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Just some Records held by the SR-71

Altitude in Horizontal Flight: 85,068.997 feet

Speed Over a Straight Course – Average Speed: 2,193.167 mph

Speed Over a Recognized Course: New York to London: 1 hour, 54 minutes, 56.4 seconds

The SR-71’s speed was not limited by the power of its engines. It was limited by the heat its structure could withstand.

Titanium makes up 93% of the SR-71s structure. A material that had never been truly utilized to its full potential until the SR-71 came along.

Each SR 71 was handmade. That means everyone of the Blackbirds were ever so slightly different. The men that flew the SR’s had their favorites and then there were the hangar queens that no one liked to fly..

The reason why titanium was so expensive was the process to make it usable.

The first reliable process to produce chemically pure titanium was developed in the 1940s. This process made the SR-71 possible. It begins by first converting the titanium dioxide to titanium chloride.

How do we convert the Titanium?

To do this titanium dioxide is mixed with chlorine and pure carbon and heated. Any oxygen or nitrogen leaking in will ruin the process, so this has to be done in relatively small batches in a sealed vessel. Once this process is complete, we have Titanium Chloride.

We then need to purify the Titanium Chloride from any impurities in the titanium ore through distillation. Where we heat the product and separate titanium chloride using its lower boiling point.

This Titanium Chloride vapor is fed into a stainless steel vessel containing molten magnesium at 1300 kelvin. Titanium is highly reactive with oxygen at high temperatures, so the vessel also needs to be sealed and filled with argon. Here the Titanium Chloride reacts with the magnesium, which itself is an expensive metal, to form titanium and magnesium chloride.

At times the engineers were perplexed as to what was causing problems, but thankfully they documented and cataloged everything, which helped find trends in their failures.

They discovered that spot welded parts made in the summer were failing very early in their life, but those welded in winter were fine. They eventually tracked the problem to the fact that the Burbank water treatment facility was adding chlorine to the water they used to clean the parts to prevent algae blooms in summer, but took it out in winter. Chlorine as we saw earlier reacts with titanium, so they began using distilled water from this point on.

They discovered that their cadmium plated tools were leaving trace amounts of cadmium on bolts, which would cause galvanic corrosion and cause the bolts to fail. This discovery led to all cadmium tools to be removed from the workshop.

Converting Titanium for the SR-71 is really slow

This reduction reaction is extremely slow, between 2 and 4 days. It’s pretty clear that titanium is expensive and extremely difficult to work with. But without Titanium and the SR-71, we wouldn’t be where we are today, talking about the fastest, air, breathing airplane in the world. You can read the full article here. Linda Sheffield.

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Oh god, this manga is about me: Dead Dead Demon's Dedede Destruction

On December 2nd, 2022, a YouTube livestream broadcasted the rollout of Northrop Grumman’s latest technological marvel to thousands of people. Countless hours of R&D, cutting edge engineering, and assembly all lead to this moment. Northrop Grumman CEO Kathy Warden spoke from a podium about “the next generation of capability” and “defining what this nation is capable of when we work together” while the livestream chat gawked and called her Mommy.

After Warden’s speech, the hangar door behind her slowly opened. Blue stage lights cast a powerful aura over a hulking monolith draped in a white cloth. Cinematic orchestra music blared and the lights pulsed with the music. The chat screamed “TRUMP 2024”, “METAL GEAR”, and “MOMMY” still, if you can believe it. The music reached its explosive crescendo, and the curtains dropped: the B21 stealth bomber was introduced to the world in all its glory.

Admiral Christopher W. Grady called it an “Airborne Extended Deterrent”. In his speech after the reveal, Grady waffled a bit about national security, and about how this plane REALLY matters and was, like, TOTALLY worth the tax dollars, guys. “This isn’t just another airplane. It’s not just another acquisition. It’s a symbol and a source of the fighting spirit that President Reagan spoke of” he said.

Livestreams and marketing of this nature aren’t uncommon in today’s late capitalist dystopia. Gun manufacturer Heckler and Koch shows off flashy trailers of their submachine guns, edited with a slow-mo Booj and the musical timing of a Battlefield trailer. At the time of writing, there’s even an extremely late sale on their website for “MARCH MAG-NESS”, with a toggle at the top for civilian and law enforcement of course.

When looking at these pieces as part of my research for this post, I’m left with a sinking feeling that’s hard to describe. I feel swallowed by a culture and a system so determined to casualize warfare, to justify violence against a perceived, sometimes invisible threat. As the planet warms, the rich elude responsibility, and I whittle away my days at an office job, precisely one thought bounces around in my brain: “I can't wait to go home and play videogames”.

This exact feeling is captured in amber by Inio Asano’s latest finished work, Dead Dead Demon’s Dededede Destruction! (henceforth referred to as Dead Dead Demon’s). Set 3 years after a UFO appeared above Tokyo, Dead Dead Demon’s follows two high school grads just living their life while the literal and figurative “end of the world” looms overhead. What starts off as an unassuming pre-apocalyptic slice-of-life unravels into a deeply fascinating vivisection of our current geopolitical climate and how its effects trickle down to the youngest generations like countless streams of Ronald Reagan’s piss.

It’s impossible not to see the political implications of Dead Dead Demon’s. After the giant UFO suddenly appeared above Tokyo, The Japanese military panicked. They shot down the countless smaller UFO’s that poured out of the main craft, raining debris down on Tokyo’s denizens. Thousands were killed, including Kadode Koyama’s father. Kadode’s mother, left traumatized and paranoid after this tragedy, becomes the manga’s version of a conspiracy truther. 3 years after 8/31, Kadode’s mother leaves Tokyo and her daughter behind to live in a commune with her new boyfriend.

In the midst of her high school graduation and early college career, Kadode is left alone. Or, she would be, if not for Ouran Nakagawa, her childhood best friend. Ouran is Kadode’s rock-solid foundation. As the manga comes back to time and time again, they are absolute; an unwavering, unconditional love connects the two in a way that’s rarely portrayed in manga. A running theme throughout the manga is that the people you love can pull you through anything, not through fixing your problems, but simply by being by your side. Or at least, it would be. More on that later.

The duality of Kadode and Ouran is explored throughout the manga in such a way that it builds the two protagonists to be distinct but codependent. Kadode, a victim of bullying in elementary school, developed a discomfort with how easily society labels its ingroups and outgroups. Her only respite from relentless bullying was Isobeyan, an ongoing gag manga that her father worked on.

The titular Isobeyan and his incredible technological gadgets allow a neurotic teenage girl named Debeko to find wacky solutions to her problems. Debeko, unable to escape her own cycles of narcissism and self-loathing, constantly relies on Isobeyan’s gadgets to get her way. Kadode sees her own destructive tendencies in Debeko, and fantasizes about using Isobeyan’s gadgets to fix her own life; it’s a potent fantasy to give someone who is marginalized. Full-color snippets of the fictional manga bookend each volume of Dead Dead Demon’s, serving as a clear visual and structural metaphor for the invaders and how their advanced technology would seem to be able to fix anything.

While Kadode Koyama is cynical but reserved, Ouran Nakagawa is a firehose of sparkly anticapitalist rage. She’s brash and completely unfiltered, swinging from scathing cynicism about the future of Japan to raucous joy about the latest patch for her favorite FPS within literal seconds. Ouran is the candle that burns twice as bright and twice as long, loudly proclaiming herself to exist in equal parts joyous laugh and viscous battle cry.

However, that’s not the whole story. Beneath the mask is a deeply empathetic high school girl who really just loves the people she surrounds herself with. She may tease her friends after a bad date, but she’s there to hug them while they cry. Although she talks a lot of shit, she clings to her friends like they are the most important people in the universe to her. Ouran embodies both the hopeless circle-jerk of being at the bottom rung of late-stage capitalism and the boundless love that powers us through the worst of times within that system. And yet, further beneath that, something stirs within her. More on that later.

The alien invasion is a clear allegory for (INSERT HOT-BUTTON GEOPOLITICAL TOPIC HERE). It’s equal parts climate change, refugee crisis, and 9/11. The so-called invaders don’t exactly live up to their name, being about the height of a grade-schooler and waddling around with cute old-fashioned submarine helmets on. They are about as unassuming as an extraterrestrial threat could possibly be, and we even get some chapters with the invaders from their perspective as they try to survive in Tokyo’s quarantine zones. To them, Earth is a hellscape they did not intend to die on. And oh my god, do they die.

This is the part of Dead Dead Demon’s that pulls on some horrible discomfort deep within me. The genocide of the invaders is sponsored by tech industry giants like Samsung and Google, literally mowing down crowds of child-sized invaders with machine guns, while Kadode and Koyama go about their daily lives just a few blocks away. The dissonance between high school antics and the screams of what look like dying children hits close to home. It’s impossible not to see the parallels between how we, as consumers in a post-industrial society, often live willfully ignorant to the cruelties our lifestyles enable.

I’ve grappled with the question, “what is Dead Dead Demon’s Dededede Destruction about?” ever since I first sat down and read it. After a third re-read, I’m not sure that I could boil it down to one specific, sexy thematic clause, and that seems intentional. Inio Asano, the manga’s author, is notorious for creating stories that revel in complexity. Dead Dead Demon’s welcomes, interrogates, and explores a whole host of questions about life in the modern era. And then… the big reveal happens at the midway point; the truth of what this story was really, always about.

Spoilers from here on out, folks. The manga takes a pretty significant turn, one that I actually really like, but it will give you whiplash if you aren’t ready for it.

Okay. So. Time Travel.

The Ouran we’ve seen throughout the first half of the story is without a doubt eccentric. The glimpses of her that we see in flashbacks, however, look like a totally different person. As a child, Ouran is shy and quiet and rolls with the punches. She even stands idly by as Kadode is bullied by her awful classmates. For lack of a better term, she’s perfectly normal. Somewhere along the way, something seriously changed for her.

When Ouran and Kadode were young, they barely spoke. The story goes that they grew close over a summer cram school stuck together, but the secret that brought them together builds out the world and history of Dead Dead Demon’s in a pretty surprising way: Kadode and Ouran found an invader 8 years before the invasion of Tokyo.

Kadode and Ouran go full ET mode and keep the invader disguised in Ouran’s bedroom. After some debate on what to do, the invader finally speaks up for themselves using a small alien device as a translation tool. The invader’s purpose for coming to earth is clear; they are a scout sent by “the home country” to see if Earth is a good place to finally come and colonize.

The interaction here between the scout and these two schoolchildren is fascinating. The scout speaks in vague terms, but they make it clear that humanity exists on earth to create a breathable atmosphere for the invaders, much like how trees create a breathable atmosphere for us. Invaders are beings that aren’t so strongly tethered to a body or physical form; compared to humans, the invaders are actually much more spiritual and transitory. Their child-like bodies only exist as a vessel through which they interact with the world around them.

Kadode and Ouran are bestowed with an impossible burden. They believe that they must prove themselves, and by extension humanity, as welcoming and friendly to this alien civilization. The scout is content to watch this with scientific, unobtrusive collectedness. If they can get a clear read on humanity and its potential threat to the home country anyways, the scout might as well entertain these two girls’ efforts.

Through actively volunteering to do good, the girls feel like they are painting a good picture of humanity for the invader to see. However, it soon becomes clear that the system they are a part of is too big for two small girls to change. Kadode and Ouran can’t do anything about the scandalized politicians, con artists, and criminals. Kadode, fully grasping the situation and its implications, decides that she can do more. No, she needs to do more.

Kadode manages to steal a few powerful tools from the Invader. A small device that sends a devastating force out from its tip, enough to send a car tumbling sideways. An invisible cloak that perfectly obscures its wearer. A device worn on the head that allows one to fly. When these technological marvels are put together, Kadode goes from being an unassuming grade schooler to something else entirely: a vigilante dead-set on purging the horrible people from this world.

Before long, news started to break of a train wreck, and of a politician turning up dead after a hospital stay for a minor medical issue ended with a bullet-shaped wound. Ouran’s favorite pop band member quit, and suddenly the concert was canceled thanks to a technical accident. Over the course of a few days, Kadode has been tracking down horrible people, nearly killing them, and asking them one simple question, “Tell me the worst person you know.”

Ouran finds out that Kadode has been doing this vigilante work, and for the first and only time in the manga, they fight. Kadode, grappling with the sheer weight of trying to fix our world, is left cold, distant, and apathetic. Ouran finds this new side of Kadode to be frightening and alien, like she doesn’t even know who she is talking to. After an argument and a brief physical confrontation, Ouran is left alone for the first time. She is devastated.

Kadode doesn’t show up to class for a few weeks. Then she moves away. In one last ditch effort, Ouran goes to Kadode’s new home and asks to speak with her. Kadode is disheveled, but seems somewhat happy to see Ouran. Therapy has convinced her that Kadode hallucinated or dreamed up her vigilante spree, but talking to Ouran reminds her all too well that what she did was real. The people she killed, the burden of proving humanity to be good, and the destruction of her relationship with her best friend, all push her beyond her limits. She can’t do this anymore.

In the middle of their brief conversation, Kadode jumps from the fourth story of her apartment building.

This series of events, observed by the invader, force them to come to one conclusion: Earth cannot be trusted and should not be visited by the Home Country. Hopeless and devastated, Ouran asks the invader if there’s anything they can do to bring Kadode back. While the invader can’t bring back Kadode, he can do something else: transplant Ouran’s consciousness to a different timeline. This would come with all sorts of risks, such as mental deterioration, but it would allow Ouran to relive her summer school cram days to do things right. Ouran could direct the timeline so that the two never encounter the invader all those years ago. Ouran ultimately accepts the invader’s offer.

I’m kind of obsessed with this decision because it underscores the tragedy and beauty of Ouran as a character. The crazy, chaotic Ouran we’ve been with for the entire story is actually a time traveler from another timeline. Since she never met with the invader, the Home Country was not notified that Earth was dangerous, and thus they appeared above Tokyo, killing Kadode’s father among thousands of other people as collateral damage. When given the choice between inadvertently destroying humanity and losing the one person that gives her life meaning, Ouran chose for herself. I really can’t blame her for that. What good is humanity anyway?

There’s more to this story, entire twists and plotlines I’ve glossed over and cut out of this post, but this moment speaks to the core of what this manga is about. Dead Dead Demon’s is about aliens, time travel, and corporate espionage, but it’s also about the people that need to live beneath those exact colossal forces battling overhead. When the system is this fundamentally broken, filled with flashy ads for the newest line of submachine guns, giant alien-destroying mechs sponsored by pop stars, and live streams where the CEO of a death machine company is called Mommy, it’s impossible not to feel weighed down by it all. The sheer scope of capitalism has never been more visible and more damaging to its denizens.

I often feel like my life is a rollercoaster. Right now, I feel like I’m at the part of the rollercoaster after the big buildup, where an amazing view beckons to me. I’m at the top, but I can feel gravity subtly pulling me down. In our current moment, the system is buckling under the weight of problems created generations prior. The rich are getting richer, the poor are getting poorer, and basic hopes like owning a house or even a new car are well out of reach for many, many people. Without sweeping change, we’re fucked.

I can’t wait to go home and play videogames.

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The bottom drawer of my toolbox is an ispy book of chaos rn bc it's my least used stuff currently, not a lot of sheet metal to do in a hangar with mostly composite airplanes.

But I have recenyly acquired many nice ingots for bucking solid rivets into shape. Some are steel, some are yummy tungsten <3

My friend from the plane museum gave me most of these. He used these to build & repair all sorts of jets from L1011s, 727s, 717s, 757s, and many many others over the last 5 decades.

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Three years after it was declared “The Worst Restaurant In NYC Right Now,” Salt Bae’s Manhattan burger joint has closed.

Salt Bae, of course, is the social media tag for the New York celebrity chef and butcher Nusret Gökçe, who became famous for bouncing flakes of salt off his forearm and on to just about anything edible, giving customers varying degrees of salt-shock.

He opened Salt Bae Burger in a city obsessed with finding the best burger possible, and the outlet on Park Avenue had undergone a bumpy ride ever since. It opened in late February 2020 – just before the city went into Covid-19 lockdowns – to accusations of sexism because it had offered a free, appetizer-sized veggie “ladies burger” in pink buns to women only.

“We wanted to compliment the ladies,” its general manager, Al Avci, told Eater, who explained the stunt had gone down well in Dubai. “We weren’t thinking it would be sexist.”

But Salt Bae Burger also drew consternation as the home of the $99, gold-flecked milkshake and the $100 Gold Burger, which was encased in gold foil. Meanwhile, in terms of ambience, Eater critic Robert Sietsema wrote, “it had all the charm of an airplane hangar.”

Scott Lynch, a reviewer for Gothamist, said he’d “had the unfortunate opportunity a few weeks ago to eat several sad servings of hospital food, and everything I had at Salt Bae was worse”. The menu, he wrote, was framed in metal like a tombstone “apparently marking the death of everything pleasurable about eating”.

The inexpensive Wet Burger, he added, was “actually just a meager disc of meat sitting within a soggy, unpleasantly sweet bun. It’s also tiny, but you can’t eat more than a single bite anyway.” Lynch called Salt Bae Burger the city’s worst restaurant.

Gökçe, who would cook in aviator sunglasses and tight white T-shirts, had seen success before. The Turkish restaurant impresario became famous three years earlier, in 2017, when – through his “salt crystals bouncing off arm bent in a swan-like formation” technique – he earned more than 52 million followers on Instagram via a chain of Nusr-Et steakhouses with more than 20 locations worldwide.

But the salting technique also attracted unwanted attention. When Gökçe donned gloves to perform the salting, some wondered if that might be because the technique could otherwise violate health codes.

Also, before Salt Bae Burger opened, the company behind the Nusr-Et restaurants was slapped with legal claims ranging from sexual harassment to wage theft. Gökçe raised eyebrows after bragging about feeding the Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, US conservative darling Donald Trump Jr and Leonardo DiCaprio, who is known for his dating life as much as his critically acclaimed film roles.

And the reviews weren’t great, either.

The New York Post called it “Public Rip-off No 1” that cost $521.45 for dinner for two and left the diners “craving a snack”. A $25 salad was composed of “days-old iceberg lettuce and mystery greens with tasteless goat cheese and a few walnuts, raisins, and pomegranate seeds”.

The New York Times critic Pete Wells said he’d experienced more than the theatrical application of salt to his order. “I had a pair of trousers that Salt Bae had seasoned like a steak,” he wrote.

He added: “Mr Gokce has only one move, but he performs it with total confidence, and as anybody who’s ever been on a dance floor knows, that’s enough.”

Still, Gökçe’s fame has been real enough.

“Americans and New Yorkers love me very much,” he told the New York Times. He described how he served most of the meat to customers, saying: “After I cut it, I do the move.

“I go to the same table, sometimes three times. I don’t see myself as a butcher or just a restaurant owner. I view my job as an art because I make art out of meat and the move is like a final touch on this art. It came from within me.”

Nonetheless, Salt Bae Burger closed last month, and the title of New York’s best – and worst – burger is up for grabs.

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WIP Poll Results, Part II

Hello, fam: I am back with more snips from the top choices in this WIP poll game. Last Wednesday was the Icemav second place snip, and today I bring you an excerpt from the third place Sambucky WIP, a follow-up for my Edge of Tomorrow AU, "Look Alive."

I first wrote this AU for Samtember, and I always hoped I would have a chance to come back and give it a Sambucky second half someday. Here are some next steps in that direction!

CW: references to temporary character deaths

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Finding the Winter Soldier turned out to be more complicated than Sam had expected.

Not quite “storm a beach that’s writhing with the murderous tentacles of a thousand pissed-off aliens” complicated, sure - but a tricky enough variation on the pattern that Sam still blew three resets trying to give Phillips and H-Squad the slip: locked up in solitary for ten hours before getting deployed to die again on the beach, shot for desertion by an overeager sergeant as he darted across the air strip, pulled under the wheels of a transport truck he tried to use for cover.

By the time he finally made it to the hangar where Barnes was training - standing in the middle of a spacious airplane bay the army had apparently refitted as a firing range for their favorite poster boy - Sam was feeling a little testy about the situation.

“You couldn’t have at least told me where to find you?” he called out.

Barnes finished firing off the final rounds from his rifle, catching three of the range’s whirling metal targets directly in their centers, and then he turned to look at Sam.

“Who the hell are you, and what the fuck are you doing here?”

“Following your vague-ass directions,” Sam shot back. “We meet, tomorrow, on the beach. You told me to come find you. You said I should say that it’s happening to me now, and that you shouldn’t blow another chance.”

Barnes’ eyes searched his face, his fingers flexing around the barrel of his rifle.

“The attack tomorrow,” he said. “It’s a trap?”

Sam felt his lips press together, his ears ringing with the zip and whir of Mimic arms in motion, the helpless rattle of machine-gun fire, the low thud of the missile hitting Barnes in the lower back, once, twice, a dozen times.

“It’s a massacre,” Sam confirmed.

Barnes swore, taking a slow breath before he slung his rifle over his back.

“Come with me.”

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Prefab Steel Buildings and also Custom-made Construction

Prefab steel buildings are preferred options in business construction due to the fact that they decrease, though possibly not remove, specific frustrations that commonly crop up. Prefab steel buildings could even be more effective for personalized tasks despite there being no noticeable economic situation of range. Nonetheless, it takes prudence, strong funding, and effective procedure to take the fullest benefit of this strategy.

Steel buildings are normally prefab when the style provides the specialist with significant challenges, such as the broad and high spaciousness required for aircraft hangars and comparable frameworks. Hence, assistance beam of lights frequently need to be eliminated lest they disrupt ordinary procedures, and tolerances are normally tighter, demanding persistance and also accuracy. Specialists that possess the devices and workers in their look for managing the awareness of such tough layouts are thus offered with an internal benefit.

Not all projects making use of metal framing are appropriate for prefabrication or pre-engineering, as well as good specialists need to be experienced at making such analyses. For example, the layout may not be advanced enough to justify the additional costs of accuracy developing as well as carrying finished framing to the website. Occupant improvement projects or any type of circumstances including modification of existing facilities (possibly while remaining to be occupied) are not suitable to be prospects for prefabrication strategies.

Also for garages or similar frameworks where the prefab approach appears noticeable, there is an option about just how to finest approach their building and construction, as well as one requires to carry out a cost/benefit evaluation. We have already described what is involved in pre-engineering the framework, building it in a shop, and after that carrying the constructed frameworks to the last site. The other choice is to carry out all jobs onsite, going back to square one and sticking to the specs laid out in the plans.

There are a lot of aspects to be considered for the option to be scampered the cuff. One of the most essential aspect is the general nature of the project, as ramifications after that tend to form. We devote the remainder of this post on examining job kinds that fit to use metal buildings effectively.

Possibly the most familiar type, one we currently discussed, is the airplane hangar with its requirement to accommodate both a high ceiling and also a huge open location. The implication is that messages as well as beam of lights are lacking, which in turn suggests that the structure needs adequate toughness and also honesty in and of itself to conquer the stress and anxieties put on it from wind shear and various other pressures. Comparable framework needs are additionally required in other transportation applications, and also prefabrication is therefore a big favorite.

Open areas are common in several industrial and commercial applications; some likewise need high ceilings to suit things like cranes, whereas others do not have this requirement. Recycling facilities, food handling plants, as well as producing assembly lines are examples of this type. Prefab steel is not always the best means to go here, yet may be.

An intriguing circumstance develops for warehouse and storehouses, which have huge open spaces and also thus are typically developed from steel. Application-specific equipment can use up a lot of this space, and also a resolution may need to be made as to whether the framework or devices obtains positioned initially. This in turn points to whether offsite prefab is also possible or whether framing needs to be erected around the equipment.

For owners of big rented out structures, such as shopping malls, the essential question is generally what needs to happen when renters alter. New residents often tend to desire enhancements and may expect the proprietor to accommodate them. Right here, steel framework, prefab or not, gives the owner with much more adaptability.

What we have actually been reviewing locations high demands on both proprietor and also professional, mostly due to the fact that it is custom-made job. Choice of product as well as choices relating to strategy need to be straightened out well beforehand. In the end, there is a clear relationship in between prefab steel buildings and also customized building and construction.

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15 Surprising Facts About Airplane Hangar Designs

A metal airplane hangar might look like a basic shelter, but it’s a lot more than just a parking spot for planes. These structures blend strength, smarts, and style to protect your aircraft for the long haul. At Armstrong Steel, we craft pre-engineered hangars that stand tough for decades, tailored to your needs with no fuss. Modern designs have evolved with better tech and engineering, making them more versatile than ever. Here are 15 surprising facts that show what metal airplane hangars can do.

Size Is No Limit With pre-engineered steel, your hangar can be as big as your dreams. Need space for a single prop plane or a jumbo jet? We design it to fit. Bigger projects often cost less per square foot because steel’s strength spreads the load efficiently—think a massive 100,000-square-foot hangar that’s still budget-friendly compared to smaller, pricier builds.

They Can Match Your Vision Ditch the idea of a dull metal box. Our hangars support custom looks—paint it bright red for your brand, add textured panels, or mix in windows for flair. We engineer the steel to handle any roof or wall style you want, so your hangar’s both a workhorse and a head-turner.

Steel Cuts Costs Upfront Building with steel can save you 40% or more compared to wood or brick. Why? Steel’s cheaper to produce and ship, and our pre-engineered designs streamline the process. You’re not just saving now—those dollars stay in your pocket instead of going to overpriced materials or slow construction.

They’re Tough Against Nature Steel hangars laugh off threats that ruin other buildings. Our commercial-grade, galvanized steel fights rust with a zinc shield—perfect for humid or coastal spots. Plus, it resists wind, lightning, and pests like termites, keeping your planes safe without constant repairs.

No Columns, No Problem Imagine sliding a wide-winged plane inside with zero obstacles. Our clear-span designs use steel’s strength to skip interior columns, giving you a wide-open floor. Wood needs supports every few feet, but with us, you get uninterrupted space for even the biggest aircraft.

They Grow With You Your fleet’s expanding? No sweat. Steel’s modular setup means we can extend your hangar later—add 20 feet to the side or double the length. Our designs bolt on easily, so you’re not stuck tearing down and starting over like with rigid brick setups.

Built for Your Backyard Every area’s got its quirks—blizzards, quakes, or hurricanes. We engineer each hangar to tackle your local weather and seismic zones, meeting codes without piling on extra steel. A hangar in Texas might brace for wind, while one in Oregon handles shakes—all custom-fit to your spot.

They Sip Energy, Not Guzzle It Steel hangars keep power bills low. Their tight frames pair with basic insulation—like fiberglass rolls—to trap heat or cool air better than leaky wood buildings. In summer, your hangar stays bearable; in winter, it’s cozy—saving you cash year-round.

Doors Can Steal the Show Hangar doors aren’t just functional—they’re a statement. Steel’s strength lets us fit massive sliding or bi-fold doors that glide open for easy access. Picture a 60-foot-wide door lifting smoothly—wood frames can’t handle that kind of scale or wow factor.

They Handle Harsh Climates From desert heat to arctic cold, steel hangars hold up where others fail. Our galvanized steel won’t warp in 120-degree summers or crack in subzero winters. We’ve built hangars from Arizona to Alaska, engineered to keep your planes safe no matter the extremes.

Low Maintenance, Big Savings Planes need constant FAA checkups, but your hangar shouldn’t. Steel’s durability means less time fixing rot or leaks—our galvanized finish shrugs off rust, and the solid frame skips wood’s upkeep hassles. That’s more money for fuel or upgrades, not repairs.

They Multitask Like Champs Steel’s big interiors aren’t just for planes. Add a corner for tools, a partitioned office, or cargo storage—your hangar becomes a one-stop shop. Flying freight? Stack goods inside. It’s space you can tweak without tearing walls down.

Wind Won’t Win High winds—say, 100 mph or more—can rattle weaker buildings, but not ours. We design hangars to stand firm, using steel’s heft and smart engineering to anchor them against storms. Your aircraft stays put, even when the weather’s wild.

They Keep the Peace Got neighbors nearby? Engine roars don’t have to bug them. Add fire-rated drywall or acoustic panels inside, and your hangar quiets down. It’s a simple fix that keeps the peace—and your planes—without fancy tech or big costs.

Future-Proof Flexibility Plans change, and steel adapts. If aviation’s not your game later, turn your hangar into a warehouse, workshop, or even a gym. Its sturdy frame and open layout hold value, making it a smart investment that shifts with your future.

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Jar of Hearts by The Kosher Serial Chapter Two

My long skirt whipped up around me and the shock of cold air was a refreshing jolt to my senses. I pulled my scarf tighter around my neck as a chill crept its way down my collar. I had parked close to an office door with a "Closed" sign hanging in the window, but the loading bay was wide open, so I hurried toward it to escape the cold. I wasn’t sure what I had expected, but the warehouse looked dauntingly large and empty, and wasn't much warmer. Walking in hesitantly, I called out, “Tomer?” Several employees’ heads popped up from seemingly nowhere to look in my direction.

“You lost, sweetheart?” came a voice to my right. I turned and saw a burly, bald man in his fifties with a clipboard in hand, walking toward me.

“Hi,” I said uncertainly. “I’m looking for… Tomer?”

“Oh, yeah, Tommy. He should be back in the big man’s office,” the man said, pointing to a brightly lit window along the left wall, not far from the front door I had passed on my way in. “Follow me,” he added and took off toward the office without waiting for a response.

I followed awkwardly behind, taking in the sheer size of the facility. Massively tall metal shelving, covered in boxes of all shapes and sizes, ran toward the back of the building, disappearing into the distance. I’d been to large theaters and auditoriums before, but this space felt like it could swallow them whole without anyone noticing.

“Used to be an airplane hangar,” the man said without looking back. “This is the main hallway,” he continued, pointing toward a nondescript glass door to our left. “You can get to the front office and bathrooms through there. And this,” he said, walking toward a glass door next to the window he had pointed out earlier, “is the boss’s office. When he’s not working, Tommy tends to hang out in here.”

With a quick tap-tap, the man threw open the door and called loudly, “Yo, Tommy! You got a visitor!” before stepping back to allow me to pass into the room.

“Thank you so much,” I said sheepishly, offering a small smile.

“No problemo,” he replied, tapping the clipboard on his shiny dome before seeing himself out.

I took a moment to survey the office. The room felt like it was designed by a big shot who liked his creature comforts. A large mahogany desk, just a bit too big for the room, sat in the far-left corner, nestled tightly between a door leading to the hallway and a window framing the outside world. Directly in front of me sat a sleek glass coffee table, and behind it, a plush leather sofa—the kind that made you want to sink into it. Next to the sofa was a small kitchenette, and beside that, exiting what was clearly a private bathroom, was Tomer. All six-foot-three of him.

Since my body had stopped growing at fifteen, I stood at five-foot-three on a good day. So even in my two-inch heeled boots, Tomer in his work boots still towered over me by nearly a foot.

Tomer was basically every American girl’s fantasy. He was tall, with dark wavy hair and blue-green eyes. He even dressed the part of the American dream—his flannel shirt half-buttoned over a stark white T-shirt, paired with dark jeans. In a word… hot. He smiled when he saw me, his whole face lighting up adorably, and held up a finger, indicating he needed a moment as he recited Asher Yatzar.

“...rofeh chol basar u’mafli la’asos,” Tomer finished aloud.

“Amen,” I replied automatically.

He gave me a look. “Don’t say it…” he warned.

“Say what?” I asked, confused.

“You know what…” he said, raising his eyebrows.

I caught on and rolled my eyes, fighting back a smile. “Well, now I can’t not say it.”

“Don’t!” he warned again, grinning stupidly.

I shook my head and said in a sing-song chant, “A beautiful bracha from a beautiful maidel!”

“UGH!” he groaned. “I know I am, but what are you?”

“Wowww,” I said, laughing. “You are so juvenile!”

“Wait, I’M juvenile!?” He scoffed. “Look in a mirror, honey!”

And just like that, my mood brightened. Tomer gave me a knowing smile. Even when I was at my worst, I could always count on him for moments like this.

“So… this is some place, huh?” I said, glancing around again.

“Yep! It’s my uncle’s. Here, take a seat,” he indicated toward the sofa. “I’m glad you found it okay.”

“Yeah,” I said, plopping down and pulling my legs up under myself. “I didn’t realize I was actually driving to the middle of nowhere, Sketchville until I got here.”

He chuckled. “Yeah, sorry about that. It’s just been a bit cuckoo. I did offer to come to you, though!”

“I know,” I said, scrunching my nose. “The drive was kind of… cathartic, I guess? It gave me a bit of a distraction from my problems.”

“I can see that,” he nodded. “Do you want something to drink? Lots of options! We’ve got beer, vodka, wine—not sure why, probably not kosher, so maybe not wine… uh, orange juice, sports drinks, coffee, tea, sparkling water, mineral water, just plain water…” he rattled off while checking the fridge and cabinets.

“I think tea would be nice,” I said with a laugh.

Spinning around abruptly, Tomer asked in his worst British accent, “A spo’ o’ tea!? Comin’ righ’ up!”

I was so taken aback by the dramatic shift that an unflattering bark of laughter burst out of me, and I clasped my hands over my mouth.

Tomer winked before continuing, “We ‘ave sev’ral varie’ies to choose from: black tea, metallic black tea, green tea, green moldy tea, and… wha’eva is still stuck to the coffee pot from that last time someone attempted to make tea and burned the entire pot.” Dropping the accent, he added, “I’m not even sure how you can burn glass…” while examining the pot.

“I’ll gladly take the green tea, if you please,” I said, giggling.

“I hope you’ll take note of our excellent taste in china,” he said, handing me a steaming paper cup with a tea bag tag hanging out.

I couldn’t help rolling my eyes and grinning. “Oh, of course. Trying your best to impress, I see.”

"But of course! Only the best for m'lady." Tomer chuckled as he grabbed a blanket from a cabinet above my head.

“And a cape for her highness,” he said, draping it across my lap. Then, walking around the coffee table to the other end of the sofa, he slowly sank down into the seat, a cup of tea in hand for himself.

We sat quietly for a few moments, both blowing on the steam from our cups before realizing how hot they were and leaning forward at the same time to place them on the coffee table. Noting our mirrored actions, we broke into laughter and sat back on the couch, sans cups.

“So, tell me,” Tomer said, turning to face me fully. “What’s going on? You sounded off on the phone.”

“I’m sorry,” I said, ever the over-apologizer.

“For what?” Tomer asked, confused, turning to look at me.

“For… you know, freaking out on you like that,” I muttered, avoiding his gaze.

“I’m not sure I know what you’re referring to.”

I turned to look at him, incredulous. “Are you going to make me say it?”

He looked back at me, perplexed. “Uh, say… what exactly?”

“Ugh!” I turned my head away and scrunched my eyes shut. “I was crying, okay? You happy now? I’m sorry for bawling my eyes out and blubbering at you.”

He laughed, still clearly confused. “Why would I be happy you’re crying?”

“Not happy I was crying—happy that I said it out loud. You know, being vulnerable and whatever.”

“Everybody cries, Shira. It’s human nature. I’m not sure why you’re so insecure about it.”

“Oh, come on, Tomer! Don’t you know me at all? I’m not a crier! Especially not to or in front of people.”

“Everybody cries, Shir,” he repeated softly. “It’s natural and healthy. And you know I don’t judge you.”

I sighed, my fingers picking at a loose thread in the blanket. “I know.” My voice was quiet. “I just…” I paused, searching for the words. “I grew up in a tough situation. I’ve told you parts of it, but not all of it. And it was hard. It was hard on me as a kid, and it’s hard on me as an adult.”

He stayed quiet, listening.

“My defense mechanism was always to shut everyone out. To stop the noise and handle things myself, because I could never rely on anyone else. Especially not the people who were supposed to love and protect me unconditionally.” I exhaled sharply, shaking my head. “So, I can’t just be vulnerable and tell you everything. It’s not in my carefully cultivated nature.”

Tomer stared across the room thoughtfully. After a long silence, I blurted out, “And I know I’m nearing 30 now, but when my mom calls me with some stupid criticism and horrible comparison to my father, I can’t help but feel like I’m that sad 12-year-old again, locking myself in my room to get away from it all.” My voice broke slightly, and I swallowed hard. “That I never grew up, that I’m right back there with them in that house. And I can’t help but feel that her comparisons, as horrible as they are, are true. And I don’t want them to be true. I don’t want to be like him." I forced out a bitter laugh. "God, I don’t want to be like her, either. I just... I wish I could relive my whole life without them and still be… me. Still be where I am right now.”

“I know…” he started, searching for the right words.

“But you don’t know!” I said, exasperated. “That’s sort of the problem, Tomer. You don’t know. You don’t know what I’ve been through, and… ugh, you have no idea how jealous I am of you and your family.”

His brows lifted in surprise.

“Oh, come on. You know!” I said, probably a bit too loud. “You have this amazing, supportive, healthy, beautiful, intelligent family. Parents and grandparents and siblings who love each other and keep in touch and support each other. You’re the ideal, upper-class, picture-perfect, Christmas-movie, portrait-every-year kind of family. You’re… amazing. So… you don’t get it. You’ll never get it.” My voice broke again. “You have no idea what I’d give to have your family.”

“Shir…” Tomer started.

“I know! I’m sorry.” I shook my head, ashamed.

Tomer shifted his whole body to face me. “Shir, you have nothing to be sorry for. You had a bad childhood, and you’re right—I grew up in a drastically different situation. I don’t know what you went through. But I am sorry you’re going through it. And I wish you would explain it to me so I can fully understand.” His voice was gentle. “You’re always so deep inside your own head, and I just wish you’d open up to me more. I’m here for you. No judgment. No criticism.”

I looked at him, pained, my thoughts a tangled mess. “But… I can’t.”

“Why?” It was a simple question. So infuriatingly innocent. 

I exhaled and stared at my hands. “Because it isn’t fair.”

“What’s not fair?”

“Any of it. It’s not fair to burden you with the crap in my life. It’s not fair to your girlfriend for you to invest so much emotional energy in someone other than her.”

Tomer huffed. “Shir, first of all, I literally just asked you to burden me with this stuff. You’re like family to me, and family is there for each other.”

I raised my turn to raise my eyebrows at him, and he held up his hands, defensively. “Okay, okay. In a healthy family, they’re there for each other," he corrected.

I gave him a small smile, rolling my eyes.

“And secondly,” he tilted his head to catch my eyes, “Nomi and I broke things off.”

That caught me off guard. “What?”

“Yeah, about a week and a half ago.” He didn’t even sound sad.

“Why? What happened? I had no clue.”

“Well, I mean, we just had different outlooks. It wasn't a big deal,” he said with a shrug.

“Tomer!”

“I know, I know," he said, defensively again.

“Tomer, that’s the tenth one in, what, five months?”

“I know!” He unclipped his kippah and ran his fingers through his hair before clipping it back into place.

“What on earth is going on?”

"Well..." He suddenly looked a bit shifty. "She said I wasn't really invested in our relationship."

"That's crazy," I said, immediately dismissive of her perspective. "Of course you were."

“Well, not really. I mean, I don’t think I was ever fully invested in the relationship,” he said, picking up his tea and taking a tiny sip. “What? Why not?” I asked, confused. Tomer made a weird face for a split second that I couldn’t decipher.

“Probably because I’ve had… someone else on my mind," he said, hesitantly.

“Tomer!” I was surprised at him. We’d had several discussions about mental cheating and how we both agreed it was bad, and now here he was telling me he’d basically done just that. Not that it could really be counted as cheating in the shidduch dating world, but he had told me months before that he was ready to get married again, and he had been going out with Nomi for almost two months. They’d even started going out in public together. I’d thought they were endgame.

“Look, it’s not a big deal. She’s great, she’s just not the one for me.”

“Ok….” I said, skeptically. “If you say so...”

“It’s fine, honestly,” he said, “she’s great and I connected her with one of my buddies from yeshiva. From what I hear they’re getting along great.”

I gave him a sidelong glance. “If you say so….”

“Look, everything happens for a reason, Shir, and maybe I was meant to meet her davka so I could set her up with Shimmy, who knows.” He said it so nonchalantly, but it bugged me that there was more he wasn’t saying.

Neither of us seemed to be willing to push the other on what it was we weren’t saying, so we sat there, sipping our teas in silence, clearly at a stalemate.

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This Airplane Hangar Sign is crafted from premium 1.5mm thick solid aluminum, ensuring exceptional durability and longevity. The soft, yet robust, aluminum is inherently rust-free, eliminating the worry of corrosion and maintaining its pristine appearance for years to come. Unlike flimsy alternatives, this sign is built to withstand the elements, making it ideal for both indoor and outdoor use. Its resistance to water and excellent sun exposure tolerance guarantees that your sign will remain vibrant and legible, regardless of the weather conditions. The intricate design is achieved using state-of-the-art laser cutting technology, guaranteeing precise cuts and a clean, professional finish. This precision ensures that every detail of your Airplane Hangar Sign is accurately replicated, resulting in a high-quality, visually stunning piece. The one-sided UV printing process ensures that the colors are rich, vibrant and fade-resistant, preserving the sign's beauty for an extended period. This advanced printing technique protects the artwork from the damaging effects of sunlight and prevents color degradation, ensuring your sign remains a captivating focal point for many years.

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[usafphantom2]

Just some Records held by the SR-71

Altitude in Horizontal Flight: 85,068.997 feet

Speed Over a Straight Course – Average Speed: 2,193.167 mph

Speed Over a Recognized Course: New York to London: 1 hour, 54 minutes, 56.4 seconds

The SR-71’s speed was not limited by the power of its engines. It was limited by the heat its structure could withstand.

Titanium makes up 93% of the SR-71s structure. A material that had never been truly utilized to its full potential until the SR-71 came along.

Each SR 71 was handmade. That means everyone of the Blackbirds were ever so slightly different. The men that flew the SR’s had their favorites and then there were the hangar queens that no one liked to fly..

The reason why titanium was so expensive was the process to make it usable.

The first reliable process to produce chemically pure titanium was developed in the 1940s. This process made the SR-71 possible. It begins by first converting the titanium dioxide to titanium chloride.

How do we convert the Titanium?

To do this titanium dioxide is mixed with chlorine and pure carbon and heated. Any oxygen or nitrogen leaking in will ruin the process, so this has to be done in relatively small batches in a sealed vessel. Once this process is complete, we have Titanium Chloride.

We then need to purify the Titanium Chloride from any impurities in the titanium ore through distillation. Where we heat the product and separate titanium chloride using its lower boiling point.

This Titanium Chloride vapor is fed into a stainless steel vessel containing molten magnesium at 1300 kelvin. Titanium is highly reactive with oxygen at high temperatures, so the vessel also needs to be sealed and filled with argon. Here the Titanium Chloride reacts with the magnesium, which itself is an expensive metal, to form titanium and magnesium chloride.

At times the engineers were perplexed as to what was causing problems, but thankfully they documented and cataloged everything, which helped find trends in their failures.

They discovered that spot welded parts made in the summer were failing very early in their life, but those welded in winter were fine. They eventually tracked the problem to the fact that the Burbank water treatment facility was adding chlorine to the water they used to clean the parts to prevent algae blooms in summer, but took it out in winter. Chlorine as we saw earlier reacts with titanium, so they began using distilled water from this point on.

They discovered that their cadmium plated tools were leaving trace amounts of cadmium on bolts, which would cause galvanic corrosion and cause the bolts to fail. This discovery led to all cadmium tools to be removed from the workshop.

Converting Titanium for the SR-71 is really slow

This reduction reaction is extremely slow, between 2 and 4 days. It’s pretty clear that titanium is expensive and extremely difficult to work with. But without Titanium and the SR-71, we wouldn’t be where we are today, talking about the fastest, air, breathing airplane in the world. You can read the full article here. Linda Sheffield.

wisconsinmetaltech.com/titanium-and-t…

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How to Create Stunning Dioramas with Airplane Model Kits and Accessories

Dioramas are more than just model airplane kits—they’re miniature worlds that bring your airplane models to life. By combining intricate model kits with realistic scenery, figures, and accessories, you can create breathtaking scenes that tell a story, showcase action, or highlight specific moments in aviation history. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned enthusiast, building dioramas is a fun and rewarding way to enhance your model aircraft experience.

Plastic-Models-Store.com offers a vast selection of high-quality airplane model kits and diorama accessories that cater to all skill levels. From leading brands like Reskit, Miniart, Kits World, and CAT4, you’ll find everything you need to bring your creative vision to reality. Let’s dive into the step-by-step process of creating stunning dioramas using airplane model kits and accessories.

1. Understand the Basics of Dioramas

Before you start, it’s essential to have a clear understanding of what a diorama is and how you can use model kits to create one. A diorama is essentially a miniature display that uses figures, models, and scenery to depict a particular scene. It could be an airfield during wartime, a test flight in progress, or a maintenance bay showcasing the intricate details of an aircraft.

A successful diorama captures the essence of the scene, blending the model airplane with elements like terrain, figures, and objects. The focus should be on creating a balanced, detailed, and immersive display that enhances the realism of the model.

2. Selecting the Right Airplane Model Kits

The first step to creating a stunning diorama is choosing the right model airplane kit. With Plastic-Models-Store.com, you have access to a wide variety of scale model aircraft that cater to different eras and types. Here are a few key things to consider when selecting your model:

Scale: Decide on the scale that works best for your diorama. Common scales are 1/72, 1/48, and 1/32. The smaller the scale, the more compact the model.

Brand: Focus on brands like Reskit, Miniart, and ICM that are known for their precision and realistic aircraft designs.

Type: Choose models based on the scene you want to depict—military, civilian, historical, or experimental aircraft.

3. Planning Your Diorama Scene

The planning phase is crucial for ensuring that your diorama tells a story and captures the mood you’re aiming for. Start by sketching out your idea or using digital tools to visualize the scene. Ask yourself:

What type of environment do I want to create?

What era or event will the scene represent?

Which accessories and figures will enhance the narrative?

This initial step helps you organize your thoughts and plan the layout, ensuring that each component of your diorama fits together seamlessly.

4. Choosing Diorama Accessories

To create a realistic and engaging diorama, you’ll need more than just the model airplane. Plastic-Models-Store.com offers a wide selection of CAT4 diorama accessories that can bring life and detail to your scene. Some must-have accessories include:

Figures: Scale figures like Mars figures or Master Box that fit your scene.

Vehicles: Tanks, trucks, and other vehicles like Laser Model Graver and Amodel that match the historical setting.

Ground Cover: Realistic grass, dirt, and concrete textures.

Building Parts: Hangars, airfield maintenance sheds, or control towers crafted by Miniart or ICM.

5. Collecting Realistic Terrain and Scenery

A crucial part of any diorama is the scenery. Creating realistic terrain adds depth and context to your model airplane. Consider using:

Pre-Made Diorama Bases: These can serve as a foundation, available from CAT4 or Metallic Details.

Custom Terrain Elements: Mix in materials like sand, gravel, and weathering powders that enhance the environment.

Water Effects: If your diorama involves water, you can use clear resin to simulate puddles, runways, or water landing areas.

6. Enhancing Your Aircraft with Detail Kits

Once you’ve chosen your model airplane, consider using Metallic Details or Kits World aftermarket kits to add intricate details. These kits include:

Detail Sets: Accessories like cockpit parts, landing gears, antennas, and exhaust pipes that enhance realism.

Decals and Markings: Use Print Scale or Kits World decals to replicate authentic markings, weathering, and stencils.

7. Assembling Your Diorama Step-by-Step

Building a diorama is a step-by-step process that requires patience and precision. Here’s how you can proceed:

Step 1: Assemble the Model

Begin by carefully assembling your airplane model. Pay close attention to the fitment of each piece, using glue and other adhesives as necessary. Brands like Reskit and Miniart offer kits with precise parts that allow for a seamless build.

Step 2: Add Realistic Terrain

Once your aircraft is built, start adding the base terrain. Use ground covers, grass, and small stones to create a lifelike airfield or maintenance environment. Mix different materials to give depth and realism.

Step 3: Incorporate Figures and Accessories

Introduce figures and accessories such as maintenance crew, fuel trucks, or other vehicles. Use Master Box figures or Mars figures to add human elements to your diorama. Arrange these elements thoughtfully to create a dynamic scene.

Step 4: Paint and Weathering

Next, focus on painting. Use high-quality paints designed for model kits, such as those from Reskit or ICM. Apply washes and dry brushing techniques to add depth and weathering effects to the aircraft and surrounding elements.

8. Adding Lighting and Fine Touches

Lighting can transform your diorama from good to stunning. Use LED lights to illuminate the scene, enhancing the realism and mood. Carefully place lights to focus attention on specific areas—perhaps on the cockpit or the fuselage. Additionally, consider adding subtle effects like smoke, debris, or fuel stains to complete the scene.

9. The Finishing Touch: Base and Display

The base of your diorama is equally important. Choose from ready-made CAT4 bases or build your own using wood, foam, and other materials. The base should complement the scene and provide stability for your display.

Finally, don’t forget to secure your model airplane securely on the base. A well-finished diorama, complete with accessories and details, should be able to showcase your aircraft as the focal point of the scene.

Conclusion

Creating stunning dioramas with airplane model kits is all about blending precision, creativity, and attention to detail. Plastic-Models-Store.com offers a variety of high-quality kits and accessories from renowned brands like Reskit, Miniart, and Kits World. With the right approach, meticulous planning, and skillful assembly, you can craft realistic scenes that captivate and engage viewers.

So why not dive in and start building your own masterpiece today? Explore more diorama possibilities and model kits at Plastic-Models-Store.com and bring your vision to life!

FAQs

What are the best brands for diorama accessories?CAT4, Metallic Details, and Laser Model Graver offer top-quality diorama accessories that enhance your display.

Can beginners create detailed dioramas?Yes! Start with simpler scenes and gradually build your skills with guidance from brands like Miniart and ICM.

Which model airplane scale is ideal for dioramas?Scales like 1/72 or 1/48 work best for dioramas, as they allow for intricate details while being manageable.

Do I need special paints for model airplane kits?Yes, high-quality paints from Reskit or ICM offer the precision and durability needed for model kits.

What makes Plastic-Models-Store.com unique?They specialize in top-tier model airplane kits and diorama accessories from brands like Reskit and Miniart, catering to both beginners and seasoned enthusiasts.

[bengordon01]

How to Build a Post Frame Airplane Hangar

Building a post frame airplane hangar is the most efficient aircraft storage solution and is very cost-effective. Airplane hangar builders can provide the sturdiest and roomiest buildings as shelters from all elements, at the same time giving ample scope to carry out maintenance and even maneuver.

First and foremost, it should sit in a good location that would be able to cover enough space for hangars and be accessible to planes. The foundation should be strong and level to hold up the structure. Then, choose durable poles, trusses, and siding in order to last for an extended period of time. Metal roofing is preferably to be used, for it is more weather-resistant and less hassle to maintain.

Personalization is key-teaming with airplane hangar to add some of the following features: large sliding doors, insulation for temperature control, maintenance lighting, and ventilation and drainage to prevent buildup of moisture. Plan for future expansions if your needs require it. With such planning, a post-frame hangar can be very reliable for years to come.

[metalbuildingser]

Metal Building Contractor

The Building Erector Who Motivates Count On and Confidence

The term "building erector" recommends somebody that is involved in big industrial projects, and thus is used to taking care of a relatively high degree of danger. The good building erector prepares very carefully, funds his job wisely, and carries out procedures efficiently to make the most of the likelihood of success. Proprietors that need to employ professionals in this area are naturally wanting to of discovering prospects that display these crucial top qualities, since the stakes are high and they are being hired to determine somebody with whom they can put confidence and trust.

Evaluating a building erector thus ends up being a vital preliminary step in the direction of deciding, and is possibly fraught with pitfalls. To make the procedure as unbiased as possible, we recommend very first establishing a list of requirements that the proprietors determine are one of the most essential. Most likely first on everyone's list need to be the professional's well-known experience, both with commercial-grade and large-scale building and construction in general and with the framework types (steel or concrete, e.g.) being considered; obtaining evaluations from former customers could additionally confirm vital.

One could likewise wish to analyze just how varied the specialist's experience is. As an example, taking care of building and construction from scratch to finish, refurbishing an existing center while inhabited, and making lessee renovations for brand-new passengers are all usual project kinds that establish and/or hire different collections of abilities. Rank the relevance to you of specific skills such as good interaction with customers and owners, capability to reassess swiftly, or breadth of network contacts.

Also take into consideration the candidate's experience with various sorts of customers. There's a pretty sharp difference between the private sector and federal government (public) customers. Concentration in one location stays clear of spreading oneself too thin, whereas direct exposure to diverse customer types could reinforce relational skills.

If your project involves metal framing, consider the service provider's technique. One way is to build every little thing onsite, carrying out the design from scratch straight from the strategies. Another way is to take advantage of pre-engineering and advanced tools by putting together frame sections in the shop, and afterwards transferring them to the website for last assembly.

Neither approach has an integral benefit over the other, but by evaluating numerous variables one can determine the much better selection in a specific instance. This can be illustrated by exploring a range of metal building erection kinds.

Take into consideration the airplane hangar, usually made from steel, which offers the high tensile stamina required for large, open spaces. The hangar layout is pretty standard; so, pre-engineering and onsite erection are similarly reliable. In various other transportation sectors the needs are comparable, with metal being the product of option and both framing methods being equally viable.

Some companies might require open space though not always the elevation demands of hangars, such as reusing, making, and food processing. Others (e.g., warehousing and distribution centers) may require elevation and big room, but not so open that one can not make use of assistance frameworks. Below, the intricacies of the framing style and/or the specified resistances may point to one method over the other.

After experience, there may be numerous second requirements on your listing for selecting a contractor, maybe finest phrased as questions. Do you want a person who can handle both the layout and building stages of the job? Or, perhaps somebody that can provide services past the building elements, such as license handling, lien launch, or funding? buildings erectors

The take-away from this write-up is that diligence and comprehensive homework will certainly result in a high level of confidence in your option. Don't rush, and discuss the search with as many other people you can. Our guidelines give an excellent beginning point towards finding the building erector that motivates trust fund and self-confidence.