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XMODS were 1:28 scale electric radio-controlled cars. Originally invented by Nobuaki Ogihara in Japan, XMODS were released with several body styles over multiple generations. [1] Due to the popularity of tuner culture in the early to mid 2000's, the cars' primary marketing focus was on customization. This was reflected by the various first ...
Weighted-knuckle glove for the left hand, clearly displaying pouches on its back side containing powdered metal covering its knuckles. Weighted-knuckle gloves, also called sap gloves, are a type of handwear-concealed melee weapon used in hand-to-hand combat, consisting of a pair of ordinary-looking impact protection gloves usually made of leather or a synthetic material, with powdered lead or ...
The British Radio Car Association (or BRCA) is an organisation that promotes the construction and racing of all types of radio controlled cars in the United Kingdom.Founded in 1971 by Ted Longshaw [1] and Keith Plested, who was also the founder of PB Racing, a manufacturer of RC cars; [2] [3] [4] they coordinate BRCA affiliated clubs in the UK, and offer insurance for any accidents that might ...
Radio-controlled cars, or RC cars for short, [1] are miniature vehicles (cars, vans, buses, buggies, etc.) controlled via radio. Nitro powered models use glow plug engines, small internal combustion engines fuelled by a special mixture of nitromethane , methanol , and oil (in most cases a blend of castor oil and synthetic oil ).
Full finger gloves. These gloves cover the entire surface of the hand including the palms and fingers. They help protect the entire hand but may be less breathable than half finger or fingerless gloves, depending on their material. They often come with a wrist strap for support. [2] Fingerless gloves with an extended pad and wrist support
Driving gloves fulfill at least two functions: grip and protection. Although maximum tactility is an obvious starting point for driving gloves, any glove can be marked as a driver's glove, and can improve the grip on the steering wheel. Some owners of classic cars still wear driving gloves in order to protect the vintage wooden or ivory ...
The Assistant Commissioner, City of London Police (right), dressed in full ceremonial uniform for the Diamond Jubilee (2012). The commissioners and other senior-ranked officers of the Metropolitan Police and the City of London Police wear a full dress ceremonial uniform on state and special occasions (e.g. Trooping the Colour).
The Control of Vibration at Work Regulations 2005, created under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974, [17] is the legislation in the UK that governs exposure to vibration and assists with preventing HAVS occurring. In the UK, Health and Safety Executive gives the example of a hammer drill which can vary from 6 m/s² to 25 m/s². HSE ...