give it just the right stance.

Conclusion

This 1955 Chevy show car we have at Skyway Classics was built by Custom Classics that is a nationally renowned restoration facility for customizing show-winning cars of almost any make and model, from American iron to foreign exotics and vintage rarities.

1955 Chevrolet Bel Air Bradenton, Florida | Hemmings

1955 Chevrolet Bel Air Bradenton, Florida | Hemmings

1955 Chevrolet Bel Air Bradenton, Florida | Hemmings

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1957 (All Original) Chrysler 300C Convertible

The Chrysler 300 "letter series" are high-performance personal luxury cars that were built by Chrysler in the U.S. from 1955 to 1965 and were a sub-model from the Chrysler New Yorker. At its introduction, it was advertised as "America's Most Powerful Car".

The 1957 model year 300C was corporately shared with an all new appearance for Chrysler products called the "Forward Look" and featuring a "yawning" wide trapezoid-shaped front grille which was unique to the 300C, "Vista-Dome" windshield, dual headlights, and gradually rising tailfins starting from the doors similar to Chrysler-branded products. The wheel diameter changed from 15 in (381 mm) to 14 in (356 mm) while continuing to use drum brakes for all wheels, and to keep the front brakes cool a cooling duct was installed with the air intake located just below the headlights that fed air directly to the front brakes. The exterior color list was expanded to offer Jet Black, Parade Green metallic, Copper Brown metallic, Gauguin Red and Cloud White while the interior was tan leather standard and optional interior choices were available from the New Yorker list of which the 300 was based.

The Hemi engine was upgraded to 392 cu in (6.4 L) with 375 hp (280 kW), or as a limited edition 390 hp (290 kW) version (18 built). The 392 CID engine was exclusive to the 300, New Yorker and Imperials, while the dual four barrel carburetors was standard on the 300C and continued with an improved air induction system that gave each carburetor its own air cleaner to improve efficiency. A convertible model was available for the first time and was listed at US$5,359 ($51,704 in 2021 dollars) while the two-door hardtop was listed at US$4,929 ($47,556 in 2021 dollars). In comparison, a 1957 Imperial Crown Convertible was listed at US$5,598 ($51,276 in 2021 dollars). GM's Pontiac Division introduced the Pontiac Bonneville as a convertible only, offering fuel injection and a similar price tag but offered lower luxury content and a reduced price for 1958, and Mercury offered the Mercury Turnpike Cruiser for 1957 with the optional 430 cu in (7.0 L) Super Marauder V8.

The car introduced red, white, and blue '300C' circular medallions on the sides, hood, trunk, and interior and was the first model to use the color scheme.  A total of 1,918 coupes and 484 convertibles were built. 

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1990 Corvette ZR1

We already know that the C4 Corvette is one of the most beautiful Corvette models ever hit the market. But the 1990 ZR1 took things to another level with a unique paint scheme and many design touches. This was the generation of the Corvette that introduced the world to the digital dashboard. Among the other unique design touches were the T-Top removable glass panes and the spoiler on the hatch (via Barnfinds).

1990 Corvette ZR1

The Corvette line has advanced quite a bit over the years and was pioneered by unique design and speed. The C4 is often the most underrated generation of the Corvette, but it was by far one of the most beautiful and unique generations. Chevrolet would advance the Corvette line quite a bit over time, and the C4 was the first of these new advances, including fuel injection.

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NASCAR Numerology: How NASCAR's Current Teams Got Their Number: Part Two.

Hello all, this is part two of my little mini-series on how and why NASCAR teams have their current numbers. Last time we did Trackhouse, Team Penske, and I tacked on Wood Brothers because it was topic. Today we're continuing down the list - we covered the teams with the #1 and the #2 yesterday, now to talk about the team with the #3.

Quite possibly the most iconic number in all of NASCAR, when someone says the #3, NASCAR fans always think of Dale Earnhardt in the black intimidator GM Goodwrench Chevrolet...but that's not quite how the #3 car started.

In fact, it started in the early 70s with team owner Richard Childress himself, who would go part time with numbers like #13, #96, and #98 in those early starts. In 1976, however, Richard Childress would go full time in his self-owned car, and the number he chose was the #3.

Why? Well, Richard said it was in tribute to Junior Johnson, who ran the #3 49 times from 1961 and 1964, and won 9 races with it. Junior Johnson owned the #11 and the #27 for his own team, so the #3 was the most notable Junior Johnson available.

Thus, in 1976, the #3 car began.

In mid-1981, Richard Childress was considering retirement. At the same time, Dale Earnhardt in the #2 Osterlund Racing car saw his team get sold to JD Stacy, and thus the partnership that won the 1980 championship collapsed just half a season later.

Dale Earnhardt took over RCR's #3 and brought sponsor Wrangler with him. The #3 wasn't quite to Dale's level though, so for 1982 and 1983, Dale switched to Ford and ran the #15 Bud Moore Engineering car. Ricky Rudd took over the #3 for two years and managed to get RCR's first and second wins, at Riverside and Martinsville.

This was the same number of wins that Dale got at Bud Moore Engineering in the #15, thus, Dale felt it was time to return to RCR and the #3.

Thus, the most famous partnership in NASCAR began, with Wrangler sponsorship through 1987, and then in 1988, the car gained the famous black, silver, white, and red GM Goodwrench sponsorship. It gained a thousand names: the intimidator, the man in black, Darth Vader...this was the most famous car in stock car racing.

And in the 2001 Daytona 500, as the DEI #15 and #8 - numbered after Dale's Bud Moore car and Dale's Busch series car - finished one-two in NASCAR's biggest race, Dale Earnhardt was killed in a turn four wall impact.

A legend had died.

Kevin Harvick was drafted in to replace him, but the paint scheme was changed, and RCR changed the number immediately. The #13 and the #23 were available, but RCR did not want to burden Harvick with a number associated with the #3 at all, thus, RCR chose the #29 instead.

This meant that, for a time, RCR had the #29, the #30, and the #31, a set of consecutive numbers.

In 2014, however, Kevin Harvick moved to SHR (more on that in a moment) and Austin Dillon took over his car...and it was renumbered the #3 again.

Why? Well, Richard Childress once famously announced that the #3 would only come back in the hands of an Earnhardt or a Childress, and Austin Dillon was Richard's grandson via his daughter. Needless to say, this has been controversial.

Lots of people feel that Austin Dillon isn't there on merit, instead he's there by nepotism. They feel that after Dale's death, the #3 should've been retired outright.

Well, they didn't do that and the #3 is back.

And RCR's second car...well, it's not the #30 or the #31 anymore, nor the #07, the #27, the #33, or any other number that RCR has run in the past.

Rather it is the #8...that number Dale Earnhardt ran in Busch and later Dale Earnhardt Jr. made famous at DEI. Why the #8? Well, it was used by Ralph Earnhardt (Dale's father) in his racing days. So how the heck did RCR end up with such an intimately Earnhardt number?

Well, it should be noted that Richard Childress and Dale Earnhardt were close friends.

Furthermore, when RCR brought back the #8, it was initially for Daniel Hemric, who is from Kannapolis, North Carolina - the same town that the Earnhardts are from.

That doesn't quite explain why they kept the #8 for Tyler Reddick and now Kyle Busch, but that's why they brought it back.

Like I said, Earnhardt nostalgia.

Now, onto SHR, who run the #4, the #10, the #14, and the #41.

When Tony Stewart bought into Haas CNC Racing (who had been running numbers like #60, #0, #66, and #70) they completely overhauled the numbering scheme.

Tony Stewart - who had originally come from an Indy Racing League background - wanted the #14 for himself, as that had been the number of his racing hero, AJ Foyt. Stewart succeeded, and he'd pass that number down to Clint Bowyer and now Chase Briscoe, the current driver.

Meanwhile, he wanted the #4 for his teammate, as that had been Tony's karting number. Unfortunately, Morgan-McClure Motorsports still owned the #4 at this time, so Tony's 2009 teammate instead had to settle for running the #39 at the time. It should be noted that Newman had run the #39 Dodge in the second-tier Busch series before at this point, so he did have an association with this number.

Once Ryan Newman left the team at the end of 2013, the team brought in Kevin Harvick and his Anheuser-Busch sponsorship (initially with Budweiser, later with Busch Light) for 2014, and finally managed to change the number to #4. They were rewarded with an immediate championship in 2014.

The #10 car came next, with SHR bringing Danica Patrick over from the world of Indycar. They initially wanted Danica's Indycar number with the #7, but that was unavailable, so they went with the #10 instead, with was one of Danica's karting numbers.

When Danica retired at the end of the 2017 season, they kept the #10 for Aric Almirola (and now Noah Gragson for 2024).

Presumably they felt that since 4+10=14, the number suited their numbering scheme.

Also suiting the numbering scheme is the #41, which is #41 backwards. Despite being Tony's number inverted, the #41 has traditionally been seen as Gene Haas' car in the Stewart-Haas pairing, with Gene bringing in Tony's rival Kurt Busch in for the 2014 season (announcing this while Tony was out injured, no less).

Daniel Suárez would drive the car in 2019, and then Cole Custer (the son of Joe Custer, who manages Gene Haas' racing operations) would drive it from 2020 to 2022.

Tony then managed to get Ryan Preece - a more grassroots kind of driver, the kind of driver Tony likes - in the car for 2023 and 2024, with results staying about the same.

Gene will get the last laugh though, because even as Stewart-Haas Racing is closing its doors, Gene Haas will keep the #41 as Haas Factory Racing, and Cole Custer will return to the NASCAR Cup Series for 2025.

Guess the #41 really was Gene's car all along, huh?

Anyway, that's six cars down today. The next car on the list would be the #5...Hendrick is a four-car team with a ton of history, and they've played a lot of number roulette over the years, so we'll handle them tomorrow. Hendrick, Roush, and maybe Spire to knock out the #5, the #6, and the #7. We did #8 here, #9 is with Hendrick, and the #10 we also covered here, so...it looks like we'll pick up with Joe Gibbs Racing and the #11 on Thursday.

Sounds good?

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Wedding Car Rentals in Trivandrum: A Guide to Adding Elegance to Your Big Day

Your wedding day is one of the most significant events in your life, and every detail needs to reflect the beauty and grandeur of the occasion, including the car you arrive in. A luxurious, well-decorated car is not just a mode of transportation but a symbol of style and elegance. In Trivandrum, several wedding rentals car services provide a variety of options to suit different preferences and themes, ensuring that you arrive in style on your special day.

1. Why Choose a Wedding Car Rental?

Wedding car rentals have become increasingly popular for several reasons:

Elegance and Style: A luxurious car adds a touch of sophistication to your wedding day, enhancing the overall atmosphere and look of the event.

Convenience: Renting a car for your wedding eliminates the stress of transportation logistics, allowing you to focus on enjoying your special day.

Customizable Decorations: Many rental services offer customized car decorations based on your wedding theme, color scheme, and preferences.

Variety of Options: Whether you want a classic vintage car, a sleek luxury sedan, or an extravagant limousine, wedding car rental services offer a wide range of options.

2. Popular Wedding Car Rental Options in Trivandrum

Trivandrum offers various car rental services specializing in wedding rentals, providing a fleet of vehicles to match your wedding style. Here are some popular choices:

Luxury Sedans: Brands like Mercedes-Benz, BMW, and Audi are the top choices for couples who want a modern, stylish entrance. These cars exude sophistication and are perfect for elegant, contemporary weddings.

Vintage Cars: For a royal or vintage-themed wedding, renting a classic car like a Rolls-Royce, Ambassador, or Chevrolet Vintage can add a timeless charm to your big day.

Limousines: If you want to make a grand entrance, a stretch limousine is the ultimate symbol of luxury and prestige. Limousines are also spacious, accommodating larger bridal parties with ease.

SUVs and High-End Cars: For couples looking for both luxury and comfort, high-end SUVs like the Land Rover Range Rover or Toyota Fortuner offer ample space and a premium feel.

Convertibles: For outdoor, beach, or garden weddings, a convertible car adds a romantic and fun element to the experience.

3. How to Choose the Perfect Wedding Car

Choosing the right car for your wedding involves a few important considerations to ensure it aligns with your wedding theme, style, and budget. Here’s a guide to help you make the right choice:

Wedding Theme and Style: The car you choose should complement the theme of your wedding. A vintage car suits a traditional or classic wedding, while a luxury sedan or limousine is ideal for a modern, glamorous event.

Size and Comfort: Consider the size of the bridal party. If you’re traveling with bridesmaids, groomsmen, or family members, opt for a larger car or an SUV that offers sufficient space and comfort.

Decoration Options: Many rental services provide wedding car decoration packages, including floral arrangements, ribbons, and other decorative elements. Ensure that the decorations align with your wedding colors and theme.

Budget: Wedding car rentals can vary greatly in cost, depending on the type of car and rental duration. Set a budget in advance and choose a car that fits within your financial plan without compromising on style.

Rental Duration: Some rental services charge by the hour, while others offer full-day packages. Make sure to calculate how long you’ll need the car, including time for photo sessions, to ensure a smooth experience.

4. Top Wedding Car Rental Services in Trivandrum

Trivandrum boasts several reputable wedding car rental companies that offer a variety of vehicles and packages to make your day special. Here are a few popular options:

Southgate Travels: Known for its wide fleet of luxury vehicles, including sedans, SUVs, and vintage cars, Southgate Travels provides customized wedding car packages with decorations.

Royal Wedding Cars Trivandrum: Specializing in high-end and luxury cars, this service offers options like BMW, Audi, Mercedes-Benz, and even stretch limousines for a grand entrance.

Kalyani Wedding Car Rentals: This company is popular for offering well-maintained luxury and vintage cars, providing options for both traditional and contemporary weddings.

Star Wedding Cars: With a focus on premium services, Star Wedding Cars offers a selection of stylish vehicles and bespoke decoration packages to meet individual needs.

5. What to Expect from a Wedding Car Rental Package

Wedding car rental services often come with special packages that include:

Customized Decorations: Flowers, ribbons, and banners that match your wedding theme.

Chauffeur Service: Professional, well-dressed drivers who ensure timely arrival and smooth travel for the bride and groom.

Photo Opportunities: Many services offer the car for additional time to accommodate wedding photography sessions.

Flexible Rental Hours: Packages range from a few hours to the entire day, depending on your needs.

Backup Support: In case of any mechanical issues, most services offer a backup car to ensure your day remains uninterrupted.

6. Tips for a Smooth Wedding Car Rental Experience

To ensure your wedding day transportation goes off without a hitch, keep these tips in mind:

Book Early: Wedding cars, especially in-demand models, can be booked out months in advance. To secure your preferred car, make your reservation early.

Inspect the Car: Before finalizing the booking, inspect the car in person to ensure it’s well-maintained and matches your expectations.

Discuss Routes and Timings: Communicate your wedding day schedule and routes with the rental service to ensure timely pick-ups and drop-offs.

Confirm Decorations: If the car rental includes decorations, discuss your preferences beforehand to ensure the look complements your wedding theme.

Conclusion

A well-chosen wedding car can add an extra layer of elegance and style to your big day. Whether you’re dreaming of a classic, vintage ride or a sleek, modern luxury car, Trivandrum’s wedding car rental services offer a wide variety of options to fit your style, budget, and preferences. By planning ahead and selecting the perfect vehicle, you can ensure a grand and memorable entrance on your wedding day.

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Name: Supernova

Age: unknown

Gender: Female

Faction: Decepticon(formerly), factionless

Assigned Forces: Covert Operator team

Role: Team leader, infiltrator and sniper

Motto: "Cybertron has a problem, and I have a solution. "

Personality: Supernova have no concept of giving up. If she was going to do something, the only thing that can stop he from doing it is either making her believe that it is not worth or supposed to be done, or getting offlined completely. No matter It's Autobot spies in Decepticon ranks, or targets that cannot involve the regular Decepticon special forces such as Cobalt Sentries, DJD Or X Squadron, can be perfectly trusted to Supernova and her Covert Operators.

However, unlike many other Decepticons, Supernova holds a high sense of honor and unlike most Decepticons, she has rather strong sense of empathy and belief in fair fights, or atleast disdain of cheating. Despite being against massacring individuals with no ability of resistance, Supernova still is a cold, disassociating killer who would put a bullet into The cerebral module and spark chamber of any marked target. And although she is The leader of the Covert Operators team, she is inclined to not depend on he teammate on missions, as she do not believe attachments to be something that is not trustworthy.

Despite Flatline and Knockout(The red one, who The micromaster one would call "knockoff" as an insult)'s psychological assessment says that Supernova is loyal towards Decepticon cause, they also believes that she has a "slightly risk of abandonment of mission abandonment due to botsonal tendency" and that she would be "prone to disillusionment" due to her earlier life's subconscious stamp on her mind.

Alternate mode: Supernova transforms into a decent condition light Blue 1967 Chevrolet Nova/Chevy II station wagon(earth mode)/Cybertronian station wagon

Appearance: Supernova is around 6.4 meters tall and rather slender in build. She has green photoreceptors and a transformation scheme similar to the Equinox drones of Chevrolet Autobots, with a head sculpt similar to that of G1 Dust Up with a second flip-up battlemask similar to that of Ghost units of Starcraft. Her Non-vehicle robot mode parts' color scheme is silver with light Blue accents.

Weaponry: Supernova has a surprisingly high stamina and intelligence. Under robot mode, she can briefly become invisible to all form of detection using a special stealth field projector, and uses a railgun sniper rifle that can accurately hit a target The size of a hexnut ten miles away, and can pierce energy shield and heavy armor or even disable electronics close to target. She is also equipped with silenced plasma pistol, a electro pulse stun pistol, special tools that can also be used to conduct sabotage and a long molecular blade swordwhich she would sometimes use. She can also quickly adapt to operate most kind of vehicles and weapons she would find close to. While under vehicle mode, her inconspicuous vehicle mode accompanied by The high performance engine, drivetrain and suspension means she can quickly blend into the chaotic crowd and then flee when she is in The clear. She can also drop incapaciting sticky/EMP/Oil slick/smoke landmines in both mode to help her escape.

Character Biography: it is not known much about the bot that is now known as Supernova. It was believed that she was a member of a high caste house on Cybertron before war, However, the house was framed for some crime or scandal, and The members were rounded up and incarcerated, and many were disappeared, while she was sent to the Institute, where she was brainwashed, modified and trained as an assassin, although her first mission, a false flag operation to assassinate the former security officer, archivist, social activist and perceived threat of The Senate Orion Pax, and disguise the attack as a Decepticon attack with the help of several Senate thugs and other criminals including Kroma(sniper spotter), Macabre(aerial watch), Tailgater(leading the goons on the ground with a Machine gun), and Secondcount(eager to be paid to torture some innocent bots) and Timereckon(only one with reservation on the operation). However, the mission went awry, and in the chaos, she instead shot and killed the head archivist and Orion's old friend and mentor Codexa, while the goons killed several archivists and security officers, set fire to and partially blown up the great archive and the underbase, and in turn, several of the thugs, including Timereckon, were killed by Orion who would go into hiding and begin establishing his new Autobot organization in order to dismantle the system; And for the failure, she was once again stasis storaged and scheduled to be dismantled alive.

However, before it could happen, the Decepticons destroyed the Institute and wiped out The Senate and among the assets, they discovered the stasis pod and recruited her as a sniper and Covert operative, and she would make a name for herself in the battle of Clemency where she destroyed several Autobot warships and Transports. And slowly assemble a team of similar group of Operatives. And after The disappearance of Megatron and the Decepticon warlords began their contest for leadership, she and her team would leave the Decepticon Faction and become a group of mercenaries that are constantly at odds with The Authorities of Galactic Senate and The Galactic crime syndicates such as The Dark Box Consortium.

Weakness: Supernova has trouble trusting others, even when she should be more trusting of them.

Commentary: she was originally envisioned based on Nova from Starcraft, and to make Transformers that are very emphasized on being "robots in disguise"

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Vertigo GT: a Descent Pyro GX tribute

This is my Vertigo GT, a tribute to the Pyro GX from Interplay's 1995 6DoF first-person shooter, Descent. The model is 10cm or 4" long.

Here's the Pyro GX as it appeared in the opening cinematic of the second game:

I spent a lot of hours in that little ship as a child blasting angry mining robots with my sister, or building levels for us to play in with the fully featured level editor. In general the game was probably the most impactful on me of any game I ever played.

The Pyro itself is an adorable little shmup, an X-Wing with A-Wing engines jammed into a Metal Slug aspect ratio. The game UI included a cockpit view including an adorable peek over the back of the seat for a quick reverse view.

I wanted a desk toy to pay tribute to all of that, but there are plenty of models of the Pyro GX available for download online already, and I didn't want to just print an existing one or create yet another without bringing a spin to it. The thing that always stood out to me thinking back to this little ship was what a little sports coupe it was by typical sci-fi "starfighter" standards. So I leaned in.

The supercar elements are based on cars like the Chevrolet Aerovette concept and the Mercedes C111, which also provided the paint scheme.

I kept the craft armed because the weapons carried a significant part of the silhouette. The concussion missiles in particular are very close to the game design, probably because of that very memorable "whoaaaaam" sound effect and the number of times I exploded myself shooting the wall when peeking around a corner.

Because of those in-game cockpit views and to enhance the fantasy of owning a tiny space ship, I figured I needed a full interior with a seat and controls, although the latter aren't visible from any practical angle.

The cockpit glass isn't printed, but cut from packaging plastic and glazed over with varnish. Irritatingly, my paint choices made the interior harder to read than it was before painting.

The painting process itself was miserable, but at least I did the smart thing and got a can of Rustoleum for the yellow. Someday I'm going to find a way to approach painting these models that feels a little less Sisyphean.

Overall, though, I'm happy with my results; the Vertigo is definitely going to live on my desk for a while.

The printable 3D model is available at Cults.