Posted inEngineering Thoughts
Exploration – My Theory of a Possible Future
Where can we go now? Besides the obvious exploration to space, where is there to go? I have long felt that I was born in the wrong era! I love…
Posted inFlight Technology
Off the Charts – A Flight-Sim Story
Image is property of Microsoft It was the late 90s and I was preparing to boot up my trusty 486 for a flight to the unknown. The Boeing 737 was…
Thinking Beyond Capabilties
Have you ever wondered about the space above your head? I'm only talking about the blue bit that you see in the day, you know, the area that often has…
Posted inLego Ideas
MOC – Shunter
Earlier in 2023, I got my hands on a modern Lego Train Set. Having many parts from other, earlier sets, this one is magnificent. I will do a review of…
Posted inR2-Review
Set Review – 60438 Sailing Boat
Released earlier this month (January 2024), the sailing boat (60438) is a simple, yet enjoyable build. It is the kind of set that can be enjoyed by anybody, allowing those…
Posted inThoughts
Role Models: Why We Need Them
I remember the time when there was a key focus on teaching the young about industry. In the UK, there were many role-models that showed us the way to STEAM…
Posted inThoughts
Serious Thinking for an Economic Model
Though the future shows little more than a sea of services, rather than the skilled workmanship of hands on people, we know that the STEM arena is going to play…
Posted inPlaces
RAF Museum Cosford
I am currently sitting amongst a multitude of aircraft. The Victor looks over me with its menacing glare. The Vulcan's wing sticks out over the gantry, reminding us of a time…
Posted inEngineering Technology
How 3D Printing Can Benefit Primary Education
Engineering is a difficult subject to teach in Primary education. The lack of resources and space will keep any Science to a minimum, often following the plan that has been…
Posted inThoughts
Build? Build What?
What do we build? Everything? Just houses? What about knowledge? If you read the 'About' pages on my site, you will notice that most of my interests, for there is…