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Channeling Calvin on a Snow Day
Indiana has been a kid’s paradise recently. Snow days abound, and winter looks like winter. Throw in a birthday gift of The Complete Calvin & Hobbes, and we had the makings of a very geeky afternoon. Continue reading
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Loft-y Cinematic Sound on a Budget
I’ve been tinkering away on a project for our loft bedroom for about 6 months now. I’m slowly turning the room into a dual purpose sleeping space and cinema. The reason it’s taken me so long though is that this is all on a tight budget.
Having organized a second-hand screen to magically appear from behind […] Continue reading
Keen Hawk R/C Racer Becomes a Family Project
Continuing my radio-controlled trip down memory lane, I’ve been trying out a recent 4WD car from Tamiya. Fusion Hobbies provided us the Keen Hawk to put through its paces and compare to the 2WD Sand Viper. While I was looking forward to the improved performance and better pulling power, I’d forgotten how much more complex […] Continue reading
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