Sometimes you don't need tutorials, photographs of what the seam looks like under the (out-of-focus) presser foot, ABCDEFG symbols to match bits up with other bits, numbers to replicate, or full-size tissue-paper patterns tucked into an envelope.
Sometimes less is more, yes?
The reviews were right, though - you need to already know drafting to get the most out of this book.
(which look even more magic in a thinner fabric, but scrap denim was all I could find to play with today).
*The vanishing pockets are in Book 2, not Book 1, incidentally.
Had to smile over the book exchange story! Glad you'll get to meet up!
This book looks incredible! I hope I manage to learn pattern drafting, so I can read it someday.
My mom's friends gave me this book, it's amazing but I've yet to make anything from it. I've not been brave or dedicated enough to figure out my sizing for those patterns.
If you are coming back to Singapore, they have it at Kinokuniya at Orchard but it's in Japanese though.
That's the best way to exchange gifts, ha!
I have the first two books (#3 is a little strange). Maybe in 2012 I'll have the mental space to make some things from them.
I'm looking forward to seeing you in a "lumps and bumps" dress!
That must the true friendship test, the book exchange:-) I would love to figure out that twist dress and knot tie.
I'm just about to start my first Pattern magic item - hope it goes well!
AHHH! i just saw this book at bookoff (used jap book store) for 6 bucks and was thinking of getting it, but then looked through it and thought it's really too 'cheem' for me to attempt.
Have fun back home! the last time I went home to SG I was overwhelmed by the sheer amount of people EVERYWHERE.


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The Muslim community in Escondido, California, gathered a week ago for an interfaith prayer vigil, insisting that a distance. about 30 miles north of downtown San Diego, when someone outside tried.
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WesternGeco LLC v. ION Geophysical Corp., No. 16-1011: Petitioner WesternGeco LLC owns patents relating to a system for surveying the ocean floor. Respondent ION Geophysical Corporation began selling a competing system, in which it manufactured the components in the United States and then shipped them to companies abroad which would combine them into a system indistinguishable from WesternGeco's. WesternGeco successfully sued for patent infringement under 35 U.S.C. §271(f)(2), which imposes liability for shipping components of a patented invention overseas for assembly there, and was awarded damages in royalties and lost profits under §284. The District Court denied ION's post-trial motion that WesternGeco could not recover lost profits because §271(f) does not apply extraterritorially, but the Federal Circuit reversed the lost-profits award. Today, the Court in turn reversed, holding that WesternGeco's damages award for lost profits was a permissible domestic application of §284.
Carpenter v. United States, No. 16-402: A person in custody for a series of robberies gave the FBI cell phone numbers of other accomplices, and prosecutors applied for and obtained a court order under the Stored Communications Act to obtain cell phone records for petitioner Timothy Carpenter. Pursuant to the order, law enforcement obtained over 150 days of cell-site records, cataloging Carpenter's movements at nearly 13,000 location points. The District Court rejected Carpenter's motion to suppress the evidence as violating the Fourth Amendment because the data was obtained without a warrant supported by probable cause. The Sixth Circuit affirmed. Today, the Court reversed, holding that the Government's acquisition of Carpenter's cell-site records from his wireless carriers was a Fourth Amendment search, and the Government did not obtain a warrant supported by probable cause before acquiring those records.
Currier v. Virginia, No. 16-1348: Petitioner Michael Currier was facing a multi-count trial, and agreed to sever the charges and hold two trials instead of one due to concerns the prosecution would introduce probative evidence against him on one count that could prejudicially infect the jury on the other counts. After the first trial, however, Currier argued the second trial would violate his right against double jeopardy. The trial court rejected that argument, and the Virginia Court of Appeals and Virginia Supreme Court both affirmed. The Court today likewise affirmed, on the basis that, because Currier consented to a severance, his subsequent trial and conviction did not violate the Double Jeopardy Clause.
Ortiz v. United States, No. 16-1423: President Obama nominated, and the Senate confirmed, certain military officers to serve as judges on the Article I U.S Court of Military Commission Review, who all continued to serve on the Army or Air Force Court of Criminal Appeals. Here, petitioner Keanu Ortiz – an airman convicted of crimes in the military justice system – argued that his judge's dual service on both courts violated the Constitution's Appointment Clause, as well a statute regulating military service, 10 U.S.C. §973(b)(2)(A)(ii). The Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces ("CAAF") rejected that argument. Today, the Court held that it had jurisdiction to review CAAF decisions even though it is not an Article III court, and then further affirmed the CAAF's determination that the judge's simultaneous service was lawful.
Cox. v. United States, No. 16-1017: Today, in a case that presented the same issues as Ortiz v. United States, No. 16-1423, but also raised a mootness question, the Court dismissed the writ of certiorari as improvidently granted.
Dalmazzi v. United States, No. 16-961: Today, in a case that presented the same issues as Ortiz v. United States, No. 16-1423 and Cox v. United States, No. 16-1017, including a mootness question, the Court dismissed the writ of certiorari as improvidently granted.


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Welfare Committee urges admin to retrieve occupied state land in Saloora
Raja Syed Rather
Ganderbal, Jan 23: Welfare Committee of Saloora area in central Kashmir's Ganderbal town has alleged that "some elements" in the village have grabbed more than a hundred kanals of state land and violated the court orders.
According to the welfare committee, "some elements" illegally occupied a huge chunk of state land in 2011 and this illegal act was reported to the district administration by the committee members.
"Finally, we approached the court where the matter was put on status quo which prevented the parties involved from affecting any change until the matter at hand was resolved," Abdul Rashid, a committee member said.
As per the committee, which is the complainant, "the illegal occupants have violated the court orders by resuming activities on the land".
Giving details, Abdul Rashid said, "In 2011, they illegally occupied a huge chunk of state land (Kahcharai/grazing land). The local tehsildar gave assurances that the land will continue to be well maintained. The residents have gathered evidence on it and are requesting for an investigation to be conducted by Deputy Commissioner Gandarbal."
The committee expressed satisfaction over the administration's ongoing drive against the government land encroachers and has urged the authorities to launch a similar drive against those who have illegally occupied the state/kahcharai land.
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Polymers Petrochemicals Crude PET 09-07-2019
China – Polyethylene Terephthalate
PET and its chain are in downward trend, with PX's exception.
Crude oil contiues to be on roller coasters.
Polyamide 6 and its chain are steady .
Acrylonitrile is weak.
PET Bottle grade export 940/980 $/ton – PET Bottle grade domestic market 7,650/7,750 yuan/ton – PET Filament grade SD domestic market 7,650/7,750 yuan/ton – PET Filament grade BR domestic market 7,700/7,800 yuan/ton
PTA Taiwan 795/805 $/ton – PTA domestic market 6,450/6,550 yuan/ton – MEG 520/530 $/ton – MEG domestic market 4,200/4,350 yuan/ton – PX Korea 825/840 $/ton Polymers
Polyester POY 150D/48F domestic market 8,450/8,550 yuan/ton – Polyester DTY 150D/48F domestic market 9,850/9,950 yuan/ton – Polyester Staple PSF domestic market 8,400/8,500 yuan/ton
-XG Sciences partners with Niagara Bottling to advance graphene PET innovations in food & beverage packaging
XG Sciences (XGS) recently announced that it has entered into an Intellectual Property License, Joint Development and Commercialization Agreement with Niagara Bottling, a market leader in beverage packaging innovation and one of the largest beverage companies in the U.S.
The agreement provides XG Sciences with an exclusive license to Niagara's patents and proprietary know-how related to the use of graphene nanoplatelets in PET in certain bottle applications. Under the agreement, Niagara will assist XGS with field engineering support to install products into the manufacturing lines for new customers – greatly reducing the manufacturer's time to market.
-Circular Economy: Hot Topic at K 2019 Preserving value – saving resources!
Plastic products have become an integral part of almost every area of life.
For good reason. Plastic packaging extends the shelf life of food, plastic parts in cars reduces their weight and CO2 emissions.
In medicine, plastics ensure maximum hygiene standards and make medical products safe.
Despite its many advantages, this important raw material has come into disrepute for some time now – because of the plastic waste that pollutes entire regions and floats in huge carpets on the world's oceans.
But this problem can be solved. As the concept of "circular economy" plays a central role in this, it has become a hot topic at K 2019, the world´s flagship fair for plastics and rubber, which will be hosted from 16 to 23 October 2019 in Düsseldorf/Germany.
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-Armenian water bottler adds new PET and glass lines
Increased demand for its bottled water compels Jermuk Group CJSC to add two new lines, one for glass and one for PET, running at 25,000 and 20,000 bottles/hr, respectively.
The PET line includes a stretch blow molder and a PET filler operating at 20,000 bottles/hr.
Jermuk offers water in PET bottles in 330- and 500-mL and 1- and 1.5-L sizes.
Two new KHS Innoket Neo labelers addressed the issues Jermuk had with the labeling equipment it initially chose. Polymers Petrochemicals Crude PET
Water is packaged in glass bottles in 330- and 500-mL sizes.
-LANXESS expands technical customer services
Specialty chemicals company LANXESS has added to its technical services for pigment customers, with its Inorganic Pigments (IPG) business unit expanding the technical centre at its biggest site in Krefeld-Uerdingen, Germany.
-Online-paintable Fuel Filler Flap Made from PBT
Customised compounds based on polybutylene terephthalate (PBT) can be an alternative to thermoplastics.
Particularly in the production of fuel filler flaps, this can be seen in the new Skoda Scala for example, whose fuel filler flap is made from Pocan B5221XF. The PBT compound was given preference over a blend of polyphenylene ether and polyamide (PPE+PA). "Our material is less expensive and exhibits comparable performance when it comes to surface quality, paintability and mechanical properties. In addition, it is suitable for electrostatic painting. Polymers Petrochemicals Crude PET
-China PP market to outperform PE in H2 despite more new capacities
China's polypropylene (PP) market is set to be weighed by a high number of plant start-ups in the second half of this year.
The number of new PP plants starting up is 70% more than the number of PE start-ups in the latter half of 2019.
Sacks of rice at a port in Jakarta, Indonesia. PP flat yarn is used to make sacks. (Photo by Adi Weda/EPA/Shutterstock)
The price gap between China's PP and PE markets will likely become narrower because of these new capacities, but it will be capped by the increase in PE imports.
-Avantium commercialising PEF production
CHEMICALS company Avantium is commercialising production of polyethylene furanoate (PEF), a 100% renewable and fully recyclable polymer.
PEF is a polyester based on bio-based 2,5-furandicarboxylic acid (FDCA) and monoethylene glycol (MEG). FDCA is used as a replacement for terephthalic acid, a petroleum-based monomer which is primarily used to produce polyethylene terephthalate (PET). The bioplastic PEF is suitable for bottles, fibres, and multiple film types. Polymerisation to produce PEF has been successfully initiated at pilot plant scale.
-'3,000 tons of plastic waste is produced daily in Iran'
The use of plastic is on the rise among Iranians, as over 3,000 tons of plastic waste is generated per day in the country, the director of environment and sustainable development department of Tehran Municipality has said.
"The amount reaches 1 million tons in a year," Fars news agency quoted Sadr-o-din Alipour as saying on Monday. Polymers Petrochemicals Crude PET
The consumption of plastics and its environmental consequences has become a global issue, hence the European Union, considering growing plastic pollution, has proposed a ban on the use of disposable plastics by 2025, he explained.
-Is glass the answer to increased opposition to plastic?
Glassman Europe in Lyon this September aims to help manufacturers debate how the glass industry can increase the reduced reliance on single-use plastic.
Glass is unique in its ability to be 100% recyclable. As the war on plastic wages on, Glassman Europe will address how the glass industry can innovate and overcome barriers to switching to container glass as an alternative to the thousands of tons of plastic created every day.
-What's new in PHA bioplastics: An update with Cambridge Associates
Nearly all articles found at PlasticsToday center on a fresh news of some sort, whether it's business, technology or something else.
This time, a story lead was generated by an atypical source: our readership, who collectively continued showing high interest on a monthly basis for one particular feature from April 2018, PHA bioplastics a 'tunable' solution for convenience food packaging.
-Clariant Masterbatches initiative aims to make plastics packaging more sustainable
Clariant's Packaging Market Segment within the Masterbatches Business Unit is working to help brand owners and packaging producers realise their objectives for creating packaging that is more environmentally friendly.
Clariant will offer solutions in four areas at K show, including developing packaging that is designed to be highly recyclable, making plastics packaging that can be re-used easily, supporting use of bio-based polymers and increasing acceptance of compostable packaging Polymers Petrochemicals Crude PET
-Surging Demand for Bioplastics Accelerating Bio-Based PET Market Progress
The increasing use of bio-based polyethylene terephthalate (PET) in different industries, such as automotive and packaging, and the environmental degradation caused by synthetic variants are some of the key factors driving the growth of the bio-based PET market. In 2017, the market generated a revenue of $3,917.4 million, and it is expected to progress at a 14.7% CAGR during the forecast period (2018–2023). Bio-based PET refers to a fully biodegradable, recyclable, renewable, and compostable material, which is 70.0% fossil-derived terephthalic acid (TPA) and 30.0% plant-derived ethanol glycol.
-RIL ties up with Turkish co to make eco-friendly fabrics
Kıvanç will distribute Recron GreenGold fibres across Turkey
Reliance Industries, the world's largest integrated polyester producer, has joined hands with Turkey's textile behemoth, Kıvanç Tekstil, to manufacture sustainable fabric R|Elan GreenGold to leading global apparel brands and consumers. Polymers Petrochemicals Crude PET
–RadiciGroup gives itself to soccer – Avellino Calcio, Radici Group is serious ( Italian Language Only)
In the late afternoon the proposal for the official purchase of the Lombard group. All the details
The news was in the air, now comes the confirmation. The Radici Group should send a Pec to Avellino Calcio in the evening: an offer to take over the green-and-white club.
The lawyer Capograssi was in charge of the practice, and together with his collaborators he would have drafted an offer that would range between 1 million and 1.2 million.
A price also conditioned by the ownership of the logo and the company name, entrusted until December 31 in the hands of De Cesare, with the Association for History to act as guarantor. T
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Goldman banker highlights Morgan Stanley's Hong Kong IPO woes July 15, 2019
A senior Goldman Sachs banker has highlighted to colleagues the role played by rival Morgan Stanley in failed Hong Kong IPOs following the collapse on Friday of Budweiser APAC's $9.8 billion...
U.S. equity funds add $1.7 billion ahead of Fed chair testimony: BAML July 12, 2019
Investors pumped money into bonds and equities in the week to Wednesday with U.S. stock funds adding $1.7 billion, Bank of America Merrill Lynch said on Friday, as markets tried to weigh hopes for...
Investors pour $28 billion in money-market funds as S&P 500 hit record high: Lipper July 11, 2019
U.S.-based money-market funds attracted about $28 billion in the week ended Wednesday, their largest weekly inflow since mid-May, as the S&P 500 Index rose above 3,000 for the first time on Wednesday.
Bank of America profit rises on loan growth July 17, 2019
Bank of America Corp reported a 10% increase in quarterly profit on Wednesday as a healthy U.S. economy boosted demand for loans.
Amazon appeases German watchdog, but EU opens new probe July 17, 2019
Amazon has reached a deal with Germany's anti-trust authority to overhaul its terms of service for third-party merchants, acting to appease regulators as the European Union announced its own investigation of the e-commerce giant.
Amazon in EU antitrust spotlight over use of merchant data July 17, 2019
Amazon on Wednesday became the target of an antitrust investigation by the European Union over its use of merchants' data, underlining the increasing regulatory scrutiny over how tech companies exploit customers' information.
Amazon says it will cooperate with EU antitrust regulator probe July 17, 2019
U.S. online retailer Amazon said on Wednesday that it would cooperate fully with EU antitrust regulators investigating its use of merchants' data.
Making sense of chaos? Algos scour social media for clues to crypto moves July 17, 2019
After months of relative calm in cryptocurrency markets, bitcoin exploded back into life in April with its sharpest price jump in over a year - but few people could convincingly explain why.
EU antitrust regulators to investigate Amazon over merchant data July 17, 2019
EU antitrust regulators will investigate Amazon, the world's largest online retailer, to see if its use of other merchants' data breaches EU antitrust rules, the European Commission said on Wednesday.
Bills targeting China's Huawei introduced in Congress July 17, 2019
Members of the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives introduced bills on Tuesday to keep tight restrictions on Huawei Technologies Co Ltd, amid concern about President Donald Trump's easing of curbs on the Chinese firm.
Ericsson warns on negative margin impact, shares fall 7% July 17, 2019
Telecoms equipment maker Ericsson posted quarterly earnings in line with forecasts but said it expected costs related to winning new contracts for its network business to hit profit margins in the second half of the year.
Oil prices regain little ground lost in previous session July 17, 2019
Oil prices on Wednesday regained little ground lost in the previous session, weighed down by industry data suggesting U.S. crude inventories fell less than expected.
Debt and dollar in demand, sterling and stocks stricken on trade war and Brexit July 17, 2019
Resurgent trade tensions, concern over the outlook for corporate America and the growing risk of a chaotic Brexit in the United Kingdom dampened appetite for equities on Wednesday while keeping alive interest in the dollar and government bonds.
As Fed nears rate cut, policymakers debate how deep, and even if July 17, 2019
With the first U.S. interest rate reduction in a decade expected later this month, two Federal Reserve policymakers sketched out arguments on Tuesday on how deep the cut should be, even as a third said she needs more data before being ready to sign on at all.
Budweiser APAC's IPO failure hurt retail investors, say newspaper adverts urging reform July 17, 2019
The dramatic failure of brewer Budweiser APAC's $9.8 billion Hong Kong listing left "mom and pop" investors badly out of pocket, a local broker has said in an unusual series of full-page advertisements in newspapers across the city on Wednesday.
Prosecutors seek Air France trial over fatal 2009 Rio-to-Paris crash: source July 17, 2019
French prosecutors want Air France to face trial over a fatal crash in 2009 involving flight AF447 between Rio de Janeiro and Paris which killed all 228 people on board, a judicial source said on Wednesday.
U.S. imposes sanctions on Myanmar military leaders over Rohingya abuses July 17, 2019
The United States announced sanctions on Tuesday against the Myanmar military's Commander-in-Chief Min Aung Hlaing and other leaders it said were responsible for extrajudicial killings of Rohingya Muslims, barring them from entry to the United States.
Man who drove car into police at UK parliament guilty of attempted murder July 17, 2019
A man who drove his car into cyclists and then rammed it into barriers outside Britain's parliament narrowly missing police officers was found guilty of attempted murder on Wednesday in what prosecutors said appeared to be a terrorist attack.
WHO reports new Ebola incident in Uganda amid fears of virus spreading July 17, 2019
The World Health Organization reported a new incidence of Ebola in Uganda on Wednesday, fuelling concerns that the virus may be spreading beyond Democratic Republic of Congo, as an expert panel weighs whether to sound the alarm internationally.
UK Brexit minister Barclay: I told Barnier could not see unchanged Brexit deal being approved July 17, 2019
British Brexit minister Stephen Barclay said on Wednesday he told the European Union's Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier that he did not envisage an unchanged exit deal being approved by Britain's parliament.
From Viet Cong to Team USA: Hanoi garment factory's Olympic transformation July 17, 2019
When Nguyen Thi Thu Huyen started work at the No. 40 Garment Factory, it was still producing boots and uniforms for the Vietnamese army, just as it had done during the Southeast Asian country's long war with the United States.
UK Brexit minister Barclay says chances of a 'no deal' EU exit are underpriced July 17, 2019
The chances of Britain leaving the European Union without a deal at the end of October are underpriced, Britain's Brexit minister Stephen Barclay said on Wednesday.
U.S. to 'support efforts' by South Korea, Japan to end worsening dispute July 17, 2019
The United States will "do what it can do" to help defuse a worsening political and economic dispute between South Korea and Japan, a senior U.S. diplomat said on Wednesday, as South Korea warned that the row would have global repercussions.
Pakistan arrests accused mastermind of Mumbai attacks July 17, 2019
Pakistan authorities on Wednesday arrested Hafiz Saeed, the alleged mastermind of a four-day militant attack on the Indian city of Mumbai in 2008, on terror finance charges, a spokesman for the chief minister of Punjab province said.
Suu Kyi's bid to reform charter sparks rival protests in Myanmar July 17, 2019
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From the get go, all of us here at Crutchfield were instant fans of the AudioQuest DragonFly USB DAC, and the way it improved the sound of our computer music. But a lot of us wished it could work with our smartphones and tablets, too. Well, we got our wish. The DragonFly Black now delivers that same clear, dynamic sound with Apple or Android mobile devices. The design gurus at AudioQuest not only gave the Black a far more energy-efficient design — ideal for portable use — but they even managed to enhance its performance.
The DragonFly Black's low power consumption makes it a perfect companion for your smartphone or tablet.
The first thing that AudioQuest did was to give the Black a new high-performance USB microcontroller with greatly reduced power consumption (77% less, to be exact) for true compatibility with mobile devices. The new chip also provides an improved signal-to-noise ratio for quieter operation and cleaner sound. Plus, it enables future software upgrades through AudioQuest's free desktop application.
AudioQuest also replaced the DragonFly's original DAC chip with an improved 32-bit ESS Sabre 9010 processor. This high-performance DAC features minimum-phase filtering for exceptionally detailed, dynamic, and natural sound.
The Dragonfly Black delivers enough power to easily drive earbuds and efficient portable headphones, as well as the preamp inputs of a receiver or powered speakers. And although it's operated digitally from your computer screen or mobile device's interface, the DragonFly's precise, 64-step analog volume control avoids any reduction in resolution or sound quality that can plague many digital volume controls.
Plug your headphones directly into the DragonFly's stereo mini audio output jack for high-energy private listening. You can also use an optional stereo mini-to-mini cable or mini-to-RCA adapter to feed a line-level signal to a pair of powered speakers, power amplifier, or receiver for more robust, room-filling sound.
This little thing works fantastic. I plugged my new dragonfly into my laptop there was an immediate and radical improvement in the sound.
Can I plug this into my car's usb port then plug my iPhone into it for better sound in my car?
I have not tried that myself it probably will not work because the USB side is the source of the music.
USB DAC + Preamp + Headphone Amp: The AudioQuest DragonFly Black is a sleek, flash-drive sized USB DAC+Preamp+Headphone Amp that delivers far superior sound by bypassing the poor quality sound card that is built into your Apple iOS and Android smartphone/tablet or Windows and Mac laptop/desktop computer; turning your device into a true high-fidelity music source. Its 3.5mm port is designed specifically to connect to an external audio system such as headphones, powered desktop speakers, or your HiFi audio system.
Android Compatibility: Compatible with most Android devices running Jelly Bean 4.1 or newer using the DragonTail USB adapter (703DTAILAN, sold separately). If the DragonFly Black seems to have too little output, then download the the USB Audio Player Prop app which includes its own USB audio driver. This application is compatible with various audio formats and will manage music on both the Android's internal memory and inserted microSD card. Additionally, with your Android phone connected to a WiFi network, this app can find and connect to DLNA servers/libraries, plus support playback of Tidal (UAPP does not offer support for any other 3rd-party applications).
32-Bit ESS Sabre 9010 DAC: At the heart of DragonFly Black is a 32-bit ESS Sabre 9010 DAC that uses a sophisticated minimum-phase digital filter to provide more naturally detailed and dynamic music. This high-performance DAC is typically found in today's higher-end CD and Blu-ray players. DragonFly Black can accept audio and music files ranging from MP3s (128/256/320kbps) and CD-standard 16-bit/44kHz to native 24-bit/96kHz high-resolution, regardless of music file format. DragonFly Black will accept almost any audio you want to play on your computer and make it sound dramatically better, whether your listening pleasure is iTunes or streaming music services such as Pandora, Spotify, Amazon, or Tidal.
Streamlength Asynchronous USB: Timing errors such as "jitter" have long been the plague of digital audio playback; never more so than in recent years as computers, laptops, tablets, and smartphones have been pressed into service as audio source components. Rather than sharing crucial audio "data clocking" functions with your source device, DragonFly Black uses a very sophisticated Streamlength Asynchronous USB audio data transfer protocol which takes command over the timing of the audio data transfer, dramatically reducing digital timing errors. As a result, you get low jitter, low resource load, minimal packet errors, world-class audio playback, and reliable connectivity between the USB DAC+Preamp+Headphone Amp and your smartphone, tablet, laptop, or desktop computer.
Hybrid-PLL Clock System: The DragonFly Black employs a unique clock system called a Hybrid-PLL. While not discrete, the Hybrid-PLL performs equal to, or better than, many discrete clock systems.
Compatible Sampling Frequencies: DragonFly Black will play music or audio data at 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, or 96kHz. However, for the best sonic results your smartphone, tablet, laptop, or desktop computer should be configured so that it sends music and audio data to DragonFly Black that matches the "native rate" of the music. For example, since all CDs and music files purchased from iTunes are at a 44.1kHz sample rate, for many people 44.1kHz will be the best sample rate since this is the "native rate" of most digital music. Choosing a higher sample rate will convert your native music and audio data using mathematical approximations that can potentially decrease the sound quality. Conversely, if you have purchased high-resolution music files (96kHz), such as those available from HDtracks.com, configuring your computer for 44.1kHz (or any other lower sample rate) will cause the computer to down-sample your music to a lower resolution. When possible, always configure the computer to output the native sample rate of the music you are listening to.
Note: If you have purchased a file that has a higher sample rate than 96kHz you need to configure your smartphone/tablet or computer/laptop to send DragonFly Black audio data at a resolution no greater than 96kHz, and for the best performance the sample rate you choose should be exactly half the sample rate of the file you're playing. For example; if you purchased a 24-bit/176.4kHz file, 88.2kHz should be selected, whereas if you purchased a 24/192kHz file, 96kHz should be selected. Directly divisible sample rates prevent the computer from doing sonically degrading, complex math in its conversions and allows DragonFly Black to sound its best.
MQA Firmware Update: The latest firmware update (1.06) will provide the DragonFly Black with the capability of rendering Master Quality Authenticated (MQA) files. This means that now the DragonFly Black lets you experience your favorite albums and songs in the highest audio resolutions available. As an MQA-rendering DAC, the DragonFly Black must be used with an MQA-approved playback application, such as Tidal or Audirvana (with more to come), in order to unlock the full resolution of an MQA file.
Note: When rendering MQA files, the DragonFly Black will display a purple light. (Sampling rates of 96kHz will continue to display in magenta.) While the DragonFly Black will not specify the native resolution of the associated MQA file, you can rest assured that the MQA file was derived from the highest source resolution available.
Direct Coupled Analog Circuits: DragonFly Black's analog circuits are direct-coupled from the ESS converter chip's output, avoiding the need for any extraneous, sonically degrading components in the signal path.
Stereo Minijack Output (1.2-Volt): DragonFly Black is fitted with a stereo female minijack (3.5mm) output and will output 1.2-volts, which is enough power to successfully drive most preamplifier input circuits and a wide range of today's medium-to-moderately efficient headphones. The DragonFly Black's 3.5mm output can be used as a Headphone Jack, a Variable Out, or a Fixed Output.
Headphone Out: DragonFly Black is versatile enough to drive virtually any headphone on the market today. DragonFly Black can drive any headphone from 12-ohm impedance on up. DragonFly Black has enough output to drive even the lowest efficiency headphones.
Variable Out: DragonFly Black can be used in "variable" output mode with computer-controlled analog volume control when connected directly to powered speakers or a power amplifier.
Fixed Out: Connecting to a traditional preamplifier or AV receiver, DragonFly Black can be set to a "fixed" output mode by turning the volume to maximum, allowing it to behave like a CD or Blu-ray player.
LED Indicator: A smart LED indicator behind the DragonFly Black icon shows the resolution of the incoming signal - 44.1kHz (green), 48kHz (blue), 88.2kHz (amber), and 96kHz (magenta). Red indicates standby mode.
Firmware Software Upgrades: The DragonFly Black is firmware/software upgradeable through a complimentary Windows PC or Mac OS X desktop application. As new developments arise in music player applications, streaming protocols, or other associated software; DragonFly Black users will be able to incorporate those updates to their existing devices.
No. This device is "output" only.
Not entirely sure because I THINK that the USB end is to input the sound and the 3.5mm jack is the output. That said you might be able to use the Dragontail device for iPhone to connect your iPhone to this device and then another 3.5mm cable (with the appropriate end) to connect to the car.
No, the setup you're describing won't work. The car's USB port is looking for a file system on a USB stick, from which to ingest music files to play; or, for an MTP (Music Transfer Protocol) device, such as an Android phone; or, for an Apple device, such as iPhone or iPod. The Dragonfly is a USB sound card, and it expects to be treated as an audio device, with a digital audio bitstream sent to it (and not pulled from it). This makes it incompatible with your car's USB port. Additionally, it only outputs analog audio; it won't ingest analog audio output from your iPhone. However! If you get an adapter cable to adapt your iPhone's connector to a female USB A connector, you can then plug the Dragonfly into your phone, and connect the Dragonfly's analog audio output to the aux input in your car (if it has one). This approach has a couple of drawbacks: Faster battery drain on your phone, since it will be powering the Dragonfly, and you won't be able to control your phone via the steering wheel audio controls (for track skip, etc.) You'd likely get the best audio quality by plugging your iPhone directly into the USB port, which allows the audio files to remain in the digital domain until they reach your stereo; this also allows you to use your steering wheel-mounted audio controls.
The DragonFly has 2 connections. A USB which is an input connection and a phone jack which is an output connection. If your car system has a phone jack input you could use the DragonFly on your iPhone to source your car system.
Has anyone used this to send computer audio via usb to a full size amplifier or receiver using a 3.5mm to RCA cable? Are you happy with the results? Thanks.
I get the same result when listening through Bluetooth. Where this device is good is listening to songs through your computer. But to me it seems that is just bumps up the volume compared to no device. I tried to get the adapter for this so I could connect my phone to it but have been unsuccessful so far. All-in-all, if you use your headphone alot then go for it. Otherwise, save your money.
Well not exactly to a super hi end system but I have plugged it into a number of car systems as well as some of the nicer portable speakers (Kef Muo, B&W T7 etc...) plugged into the iPhone 7 via the USB 3 camera connection kit and an Audioquest tower interconnect the sound is amazing for 100 bucks. I have had and have a lot of hi end gear and the quality that you get out of this little guy just blows my mind for the price.
I use a Harmon Kardon hk550 receiver and also a Pioneer Elite network receiver for music. I am extremely pleased with the performance I get through the Dragonfly. I use the aux input on the receiver and USB with 3.5mm cable out from my computer just as your note says. I sometime use my iPhone with the dragonfly to go to the aux input of my Pioneer the same way. I think the audio is outstanding. Hope this helps.
Sorry for the previous interruptin. The schiit modi and dragonfly are very close in sound without doing very critical a-b testing. Either is a major improvement over the line out from the pc.
Has anyone used the Dragonfly Black with noise-cancelling headphones (like the Bose QuietComfort25s)???
I use the Dragonfly Black with AudioTech ATH-ANC9 noise-cancelling headphones. There's not much difference using the Dragonfly with a cheap set of earbuds, but it's a pretty dramatic difference with noise-cancelling headphones.
I have used it with the Blue Lola headphones as well as the Munition Pro40 headphones and they sound great. My iPhone through the Dragonfly can power both pairs really well and sound quality is obviously better that the integrated dac.
my phone has usb type c, will this work?
Nope. You'd need an adapter to get this down to a USB C.
Would this work with an iPod?
The device needs to have a port for lightning to USB adapter. I'm not familiar with all iPods, but the iPod touch might. Don't think it works with the older versions.
As long as it is a later generation iPod with the Lightning connector, then it will work. I use it with my iPad mini and it is connected by the Apple camera adapter, which I bought at Crutchfield as well. Don't pass up the DragonFly Black. It really makes a difference.
Would work great - you'll just need a USB adapter compatible with your ipod. Just Google "Dragonfly ipod usb adapter".
Is the dragonfly black compatible with the Samsung Galaxy Note 3?
The DragonFly Black v1.5 is compatible with most Android devices running on Lollipop OS (and some Android devices running on KitKat), provided that the device manufacturer has adhered to the USB specification and implementation, and supports audio over USB. To verify that your Android device complies with isochronous USB audio, you can download and run USB Host Check (link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.tauruslabs.usbhostcheck) from the Google Play Store. I hope that helps!
I use my iPhone 6 to run audio form Amazon Prime Music to my Onkyo amp with Polk tower speakers. Will this make a noticeable difference?
It brings the soundstage to a more immersive front, as well adds depth to every instrument in a given track. While it might not be a night and day experience, a trained ear will appreciate this device.
Not too sure about that application but when used with my Hi Fi Man 600 earbuds it was a night and day difference. You can always try it and return it since Crutchfield offers a great return program.
Would this work in a vehicle?
I use the Dragonfly with the Apple Lightning adaptor in my vehicle. I use a mini to mini cable and plug one end into the aux jack in my car and the other end to the Dragonfly. Works good and I carry it with me all the time. I do extensive driving for work and it's great. Charge your phone if you're using it for music source. You can't charge while hooked up this way.
Question is probably beyond my pay grade. It connects to a USB port and then to headphones. I use it with my computer or my iPhone using a lightening to USB connector.
Your question is pretty broad but yes it works in a vehicle. I use my iPhone, using a lightning >> USB adapter (the camera adapter), to the Dragonfly, then this goes via 3.5mm (standard headphone size) into the aux in of my truck.
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In Cocoa Beach, Florida, a civil deposition is a part of the discovery process in civil litigation.
Discovery, in Cocoa Beach, Florida is a very crucial step in the civil litigation process. It is when all of the relevant evidence is gathered by both sides, and, generally, each side must disclose that evidence to the other.
One way to obtain this information in Cocoa Beach, Florida is to simply sit down with someone involved in the dispute, or with knowledge of some of the issues, and ask them questions. This can be done through a civil deposition, which is basically a Q&A session between a lawyer, and the person being deposed. A lawyer for the other side will also be present. The person being deposed is answering their questions under oath, just as if they were testifying in court. Because of this, it's important to get their statements on the record. For that purpose, a court reporter or videographer will be present.
Depositions in Cocoa Beach, Florida serve a very important purpose: acquiring testimony on the record, and admitted as evidence, when there is some reason to suspect that the witness won't be able to appear in court during trial, because of health, potential incarceration, or any other reason.
Civil Depositions in Cocoa Beach, Florida can sometimes go on for days, and occasionally even weeks. If you are required to appear for a deposition in Cocoa Beach, Florida, it can prove to be a significant inconvenience.
To help deal with this fact, Cocoa Beach, Florida allows witnesses who are being deposed to be compensated for their time. They can be reimbursed for lodging, travel expenses, and given a small amount of money for their time. Remember, however, that this money is most definitely NOT conditioned on the witness giving testimony that's favorable to one side, and omitting information that's unfavorable. This would be bribery, and it is highly illegal.
When giving a deposition in Cocoa Beach, Florida, be sure to answer all of the questions honestly, and to the absolute best of your knowledge. You will be sworn in before the deposition begins, and you will be under oath, just as if you were in open court. So, if you lie, you are committing perjury, which can land you in jail.
How Can A Cocoa Beach, Florida Lawyer Help?
If you're a party to a Cocoa Beach, Florida lawsuit and are required to appear at a deposition, one would hope that you've already retained a lawyer by this stage in the proceedings. Your attorney will have a lot of advice for you, which you should of course follow.
If you're not a party to the case, but have relevant information, you might be subpoenaed to appear in a deposition. In this case, you probably don't need to hire a Cocoa Beach, Florida litigation attorney, but it would not be a bad idea to seek out a brief consultation with one, to get an idea of what to expect.


Elegant marbled cheesecake with chocolate chip-studded chocolate base. here is an easy dessert recipes for Double Chocolate Cheesecake.
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 9-inch baking pan with aluminum foil, extended the ends over the edges of the pan.
To make the chocolate base, beat butter, sugar and salt in a large mixing bowl using an electric mixer until combined.
In a medium bowl, sift together flour with cocoa. Fold into creamed mixture; mix well. Press into the bottom of the pan. Set aside.
For the filling, combine softened cream cheese, sugar, eggs and vanilla in a small bowl and beat until smooth and creamy. Divide in half and set aside.
Sprinkle half of the chocolate chips on top of the dough in the pan, pressing into dough.
In a small saucepan, melt remaining chips until creamy. Pour chocolate into half of the cream cheese mixture; blend until smooth. Pour chocolate-cream cheese mixture over crust then pour plain cream mixture over chocolate mixture. Using a spatula, gently swirl creating a marbled effect.
Bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until the center is set. Remove from oven. Cool in pan on a wire rack for 30 minutes. Remove from pan and pull down foil to cool completely.


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SEAT's New 7 seater SUV named TARRACO and teaser image revealed
Administrator February 19, 2018 Tarraco No Comments
More than 146,000 people participated in selecting the winning name
Tarraco is the preferred choice with over 35% of votes
SEAT has chosen a model name by popular vote for the first time
The new SUV will be launched at the end of this year
Tarraco is the first SEAT model name to be chosen by popular vote and the fourteenth Spanish place name used to designate a brand model. Almost four decades have gone by since the Ronda was the first SEAT model named after a Spanish city in 1982. In the past 36 years, there have been 12 more models with a place name from all over the Spanish geography: Ibiza, Malaga, Marbella, Toledo, Inca, Alhambra, Cordoba, Arosa, Leon, Altea, and the two most recent additions, Ateca and Arona.
#SEATseekingName, a successful turnout
The initiative #SEATseekingName exceeded all expectations. SEAT would publicly like to thank everyone who participated, and especially the cities of Avila, Aranda and Alboran for their huge deployment and mobilisation activities. In the first stage a total of 133,332 proposals were received from SEAT fans in 106 countries, who put forward 10,130 different Spanish place names following the guidelines defined by the brand.
In the next stage of the rigorous selection process, the proposals were verified using linguistic and legal criteria, and experts ensured that the names matched the brand values and conveyed the essence of the new model. Then several focus groups in the brand's major markets were organised and further market tests were carried out in the different countries where SEAT sells its vehicles to come up with the list of four finalists.
Alboran, Aranda, Avila and Tarraco were the chosen place names. From that moment the voting period remained open for all fans to cast a vote for their favourite candidate, and the winning name is Tarraco.
The new Tarraco completes SEAT's SUV offensive
With the new SEAT Tarraco, the company continues its biggest product offensive carried out to date and completes its SUV range, which already comprises the Ateca and the Arona, with a large vehicle that seats up to 7 passengers. The product offensive kicked off in 2016 with the launch of the Ateca and continued in 2017 with the Leon facelift, the fifth generation Ibiza and the new Arona crossover. The SEAT Tarraco will be launched at the end of this year.
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SOS Children's Villages of India
1. POSITION VACANT: Internal Auditor, SOS Children's Villages of India (SOSCVI), New Delhi
Founded in 1949 in Austria, SOS Children's Villages began its operations in India in 1964. Registered as an independent, non-governmental and not-for-profit, society, SOS Children's Villages of India (SOSCVI), works for the holistic development of parentless children, women and children belonging to vulnerable families.
SOSCVI works with children, communities, disaster struck and disaster-prone areas, giving hope to weary communities and families. The organization is committed to the welfare of parentless and abandoned children and to strengthening families and communities as a preventive measure in the fight against abandonment and social neglect.
SOSCVI has reached out to over 54,000+ children over the past 50 years, through more than 105 different programs implemented in 22 states/ Union Territories, across the country. It is the largest operation within the SOS International Federation of 134 countries.
SOSCVI Programmes
(1) Family Like Care
(2) Family Strengthening
(3) Kinship Care
(4) Emergency Childcare
(5) Foster Care
(6) Short Stay Homes
(7) Special Needs Childcare
(8) Education & Youth Skilling
The organisation has fostered four generations of parentless and abandoned children and enabled them to lead constructive lives. The children are provided an identity, a family to call their own, and most importantly, a life that has set examples for others to grow up to become active and contributing members of society.
SOSCVI also provides support to vulnerable families as a part of its Family Strengthening Programme. The programme helps biological parents, under trying conditions, to strengthen their capacities as caregivers and contain the abandonment of children by their families.
The organisation has also been a first responder, each time a natural or man-made disaster has struck India, providing active assistance and initiating relief operations and activities, with central importance being given to affected children.
Reporting to the CFO, the Internal Auditor (IAUD) shall be responsible for overseeing the internal audit function from all aspects viz. programmatic, financial, HR, and compliances. Detailed job responsibilities for the position are discussed below
Detailed Responsibilities
(1) Prepare and execute detailed internal audit plans for all audit assignments approved by management during the year, for the conduct of systematic audit to assure the robustness and effectiveness of internal controls across projects and processes;
(2) Perform and supervise audits independently, as per the approved plan;
(3) Improve the quality and effectiveness of audit to ensure reliable and meaningful audit outcomes and achieving higher benchmarks;
(4) Monitor implementation/ compliance practices to assure consistent compliance with policies and better internal controls. Also conduct process audits across different functions;
(5) Provide training inputs to audit team members to equip them to conduct audits independently;
(6) Coordinate with Departmental Heads to ensure their support to the audit process and the availability of information and resources;
(7) Prepare and submit reports for each audit to senior management and concerned stakeholders such as the Board;
(8) Monitor prescribed systems and procedures and ensure their compliance through pre-designed audit programs for each area. Review non-compliance and seek clarification from the concerned department(s);
(9) Submit quarterly/ periodic reports about significant audit findings to the Secretary General/ Audit Committee/ Board/ key stakeholders;
(10) Coordinate with concerned departments for follow-up on audit findings and implementation of suggested recommendations;
(11) Coordinate implementation of corrective action;
(12) Appraise management with progress on corrective actions and causes of delay (if any);
(13) Conduct checks and reviews of internal controls, systems, procedures and processes, to identify areas for cost effectiveness and system improvement;
(14) Provide training to concerned staff in different functions subjected to review, on audit checks and processes and the support needed from them for their smooth conduct;
(15) Train people in the organization on systems and processes to be followed to ensure there are no negative audit observations.
Applicants must be qualified Chartered Accountants.
Five to eight years of experience in audit and/or compliance, handling progressively responsible roles within the Internal Audit or Compliance function;
(1) Excellent communication skills (English and Hindi);
(2) Execution orientation;
(3) Operational excellence;
(4) Passion to serve;
(5) Relationship management;
(6) Change orientation.
Gross compensation budgeted for the position is attractive and in alignment with salaries paid by leading I/NGOs for similar roles. The offer made to the selected candidate shall be commensurate with qualifications, experience, and salary history.
6. LOCATION: New Delhi.
7. REFERENCE: IAUD-SOSCVI
9. APPLICATION PROCESS:
Eligible candidates interested in the position are requested to apply using the link https://recruitment.samshrm.com/Jobs/SOSCVI, by or before December 20, 2022.
Audit and Compliance
IAUD-SOSCVI


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Pakyong Airport (Gangtok, Sikkim)
Pakyong Airport
This is one of the most significant projects of India and Sikkim. The Sikkim got it's a first and new airport in the capital Gangtok which was also the 100th operational airport of India. The airport was inaugurated on 24th September 2018 by Prime Minister Modi and it is the greenfield airport and fifth-highest airport in India.
This is also a marvel in Civil Engineering where the land was made out of the foot of the hill and the whole runway was build with the airport terminal. The airport covers an area of 200 acres and s terminal building of 2380 sq meter.
The area where the airport is also in an area where visibility is the poor and sometimes extreme weather conditions. Sikkim was the only state which didn't have any airport to date (2018). The state is the only way to get to the 7 Sisters and thus makes a strategic location for the Indian military. The airport work started in 2012 and was delayed due to villagers protest and delayed to 2014 and then completed in 2018 by the new government works and deals.
Location: Pakyong Airport, Pakyong, Sikkim 737106, India


I couldn't wait any longer! So! Here we go!
All the time I am building the interior I have in my mind that the exterior parts that I will be using are clear, but have a kind of frosting on them which lessens the detail that can be seen.
This in turn made me think very much about all the detail on the engines and in a lot of respects turned my hand away from the manual paint colours and towards much brighter and stronger metals, while the support structure remained the original colour used on these aircraft from mid 1943 onwards..... and that took some finding and very much to my surprise of Afrika Korps origins!
The first things were to put the base engine parts together and have a dry fit just to give me an overall impression of what is going to be seen and what isn't.
Believe it for not, over those two base engines there are 22 parts!
So, this is how the parts look after painting.
Prop reduction gear, not yet painted.
Air intake cylinder feeds AK Xtreme Colour Titanium. This just takes the colour variance away a little bit from the stainless steel cylinder blocks.
Here they are together. I recommend that you take your time in getting them lined up properly or you will not get them sitting correctly on the mount. Dry fit as much as possible. The colours don't show up as properly as I would like as the weather here is dark and cloudy and I am having to photograph in artificial light instead of natural daylight. You can still see the tonal variances between the colours used that keeps the eye moving over the detail.
I moved on to the propellers and prepared to paint the insides of the parts and on a dry fit saw that there was no need to get the aluninium out and so just primed and painted the lot with Vallejo Model Air IJN Medium Brown 71.418 which is the corect brown for props for both IJN/IJAAF. You can only get this when you buy their IJN set. I also suspect that the IJAAF colour dark beige 71.416 only available in their IJAAF set is nearly the same colour. Still, both sets are worth getting as they will cover most if not all painting options for Japanese aircraft. The only thing to add is the warning ID colour which comes on the decal set, but can be painted on.
I decided to paint the exhaust pipes Vallejo Metal Colour Burnt Iron rather than start messing about with the manuals mixing colours and painted the engine support structure what will be the interior colour which after much research and going through my copious notes proved to be Vallejo Model Air 71.116 RAL 7008. This is actually an Afrika Corps colour and matches the interior of the Nick with only a 2% variance from the original Japanese chipset colour. this isn't recognisable by our eyes at all!!!
The Prop reduction gear part was primed and painted along with detail painting the radiator. The radiator mounts which also mount part of the cowling were painted in RAL 7008 while the actual reduction gear case was painted in Vallejo 71.054 RAL 7024 which is exactly the right colour for the case but is not listed in the manual.
The auxillary gear that fits in the rear of the engine mount was painted with Vallejo 71.326 which is the correct colour with the rubber sleves being Vallejo 71.315 Tyre Black which is a good colour to simulate rubber. Air tintakes that sit on top of this were painted with AK Xtreme Metal Polished aluminium on a matt grey primer.
Next up is the main spar and beginning of the cockpit.
Wow, that's some beautiful work and you've barely started.
Not your first time doing a bit of painting, I see.
Another update to this build.
The main star is the base of the aircraft and it is off this that the entire build goes.
Cockpit base and central fuel tank.
This is painted in the interior colour while the undersurface is AK Xtreme metal aluminium and the fuel tank is stainless steel. There is still some detail painting to do.
Frames added and the previously done 20mm mount dry fitted. Detail still to paint and there's more to be added to this area later in the build.
Structural frames added to enclose the central fuel tank... AK Aluminium.
Dry fit of wing fuel tanks. These are painted in XK stainless steel to make them stand out from the Aluminium airframe and spars.
upper surface clear wing fit to see what can be seen.
Oh wow! She looks amazing, I love how the engines are coming out!
Thanks Gamera. Those engines are ready to go on.
I'm starting with the nose cone.
This just glues on to the front of the aircraft. There's no way to make it removeable or anything like that. There are two in the kit the "clear one and a standard styrene grey one.
Inside this nose is a honking great 37mm cannon which I would like to be seen through the nose cone, but at the same time I want part of the nose to be painted.
The area marked in red is to be left unpainted. the inside starboard side (right) will be painted in aluminium to bounce light around the 37mm gun and the exterior painted and camouflaged as per the overall paint job.
I would appreciate any further ideas on this from those following this build log!
The cockpit is taking shape and I am going to deviate from the instruction book a little bit.
Now it's time to build off our main wing spar platform.
The right hand sidewall detail is actually decals. I expect that in the full release and extras Eduard will have done these as glue on painted panels.
Start of instrument panel. I am using the clear version as it is easier and quicker to do and the result will look just great. I have put some Vallejo Liquid Mask into the dials so that when the painting is done they will still be clear.
There is a decal on the sheet that goes on to the rear of this with some help from Vallejo's Decal Fix. After that the entire panel both sides will be painted with AK Air Series Q1 Blue Black which is the Japanese anti-glare colour.
That's next time, folks Also the finishing of the cockpit area and Maybe one or two other things!
Wow this is looking great, I love how you did the engines. I really need to get a ZM kit, I've been wanting the Uhu for awhile now.
The Uhu is a fantastic and BIG kit, plus it is expensive and really highly detailled plus with some thought a stunning build can be done. The Uhu and associate AM parts have been done with a nod towards a diorama setting.
My memory tells me that the Uhu kit is before clear fuselages etc were brought in and lots of the detail is hidden. I could well be wrong about that though.
I would reccomend first that you try their Raiden kit. it is cheaper and will give you an insight as to the build, quality and thinking that they put into the kit, as well as the detail. It's a good introduction.
You can download the instruction book and have a look through. it's in PDF format.
Amazing attention to detail. What a beautiful kit! Love how the engines cane out.
First off, the centre section of the cockpit has been installed and only one part remaining, but I need to refit the 20mm cannon mount and make some slight adjustment to the fit.
Moving on to masking and the IP panel.
Here's a photo of the IP with the dials etc masked.
Using quite warm water I start soaking the decal and while that is in the bowl apply decal fix to the BACK of the panel and then put the decal on face side down so the dials will show through and let dry for an hour or so.
Al all over coat with no primer onto the part front and back with AK Q1 Blue Black anti glare for Japanese aircraft.
Then using a specially sharpened cocktail stick I remove the liquid mask. it does take time and a cocktail stick is the best way as it is not going to scratch anything!
Just some fine detail painting with red, yellow and silver and it can go in to the front office! Jobs a good one!
The cockpit area is at last finished and I am moving on.
However, there is a snag! The tail wheel assembly has gone MIA which prevents me putting both sides of the fuselage together. I am searching for it and have emailed ZM to see if there is a replacement Sprue L available for me to get hold of ASAP.
In the meantime, I can at least work on the right wing, including painting etc for which you can see in the photos, the fuel tanks and wing skin dry fitted. I do have the right wing root upper part to dry fit and then paint to make sure that everything fits with no gaps.
My tests with the clear varnishes have not worked out and no matter what I use I just cannot get a clear undistorted see through area! so I will stay with the frosted look!
Carrying on, time to get the fuselage together.
ZM have informed me that a new replacement sprue is on the way. Given it is Christmas time I have no idea on just how long it will take!
The fit is excellent and to date no filler has been needed at all. However, they do suggest ion the manual that a complete dry fit of the exterior fuselage parts are done to make sure there is no fit problem. I have been doing that for some time and in places it practically clicks into place, in other places a bit of masking tape is needed until the glue sets to make sure that the two halves are joined together properly. It is starting to look like an aircraft!
As recommended by the manual, a dry fit on the wings and the wing fillets to make sure that everything is tight.... this is a dry fit and there are no gaps in the fillet and mount. it it tight and spot on!
undercart housing detail. Tubing done with Vallejo rubber tyre colour.
No need for the clear part or all the detail.
putting the back onto the aircraft. it drops into place at the tail, but is a very tight fit where the parachute is. Both the clear and grey versions are the same. I am not sure if I have the fit right along the fuselage. There will be a close inspection in proper daylight to see if any further work is needed. It is a big part and there might have been a tiny bit of shrinkage on that seam on both sides. It also might just want some paint into that bit to hide it more!
Dry fitting the tail. This will remain off until the tail wheel is installed and the camo and artwork done. There are also some parts to add too.
Nose and part of upper canopy dry fitted. The masking shows where it will be left clear.
Next is the lower wings and I also have to prime and paint the undercart, nacells flaps etc! Lots to do!
Hey hey I'm enjoying the painting lessons! Wonderful work!
Very detailed and great work so far. I'm yet to try one of those kits. How do they compare to e.g. Tamiya? Are the instructions in English?
Ole: Yes. The instructions are in English and they are the best and most comprehensive instructions on the market. They are very detailed and blow Tamiya out of the water.
You can download already released kit instructions etc from their website.
These kits as far as I am concerned and as a builder with just under 50 years in the game are the best aircraft kits going and with each year and release they just seem to get better and if you start from the beginning with their first release ( The Shinden) and track the releases and the detail etc you can see just how much they learned and implemented from feedback from testbuilding and their customer base over the years.
I do have their shinden and most of the AM for it and it will come onto my bench into the new year and a detailed build will be put up here.
I cannot recommend them highly enough and they are a small family firm and it is always nice to support those and the quality products they put out.
Their future releases over the next few years include a Hs 129 B2 and B3. There will be other kits of the Ki-45 to include short and long nose variants.
They have also announced a FW190 series and also BF 109G, AR 234 and P-51B/C.
They usually do a pre-release release at Telford and you can get the latest kit only by pre-booking it and going to the show there where you can actually talk to the people who designed it. it is my main reason for travelling half way across the UK to the show.
The replacement sprue has arrived and I am currently working on the undercart and engine nacelles.
Thanks James, I guess I need to spend some money now! I have my eyes on a Raiden. Not sure how old that kit is, but it's priced reasonably.
What paint brand are they generally teaming up with? The bottles in the instructions look like Vallejo.
Vallejo indeed are their preferred paint. There is a complete list in the manual. Sonce this aircraft was released, Vallejo have released some paint sets which are chipset accurate.
now, the antiglare colour is a particular shade of blue-black which you see on cowlings of Zeroes et. at the beginning of the war.
The most accurate one is AK interactive Air Series Q1 Blue-black AK 2066 and the ID yellow colour, again is referenced in Vallejo's Game Air range 72.707.
I would recommend, for the engine and metalwork AK's Extreme metal series paints and Vallejo's Metal Colour Range. Neither do actually like being masked so be careful handling them etc but they both lay down fantastically and if you look at the engine photos in my build you can see that the exhaust is Metal Color Burnt Iron and the engine block itself and the cylinders are Xtreme Metal stainless steel.
Never try and work fast with ZM kits and Vallejo paints. The object is to produce a fantastic looking kit.
Exterior set (this has some stuff that adds detail to the wheel well).
It is just adding that extra bit of detail and refinement. That's up to you though. THe metal undercart though is a good idea (especially on the shinden) as the Raiden and shinden are a bit wobbly on the kit stuff and my nephew broke the undercart on the shinden and I couldn't repair it at all.
Once again, the metal barrels take some care and tiny drilling to fit and it is a refinement, but once primed and painted up then they look really good.
My current build, the Ki-45 is the first kit from them that I have build just out of the box with no added extras at all. As it's release is 22nd December there's been no add-ons to use, but I am really happy with the result so far. and once done, will look fantastic!
Wow. That's all I can say - Wow.
Thanks for all the info James, much appreciated! I do have most of Vallejo Air's colors already, but have not used them for a while. I seem to lean towards Gunze for most paint jobs these days.
I'm about to start a Tamiya 1/32 scale Zero, but will find time for a ZM kit next year.
Thanks again for letting us follow along James!
Got to get one of these someday but currently I've accumulated such a massive stash (almost to the point of hording) I really don't need to buy anything else.
You need to get some major building done and catch up! Mind you, I think most of us need to do that!
now, Zoukei-Mura are only a very small company and so their kits are usually short runs and it is a case of get them while you can! To me their best ones to date are the Uhu and Horten Flying wing. These are not cheap but are builds that take you on a journey of discovery right down to airframe level - especially with the Horten.
It's great that members are enjoying this build and that I can showcase it for you all.
James, you're a great salesman! I went and looked at their site and now I plan to go and order one on the 22nd when the kit becomes generally available. Think I'll order their Raiden too along with some of the detail parts for both.
This is a stellar build. I love the details and the exceptional execution. Really enjoyed reading through the thread, and now that I'm caught up I'll be following.
I am endeavouring to get this finished before Christmas day if I can. There will be another update possibly tomorrow as I have been working on the undercarriage and undarriage bay and it has taken some time to get the detail work done.
You are going to be spending some major dosh, Gamera, but I am sure that you won't regret it and you are supporting a company that does genuinely care about it's products and listens to feedback from customers. The "Old Man" and the boss of Volks/Zoukei-Mura does like to see photos of customers builds and to read what they thought about the kit.
Although it is for the Hasegawa kit, I think that they should fit the ZM ones. Just compare with the decal sheet.
Go for the Kabuki tape options as they won't shrink and will last a lot longer in storage than the vinyl stuff and so won't make you rush the build.
I can give you the correct yellow for the ID bands and the flash despite the drawings etc would be the same shade. Also I can give you the correct Vallejo red for the hinomaro too. Much easier to paint than messing with large decals and looks better too.
Also look at the Vallejo IJN and IJAAF paint sets for the kits which will give you a proper authentic look and a correct start for mixing a faded paint. I am sure that if I get some decent daylight tomorrow then you will be suprised at some of the IJAAF colours! I hate taking photos under yellow white artificial light as it does distort the colour balance.
I am already saving up for my trip to IPMS Telford in November 2019 so I can get more ZM kits.
When I start the Shinden, that too will be put up on here and as I have a considerable amount of their AM parts for it then the build log will be in depth. This Ki-45 build is just OOB build.
One more thing. The canopy masks are vinyl ones in the kit and quite often they have suffered shrinkage due to temperature changes and also glue issues as well. I would advise you to cut your own with Tamiya's Kabuki tape or just use making fluid.
The lower wings are added to the wing spars and add more detail to the undercarriage bay. it does look sparce, but by doing the moulded lines in tyre black all of a sudden it looks busier. There is space to add extra detail if you have access to the relevant sources and what would be nice is to add the oil lines that would connect up to the firewall and coolers.
The undercarriage structure is painted and a dry fit on both sides is done prior to detail painting.
Nacelle dry fit. the mounting holes in the wings were widened down the long axis just a fraction as they wouldn't drop into place. it just took a scrape with a sharp blade and the sides dropped into the holes and were a snug fit. This was done on both sides.
with these kind of kits that are chock full of detail the fit of parts is usually very tight and snug as that is how they are engineered and with every ZM kit I have done you are always test and dry fitting without paint and with paint and along with the instructions learning how the parts connect and all about the aircraft and the airframe etc.
At this point I used spare fuselage parts to draw out the upper surface camo pattern. When the time comes they just need cutting out and applying.
Lower wing fillet dry fitted. The fit is so good that it just clocks into place!
Dry fit of external fuel tank. It also gives me a look at any extra detail painting that may need to be done.
37mm Ho 203 cannon built and painted. Ready to install in the nose section.
Replacement part for the tail wheel arrived and built and painted.... Now ready to go into the aircraft!
That's all for now. Once again, this kit is about to take another transformation!
Coming along very nicely James. I really like these ZM kits.
James, yeah it's a big chunk of change but they do seem to hold their value. Those masks you linked look good and aren't that expensive, I might give them a shot.
And btw your progress looks great!
Very nice James! I know these ZM kit's are packed with detail. If I get a little extra spare change I'll invest in one someday. Yours certainly looks the business!
This is a mind blowingly nice kit and you are making it look super nice. I am as impressed with the kit details as I am with your building skills. Excellent!


Among bloggers, YouTubers, and anyone who uses social media platforms, skincare is a hot topic. Routines are exchanged and products are shared. Since I do have a fashion blog, my posts don't often include skincare. However, I have had some people ask me questions. Even more commonly, those who know me well ask me about Accutane. Accutane (the medical term is Isotretinoin--Accutane is the brand name) is a Vitamin A derivative that is used to treat acne. While not all dermatologists use it the same, my dermatologist only prescribes it to patients with severe acne or mild acne that can't be treated with topical medications or other pills. Lots of friends ask me for tips or advice when they're about to take Accutane, so I thought I'd blog about it so that those of you who might not know anyone who's taken it can get some info. If you're interested in my personal experience with the medication, keep on reading, because I've got some GREAT tips for those who are on it/will someday be on it.
*Quick disclaimer: Everyone's experience with Accutane is different. Even more so, everyone's experience with acne is different. Please keep in mind that what happened with my skin will most likely not happen to yours. This is just how my personal journey went.
To someone who hasn't known me for years, they would never guess that I struggled with acne. My past tells a very different story, though. Right when I hit 6th grade, I started to get pimples here and there. Before going to the dermatologist, I focused on cleaning my face every morning and evening with facial wash. That didn't quite work, and my acne began to worsen and my skin became very oily. The condition of my skin became very annoying, so my mom took me to a dermatologist our family was familiar with. What I didn't know was that this was the start of a long, trying process.
I felt like I spent my days at the dermatologist (although I had no idea that my visits were only to become more frequent). My doctor was phenomenal and wanted to help me as best she could. This meant medication after medication. While I don't remember every single medication I was on (I really only remember about a third of them), I do remember few.
I was on quite a few topical creams that I don't remember, because I was on them for such a short amount of time. At one point I also took a pill (I can't remember the name of it, sadly) that decreased the amount of oil my skin. While I wasn't near as oily, my acne still hung around.
After Tazorac didn't work, my dermatologist decided to put me on Accutane. I was so young and had no idea what Accutane would do for me, so when she started listing off side affects and the things I'd have to do, I was so afraid. It seemed like my life would be consumed by this medication.
Before starting on the actual Accutane pill, I had to do some blood tests and go through a lengthy process learning about the medication and what to do/what not to do when taking it. I was given a huge packet and had to read through it and take an online test to prove that I read everything. After all of that, I was officially given the green light.
Taking the Accutane pill isn't a small deal. Rather than being prescribed a bottle, you have to make monthly visits to the dermatologist where they will approve another month's supply of Accutane. The visits were usually super quick, my doctor would take a look at my skin, ask me if I had any questions, then I would be sent up to the labs where I had a couple of blood tests done. I would then have 7 days to complete an online quiz about the "rules" of Accutane, and if all of those things were clear (which was honestly so easy to do) then I would receive another month worth of pills in the mail.
I know that no prescribed medication under any circumstance is supposed to be shared, but that's one rule that's extremely strict when taking Accutane. If your body isn't in the right place to take it, it can really mess with you. I'm not quite sure what it does, but ignorance is bliss! This is why you only receive 30 pills at a time.
Accutane worked like a charm on me. My dermatologist said results could take about 90 days. 14 short days after starting the pill, I cleared up. It was seriously overnight. I went to bed with acne and woke up to a 100% acne-free face. It had been so long since I'd seen a clear forehead on myself and it was the BEST feeling ever. HOWEVER, this is not the case for most. I guess my body really took to the pill.
I was prescribed 6 months worth of the pill (receiving them one month at a time). Those with more severe cases of acne can be prescribed more medication, but 6 months of the pill seemed to work for me!
Basically, Accutane just dries you out.
1. Drink at least 100 oz of water a day. This was the MOST helpful. It keeps your skin moisturized and keeps your mouth from getting super dry. Some people experience bloody noses on Accutane, and while I didn't have any, drinking water will help you avoid that as well.
2. MOISTURIZE. Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizer was an absolute lifesaver. It was the only thing that worked for me and I still use it to this day!
3. Wear sunscreen everywhere you go. Even if you'll be outside for an hour. It's super easy for your skin to burn while taking Accutane. And dryness + sunburnt = major discomfort.
4. Make chapstick your new bestie. My lips were dry as a desert if I didn't carry chapstick. I was a nervous wreck if I left home without it!
5. If your skin gets really dry or burnt, skip a pill or two. Make sure your dermatologist has given you the thumbs up, first. Mine told me to skip a pill or two if I needed to let my skin recover. But DON'T skip more than two weeks of the pill. This can make you go right back to the beginning. Skipping a day of Accutane was usually enough for my skin to recover.
6. Try to stay out of the sun. I was on Accutane during the summer, so this was hard. If you can't avoid baking in the sun, just make sure you have a hat/umbrella/sunscreen.
I know taking Accutane seems like a lot (especially after reading this lengthy blog post) but it was SOOOOOO worth it for me. Since I've stopped taking it, I have had little to no acne. I can probably count on one hand how many pimples I've had (and I stopped taking the pill FOUR years ago). Keep in mind that not everyone has the same results--this is just what happened to me.
Nowadays, my skincare routine is simple. I try not to overload myself with skincare products because my dermatologist said that because of Accutane, my skin won't take to as many products and I could suffer minor allergic reactions to some skincare. I wash my face with Philosophy Purity Made Simple One-Step Facial Cleanser, exfoliate twice a week with Philosophy The Microdelivery Exfoliating Facial Wash, and moisturize with my Clinique moisturizer (see above for link). That's pretty much it, other than the occasional face mask!
Accutane--best of luck on your journey!
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