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Dear friends I have recently come into possession of some koi and large gold fish, and I am hoping to get some advice: - how do I clean the tank? - change the filter? - anyone I can hire for some professional advice or is there a bro here who is an enthusiast who does not mind coming to have a look? (will cook or provide super kopi and a big meal!) Thanks bros I have put aside some put in the balcony for this effort, this was something I did in my dad's old place and I am hoping to do something like that in future: Some advice on some solar powered lights to accompany this will be much appreciated too, thanks!
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The Nissan Skyline R34 GT-R has always been a dream car of mine. Now, if you are also a car enthusiast that love these cars, you would know that the R34 is a car that is much better modified than left stock and original, well, unless you are talking about a Z-Tune or Nismo Omori Factory's Clubman Race Spec cars. Mine's R34 is one of the most iconic modified R34s out there Top Secret's R34 in its iconic gold shade is yet another famous example of a tuned R34 Many tuning shops have built their own vision of what an R34 should be, a few famous examples include the ones built by Mine's, Signal Auto, Top Secret and others. But my favourite has got to be Matchless Crowd Racing (MCR)'s R34. The MCR R34 is famous for its appearance on Hot Version, and its record run on Japan's C1 Expressway, it is also one of my favourite R34s Those who are familiar with Hot Version and its Touge runs would be familiar with this iconic red R34, dubbed the Maou (Demon King) GTR, the MCR R34 was a formidable force on the winding Gunsai Touge with Keiichi Tsuchiya behind its wheel. Some might even know that the MCR R34 holds the record on Japan's C1 expressway; it was even featured in the Tokyo Xtreme Racer series of video games! A little known fact is that MCR actually built several of these GTRs - despite what it looks like, it wasn't just one car achieving all these ridiculous feats. But that isn't important, today's topic is about my own MCR R34! Well, a 1/64 scale version... The Super Taikyu R34s had the same bumpers as the MCR R34 in my favourite specification, you can imagine my excitement when I saw that Inno64 has decided to launch the Falken car! My favourite configuration of the MCR R34 comes with the front bumper that is almost identical to the one on the Super Taikyu race car, so when Inno64 released the model of the Falken Super Taikyu R34, I immediately recognised it and proceeded to get hold of the model car, with plans to customise it into the MCR R34 that I love. With the paint stripped off, I could cover up all the unwanted holes and indentations with putty The indentation left by the removal of the rear speed refueling drybreak connectors has been sealed off with putty as well After a coat of primer, the final look of the car's body is starting to take shape While the bumper made things much easier to work with (I don't have to fabricate one myself), there are little details that need to be sorted apart from respraying the car red. At the rear of the race car is a speed refueling drybreak connector, which the MCR R34 doesn't have, the roof of the race car also had an antenna (hence, a hole in the roof), and the bonnet on the race car has way too many vents as well. The solution is to use putty to cover up all these unwanted holes. With the body details sorted, the most important thing is to spray the car red to match the MCR R34. Here's how it looks like before I applied decals on it! We got lucky with the rims as the race car uses the same Enkei NT03+M rims as my favourite spec of the MCR R34, so all I needed to do was to spray the rims black. As I did not have a source for custom waterslide decals, I had to make do with other decals that aren't the same as what's on the real car. But apart from the sticker details, I think my custom MCR R34 is a rather faithful replica of the real thing! What do you think of it? Hmm, making this post is igniting something in me... maybe I should find the time to start another custom diecast project... - Zhi Xuan
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Have you ever found yourself obsessing over a fad or an object that you grow tired of after a few months, or even just after a few weeks? You feel as if you're entering one passing phase after another. When one ends, you feel tired and empty at the same time, yet you can't help but seek the next thing to occupy your mind. Is this a product of our connection/addiction to social media, in our endless bid to find the next entertaining or educational reel? Is it all just an attempt to find the next dopamine hit we constantly crave? (Disclaimer: I am not a psychiatrist.) About three years ago, a colleague of mine told me about how he, along with a few other guys in the office, went through this phase where they all got into the same hobbies at the same time. One such hobby was folding bicycles. Once one of them tried it, the rest of the group decided they should also buy foldies, so they could go on group rides after work. It's all about team bonding, after all. Photo: Dimon Blr, Unsplash However, if you don't make this part of your lifestyle, the novelty soon wears off. By this point, one of them had purchased more than two foldies, which are currently residing in his bomb shelter. Dissatisfied with the weight and performance of the folding bikes, my colleagues then acquired road bikes so they could clock faster average speeds. Cycling, however, takes up time. Time to gear up, time to ride, and time to put the bicycles on racks so you can ride in new places. So, another hobby was needed. Enter in-line skating. Why bother transporting bicycles when you can literally strap wheels onto your feet? Easier, right? Right. Photo: Naomi Tamar, Unsplash Next, someone suggested that apart from outdoor activities, they should also have a relaxing activity they can do at home. Hence, the obsession with aquariums. Water, filters, PH testing, air pumps, tank decorations, fish and fish food... they got into it all. Maintaining an aquarium is complicated (duh) and unless you learn how to maintain this ecosystem, the inevitable will happen. The poor fish slowly died out as the passion for the hobby fizzled. Mea culpa I'm just as guilty of getting into things and tiring of them quickly. When I bought my first full-frame DSLR, I was obsessed with a 50mm f1.4 lens, thinking it was all the kit I needed. It was – for a while. But I have my limitations, and soon found myself wanting a longer focal length for better 'compression'. Also, it's not always possible to get close to a speaker at an event. Or so I told myself. The 50mm lens fell out of favour once my 24-70mm lens arrived. Sure, call me lazy for preferring the 'softer' zoom in place of a 'crisper' prime. My 50mm entered a state of semi-retirement. The writer's passion for photography still continues to this day. Photo: Chuttersnap, Unsplash Next, I became obsessed with Nikon's 135mm f2.0. Purpose-built for portraits, creamy bokeh is its calling card. I had to have one. After fawning over it (while saving the moolah needed), I took the plunge. To justify its cost, I also used it to shoot cars. It didn't matter if my teammates said it was inconvenient because of how far away I'd have to walk to get a car in frame. I loved using this solidly built lens and its metal body. But reality hit home. It was not very practical unless I'm shooting portraits, which is... once in a blue moon. The 24-70mm lens was still the most used because of its convenience, so like the 50mm, my dream 135mm lens sits idly at home. Since then, I have learnt to obsess 'sensibly', which means looking intently, but not buying. This saves money, but not necessarily time. For instance, I was once obsessed with acquiring a scooter, for no other reason except I hadn't really tried one. "Bro you should get one! Just twist and go, it's super-easy to ride in traffic! You won't regret it!" "Buy, buy, buy!" Hearing stuff like this made me want one even more. So, to the irritation of my better half, I spent weeks trawling online ads, often even while she was trying to tell me something important. I considered everything from a Honda PCX150 to a Suzuki Burgman to a Sym GTS. My scooter phase ended when the missus told me that my scooter would only sit in the carpark gathering dust. Since I only get to ride my bike twice a week, getting second two-wheeler would have been foolhardy indeed. The writer is unlikely to own a scooter, as he still enjoys the engagement a motorcycle requires. Photo: Pedro Pereira, Unsplash Another thing I stopped myself from buying is a gaming laptop. My last one is over 10 years old and no longer works. With a library of games on Steam and my work laptop not having the hardware to run them, a $4,000 gaming machine must be the solution. Fortunately, I had the sense to pause before spending so much money. After spending the entire day at work (in front of a computer), I realised the last thing I wanted to do on weeknights was sit in front of another computer. That means I'd only use a gaming laptop on weekends, presuming there were no plans to meet with friends. It also dawned on me that a gaming laptop would contribute to a sedentary lifestyle. So, I should be spending money on a gym membership instead. And a nicer bicycle that could lead to improved fitness. Right? Right? Oh crap, it's happening again. – Jeremy
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My RC Crawler Journey: Part 3 - Rifle Range Trail with friends!
Typicalcarguy posted a blog entry in MyAutoBlog
While the urge to further upgrade this tiny crawler is always there, this time's update isn't about that. It's about putting the crawler to good use! With the miniature Defender tested on rough terrain, this time round we decided to head to Rifle Range Trail with some friends for a nice, extended trail crawling session. Just imagine hiking, but with our RC cars in tow as well! While the previous crawling spot was just a plot of land with the various obstacles carved out by other RC crawling enthusiasts (thanks to them we get to enjoy our RC crawlers!), heading to a hiking trail like Rifle Range Trail meant that we weren't restricted to a small area. Instead, we could drive our crawlers as we proceeded along the hiking route, conquering obstacles along the way, and adding to the realism and fun! Due to the thick foliage, and the fact that it had been raining a fair bit recently, the trail was muddier than expected. While this added plenty to the fun and realism, it proved to be a bit of a hassle later on... you'll see. Watching the suspension system on the little crawler getting pushed to its limits with plenty of articulation sure was a fun experience! The fact that it was fully built and modified by me, further adds to the sense of accomplishment when it manages to conquer obstacles that seemed too tough for it at first! After a full day of fun crawling at Rifle Range Road, the batteries were almost empty and we sure were tired. It was a hiking trip of sorts after all! But the day hasn't ended yet, for the crawlers are now too dirty to be kept at home... Just look at how dirty and muddy it is! Oh, and I almost forgot.. the front prop shaft gave way at the trail and was nowhere to be found... guess it's time to order some parts to repair it :') - Zhi Xuan -
On my last post, I've completed the build of my RC crawler, a miniature Land Rover Defender. What's left is of course to bring it out and test it out on some uneven surfaces! While I should probably try it out before adding more mods... I still ended up purchasing the entire catalogue of available upgrades to throw at my crawler But I ended up modding more stuff before I even took it outdoors. The upgraded suspension that I first used weren't smooth enough for my liking, hence I got another set that also made a taller ride height possible. Along with that, I also got a different set of rims and tyres that would likely result in more grip in the dirt (at this point it was all guesswork as I hadn't actually tried it outside of my home). I also swapped out for a bigger motor with a lower gear ratio that promises maximum torque to conquer whatever I throw at the crawler! Here's a photo of my highly-modified Defender crawler beside a completely original one Now that it's all modded, I'm ready to bring it out for a crawling session with friends! On the first outing, I am pretty impressed with the amount of articulation that the suspension allows. That said, the small scale of the crawler meant many obstacles are too huge for it to scale... Little crevices becomes massive cracks on the surface that could almost swallow the entire crawler, making it pretty challenging to navigate. A little over zealous attempt to scale an unsurmountable obstacle resulted in this... The best part about RC crawling though - there's no real risk of injuries. Flipped your car? just grab it and flip it back around! That said, the real fun happens when you are trying to navigate through precarious terrains as though you were driving an actual off-roader. If the slope is too steep or the surface is too broken to traverse, it is time to work your brains and skills to find an alternative route. Sometimes, a burst of throttle could free you from a sticky situation, and yet on other times, it will just cause the tyres to break traction and your crawler might end up in a worse position than before... While it seems like just driving around with a toy car, there's actually quite a fair bit to RC crawling than you would think! Hmm, who knows, maybe I'll end up modding the crawler more? Or maybe I should check out a different spot to crawl... Stay tuned for the next instalment of my RC crawling journey!
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Have you ever found yourself mesmerised by overlanding and off-roading videos, just watching those lifted off-roaders conquering obstacle after obstacle, kicking up mud, driving through puddles, inching down steep slopes and climbing up steep gradients that seem impossible to scale? I sure did, but without the time, money and commitment to actually do it, I could only remain as a spectator behind my computer screen... This scale crawler had a ladder-frame chassis along with live-axles just like a true off-roader That was until I found something that's about as close as I can get to the action, but at a fraction of the cost - RC Crawlers! At 1/16th to 1/10th of the scale of an actual off-road vehicle, an RC Crawler still manages to offer plenty of fun! I'm someone that can never be content with something that's stock and unmodified - from cars to watches to toy cars to keyboards to computers... needless to say, the RC Crawler got plenty of upgrades before I've even ran it the first time I started my RC Crawler journey with the purchase of an affordable 1/12th scale (though strictly speaking, it's closer to typical 1/16th scale RC cars) Defender from Taobao - the MN D90. This Chinese-made radio-control crawler kit isn't an officially licensed product, but the details are pretty amazing. Especially when you consider the fact that it could be bought for less than $100. I've made sure to paint the body in stages of light coats to ensure durability, the painted body was then clear-coated for maximum protection, and a gloss finish While it is available as a ready-to-run kit, I opted for the unassembled one, as I love putting stuff together. In fact, I've also bought a variety of upgrades so I don't have to live with a fully-stock car. Modifications, customisations and upgrades are what keep me blood pumping - the same applies to my own car... but that's a story for another day. Having prior experience with building 1/10th scale RC drift cars, this build didn't take much effort to complete, I even painted the shell to a 'Battleship Grey' colour that I thought would be perfect for the rugged nature of an off-roader. Now, even though I've already had a bunch of upgrades, I am already eyeing more - I would love to increase the articulation of the suspension, maybe raise the height of the crawler for even more clearance, weighted wheels for more stability, a larger motor for more torque... You get the idea, this is just the start of a fun, and potentially expensive journey. But first, let's bring it out into the elements, and get it dirty! -Zhi Xuan
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This was what got me into the world of Custom Mechanical Keyboards
Typicalcarguy posted a blog entry in MyAutoBlog
Back in my secondary school days, I was often meddling with computers. In fact, I even worked part-time for many years, repairing and building them. I would dream of building a computer with all the prime top-tier components and whatnot, but I never thought much about the peripherals such as mouses and keyboards. When mechanical keyboards became popular, I scoffed at the hefty price tags, and only got one sometime down the road for just over $100. Little did I know that years down the road, I would be smitten by a photo of a keyboard sporting a pretty set of keycaps - yes, the ones you see on my keyboard here! For some reason, I really fancied the design of the keycaps - probably something to do with the shade of red. So I shared the photo with a friend of mine whom I knew was into keyboards and stuff. That's how I found out that it was the GMK Red Samurai - and it was expensive! A typical GMK keycap set can cost from just over $100 to many times more if it's a highly sought-after and limited set. So, what makes these GMK keycaps the preferred choice? A German company, GMK makes keycaps that are of high-quality, with precise and sharp fonts, and are also available in many vibrant designs and colours, in part due to its double-shot manufacturing process and the use of ABS plastics. It was also said that GMK owned the original molds from Cherry (one of, if not the oldest keyboard manufacturer), and was making keycaps out of them, hence helping it achieve the accurate and quality shapes. Without thinking too much, I went ahead and pre-ordered a set of the GMK Red Samurai keycaps - but the problem was, I still had no idea what keyboard to install them on! After some looking around, I settled on ordering the KBDfans KBD8X Mark II. I fell in love with its simple, rectangular shape, and still appreciate how premium it looks. But this was only offered with a soldered circuit board (unlike the hotswappable ones which will allow you to plug the individual key switches in with ease) - not too much of a worry though, as it just means that there's some soldering work to be done. As for the switches, I was in love with the smooth feel of linear switches, and decided to go for what was widely regarded as the smoothest, best linear switch available - the Zeal PC Tealios V2. I took apart these switches and lubed them individually to achieve even smoother actuation. In my mind, this was supposed to be the one build to end all my desire for any more keyboards, and I hence went ahead and splurged on it. However, some time along the way, I would then realise that there are many other variables to a keyboard - and I went on and sank deeper, building various other keyboards as well... While the keyboard hobby got a little out of hand, and I ended up spending thousands of dollars on keyboards, the redeeming factor was that I could use them for work. They actually make work even more enjoyable, so all isn't lost I suppose. In fact, maybe if you guys type much at work, you too could consider building your own customised mechanical keyboard; it will be fun, I promise! - Zhi Xuan Board: KBDfans KBD8XMkii Brass Plate with case foam Switches: Zeal PC Tealios V2 Stabs: Zeal PC V2 gold-plated screw-in stabs Keycaps: GMK Red Samurai -
Why buying this $200 device is the best thing I did last year
Typicalcarguy posted a blog entry in MyAutoBlog
Writing about a gaming device... you would be thinking that I must be quite the gamer. However, the reality is quite the contrary. Being a car guy through and through, even the games that I play are predominantly driving or racing ones. That said, there are other games that I've enjoyed from young - from the Pokemon titles on Gameboy Color and Gameboy Advance to the RPG games on Playstation 2 (PS2) and rhythm games such as DJ Max on the Playstation Portable (PSP), these were the games that kept me occupied during my childhood and teenage years. And it is why I ended up buying the device you see here - the Retroid Pocket 3+! So, what is the Retroid Pocket 3+? It is an android-powered handheld console that is relatively affordable, and is made predominantly for running emulators. You see, software developers and retro game aficionados quickly realised that the powerful Android mobile devices could be made to run emulator software, which would allow you to emulate retro console games. In the past, you would require a proper gaming PC to run Playstation 2 games. However, mobile hardware has became powerful enough to do so these days. But there still presents a serious issue - your powerful smartphone does not have physical buttons and analog sticks for an enjoyable gaming experience. And this is where the a device such as the Retroid Pocket 3+ comes in - it looks like a smaller Nintendo Switch lite, and it has all the buttons you'll need for retro gaming. While it's hardware isn't able to run all Playstation 2 games smoothly, it is still able to handle quite a fair bit. And the best part is that it isn't prohibitively expensive! Being an Android device means that it will run many native Android applications and games, such as the Grand Theft Auto 3/Vice City/San Andreas trilogy (these were originally PS2 games!). Of course, you can also run apps such as Youtube and other media players (sadly Netflix isn't supported), which means that it'll double up as a media player as well. But you don't really buy one of these to play Android games, it really is in its element when you are a fan of retro games. Want to play Pokemon? You'll be glad to know that Gameboy Color and Gameboy Advance emulation are easily achievable by almost any hardware these days. In fact, the Retroid Pocket 3+ will even run some Nintendo 3DS games! The most amazing thing about retro game emulation is the fact that I can now play my favourite home-console title on the go. Youngsters these days probably wouldn't be able to understand it as they are well too familiar with the capabilities of the smart devices in recent times. But in the early 2000s, where the PS2 was the most advanced console in the market, we had to set up the console, connect it to the TV, and play these games with wired controllers. But now, I can play my favourite PS2 JRPG game on the go. I don't even have to be made to play till I find a save point (RPG gamers would understand...) - the emulator comes with a save-state function that allow you to start the game from the exact point as and when you want to. With these functions, you can really enjoy the flexibility - drove 5 out of 10 laps in Gran Turismo and you feel like taking a break? Sure, just create a save-state, and pick it up again when you want to. It's kind of funny how I chanced upon this device - I was actually contemplating the repair of my old PSP for nostalgia sake, then I read about how such devices can not only emulate the PSP smoothly at upscaled resolution, resulting in sharper images, but also capable of much more. I've since gotten the Retroid Pocket 3+ and never looked back. The portability of the device also made it an excellent travel buddy. Being so easy to pick up and just start gaming, I've spent countless hours on it since the day I received it. My only gripe is that the Retroid Pocket 3+ could be a little more powerful, as it has some trouble running quite a fair bit of PS2 titles among others. That said, the Retroid Pocket 4 Pro packing almost twice the performance of the 3+ was recently announced, and I am contemplating getting it.... Are you also into gaming or retro gaming? Feel free to share your thoughts and recommendations! If you aren't familiar with retro gaming, but would like to get something after reading this post of mine, feel free to comment as well, I would be happy to share what I know with you! - Zhi Xuan -
Many companies are resorting to cohorting, where one team works and another remains at home. Others have reduced the workplace exposure by having some do work remotely. Trips have been cancelled but some companies have asked workers to consume their annual leave. So what are you doing with the extra time? What new food have you tried? Taken up any new hobbies?
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For me....its used to be online gaming (like 6-7 years ago)
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How many of you enjoy practicing self-defense? For fun I mean. When I say self-defense, I am not referring to any particular school of martial arts. Just simple techniques meant for real life self-defense situations. Like Krav Maga, except I don't do Krav Maga. I am just asking because I used to hang out with a couple of friends at Bishan Park once a week for self-defense training. Purely for fun. Nothing serious. I prefer that sort of atmosphere compared to the sort of strict training you have to adhere to in a proper school. Plus Bishan Park is free. No membership fees needed. But then we slowly drifted apart and the Friday Night Group was soon disbanded. Kinda sad, really.
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As above. How long do you spend your time surfing MyCarForum everyday? Are you very obsessed with MCF and its contents? What have benefited you since you joined MCF? As in, 1. knowing more about cars and its technologies and trends, knowing more about your car, car maintainace, etc 2. know more about where to find good food and movies, etc 3. finding like minded people and make new friends 4. Know more about life and improving oneself etc...
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One of the biggest pastimes of my childhood... not just the 1/35 models (unlike the 1/72 scale of Airfix), Tamiya was also responsible for the powered cars, with a remote control. https://tamiyablog.com/2017/05/mr-masayuki-tamiya/ https://headlines.yahoo.co.jp/hl?a=20170511-00000002-jct-soci
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I am still wondering when i read the news about these discovery and $10 millions was used in the research to invent something-successful was a fraud. Those that involved was only asked to leave their jobs. All the while, I thought our gahment was very serious with people cheating them and will be charge in court and put to jail. Am I missing something here? Any forummers can enlighten me ?
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Hi, Experts out there! I'm actually keen to lay Carpet Grass on my new house . . . . Please advice if you have any good contacts or lobangs for Carpet Grass . . . . Alternative, is Artifiicial Grass Carper a better choice for its low maintenances? Please advice, thanks.
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Ok, here is a crowd-sourcing idea I have. In my free time, I put up videos on my youtube channel. Flight review videos have garnered the most views. I can't be flying all the time. So I am looking to crowd-source video footage of your upcoming flights from fellow MCF folks. People like to watch overall flight experience, including the seats, the food, as well the In-Flight entertainment system. This is one example. I just need the raw video footage and I can do the edits and put it into a movie. I recognize we all of us want to stay anonymous, so please don't give me footage that you can be identified with (i.e. don't video your face). You can send the footage to me using a dropbox link that I will send over to you via PM. I am prepared to pay a nominal sum (in the range of $10 to $20) in appreciation for good video footage. You have to agree that once you give me the video footage, I have exclusive rights to it. If you have video footage of Business class or First class, I'd be happy to offer more. This is just a wild idea I have that hopefully will result in a win-win for everybody. You travel, do some video filming of your flight, and get some spare cash. I get more content for my youtube channel. PM me if you want to take the discussion further on this. Thanks and have a great day ahead.
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This is interesting. Maybe I should try doing this. https://sg.news.yahoo.com/photos/growing-grapes-along-singapore-hdb-corridor-slideshow/growing-grapes-along-singapore-hdb-corridor-photo-1430987399417.html Growing grapes along Singapore HDB corridor Yes, these 'Singaporean' grapes -- fruits that we associate with the verdant hills of France or Australia -- are real. And they can be grown in our tropical weather and concrete jungle. Alex Ng, a 42-year-old baker, has managed to cultivate grape vines that produce fruit "all-year-long" along the corridor outside his ninth-floor HDB flat in Yishun. The plant grows in a pot and creeps along bamboo poles 2m long and 2m tall. The corridor does not get direct sunlight except for the evening sun "a few months a year", Ng told Yahoo Singapore. His biggest harvest since he started growing the plant in 2011 is a collection of "17 bunches of various sizes", and he also keeps several seedlings, and a secondary plant which he grew using a stem cutting from the plant. "Some of my friends ask me why I post pictures of fake grapes on my Facebook page. I had to tell them that they are real grapes!" Ng said with a laugh. What's the secret to growing grapes in Singapore? "Lots of water. I water this plant two or three times a day." Next previous previousnext previousnext previousnext previousnext
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Wonder if any MCF members are into keyboards, electric guitars, synthesizers, modular gear and/or even DJ-ing, etc? Do you enjoy making/listening to Synth-Pop, Electro Dance Music, etc. If you do - please join us SG Synthesizers Group I will update this thread from time to time. Thanks for reading!
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Time for me to buy a airbrush and compressor set for my scale model hobby. Any of you guys knows where to buy one and any particular set is good?
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Hi guys I am interested to pick up movie making and video editing, in particular make interesting clips for weddings and other functions (not for profit, just for recreation and fun). I was advised by a distant acquaintance to use Final Cut Pro but that seems to be available only for Mac for the moment. I dun mind spending a bit to get a legal and properly paid software but it should run on Windows and easy to manipulate. Anybody into this as well and have any advice? Where do I buy? Thanks in advance. Regards
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In 2002, Taroda Racing was founded by Dexter Low with a vision to make the Radio Control Racing Scene a hobby that many people could enjoy. We carry brands like Tamiya, Kyosho and HPI. These brands are reliable and with high accuracy of control. We believe in carrying full range of spare parts for the type of radio control (RC) cars that we have. Our customers can modified their RC cars to better performance and speed of up 100 km/hour. Throughout the years, we have held many racing events. These races include buffets for our members, lucky draws and trophies to winners. Taroda also organized both touring and drifting races at Taroda Track, East Coast Park. These events brought a lot of very young members, adults and father and sons to play together. Taroda is proud to announce that our sponsored drivers have done very well in the Tamiya Asia Cups. Our drivers holds the Championship for Super Stock touring for two subsequent years 2009 and 2010. These members have taken radio control hobby to a new height. In the coming years, Taroda will endeavours to make RC a hobby that many could have funs and create bonding among friends and family members. Taroda Racing Engineering 1 Pasir Ris Close #03-107 E!Hub@Downtown East Singapore 519599
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Caterham to unveil cheaper, entry level track car based on the Seven
PetrolHead posted a blog entry in MyAutoBlog
Caterham will release a new, more affordable and entry level version of the iconic Seven that pays tribute to the philosophy that inspired its creation. The Caterham 7 is a super lightweight sports car produced by Caterham Cars in the U.K. It is based on the Lotus Seven, a lightweight sports car sold in kit and factory built form by Lotus from the late 1950s to the early 1970s. After Lotus ended production of the Seven, in 1972, Caterham bought the rights to the design, and today makes both kits and fully assembled cars. Now Caterham is all set to unveil a new car based on the iconic 7 but with an accessible price tag at under -
Every person I knew or met who loves cars (or any other vehicle) usually start their passion at an early age and one of the first things that made them love cars are toys or basically, car models. It is the same for me too. I still have the Lamborghini Countach toy model that my parents got me many years ago and my passion for cars have grown stronger ever since. 84 year old Joe DiNovo is a retired mail carrier from Norridge, Illinois, USA who has a collection of 23,000 Matchbox cars and counting. Down in his basement, stacked from floor to ceiling are display cases and boxes of Matchbox cars (and other vehicles) that DiNovo has collected for over 50 years. Many of them are still in their original boxes and/or packaging. Initially, he was a train collector and sold his collection at toy shows. It was during that time that he was exposed to the world of four-wheeled miniature car models and soon began to collect and sell both of them at toy shows. Basically, his collection grew when he could not sell some of the miniature models. When that happens, he would keep them and buy new ones to sell at a later time. This practice continued until all the unsold cars began to stack up and became a collection. His basement is practically filled with all sorts of miniature vehicle models and only one small area is left for the family
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Find this hilarious. http://singaporeseen.stomp.com.sg/stomp/sg...on_bollard.html New craze after 'planking'? Ah Pek spotted 'owling' at bus interchangeEnraged1%Shiok!11%LOL!77%So sad1%Sure or not?0%Bochup10%If you thought the 'planking' craze was over, meet its successor 'owling', where people strike crouching owl-like poses in unlikely places. This uncle was spotted in just such a pose, perched high on a bus stop bollard. This new internet fad has already garnered a large following online, with dozens of websites devoted to owling, as well as several Facebook groups where fans post pictures and discuss ideas. STOMPer redarmyz wrote: "Is owling the new craze after planking? "Is this ah pek owling? haha..." Click on thumbnails for larger image
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