Spotlight On... Before the Push

The manager of my local Games Workshop store told me they were running a unit painting competition. I was never one for competitions really but I thought, what the heck! I had just bought the new Tyranid Trygon and thought I'd do that for the competition. But bad luck, the entry had to be a unit of infantry!

Deciding to do something special - the best I possibly could do - I ordered a unit of Forge World Death Korps of Krieg models standing at ease and Before the Push was born!

The idea here (hopefully obviously) is that the infantrymen are getting a last minute pep talk from their commissar before climbing out of their trench going over the top.

The punch line to the story is that they cancelled the infantry painting competition and replaced it with a Trygon painting competition.

I had to wait for the better part of a year before they ran another infantry competition and handed it in to win first prize!

Ah the glory! Would that there had been more than one entry in my category!

The diorama has been on display in the local GW since April and now, finally, I’ve got it home to where it belongs.

The bulk of the diorama is made out of insulation foam covered in multi-purpose filler. I used GW razorwire, a GW ladder and barrels & petrol cans from a military model shop. The metal braces holding back the trench wall are actually fabric that I got from The Range.



New Sports Cars from Mercedes Benz AMG SLS

AMG engineers made products in Alfalterback, Germany, designed with a flow proportional design and technology features an amazing package.These cars use a door Gulwing like gull wings, also equipped with engine capacity of the middle M 159 AMG 6.3 liter V8, there are 4 valves per cylinder (6.208 cc) non-turbo.SLS AMG is with a double clutch which can record acceleration 0-100 km / h in just 3.8

2011 G-Power BMW M6 Hurricane RR

G-POWER M6 HURRICANE RR based on the BMW M6: The World's Fastest 4-seat CoupéAfter the G-POWER M5 HURRICANE RS with bi-supercharger engine and 750 hp / 551 kW broke the record for the "world's fastest saloon car" at the end of 2008 with a speed of 367.4 km/h, G-POWER went one step further in 2010, taking the existing record to a new all-time best of 372 km/h with the next evolution of the same

2011 BMW 6 Series Convertible

The new BMW 6 Series Convertible. Munich. Words such as "breathtaking", "irresistible" and "flawless" pepper the history history of BMW convertibles. And now the brand has added a new chapter to a tradition of open-top cars that stretches back decades. The new BMW 6 Series Convertible fulfils the wishes of discerning automotive aesthetes with its finely honed sense for sporty driving

Lamborghini Gallardo LP 570-4 Spyder Performante

Lamborghini Gallardo LP 570-4Luxury Cars: Lamborghini revealed earlier this week the all-new Gallardo LP 570-4 Spyder Performante, a lighter version of the Gallardo LP 560-4 Spyder, which promises to deliver better handling and performances. As we already told you, the car is powered by a 5.2-liter V10 engine delivering 570 hp (419 kW) at 8,000 rpm and an impressive 540 Nm of torque (398,3 ft lbs

2011 BMW X3 gets M Sports Package and New Inline-Six Petrol and Diesel Engines

The lightly refreshed Coupe and Convertible versions of the 1-Series aren’t the only new BMW models unveiled today as the Bavarian automaker also announced the introduction of an M Sports Package and two new engines for the latest X3 crossover, which was first shown in July.Beginning from Spring 2011, buyers of the new X3 will be able to order an M Sports package that adds some sporty aesthetic

New Ginetta G55 previewed – first renderings released

Ginetta has its new GT lineup setup for the 2011 season.The new Ginetta GT Supercup will be sponsored by Michelin and features two Ginetta GT racers – the G55 and G50.First off is the new Ginetta G55, which comes with a 3.7 liter 370 bhp (276 kW) Ford-sourced engine coupled to a Hewland gearbox and fitted with cool air induction kit. Also new for the 2011 G55 is an exhaust system and new body

Audi R8 wins World Performance Car of the Year

Audi R8Audi is beginning to fairly dominate the World Car of the Year Awards. The Ingolstadt automaker has just won itself two major awards at the international competition; World Performance Car and Car Design of the Year.It is now two years in a row that Audi has bagged these two awards; last year it was the RS 4 and TT respectively that got the final nod. Just to cement its place the R8 was

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Mobil Hybrid

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Saat ini teknologi Hybrid lagi gencar-gencarnya dipopulerkan. Hal ini dikarenakan makin maraknya isu global warming. Toyota dan Honda meupakan pabrik mobil yang lagi mempopulerkan Teknologi Mobil Hybrid sebagai solusi menghemat BBM dan mengatasi pencemaran lingkungan. Cara kerja mesin listrik dengan prinsip regenerative (isi ulang/recharging saat kendaraan sedang beroperasi) pada mesin hybrid, berbeda dengan mobil tenaga listrik penuh. Mobil tersebut tidak bisa mengisi ulang listriknya. Bila listriknya habis, Batterai/aki harus di-charge secara khusus dengan waktu 8 hingga 12 jam (untuk teknologi charger onboard). Khusus mesin hybrid, mesin listriknya bisa mengisi ulang ke aki dengan memanfaatkan kinetic energy saat mengerem (regenerative brakeing). Bahkan sebagian energi mesin dari mesin bensin/solar/bio fuel saat berjalan listriknya bisa disalurkan untuk mengisi batterai/aki. Dengan sistem operasi seperti ini maka akan terjadi penghematan BBM. Di Kota Tokyo Jepang, truk dan bus sudah banyak yang memakai tenaga mesin system hybrid karena dinilai amat efisien/hemat BBM dan mengurangi polusi. Jenis mesin hybrid secara umum ada yang memakai sistem paralel dan sistem seri, namun yang paling umum adalah parallel. Mesin listrik pada kendaran hybrid sebenarnya hanyalah sebagai penunjang atau bisa disebut booster, pada mesin utama yang memakai bensin ataupun solar. Mesin listrik yang kecil pada kendaraan jenis hybrid tak akan kuat menjalankan mobil secara normal. Perkembangan teknologi mesin hybrid memang kini semakin pesat. Begitu pula dalam pengisian ulang listriknya yang semakin canggih, cepat, dan tenaga mesin listriknya semakin besar.

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Volvo Air Motion Open Air Car Design Concept Futuristic Car

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Sport futuristic car Volvo Air Motion design concept presented at Los Angeles Auto Show Car Design Challenge Competition, Volvo car Maker Company. Unique open air car design technology whole innovative level with its “lighter than a Formula 1 racing car” study vehicles development. New Volvo Air Motion’s aerodynamic car body mirrors design the look of a clam shell and are built from an ultra light carbon fiber material that tips the scales at less than 1,000lbs. In addition its strong however ultra-light body kit structure, the Volvo Air Motion car concept auxiliary adds to its superlatives eco-friendliness, as it is not using a single drop of gasoline while driving wild.

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 Volvo built Volvo Air Motion concept car through fewer components and replaced the heavy internal combustion engine with powerful, nevertheless simple minimalist, compressed air motors. To compress the air wanted for the centrally mounted air tank, Volvo came up with a design for Air Replenishment Sites. Intended at enthusiast, Volvo Air Motion can be seen at the show in 1/4 scale model displayed in the area that connects the South and the West Halls. It fully showcases the beauty and purity of Scandinavian vision and further delivers a guilt free, raw driving experience.

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Porsche 997 V-RT Car Edition Turbo Engine Refined Vorsteiner

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Take a look at this new car design Porsche 997 V-RT super sport car with new innovation Turbo engine official photos gallery shown below. If you not yet see the Porsche 997 V-RT specs before, read the car press release when the car tuning package and test drive performance report also included. Porsche 911 Turbo was refined by Vorsteiner which make some creative car modification with installing an aerodynamics vehicle body kit and a set of huge luxury alloy wheels. Vorsteiner Porsche 911 V-RT car model features new body kit consisting of larger carbon fiber air intakes exclusive of fog lights as in the Porsche GT2 vehicle version. At the rear view, the tuning specialists installed, presented to buy new car font bumper with a twin-finned carbon fiber rear diffuser for the quad exhaust system.

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 The Porsche 911 V-RT race car rims are three-piece V-306 20″ fitted with Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 tires for maximum grip at the race track as well as the public roads. The Porsche 911 V-RT engine is 3.6 litre twin-turbocharged flat-six with 480PS (353 kW) and 620Nm of torque. It catapults the car 100 km/h in 3.7 seconds (manual) and the top speed is 310 km/h (193 mph). There is an optional Sports Chrono overboost package, which increases torque to 680 Nm (500 lb-ft). More information, visit Porsche official website.
 

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The Approach of War

After a lengthy illness and shambling recovery, I can now happily post part 2 of the Ongoing Conflict.

This continues the story on as the beleagured defenders of Valorax struggle on against overwhemling asalt from both daemons of the Pernicious Gate and relentless silver warriors from the depths of the Chill.

2011 Porsche 911 Speedster

Porsche 911 Speedster ShowSay hello to the 21st and newest addition to the evergreen Porsche 911 line-up: the 2011 Porsche 911 Speedster, a recreation of the spirit of the classic Porsche 356 Speedster.Designed by Porsche Exclusive department and limited to just, surprise surprise, 356 examples worldwide, the two-seater 911 Speedster is different from the other members of the 911 family by virtue

Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport technical specs

Bugatti Veyron 16.4 ContestThe new Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport has made its international debut at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance over the weekend and claims the mantle of the world's fastest and most exclusive drop-top.In order to make open-top driving a reality in the ultra-fast Veyron, Bugatti engineers had to incorporate a host of new and innovative safety and equipment features and

Geneva Motor Show: BMW 335i Sedan Performance Power Kit

Geneva Auto Show is not all about concept cars and most of the manufacturers are looking to reach a broader audience, attracting people interested in performance cars as well. Alpina is a regular at the European car shows with their luxurious performance models, like the Alpina B7, but BMW is not far behind.Last year, they showcased the Performance Parts on the 135i Coupe and this year, they are

New Jaguar XJ75 Platinum Concept

Jaguar XJ75 Platinum Concept, a one-of-a-kind design project on display at the 2010 Pebble Beach Concours D’Elegance Concept Car Lawn. The new Jaguar XJ75 Platinum Concept celebrates Jaguar’s 75th Anniversary, and highlights the uniqueness of the XJ, and more broadly, the increasingly personal nature of luxury cars in today’s market.It’s emphasising the Jaguar’s dramatic interior and

Models of 2011 Honda Li Nian S1

Honda debuted a new small sedan today at the 2010 China International Automobile Exhibition. Honda S1, the four-door model will be marketed under the newly formed Li Nian brand, created by Guangqi Honda, a Chinese joint venture owned by Honda and the Guangzhou Automobile Group.Honda claimed Li Nian S1 is the far less exciting (from a design standpoint) production version of the Everus

Nine Models of Nissan for 2011 Tokyo Auto Salon Contest

Nissan, together with Autech Japan and its in-house NISMO performance division, will premiere a total of nine vehicles at the upcoming Tokyo Auto Salon 2011 with NAPAC (Japan Car Parts and Aftermarket Promotion Association), to be held from January 14 to 16.The SUPER GT domestic racing series with a display of a race vehicle, transporter and hospitality cars, along with “pit stop” tire

Performance of 2010 Hamann Victory II

The new Hamann Victory II is introduced with car body becomes broader and the engine performance as well as the amount of carbon parts is significantly increased. The super sports car Victory based on the first Lamborghini Gallardo.Hamann offers these for the Victory II. In addition, they offer an entire refinement of the original body design which starts with a new front apron in

Cool Police Cars

There is one type of car no one would like to see in the rearview mirror: the police car. I have gathered some models of police cars which are a little bit different from the stereotype of a typical police car. These models are cool, have enough horsepower to follow any fast lawbreaker. Police cars come in different shapes, sizes and colors, but they all have the same main purpose: uphold the law, and provide officers the perfect transportation mean, in order to keep cities in order.

Mini Smart Car is the best one for the crowded streets of Austria. This compact car can cut through corners easily and it has a top speed of 135 Km/hr. This little car is used in more countries in Europe and it is very efficient because it can easily sneak in crowded place, and it offers a good speed for following the thieves or other lawbreakers. It looks pretty funny, but when you see it in the rearview mirror it becomes scary.



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Porche Carrera offers officers 325 horses and a top speed of 285 Km/hr. This is one of the fastest police cars, it is used in the same country as the MiniSmart, but it looks more sporty and it has a more elegant design. This car has a permanent place in Germany, at the Porche museum. It has an imposing design, and it can easily intimidate infractors.


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The Dodge Charger is used in the U.S.A and it was first presented at the New York auto show in 2005. It is powered by a 425 hp engine which offers 233 Km/hr and it is used across 50 states; it can charge from 0 to 100 Km/hr in six seconds and it has a very sturdy and stable design. It looks very nice, and it helps police officers reach the fast and furious drivers which cross the speed limit.


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Italy can be proud of these beasts patrolling on the freeways around Rome. This Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 has a 525 hp engine, a roaring one, which can zoom from 0 to 100 Km/hr in only 3.7 seconds. This car has been donated by the producer to the Italian authorities and apart from speed, this wonderful police car has some interesting additional features, like : automatic number plate recognition system, forward looking camera, and a trunk in front which can be used as a first-response medical platform. When needed, it can also transport organs, because it also has a refrigerated box, for high-speed transport in accidents or medical emergencies.


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In London you can see police officers driving same Lamborghini cars, but a different model: Murcielago LP640. There are no more BMW 535d patrol cars since this type of cars have been purchased to keep London safe. This car is an Italian car, and it offers 6.5 Litre engine and four wheel drive, it can reach a 330 km/h and it can go from 0 to 100 Km/hr in 3.4 seconds. It looks good and I think it fits with the Londonese landscape, but also with Londonese lawbreakers.


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Police cars in India are modest, and I think that the authorities use the officer's force more than the cars' power. This nice car is one of the police cars in India, and it has quite simple specifications, and nothing outrageous.


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In Holland, police officers use this nice Spyker C8 Spider which has 406hp and a 300km/h (187 mph)  and goes from 0 to 100 Km/hr in 3.8 seconds.


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A sheriff in Texas has a H2 Hummer, which provides him 700 hp with a 7.0 L engine. This is a powerful car, and I think it is very efficient and helps very easily the sheriff to reestablish order in this state.


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In each country, there are used the cars the authorities considered perfect for their protection purposes, and they are also adapted to the level of criminality in those countries. There are also very well trained police officers, who can easily handle these cool cars. I don't wish anyone to look in the rearview mirror and see one of these powerful cars with the light and audio signals turned on to make him stop. As you can observe, the possibilities are different in various countries, but I think everyone is trying to offer the best for their police departments, because it is a very important aspect in the social life, and keeping it safe is a national interest matter.

Zenvo ST1 High Performence Super Cars

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Chevrolet Corvette Popular American Sport Cars

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exotic cars sports

exotic cars sports

Have you ever looked longingly at a Ferrari or Maserati sitting beside you at a stop light? Did you watch with envy as it nimbly disappeared into the distance as you coaxed your practical family transport to blend in with the rest of the "practical" cars in the traffic? Maybe it's time to experience life on the other side of the tail lights with an exotic car rental.
Maybe you're out of town on business and just don't feel yourself behind the wheel of a Grand Cherokee. You are already missing your Hummer, back home at the airport parking lot. You need to find an exotic car rental agency.
For that special occasion, the proposal, the big grand opening, opening night at the theater-when only arriving in a Porche will make the right statement, you need an exotic car rental. After all, you've bought the ring, you've rented the tux, why not rent your ride to match?
If you've ever taken a cruise or spent a weekend at an expensive golf resort and thought you'd rather be doing something else, like winding along coast or mountain highways with the throbbing sensation of power and superb handling that only a fine sports car can deliver, you need an exotic car rental. And it won't cost any more than that vacation you didn't enjoy nearly as much.
Most major cities have exotic car rental agencies with a wide range of makes and models, but dealers in smaller cities may also have demonstrators for rent. The daily rental rates average about one percent of the sticker price on the car, per day, about what you would pay for a luxury hotel room or a stateroom on a cruise. Of course, the availability of an exotic car rental depends on your age and driving record, to an even greater extent than with a standard car rental, and the insurance coverages will be much higher.
The distinction between a luxury car and an exotic car is somewhat a matter of taste: luxury cars are made for comfort and dependability as well as power. Exotic cars are built for performance-speed and handling, or, like the Hummer, the ability to go almost anywhere on or off road, in style. Your exotic car rental will not only outperform everything below its class on the road, but the same attention to detail in the engineering and construction extends to the accessories and appointments. If you drive one at home, why settle for less when you are traveling?
If you are interested in an exotic car rental to fulfill a dream or just to experience how the "other side" lives, be prepared for a surprise, or a steep learning curve. These cars are characterized by two things: power and responsiveness. Most have in excess of 400 horsepower, for quick acceleration and high top speed, and the steering and suspension to keep controllable at high speed. For an enjoyable experience, make sure your driving skills are up to the challenge, and drive responsibly.

cars sports honda

cars sports honda

 

Honda has a sterling reputation for its reliable and affordable cars and they step it up a notch with their daring crossover vehicle, the 2010 Crosstour. This vehicle is an ingenious combination of sedan and wagon wrapped into one smooth package. Aesthetics wise it's a bit different than any other car you will see on the streets, mainly due to its back end. The frame is based on the Accord, however the Crosstour sports a lot more power and luxury amenities. Five individuals can be comfortably seated with more than enough leg room. Two trims can be selected from; the base EX and the more upscale EX-L.
The engine which runs this auto is a powerful V6 3.5 Ltr with 271 hp and 254 lb feet of torque. This vehicle accelerates from zero to sixty in just 7.5 seconds and can reach the quarter mile in 15.5 seconds. In terms of fuel economy, it gets around 18 mpg in the city and 27 mpg on the freeway. The drive is enjoyable and smooth, merging is a cinch due to the horsepower, plus the cabin remains quiet even at fast speeds.
Features Include a power moon roof, adjustable front seats, a stereo system with a cd changer and a dual zone climate control. The more upscale EX-L model adds on a steering wheel wrapped in slick leather, temperature controlled front seats and seamless integration with Bluetooth smart phones. An optional navigation system can be added at an additional cost which includes voice recognition and the ability to receive up to date traffic and weather updates. Trunk space is at 25.7 cubic ft which can be expanded to 51.3 cubic feet if the back seats are folded down. A really cool and nifty feature is the hidden and removable utility box right under the cargo floor which can be used to store extra items.
Honda engineers included numerous safeguards in order to ensure the safety of all passengers. The Vehicle Stability Assist system automatically adjusts pressure of the brakes in order to regain control during oversteering or understeering situations. The ABS system works to maintain control when you brake hard plus a Tire Pressure Monitoring system lets you know when your tire pressure is under or over inflated. Engineers also included Honda's Advanced Compatibility Engineering structure which works to distribute impact force over a larger area during an accident and away from passengers. There are also front, side and curtain airbags in place plus with active head restraints which protect against whiplash occurrences.
Honda's 2010 Crosstour would be smart choice for anyone looking for a vehicle with a clever place to store additional items and a plethora of amenities for your comfort. It offers the adaptability of a wagon and sedan in one clever package. Pricing starts at around $29k, which is in the high end for an Accord but in return, the Crosstour offers additional items not found in the regular Accord lineup.