Models

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Learning about the elements of the world can be a lot of fun, but it's difficult to view everything that's really happening inside these elements unless you're using a powerful microscope. If you're…

Creating and painting plastic models is often a delicate and exacting hobby. The right paint, and the lasting effects it gives to the model, makes all the difference when complementing the finished…

The carbon atom’s nucleus contains six positively charged protons and six electrically neutral neutrons. Six negatively charged electrons surround the nucleus. Although it’s easy to model…

A truss is a type of support bridge often used because of its strength and ability to handle a large weight load. It is often used for passenger vehicle bridges but also for railroad bridges. The…

Electric furnaces, like any household appliances, are prone to various problems and malfunctions. If the problem with your furnace lies in the blower fan or blower motor, a bit of troubleshooting can…

Dioramas are three-dimensional constructions that are drawn to scale and feature a scene, such as an urban setting or the wilderness. Dioramas are often assigned to students, but adults may create a…

Model train layouts are enjoyable to develop, but they can become complicated and quickly take over a space. Making a large, table layout requires a lot of time and detail work, and such a layout…

Your refrigerator has a condenser that cools hot air inside of the refrigerator unit. Once the air is cooled it is blown into the fridge with electric fans. The electric fans usually run fairly…

Ever since Peter Peregrinus floated lodestones in water in the 13th century, compasses have assisted explorers and travelers in finding their way. Modern compasses are powered by magnets and show…

Drawing a sketch of a building that you want to build can help you to explain to the architect how you want the structure to look. However, if you want to create a more accurate representation of the…

Boots are one of the many products you can make as an IMVU Content Creator. The boots are worn by avatars, and you can also use them on your own virtual characters or sell them to the IMVU community.…

Wind erosion occurs when the wind removes and redistributes soil, wearing away the surface of the Earth. In fields, wind erosion strips away the most fertile part of the soil, getting into the air and…

Roofing paper is often used to control moisture under your home as part of a vapor barrier. Vapor barriers are designed to prevent moisture from reaching your insulation. They are often installed in…

The introduction of steam technology was one of the driving forces of the industrial revolution. Manufacturing, shipping and overland travel were dramatically changed as steam engines were invented…

Beginning a new modeling career may seem like an overwhelming experience, but there are a few basic steps every aspiring model must take in order to create exposure. One of the best ways to get your…

Sitting in a spa filled with warm, bubbly water is a pleasant way to relax at the end of the day. Your spa is connected to an electric motor that produces bubbles and massaging streams of water. When…

When designing a line of clothing, creating an initial model of the pieces is an important step. This is particularly true when you are designing suits, as the potential wearers are going to want to…

A crane is the ideal option for pouring cement over a large area, with an incredible range of skips available to the builder, depending on their specific needs. These can be used to accurately choose…

Whether you want to store food or clothing using less space, build your own vacuum pump using an auto AC electric motor. Vacuum pumps remove the air from storage bags to shrink the size of the…

OtterBox offers several lines of smartphone cases designed to protect your device from all kinds of damage. The front housing for some OtterBox series includes a clear plastic front that fits right…

Teaching your child to reduce, reuse and recycle is important, but it doesn't have to be monotonous. Help your child make a skeleton out of recycled milk jugs and wire for a fun and educational craft.…

A hydraulic system is powered by either a diesel-fueled or gasoline-fueled tractor’s engine, depending on the make. The engine not only powers the machine, but the hydraulic pump, a set of gears…

Rotisserie grilling consists of placing food on a spit rod and slowly rotating it over a fire. This type of grilling is primarily used for large and small pieces of meat, but can also be used for…

When creating a miniature model city, forest or other location with a winter theme, one way to bring even more detail and realism is to include a frozen pond. While the logistics behind using actual…

Johannes Gutenberg, a metal smith of the early Renaissance period, was the first to devise a printing press with removable wood or metal letters, making it easier to print hundreds of copies of any…

Today's automotive engines are as much electronic as mechanical. Computer controls that regulate systems, such as fuel delivery, mixture, temperature and performance, depend on feedback from an array…

Investigate the anatomy of vertebrate animal vision by making a model eyeball using a Styrofoam ball. According to the Encyclopedia Britannica, the eyeball is the round structure that houses the…

The Temple of Artemis is one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, built in the year 560 B.C. to honor the goddess Artemis. The temple has undergone several changes, mainly because it has been…

Craft a small bench for a model railroad set that is just the right size for miniature passengers. Model train aficionados create elaborate models for their railroads, including buildings, train…

Bungalow is a type of house which become very popular in the western United States, as a low-cost but also stylish accommodation, according to OldHouses.com. Bungalows are mostly detached, one- or…

Cells, despite their small size, contain a large number of organelle, which make them impressive subjects to model for science fair projects and classroom activities. The modeling process helps…

Neurons are brain cells. Artificial neural networks are engineering simulations -- in hardware or software -- that behave like interconnected neurons. Neural coding is the pattern of stored…

One of the pleasures of model railroading is creating realistic scenes in miniature. In addition to towns, bridges and assorted buildings, you may want to add features to your railroad that would be…

Although Pluto was downgraded from a planet to a dwarf planet by the International Astronomical Union in 2006, it will still be in the news in coming years. In the same year, NASA launched New…

The F-4 Phantom II is one of the most celebrated fighter planes of the 20th century. After entering full production in 1957, the Phantom quickly set numerous aviation records, including marks for…

A variety of electrical wiring types have been used in homes and commercial buildings since Edison wired the first structures for power more than a century ago. Paper-insulated wires were heavily used…

Whether you're a teacher, student, engineer or hobbyist who enjoys learning about steam powered engines, it’s both rewarding and enlightening to build a simple steam engine from scratch. For…

The horsepower rating of an electric motor is not directly comparable to that of an internal combustion engine driving the same load. Internal combustion engines are rated for maximum attainable…

In most cases, hobbyists build plastic ship models by buying ship model kits and then assembling the pieces provided in the kit. More skilled hobbyists might choose to customize models to fit personal…

Tony Robbins writes that we give our experiences meaning by interpreting them through "frames," or contexts. These frames are made up of our beliefs about how the world is and how it should…

The element iron is a transition metal on the periodic table. An atom contains protons and neutrons in the nucleus and electrons on outer orbiting shells. The number of positively charged protons and…

While many kids are more familiar with the the heart shape that features a pointed bottom and two rounded bumps at the top, the actual human heart has a very different shape. Teaching kids about the…

Although an arch looks sophisticated, its construction is relatively easy. You just have to use two certain crucial elements: the most lightweight material possible and a keystone. This technique…

With graphics programs, you can create almost any type of image on your computer. There is no limit to how realistic you can make the image look, though refinements can maximize the realism of the…

Conventionally, motors are tested with dynamometers -- devices that measure the horsepower of cars. Dynamometers, however, measure torque in a roundabout way by measuring force exerted on a heavy-duty…

Most small appliances and toys get plenty of use, so issues with malfunctioning electric motor controllers are likely at some point in the life of the device. Controllers can turn on motors, manage…

Powering an electric turbine with an electric motor will require a pulley. This is similar to the way an alternator in a car is powered by the drive belt. To do this you need to mount the motor and…

In 1897, Camillo Golgi looked through a microscope and identified one of the first visualized organelles, the Golgi apparatus. One of the largest organelles, the Golgi apparatus sends fats and lipids…

Model roller coasters range from working electronic units that are made to scale to smaller projects using household items. Those who don't have the money to invest in hobby roller coasters can still…