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Naoshima August 11, 2009Posted by Dru in Chugoku, Japan, Shikoku, Travel.
Tags: 007, Art House Project, Art House Projects, Benesse, Benesse House, bicycle, bicycle rental, Chichu Art Museum, 直島, 英語, 香川, ferry, ferry terminal, fishing port, giant pumpkin, Go'o, Go'o Shrine, Gokaisho, Haisha, honmura, house, Ishibashi, island, James Bond, japan, Kadoya, Kagawa, Kagawa-ken, Man with the Red Tattoo, miyanoura, modern art, museum, Naoshima, Okayama, outdoor art, outdoor art exhibit, pier, port, pumpkin, Shikoku, Shinkansen, shrine, terminal, Uno, 四国, 宇野, 岡山, 日本
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Naoshima isn't a very well known island for most people, but if you are into art, and especially modern art, Naoshima is the place to be in Japan. It is an island that has embraced art and made it the number one attraction on the island. Access to Naoshima is relatively easy. The most common route is to take a ferry from Uno, near Okayama. Since this is on the main island of Japan, and the easiest way to get there from the Shinkansen, it is also the busiest way to Naoshima. However, from Shikoku, you can catch a ferry from Takamatsu, which takes less than an hour. Travelling to and from Naoshima is an interesting adventure in itself. Naoshima is located near several other islands, and it is near a busy shipping lane for Japan.
Upon arriving in Naoshima, you will more than likely enter the main port. This area is Miyanoura. It is a tiny area which gives a glimpse into what Naoshima is about. From here, you'll have two choices, to either rush onto the bus, or look for a bicycle rental shop. The day I visited Naoshima, it was raining on and off, so I decided to take the bus. Do note that the bus drivers speak minimal English, at best, but they can help you with the very basics of buying a ticket. If you have a little time, a quick trip to a giant red pumpkin at the port is worth a visit. You can literally walk inside. There are two pieces of art around the ferry terminal that is sure to wet your appetite for what's to come. You can also walk over to the "007 'The Man with the Red Tattoo' Museum" which is only a few hundred metres from the terminal. This is not worth visiting unless you have extra time waiting for the ferry as it comprises of just one room with only a few pieces of James Bond memorabilia.
The easiest place to visit is the Honmura district. This is the location of the "Art House Projects". It is a collection of 7 homes that were designed by artists. One of the homes requires a reservation in advance, but the rest don't. There is a 1000 yen fee to visit all of the homes and you will get a very nice souvenir listing the homes and a map of the Honmura area with locations of each house. If you are taking a bus, make sure you get off when you see the school and post office. It will be on the right. It is very easy to miss, but it's the best starting point. You will be located very close to "Haisha". This is a very interesting house that was built to look derelict. It is a collection of trash that was formed into a two storey house. It was by far the most interesting house, in my opinion. "Ishibashi" was the second house I visited and it was a nice place. Inside the house, it was designed to look like a waterfall. Without pictures, it is impossible to give a good description in only one or two sentences. It was a nice place, but too easy to forget. "Gokaisho" is another easy to forget place. It was nothing more than a couple of shacks, albeit extremely nice shacks that faced a beautiful stone garden. Of course you couldn't walk into the garden, but you could sit down and enjoy the peacefulness of the garden.
"Kadoya" had the most interesting message. Throughout the house, there were digital numbers counting up or down and at different speeds. It provided a very surreal experience. If I had more time, I would have liked to stay even longer. "Minamidera" was more interesting outside than inside. It was an interactive house of darkness. You are taken inside a pitch black room where you have to wait for about 5 minutes while your eyes adjust. After that, you'll be able to faintly see a screen with fog, which you can walk up to. It's not very interesting, but something that's worth a visit. The last house was "Go'o Shrine". This one wasn't difficult to find and it was fairly beautiful. However, finding the entrance to the inside was more difficult. There is a hill next to the sea where you can walk down. Then, you have to walk through a thin concrete hallway till you are under the shrine itself. It provided a very peaceful experience that was even better because very few people were on the island when I visited. After visiting Go'o Shrine, you can also take a quick look at some castle ruins, but be warned, there was nothing but garbage in the area, so you shouldn't feel a need to see it. The area is very small and easily accessed on foot. Do note that it's a little difficult to find each street and the map makes the town look much bigger than it really is.
The Benesse area is located along the south cost of the island. If you rent a bicycle, it is probably the first place you will visit. Otherwise, it is the last few stops on the bus route. There are two museums, the Chichu Art Museum and the Benesse House. I didn't enter the Chichu Art Museum due to the cost, and my lack of real appreciation of modern art. I did enter the Benesse House where I got a map to the outdoor exhibits. The Benesse House is a small modern art museum that took me less than an hour to look through. It wasn't as impressive or breathtaking as I was lead to believe, but if I do go back, the Chichu Art Museum is on my list. I was told I missed a very important museum. The main attraction in the area is the outdoor works of art. There are 18 works and they are all free to see. You can get a map from the Benesse House, and maybe the Chichu Art Museum. Although they are scattered throughout the area, from the Chichu Art Museum, past Benesse House, and out to a fishing port, the majority are located in clusters. One set is located near Benesse House, and it's a little difficult to find the entrance as there are no signs. This makes it more interesting. Along the beach, between Benesse House and the fishing port is the second cluster. The beach is where the most famous piece of art on the island is held. It is a giant pumpkin located on a small pier. It provides a great beacon for anyone on the water, and an even better photo opportunity for travellers. While I don't get the entire message of the art, it was something I had to do on the island.
Naoshima is a great one day adventure from either Okayama or Takamatsu. While most people recommend a day and a half, staying overnight at the Benesse House is extremely expensive, and the other accommodations are difficult to book. Language can be a problem, but most people who work for the Art House Project, the Museums, and the Ferry Terminal all speak minimal English. They can help you get tickets and find your way, even without English. Just smile, speak slowly, and say "arigato".
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Takamatsu August 4, 2009Posted by Dru in Japan, Shikoku, Travel.
Tags: さんうき, bicycle, bicycle friendly city, bonsai, castle, China, Ema Hall, 金毘羅, 自転車, 香川, 高松, 高松所, garden, Gyoen, japan, Kagawa, Koen, Kompira, Kompirasan, Konpira, Kotohira, lighthouse, Matsuyama, Mt. Fuji, national treasure, park, pier, red cliff, Ritsurin, Ritsurin Koen, Ritsurin Park, rose, rose garden, Sanuki, sanuki udon, Shikoku, Shinjuku, Shinjuku Gyoen, shotengai, shrine, Takamasu-jo, Takamatsu, Takamatsu Castle, Tamamo breakwater, tea house, udon, wood carving, 四国, 富士, 富士山, 御苑, 日本, 松山, 中国
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Takamatsu is considered to be the largest city in Shikoku, at least for its city core. It is also the head of the Shikoku government offices and the heart of business in Shikoku. Upon entering the city, you will realize how different it is from other parts of Shikoku. It is a vibrant city that relies a lot on business to keep it running. Being part of the Kagawa region of the island also means it is the home of the best udon in Japan. While the city is fairly large, it isn't what most tourists would call, interesting, unlike Matsuyama.
There are only two things to really see in Takamatsu, Ritsurin Koen and the Tamamo Breakwater. Ritsurin Koen is a Japanese style park that is also national treasure. It is located about two kilometres from Takamatsu station. The park itself is fairly large. It can be a little difficult to find your way and to see everything quickly. There is an old small tea house located near a red cliff. This tea house is only for viewing as it is no longer in use. The red cliff is probably the most famous image of the park. While it is called a cliff, it isn't that large, and follows the edge of the park. It is modeled after a similar, albeit much larger, cliff in China. There is also a large tea house located in the centre of the park. This tea house is very nice and located next to a calm pond. Unfortunately, like most tea houses in Japan, it was very expensive. Walking around the park, you can find yourself lining up to climb a bunch of steps to the top of a mound of earth. This mound is called Mt. Fuji. It is said to look similar to the real Mt. Fuji at different times. Unfortunately, I didn't see it that way, but it is a great place to take panoramic photos of the park. Lastly, you can also visit the gift shop area where you can buy very expensive bonsai trees, or wood carvings. If you have ever been to Shinjuku Gyoen in Tokyo, this park will not be that impressive. It is still a very nice park overall.
Behind the station, you can head straight to the pier where you'll be able to enjoy a nice walk out to the breakwater. The Tamamo Breakwater is a pleasant walk and the lighthouse is an amazing sight at night. Unlike most traditional lighthouses, where only the top shines, the entire lighthouse glows red. There is also a small park located between the pier and the station buildings. Within the park, if you arrive at the right season, you can visit a very beautiful rose garden with dozens of rose bushes. It makes for a very beautiful and relaxing stroll. If you have the energy, you can also walk over to the Takamatsu-jo and enjoy the beautiful gardens as well. Unfortunately, the castle was destroyed many years ago, but is scheduled to be rebuilt starting in 2010. If you can wait a few years, you might be able to enjoy this castle someday.
If you aren't so interested in sightseeing, Takamatsu is a very bicycle friendly city. There are several shotengai with various shops in each one. Takamatsu claims to have the longest shotengai in Japan. If you consider a shotengai to be just one street, then this is not true. If you combine them, and the fact that they are all connected, then this is true. Each shotengai street seems to have its own theme. I would recommend renting a bicycle at the station before exploring the shotengai. Unfortunately, I didn't know about bicycle rentals and went everywhere on foot. Being in the area of Kagawa, Sanuki Udon is very famous. You will be able to find udon in almost every corner of the city. Going to an expensive restaurant is nice, but you can easily find cheap varieties on almost every street. Most of the time, you just order what you want, grab some side dishes, such as tempura, and grab a seat. You can easily eat for under 500 yen. When you have nothing better to do, I would recommend heading to one of the udon shops, grab a quick bowl of udon, and chow down.
Dogo July 21, 2009Posted by Dru in Japan, Shikoku, Travel.
Tags: 88 temple pilgrimage, どご, barbeque, bath, Bochan clock, brewery, clock, Dogo, Dogo Brewery, Dogo Koen, Dogo Koen Station, Dogo Onsen, Dogo Onsen Honten, Dogo Onsen Station, footbath, fountain, Isaniwa, Isaniwa Shrine, Ishite, Ishite Temple, japan, Matsuyama, Matsuyama-shi, natural spring water, oldest onsen, onsen, public bath, public bath house, ruins, Shikoku, shotengai, shrine, streetcar, temple, tram, Yuzuki Castle, Yuzuki-jo, 四国, 土語温泉, 松山
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Dogo is an area inside Matsuyama that is very well known. Its claim to fame is Dogo Onsen. It is claimed to be the oldest onsen in Japan. While no one can be certain, it has the oldest referral in any written book in Japan. For this reason, Dogo is a must see for people who visit Matsuyama. Being a tourist destination, you will have a lot of opportunities to see and do things that are more common in the touristy areas of Japan.
Reaching the Dogo area is very easy. Taking one of the main trams to Dogo Onsen is the easiest way. It is the last stop, so don't worry about missing it. Once you get off the tram, you will see a sea of people. Exiting the station will point you in the direction of Dogo Onsen. Across from the station is a popular, and free, footbath. This fountain is very popular as a quick way to enjoy the natural spring water without having to pay for the onsen itself. Do be warned that it can be very busy and line-ups in the middle of the day are common. Next to the footbath is an old style clock. This clock, like many others in Japan, has a special chime every hour. Don't forget to turn around after walking to the clock and footbath, so you can see the beautiful station building. It was built to look like an old European building. The face of the building makes it feel much larger than it actually is.
There are two routes to reaching Dogo Onsen. The first is to follow the shotengai to the entrance. The other is to walk up a hill and follow the line of cars waiting to enter the parking lot. I'd recommend the shotengai as you can always buy a few souvenirs on the way. Dogo Onsen has two buildings, as far as I know. When the shotengai turns right, you'll be at the new onsen. Turn left and the building is just outside the covered shotengai. I believe everything is the same, but in a modern building. It isn't as busy, and has the same natural spring water, but because it is not the original, most people go to the original building. Upon exiting the short shotengai, you will see the old onsen. The way people talk about it, I was expecting a building that was much larger than it was. It was a nice small wooden building with many people on the second floor enjoying tea and Japanese sweets after their afternoon bath. There are many guides at the entrance that have instructions in English. I'm not sure if they speak English, but the guides have English manuals that will definitely help.
If you do go inside to enjoy the bath, be sure to bring soap and a towel. It does cost extra if you don't have it. It is also well known that going at night, or most other times, you'll have to line up for everything. You have to line-up to enter, to get a locker, to take a shower, and to bathe. If you are shy about being naked in front of other people, especially for a long time, I'd recommend going to the newer building. Once you finish your bath, you can visit one of the other rooms in the onsen. Do note that the onsen has a few classes for bathing. You can also visit the emperor's room, but that is also extra. After leaving the onsen, it is almost always true that Japanese people want to drink some alcohol. Outside Dogo Onsen, you'll have a lot of choices. I would highly recommend going to the Dogo Brewery located next to the onsen. The food was excellent, and so was the beer. You won't find it anywhere else.
Next to Dogo Onsen is Isaniwa Shrine. It is about 135 steps to the top, and a good trial before heading to Kotohira. The shrine itself is very small, but dedicated top the god of war. If you have the energy, you can try to walk over to Ishite Temple. This is part of the 88 temple pilgrimage and one of the most spectacular temples. Unfortunately, I was unable to find it and discovered it was much farther way than I expected. It is somewhere that I do plan to visit again, if I get the chance.
The last thing to do in the Dogo area is to visit Dogo Koen. It is a very nice, relaxing park, where you can see dozens of people enjoying a nice barbeque on a sunny day. It is a very hilly park and the site of the Yuzuki-jo ruins, another castle. There aren't any signs that there was a castle on the grounds, but there is a nice lookout site at the top of the hill that gives another vantage point to the city. The centre of the park is a fun place to explore and to escape the heat. Do be aware that there are a few entrances and exits, so it's easy to get confused. However, the main entrance is also located in front of a tram station, so getting back to Matsuyama is very easy.
Matsuyama July 14, 2009Posted by Dru in Japan, Shikoku, Travel.
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Matsuyama is a city located on the western side of Shikoku. It is, by some standards, considered the largest city on Shikoku, but this is debated with the city of Takamatsu. The city itself has a very small feel, yet has enough shops to keep city folk happy. It is also an excellent place to see different things at a somewhat relaxed pace. You'll be able to see a castle, onsen, parks, and temples, all in one city. If you don't have a lot of time, Matsuyama is a great place to see everything in a couple of days.
The heart of Matsuyama has to be the castle. Matsuyama-jo is located on Mount Katsuyama. This is a relatively small mountain that provides a nice getaway from the city itself. There are about four different routes to climb Katsuyama to reach Matsuyama-jo. Heading to the east side of the mountain is by far the easiest way to get to the top. You can ride the gondola, or take the chairlift. Both take roughly the same amount of time to reach the top. The chairlift is a single chair that slowly climbs the mountain. It is a very Japanese style of moving people. It is very peaceful, providing beautiful views of the city as you climb the side of the mountain. Riding the gondola is better if you have many small children with you. The gondola is usually packed, so the view depends on where you are inside the car. At the top of the gondola station, you'll be greeted by many shop keepers trying to entice you to buy one of the citrus fruit drinks and bring a bottle home with you. It is a nice refreshing drink, especially if you decide to hike up the mountain, but a little expensive. Depending on the day you visit the castle, you might also find a few activities in the outer courtyard. On the day I visited, there were opportunities to dress up in period clothing, such as a samurai, or in an old style kimono. The castle itself is a well preserved original. As I mentioned before, Shikoku has many wonderful and original, castles, unlike Honshu, the main island. This one is no exception. Upon paying the entrance fee, you will have a great opportunity to have spectacular views of the city. The inside of the castle is extremely busy. You must remove your shoes and wear slippers as you walk through the castle. Unlike Kochi-jo, there isn't much to see or do in this castle. It is too busy to place dioramas, so you can only enjoy the original architecture and views from inside the castle. It was amazing to see the Japanese people lining up in a very orderly fashion to leave the main tower of the castle. If you have the energy, I would also recommend hiking down the mountain and taking a look at a shrine located halfway up the gondola. If you head to the south side of the mountain, you can also visit Bansuiso. It is a French style villa that is now part of an art gallery. Unfortunately, I didn't visit this gallery, but if I do return to Matsuyama, I will.
Matsuyama has two stations named Matsuyama, JR Matsuyama and Matsuyama-shi. When you travel to Matsuyama, it is important to know which one you are at. JR Matsuyama is a nice station, but it is highly focused on travellers only. There are very few things to do around the station itself. Located a fair walk west of the station is Matsuyama Central Park. It is a more secluded park that is probably used by locals rather than everyday tourists. It does have its own "castle", but it is modeled after European castle walls, rather than Japanese style castles. Matsuyama-shi station is more interesting. It is the start of Matsuyama's long shopping arcade. As I have said, countless times, shopping arcades in Japan tend to look and feel the same. Matsuyama's shopping arcade is no different. It is definitely worth a visit as it is somewhat unique. I would probably take a quick look through the arcade, but focus more on the area just below Matsuyma-jo. Around the gondola, you will be able to enjoy a more touristy and local experience. This is also the location of the Matsuyama Guesthouse.
Matsuyama Guesthouse was my home for one night. As a tourist on a budget, hostels are a great way to save money. Although the sign says it's a guesthouse, you can also rent rooms for one night. The day I arrived, the hostel filled up completely. There were two long term guests. One was a New Yorker who had lived in China for a couple years. He was just starting out in Japan, and decided Matsuyama would be his base. There were also a couple of American hikers who were hiking all around Shikoku, but had to stop and return to Tokyo as they needed to get back to work. An older Australian couple also came by. They shared their stories of travelling throughout Japan and how they were going to another country, maybe Korea, to visit their son. I also got to meet a Dutch "kid" who just finished High School and wanted to spend his GAP year in Japan. At night, they had a special party for either Kids Day or Green Day. In May, Japan has Golden Week, 5 consecutive days off, including the weekend. With so many new guests, I guess we had to party. We had some homemade okonomiyaki, cold sake, and some umeshu. It was a wonderful time, but unfortunately, I couldn't stay more than one night. They were fully booked the next night. The host of the hostel is very friendly and very kind. Her English may not be perfect, but she tries so hard and she is always smiling.
Overall, Matsuyama is a wonderful city that is a must visit if you go to Shikoku. While in Matsuyama, I would also recommend heading over to Dogo. It is a very short tram ride, and I'll talk about that next week.
Please feel free to visit Guesthouse Matsuyama and read their blog. Unfortunately, their blog is only in Japanese, but the pictures are always nice.
Website: http://www.sophia-club.net/guesthouse/
Blog: http://www.sophia-club.net/blog.php
Nikko (Part II) June 2, 2009Posted by Dru in Japan, Kanto, Travel.
Tags: Chuzenji, dragon's cry, elephant, Futarasan, hairpin, hairpin corner, Hear no evil, hot spring, Initial D, Iroha, Irohazaka, japan, Kengon, Kengon Falls, Kinugawa, Lake Chuzenji, mausoleum, monkey, Nikko, Nikko-shi, peacock, Rinnoji, See no evil, Shinto, shrine, Speak no evil, swan boat, Taiyuinbyo, temple, Three Wise Monkeys, Tochigi, Tochigi-ken, Tokugawa Ieyasu, Toshogu, Yakushido Hall
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After going to Rinnoji, it's a short walk up a hill to reach Toshogu. Toshogu is the main attraction in Nikko. It is a large, fantastic, complex with intricate designs throughout. Upon entering the temple grounds, you'll be greeted by the typical torii gate, but also a large pagoda. Rinnoji is a fairly traditional Japanese temple, simple. Toshogu is the polar opposite. The main pagoda has been likened to Chinese and Korean style temples. Lots of colour and various statues of animals adorn the rafters. This creates a very interesting style where people either love it or hate it. Many people have hated this because it isn't "Japanese", but that is a completely different argument altogether. However, upon entering the paid area of Toshogu, you'll see a huge crowd of people gathering around a plain wooden building. It is very small compared to the surrounding buildings and it looks somewhat out of place. This is the famous Three Wise Monkeys (Hear no evil, Speak no evil, See no evil) building. It is the most famous image of Nikko. Three Wise Monkeys are three monkeys, one covering his ears, one covering his mouth, and one covering his eyes. There are other carvings around the building featuring monkeys in other situations, but by far, the Three Wise Monkeys are the most popular. From here, you will see a few black and gold structures along with several carvings of various exotic animals.
There are several carvings of peacocks and some of elephants. Unfortunately, the elephants look nothing like an elephant, and several sculptures looked scary. Towards the back of the complex, you will see pretty much the same. There is a second area featuring the mausoleum of Tokugawa Ieyasu, for which Toshogu was built. The cost to enter is expensive, so I never bothered to enter. There is another famous carving of a sleeping cat, but I didn't feel it was worth the extra 800 Yen. The last place to visit within the shrine is Yakushido Hall. It is a small building which can have lots of people lining up to enter. Within the main room, there is a painting of a dragon on the ceiling. One of the priests/monks will give an explanation about the hall and how banging two sticks of wood in the right place will allow you to hear the dragon's cry. He will demonstrate that if you away from the centre, the two sticks will sound like normal. However, when he bangs the sticks in the right location within the room, it will echo and resonate to sound like a dragon's cry. It was a very interesting demonstration, but pictures and video aren't allowed.
After visiting Toshogu, you can head over to Futarasan and Taiyuinbyo. Taiyuinbyo is another mausoleum, but this time it was built for Tokugawa Ieyasu's grandson. It is smaller in scale, and it isn't as busy as Toshogu. It isn't as spectacular, but just as intricate. There are more Shinto gods guarding the area, and it's location at the base of a mountain makes it very picturesque. I personally enjoyed this shrine more than Toshogu, but I was let down a little as many things were undergoing renovations. After visiting Toshogu, however, there isn't much to say about these two shrines. They are typical shrines without anything extremely new or interesting to talk about.
I would highly recommend that you rent a car when you go to Nikko. It is the easiest way to get to the distant locations, and you'll have the freedom to head up to Lake Chuzenji. However, there are buses that head up and down the mountain to Lake Chuzenji, but you'll be limited to when you can go. The road up to Lake Chuzenji is called Irohazaka. This road is famous among driving enthusiasts and street racers as it was featured in the anime/manga Initial D. The name is derived from the 48 hairpin corners that made up the original road. Iroha is the name of the 48 letters of the Japanese alphabet. Currently, there are two roads going to Lake Chuzenji. Both are one way. One heads up, the other down. Going up this road, there are two lanes. You'll be able to see a few exotic cars and some motorcycles as they race uphill. Going downhill, there is only one lane, but you'll see the same cars, only they'll be going much slower than before. This road is also extremely famous in the autumn season as the leaves turn a bright red, orange, and yellow. It's not uncommon for this road to be backed up, taking three or four times longer to travel than other season.
Lake Chuzenji itself isn't that spectacular. Near the end of the uphill portion of Irohazaka, you can pay to take the gondola up to a lookout point. From here, you will be given beautiful views of Nikko, Lake Chuzenji, and Kegon Falls. Around the lake, you can do all of the normal things you would do at any lake. Swimming and taking a "swan boat" onto the water is popular. There are also many shops in the area that let you try Nikko's famous food, tofu "skin". Beware that during the winter months, most of the shops are closed due to the lack of visitors. The main attraction would have to be Kengon Falls. Standing at 98 metres tall, this waterfall is one of the tallest in Japan. Taking the elevator to the base of the waterfall is recommended as you may be able to see some Japanese mountain goats and you can have a better view of the falls. Note that in the winter months, it's extremely cold, so dress warmly.
If you decide to spend a day or two in Nikko, hiking around Lake Chuzenji is very famous, and there are various hot springs in the area. Kinugawa is a famous hot spring resort town that is a short drive from Nikko. You may also be able to see a few monkeys running around. Beware that the monkeys can be aggressive, so keep a little distance and be aware of them if they are coming towards you.
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North Kalmiopsis Roadless Area Outing
This Place is So Special
That we won't tell you where it is
17 April 2014 | Selma, OR —Recently members of the Club's Sand County Scholars Circle were invited for an outing into a rarely seen area adjacent the Kalmiopsis Wilderness Area. This is what they found:
Uninterrupted views went on forever.
We came across a plethora of conifers that dodged the 2002 Biscuit Fire: Doug fir, ponderosa pine, western white pine, Jeffrey pine, knobcone pine, lodgepole pine, incense cedar, sugar pine, Port-Orford cedar.
We climbed nameless prominent peaks and stumbled back down steep, rocky ridges. "Now this is wild," said member Brad Dorchuck, peering out into the vast drainage.
The group camped at a creek whose waters were cold, crystal clear and wild:
"There are very few places in the world left like this," I tell Brad on the hike out. "This is really, really wild."

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Advice at breeding season for autumn-calving sucklers
Approximately 20 per cent of Irish suckler herds operate completely on an autumn calving system, with the remaining 80pc operating a spring calving system or a combination of both.
There are a variety of reasons why some farms opt for an autumn calving system. These include land base, labour availability, off-farm employment, mixed enterprises, and so on.
Whatever the reason, management of the breeding season in these systems, like all systems, is extremely important.
Breeding season is well underway on these farms at this stage.
On many of these farms, the breeding season starts outdoors and, depending on the calving start date, the breeding season will finish indoors.
This can lead to some issues with heat detection, as some cows may not show signs of heat, as well when they are housed, particularly when on slats.
Cows that are allowed access to feeding yards or a straw-bedded area will show increased heat activity.
The other issue when breeding indoors is that of injuries to both cows and bulls particularly on slats.
Some farmers do not have any problems while others have had.
If a solid floor area with straw bedding was an option indoors, it could be considered to reduce the chances of injury from slips and falls.
Like any herd, we want to achieve a high conception rate.
To maximise rates, farmers should pay close attention to cow nutrition and body condition up to and during the breeding season.
The target condition for these autumn-calving cows at breeding time should be between 2.75 and 3.0.
A suckler cow needs enough energy to produce sufficient milk of good quality to feed the calf, while also maintaining her own condition.
Any remaining energy will be required for her to go back in calf. Apart from supplying energy any concentrates fed to the cow, rearing a calf will also supply a source of minerals required to improve reproductive function.
If no concentrate is being fed then these cows should be supplemented with minerals, which can be done in a number of ways such as powders on the silage, minerals blocks and buckets and boluses.
On the majority of farms, autumn-calving cows indoors will be receiving some concentrates post-calving up until the cows are back in calf.
The amount of concentrate will also be dependent on the silage quality they are eating.
As a guide, these cows should be receiving between 1.5 and 2.5 kilogrammes of a 16 per cent ration or nut depending on their condition up until cows are back in calf, and calves will have access to some creep, which will reduce the demand on the cow.
First-calvers should be getting preferential treatment.
Cows need to be in a positive energy balance in order to increase the likelihood of a successful conception.
Cows in negative energy show poorer signs of heat, have shorter heats and don't go in calf as easy.
Good heat detection is an important element of good fertility in any herd, and this goes for autumn calvers also where breeding takes place indoors.
Keep a record of any heats you see in the weeks before you commence breeding, regardless of whether or not you are using AI or a stock bull. This will allow you to identify cows not cycling.
The use of heat detection aids such as tail paint and scratch pads are very useful.
Identifying cows that are not bulling will allow you to do something about it.
These cows can be scanned to identify any issues they may have, such as uterine infections or damage from a previous calving which may have gone unnoticed.
By identifying these cows early, it will mean that they have a greater chance of staying in the herd and not being culled at a later stage due to not going back in calf.
This also has an impact on the individual cow's fertility records and that of any of her offspring, and subsequently will feed back into their star ratings.
Don't forget the uutumn calvers in your dosing plan.
Get animals dosed as soon as it is appropriate to do so, and make sure that you use the products that are most effective for the target parasites.
There is little point in getting your feeding strategy right if your cows are losing condition due to a significant parasite burden.
ADVANCE payments for the organic farming scheme commenced last Friday (December 7), with payments scheduled throughout December.
It is thought that €5million will be issued to 1,100 farmers this month.
The scheme comes under Ireland's Rural Development Programme 2014-2020.
Figures show that more than 70,000 hectares are under organic production as a result of the scheme, an increase of almost 50 per cent from the programme's start in 2014.
"I am delighted that we have met our commitment to commence these payments in December and at a rate far in excess of last year," Minister Doyle said. "The scheme is one of our key drivers in increasing Irish organic output which will help us exploit the vast market opportunities internationally for this product".
Additional investment items will also now be eligible for grant-aid under the Organic Capital Investment Scheme.
It is part of the new Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Schemes (TAMS) and supports on-farm capital investment for organic farms.
Farmers will be able to apply for these new investments under the next tranche of the TAMS scheme.
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Blocked toilet in Chippendale? If you're looking for a fast and affordable solution for your Chippendale clogged toilet, you've come to the right place. At JAB Plumbing Solutions blocked drains are our speciality and we have many years of experience cleaning clogged sewers and blocked toilets. We understand that blocked toilets are not merely stressful, they are a matter of urgency requiring timely repairs. Our Chippendale plumbers are always on call to help and our trucks are equipped with the most up-to-date tools so we can commence work as soon as we arrive. Head over to our customer reviews page and see why other clients recommend JAB Plumbing Solutions for expert blocked toilet repairs in Chippendale.
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If your Chippendale premises suffers from recurring blocked toilets, our CCTV drain inspection cameras can assist. They allow us to quickly and accurately diagnose the cause of clogged toilets. There may be something restricting water flow in the outside sewer line or structural damage in the pipes. Whatever the cause, a CCTV pipe inspection will reveal the best long-lasting solution.
Jet blasting is fast, efficient and safe for pipes. It's considered the superior tool for clearing out all kinds of blockages occurring in sewer and stormwater pipes. Because no chemicals are used, it's safer for you, your home and your family. Best of all, water jetting scrubs the whole sewer line clean, removing the blockage and reducing the incidence of future blocked toilets.
What leads to blocked toilets Chippendale?
Wet-wipes don't break down in water resulting in blockages
Pipes are not built to handle bulky items like pads and tampons
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How to avoid Chippendale blocked toilets
Did you know that a major cause of blocked toilets in Chippendale is grease that has been poured down the kitchen sink? The grease combines with other debris in the sewer pipes, acting as a cement and creating large clogs. If you place oil in the bin this will reduce the incidence of blocked toilets. Another great tip is to make sure you only flush toilet paper. Like grease, personal care items such as tampons and wet-wipes should be placed in a bin to help avoid blocked toilets in Chippendale.
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Tokyo School bronze
Tokyo School bronze
5635 A fine quality Japanese Meiji period cast bronze, elm and boxwood carved Tokyo school figure depicting a wood cutter chopping a large log of timber into planks. Circa 1890 Signed with bronze tablet inset in to the log.
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Senior 2018 - Garret
Wisconsin's Indian Summer was at full force Saturday. Congrats to one of my soon to be alumni of Brookwood High School. Congrats Garret on your Senior Year. Enjoy it while it lasts. You can go check our his step brother, Tristan's Senior 2018 shoot as well.


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Eleanor, as seen on CBS, at Johns Hopkins Hospital, and published with Harvard Program in Refugee Trauma, regularly speaks at seminars, conferences, and is interviewed on podcasts. Her inspiring talks engage rooms and impart the importance of the body-mind connection.
National Refugee Resettlement Affiliate Network Conference
Eleanor Bramwell speaking at the 25th Annual National Conference
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Understanding the Impact and the Applicable Interventions of Vicarious Trauma
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TENINO – A man arrested for the murder of a Tenino mother said he accidentally choked her and dumped her body on his property, court documents state.
Eric Roberts has been arrested for killing Nancy Moyer in 2009. Investigators are searching his property in Rochester for Moyer's remains.
Thurston County Sheriff John Snaza said Roberts called 911 on Tuesday saying "I killed her," claiming to have strangled her with a scarf during "rough sex." However, in follow up interviews with detectives, Roberts recanted his confession saying he didn't know why he said he killed Moyer.
Detectives with the Thurston County Sheriff's Office have been working Moyer's disappearance for the past 10 years.
Snaza said the man worked with Moyer at the Department of Ecology at some point.
On Wednesday, several agencies conducted a search at a property in Rochester. Snaza said law enforcement recovered evidence that will be sent to the state crime lab.
Moyer, a 36-year-old mother of two, disappeared from her Tenino home in March 2009.


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The January Launch is GO!
The January Launch is GO for this weekend Jan 15th and 16th!
We will start the launch at 11:00AM to extend the day.
So we will be running the launch from 11:00AM to 5:00PM each day.
Setup and 10:30AM. If the gate is still locked call me on the cell 704-560-0147 then I can get a hold of Kip or Brian.
The house/bathroom will not be open and they will probably have the water off anyway due to the cold.
I'm still trying to find a source for a porta-potty for the year.
Ken Allen from Performance Hobbies is planning to be on site as of Monday night.
Larry Smith of Rocket Science in Lexington SC also expressed some interest but I have not heard from him yet.
Hobbytown has a new shipment of Aerotech motors and is pretty well stocked.
Please come out to support our vendors even if you can't fly. It is important to support them when they come to launches.
We need as many people as we can to make our flyer fee goal. At least try to make it out for a little bit. Remember our recommended donation is $8.00-$10.00 per flyer per day, families with lots of young flyers maybe a $10.00 donation would be good. Again, these are recommendations not harden rule.
The NAR competition will be moved to next month Feb 2005. Please bring out your test flights so you will be ready.
The contest will be the same as we had slated for October.
1. 1/2A Boost Glider Duration 17
2. C Egg Loft Duration 16
3. 1.2A Parachute Duration 7
I need to get with Bob B. to finalize those Mini Manta Glider kits.
Bob let me know when you have some time this week.
We hope to have these for sale at the launch, this is the kit that won the last duration contest, $5.00 a kit.
Anyone needing to certify, please contact me ahead of time. Todd Haring will have Level 2 NAR test, if you are interested in taking the test he is planning to be out there early Saturday but then has to leave by 1:00pm.
It will be cold so dress in layers, bring wool socks to keep your feet warm.
Ted Thomas has us four new rocket directional signs I will pick those up and deliver them to Roy.
John Hood should have our 2005 FAA waiver paperwork ready.
Doc Russell has the batteries and plans on meeting us at the field.
Winds are currently being forecast to be out of the North-Northeast we may want to setup back toward the house to keep rockets out of the trees to the southwest. Somewhere along where the ditch is in the middle of the field.
If you have any questions please email me at email@example.com or call me at 704-568-1070.
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Purists set for dream final
Tuesday 16 May 2006
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It may be a classic-in-the-making but FC Barcelona's Frank Rijkaard is just happy to be in the final while his Arsenal FC counterpart wants only to finish the job.
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If Paris is the city of romance, then football lovers will have the opportunity of a public display of affection on Wednesday evening when FC Barcelona and Arsenal FC meet in the UEFA Champions League final at the Stade de France.
Attractive prospect
The match brings together two of club football's most attractive teams with the newly-crowned Spanish champions having scored 114 goals in all competitions this season, while Arsenal's progress to their first European Champion Clubs' Cup showpiece has been most notable for a record-breaking ten successive clean sheets and the elimination of Real Madrid CF, Juventus and Villarreal CF. The game pits the tournament's best attack against its most formidable defence, with Barcelona's 12 games having brought 22 goals while Arsenal have been breached just twice overall.
Historical concern
Barça have reason for caution, however. The last time they were involved in a UEFA Champions League final that was a classic-in-the-making, against AC Milan in 1994, they lost 4-0 – and they have lifted the trophy only once in their illustrious history, in 1992. Frank Rijkaard, who is bidding to become only the fifth man to claim the prize as player and coach, is in relaxed mood, though, saying: "We're just happy to be here, history doesn't weigh heavily on us right now. All we can do is work hard to achieve good results and try to make the fans proud of us. No more, no less. Arsenal are a good team with great players and it's interesting to have two worthy opponents in the final."
Psychology scorned
Rijkaard may have Lionel Messi available again after two months out with a thigh injury sustained in the second leg of the first knockout round victory against Chelsea FC. He refutes the idea that knocking out a side that finished the English Premiership season 24 points above Arsenal gives Barça an edge. "A final is a unique occasion. Arsenal are a high-level team with lots of quality and I don't believe in psychological advantages. That's dangerous. Let's just show how we can play." The Dutchman also offers a glimpse into the philosophy that makes his team so popular, explaining: "Football is a serious game but the term 'game' means you should also try to enjoy it. There should be joy on the pitch. If you take it too seriously, it becomes a job. Team spirit, tactics and public perception are all important but you must find a balance between enjoyment and work."
Wenger pragmatism
Arsène Wenger would seem to share that approach, although a switch to 4-5-1 in this UEFA Champions League campaign is evidence of the Arsenal manager's more pragmatic side, something he is keen to emphasise. "Of course it would be fantastic if it was a classic but we are a little bit selfish and we want to win," admitted the Frenchman, who believes his charges have drawn strength from their defensive excellence. "In a final, it's very important you can rely on a strong defence. It gives you the belief to exploit every opportunity you get."
New trophy
With a new trophy on offer to the winners following Liverpool FC's fifth victory in Istanbul last May, Wenger says being crowned kings of Europe would be the perfect way to confirm his young side's remarkable development over the last few months. "The belief in our team was diminished at the start of the season and we had to rebuild our confidence, but I always had belief in the team. That has been lonely at times but we have humility, hunger, strength, togetherness and of course talent. We have peaked at the right moment and want to finish the job." The stage is set for a classic.
• The two finalists will enjoy significant financial benefit from their successful runs to the Paris showpiece. If they win at the Stade de France, Arsenal are guaranteed revenue of around €37.3m; if they finish as runners-up, they will pick up approximately €34.7m. Success for Barcelona means approximately €31.5m in total revenue. If the Spanish club lose, their income will amount to close to €28.9m. Included in the total for participating in the final, the UEFA Champions League winners will collect approximately €6.4m, with the runners-up receiving approximately €3.8m.


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Becoming a mom for the first time is both exciting and scary. You will soon realize that everybody has some advice to share about this phase in your life, making it challenging to sort through all of the words of wisdom to figure out what works for you. Here are three of the best pieces of advice that new moms should take to heart.
Always Keep Your Eye on Your Child
Despite your best intentions to make your home a safe place for your new little one, it is important to remember that nothing is ever truly childproof. The fact that thousands of children are poisoned each year by laundry pods should be warning enough that you can never plan on what kids will get in. Because of this, it is imperative that you always keep a vigilant watch over your young children. Especially in large groups, it is important to make sure that every child has a designated adult watching over them to keep them out of danger.
Stick to a Schedule
New babies thrive on the regularity of a routine. The first thing to establish is a sleeping schedule. While this may be hit or miss in the first few months, a baby will naturally begin to regulate its sleep patterns by the third month of life. Encouraging a regular schedule will make it easier for your infant to fall asleep and stay asleep. It is also important to regulate eating schedules. Establishing a routine will make life flow easier for everyone.
Enjoy Every Moment
Although it may sound cliché, it is true that the time definitely does fly. Do not be so consumed with keeping a perfect house or being the best mom that you neglect to savor this special time with your new baby. You can never hold a baby too much so be sure to snuggle away. There will come a time when you long for those sleepless nights holding your newborn in your arms. Make these moments count by being conscious about living in the moment. So put the laundry to the side and enjoy watching your infant sleep.
The period of those first few months with your baby can be one of the most special times in your life as a mother. While you might get lots of advice from people as a new mother, the tips above are some of the most helpful. In the end, the most important thing to remember is to listen to your gut and let your natural mothering instincts take over.
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Review: 42055 Bucket Wheel ExcavatorPosted by Huw,
When 42055 Bucket Wheel Excavator was revealed at the toy fairs at the beginning of the year it understandably caused much excitement among Technic fans given that it is the largest Technic set ever in terms of part count -- just short of 4000 -- and dimensions.
Having now built it, I can confirm that it is indeed an impressive machine, but it's really pushing the limits of what is possible with the Technic system and one motor...
The prototype
Unlike the other three large Technic sets released this summer, this one is not based on a real-life machine. Its design is certainly influenced by real BWEs but it looks nothing like any that I have been able to find pictures of. Take a look at some images yourself and see if you can fine one.
Packaging and parts
I won't bore you with pictures of the box but will point out the alternative model which is a rather cool mobile aggregate processing plant. I believe you feed 'rocks' into the top hopper and they come out one end or the other depending on their size and I am told it's fun to watch. I have not built it because instructions are not yet available on LEGO.com but I probably will.
There are just two new parts in the set: the bucket (6145856) and the 1/4 circle gear piece (6151167) which you can clearly see in the pictures below.
Instructions are provided in a single 550-page book with construction split over 669 steps. Thankfully parts are in numbered bags. I know some people relish the additional challenge that having all 4000 pieces to sift through would provide but I am not one of them!
First to be constructed is the truck which is very similar in design to last year's 42035 Mining Truck. This one has a revised cab and front, and no engine, but the unloading mechanism, operated by twisting the black gear on the side, is the same.
The chassis/underframe of the excavator is constructed next. The first four of fourteen 1/4 circle gear racks are mounted on the base to allow the body to rotate. The gear in the centre of the circle drives the tracks.
There's some complicated gearing buried inside which links the tracks, the rotation of the body and the lower conveyer belt via the three vertical axles on the left to the upper body assembly.
After 225 steps and about 3.5 hours of building the chassis and lower part of the body are complete.
Next to be added is the lower conveyer belt.
Bags numbered six builds the business end of the machine and this is the most time consuming of the eight bags, taking around 1.5 hours.
Following on from that, the rear end of the digging arm is constructed which includes the control panel/gear box. Here you can see the innards before they are hidden by the top panel.
Now, by this point the model has become so big that it no longer fits on my regular photography table so I was unable to take more photos until I had something bigger. The following pictures are therefore taken with different lighting in a different 'studio' and to be honest I am not that happy with them but hopefully they will serve to illustrate the finished model.
However, we still have not finished construction... At the end of bags #7 the model is functionally complete and can be tested and I urge you to do so because if there is any debugging to be done it will be more easily achieved now.
Bags #8 add the cab, bodywork, walkways, lights and other cosmetic details. Overall, the build time for the entire model is around 7 hours.
The completed model
It's massive! The arm is 75cm long. It stands 45cm high. It's 28 cm wide. There are a lot of nice finishing touches: the walkways, handrails, lights, ladders and so on which enhance its appearance considerably.
It's somewhat front-heavy so there is a bit of a tilt on the body which results in the vertical frame not being exactly vertical. It doesn't seem to interfere with operation though.
It's a long satisfying build and the finished model looks great, but how does it operate? Unfortunately this is where it's a bit of a let down.
The machine is powered by a single large PF motor mounted at the end of the arm. Operation is fairly simple: the middle gearbox lever switches between rotating the bucket wheel and the body on its axis or moving the machine forward/back. When you have selected one or the other, you can then choose forwards or backwards movement (right lever below) or clockwise or anticlockwise rotation (left lever) of the body. Whichever you choose, the bucket wheel always rotates in the same direction.
You can't go forwards and rotate the bucket wheel at the same time which is a shame.
The bucket wheel rotates at something like 6 RPM; forwards/backwards movement of the machine is probably something like 10cm a minute, i.e. it's very slow. I don't suppose real BWEs exactly race across the quarry though, so it's probably realistic.Given the weight of the machine it's a wonder the motor can move it at all. Also, it needs fresh batteries. Anything less than full power from the motor will result in nothing much happening at all.
Remember what I said about testing after bags #7? I did just that and found that the bucket wheel barely moved and kept juddering. It was perhaps not surprising given that the single motor is driving two conveyers, the huge great bucket wheel (which is driven via the upper conveyer) and rotating the body as well. There was just too much friction in the system which was causing the two white slip gears (that you can see in the picture of the open gearbox above) to continually slip rather than drive the output axle.
It's entirely possible that I was not careful enough during construction and mounted gears or connectors too tightly thus causing too much friction but if I -- a Technic veteran with 20+ years experience -- can do that, what hope do kids have of building it any better?
The solution was to replace the slip gears with regular ones, the two large grey gears at the top of the picture immediately above. Now the bucket wheel moves more smoothly, but still not perhaps as smoothly as I would like. Of course, should the mechanism jam or stall for whatever reason the lack of slip gears in the drive chain puts the motor at risk of damage but given they are a commodity item I am not too worried about that.
The arm and thus the bucket wheel can be raised and lowered manually using the black gear on the side of the body which you can see below.
You can also see in this picture the three axles that transfer power from the upper part of the machine to the lower part. They are connected using 'slip axles' which means it is easy to disconnect them for testing purposes.
One of the cleverest aspects of the machine's operation concerns the lower conveyer belt. The exit from the belt would usually be placed above an awaiting truck to collect the rocks. But, if you have enabled arm rotation, the lower conveyer would rotate as well resulting in the the rocks missing the truck.
To solve this problem it is possible to lock the lower conveyer belt so that it remains stationary even as the arm rotates which keeps it in position above the truck. This feature is enabled using the gearbox lever at the back: push it forwards or back to lock it. There's a lot of slack though, and I think the arm has to be in a particular place relative to the body for it to work properly but when it does, it is a great feature and one that Sariel demonstrates in his video (see below).
One thing I have not mentioned yet is the effectiveness of the machine to pick up the 'rocks' (1x1 round bricks and 2x2 dome bricks) and transport them through itself. Unfortunately, it's virtually impossible to get the buckets to pick up 'rocks' from the ground and you will see why if you watch Sariel's video. Once rocks are in a bucket though, the machine works well although it does occasionally get jammed up causing it to grind to a halt.
The bucket drops the rocks down the chute onto the conveyer which transports them along the arm. A hinged 'door' prevents them from falling out the end.
The roof of the cab can be lifted but the seats are too small for a minifigure to sit on them.
Unfortunately, I have to say, I am disappointed with its operation. It's a huge, heavy, complex and impressive-looking model, and given that it's powered by a single motor positioned right up in the back of the arm it's perhaps a wonder that it works at all.
But, it's virtually impossible to automatically 'dig up' rocks so much of the play value is lost as a result. The bucket wheel's motion, on my model at least, is a bit juddery, which can perhaps be explained by my lack of care when building but more likely because it is being driven via the conveyer belt and dozens of gears.
It's a great set to build and to behold but its operation lets it down a bit. Also, its size -- while impressive -- will make it difficult for many people, myself included, to display. It's not something you could take into work and put on your desk, for example!
I am therefore not able to wholeheartedly recommend this set: Personally I think it's pushing the boundaries of what's possible with Technic, particularly the Power Functions system, a bit too far and the model has suffered as a result.
Die-hard Technic fans will want it regardless but if you are on the fence or have limited funds, there are much better Technic sets released this year that I would buy before this one.
Video review
This is definitely a set that benefits from a video review so I encourage you to watch Sariel's. You can skip past the unboxing and construction to 17m 30s to see the machine in operation.
Watching it again now, I see that Sariel's wheel judders a bit too, so it's not just me...
Have you built it? What do you think? Does yours work okay? Let us know in the comments.
Thanks to the LEGO community team for providing the set for review. The review is an expression of my own opinions and not those of the LEGO Group.
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Great review. Thanks Huw. I seem to be on the fence for the purchase of this set primarily due to price.
I would really like the 1/4 round gear racks as they offer a modern alternative to the 4481 Hailfire Droid wheels - http://rebrickable.com/parts/44556 . These new parts offer better connection points and therefore will make it easy to incorporate them into Technic MOCs.
I will probably purchase this set eventually and add some Mindstorms functionality. I would use this as a show display set with 1000s of small grey parts in a LEGO open cast mine.
Would it be possible to do a review specifically on these new curved gear racks, with some specifics on diameter and whether they could be used as a roller bearing?
It would probably work better at picking up 'rocks' if they were piled up in a kind of embankment rather than just lying on the ground. That seems to be how real bucket wheel excavators are employed. I would like to see how it goes in a more 'realistic' configuration.
@Huw after the testing after bags 7 and after replacing the gears, did yours rotate?, as mine doesn't rotate properly and the bucket wheel (like yours) is very slow and juddery along with the conveyors.
I still think it's a great set and as your review stated, lacking in power for the size.
Great review.
^^ Yes, it works OK now, and ^ that's exactly the fix I did here although it should of course work with the clutch gears. Sariel's seems to, although it does stall at the slightest touch of the buckets.
A nice review of a set I've definitely been eyeing.
The model reminds me a lot of smaller type bucketwheel excavators, especially something like a Sandvik PE-100 ( http://www.directindustry.com/prod/sandvik-mining/product-40142-354732.html ).
I have to say, it impresses me quite a bit as far as integrated functions are concerned, but just adding one or two extra motors would have improved the model a lot. As the review states, it seems to be asking to much of just the one single motor.
That first photo of the crawler base without anything else on it made me realise how much I want an update of 8480 Space Shuttle
^ Great comment
Add a Saturn V rocket perhaps. https://ideas.lego.com/projects/76841
I'm nevertheless very impressed by this set, especially than I'm more into building and displaying rather than operating it.
One question though. Is it simple enough to replace clutch gears with standard ones after completing the model, or it'd better be done during building?
It seems to me that there must have been an engineering challenge to perform the maximum amount of functions with a single motor. While I can appreciate that design challenge it does seem like the set suffers from this. Beyond the performance issues a miss to me is having the elevation of the arm being manual instead of powered. I guess they just couldn't find a way to connect it to the single motor.
I'm still looking forward to getting this and I plan to experiment with adding additional motors and remote control functions (and lights, lots of lights). I would like to put a separate motor in the wheel area to independently drive it instead of it being driven by the belt. I would also like to add 2 motors in the base to drive each track separately and provide steering functionality.
Wow that is really big! Great review Huw.
Thanks for the review. If this thing would've worked properly I'd have bought it. I don't sit around playing with Lego anymore, but I don't really see the point of building something massive that in the end just doesn't do what it's supposed to do.
Fantastic review, and the photos were more than adequate for me to judge it, so I wouldn't worry on that score!
As much as it pains me to say this, given the incoherent glee with which I reacted on first seeing it, I don't think I'm going to buy it. While it's very good value and a fantastic source of pieces, I think I'd have preferred to see them charge more and build an extra motor in - though presumably there are logistical and marketing reasons why they didn't.
Well to be fair it does do what it's supposed to, but only just and only if extreme care is taken during construction and you use the 'hand of God' to help with the loading.
Interestingly enough, the BWE doesn't intrigue me that much, but that alternate build of the aggregate plant - that looks pretty awesome. I'd love to build that (if it works).
Nice review, and the pictures look good.
Great shots as usual. Does anyone know what the "MK III" label on the excavator stands for? Is it a reference?
too me, the model looks similar to machines used in Germany to harvest 'brown coal' at the surface. And in fact, they dig rounds but not from the ground, more by digging into vertical walls of sand+coal. Now it may be pretty tricky to simulate something like that with Lego for easy pickup.
A link to a picture of what I mean is here:
so from that point of view, I consider the model quite representative and may look forward of getting one...
EDIT: in fact, looking at your images above, you found similar pictures as well, but as said, the idea is to dig into vertical walls, not pick up rocks/earth from the ground
Yes that is undoubtedly where the inspiration came from given this one will rotate and dig at the same time but as you can see the design of the body is quite different.
I don't own many Technic sets but have contemplated this set. I recall reading several years ago on Brickset about 8043 http://brickset.com/sets/8043-1 and that after its initial release Lego produced a second version or fix (similar to Wall-E). Not having a large amount experience with Technic builds I think I will wait to see if a new version is released to improve functionality; I do regret never picking up 8043.
I am confused. Why couldn't they include more than one motor in a 4000-piece set?!
I don't really like this set. It doesn't look very good, and it doesn't seem to run properly... what's the point, then? Plus it's too big to display, and very expensive.
I wonder if those yellow circular gear parts could be use to make a motorized turntable for trains..... of course, their would be major track overhang due to the small size of the ring, but could it be done?
It's awesome watching a LEGO thing this big be able to move at all. It can't have been too hard for them to have made it with a second motor, though, could it?
Thanks for another great review! I've just pulled this of my short list of 'wanted sets'... But, thanks to your reviews, the Volvo EW160E is now on that list :-)
Can we expect a review for the 42054 Claas Xerion any time soon? I'm doubting about that one as well....
I'm building the Claas now. You needn't have any doubts about it.
^When do you expect to post the Class review?
Hope it will be positive - need to buy something!
The B model for this set (mobile aggregate processing plant, I believe) is actually more enticing for me! But this still ranks lower in priority for me to get this year than the Claas. Great honest review of the usability of this set.
@Huw: Thanks for the heads'up. Still curious towards your review though. :-)
This set is really a monster, wonder how that would look in my room....
Claas review might be up tomorrow. I've completed it now, rain is forecast tomorrow, so I should have time to photograph and hopefully write something up as well :)
How is the weight of the body supported and centred over the ring gear? Is there a big technic turntable at the centre of it all? And I think I can see dark grey pulleys, perhaps rolling round above the teeth or in the groove of the ring gear? I'd be concerned about how much weight that can bear before cracking the inner part of the ring gear...
@Joefish:Yes, there is a turntable in the center. Pulleys too.
@ TransNeonOrangeSpaceman:
42009 MK II Mobile Crane was designed by Markus Kossman, hence the MK in the set's name. I would expect that Markus Kossman designed the BWE as well, given that the set has MK III stickers.
Both sets have multiple functions powered by one Large Motor.
Some one may have said it already but I think it is based off a Sandvik PE100 Bucket wheel.
I prefer the B-Model. Its a pity that LEGO does not include the instructions for it.
Btw, many thx for this informative and objective review.
The instructions for the B model will be available online soon.
I've been really excited about this set since January, it's just a shame it doesn't function slightly better. I'm still going to buy it along with the other 2 new technic sets this weekend. There is a video on YouTube showing how somebody has built in full RC functions and instructions on how to do it, it doesn't look too difficult either.
"I don't suppose real BWEs exactly race across the quarry, though, so it's probably realistic."
Now I want to see BWE races! Talk about extreme sports!
I saw this set in TRU a week or so ago, and I was quite surprised by the size and its relatively low price (especially for its size and piece count), but I suppose a large number of those pieces are connecting pins and bars, which maybe make Technic seem better value on a £:Parts scale.
But this was a good review in as much as I enjoyed looking at the model and techniques yet made it rather plain that the model has faults, and at that price point I think most people would want as faultless a model as they can get. The forward lean of the model is concerning (could it potentially damage something?) and the lack of power to the wheel is a bit worrying too. It does sound like it's potentially over-engineered to the point that so many gears and functions are used that the system just can't handle it too well.
Maybe I'm wrong, maybe I'm cynical, but I can't see this set doing too well. It strikes me as the sort of set you look at, think looks nice and then focus on sets with better working functions or more... practical sizes for display.
Here is a link to the full RC mod version on YouTube.
The mods don't look too difficult to implement if you have the parts and spare motors. The results look excellent. Even the little white dumper truck has RC!!!
Isn't this set powered by XL motor? I think i see it on the photos.
Thanks for a great review, Huw. People's early concerns about the single motor and the machine's overall weight (check out that lean!) seem to have had some foundation, unfortunately.
Having now seen some reviews, and some pictures and videos of this thing in action, my enthusiasm for the main model has lessened but the b model looks more enticing than it did at first. I just wonder what percentage of the piece count is used in the b model? It looks some way smaller than the main build, at least to my eyes.
As for the very badly moving bucket wheel - please check that you`ve placed the 1/4 circle gears identically in those 2 parallel circles of the wheel. Instruction doesn`t pay much attention to it, but 4 linked pieces don`t truely form a perfect circle. I firstly assembled the wheel with 45 degree offset for 1/4 circle gear joints between two circles (that is expected to make the structure more robust) and I could barely move the wheel of unattached digging arm after that. With this displacement, circles don`t match and their flaw shapes add friction by wheel rollers and also the wheel gets moved to the one holder side after 2 turns adding even more friction and that periodical scratch.
If placed properly, it turns like a charm.
An interesting build to see the methods used, but really I think it will probably get dismantled pretty quickly and put back in the box and on ebay. It promised so much, but I think the motorised drive needs a lot more thought. No motorisation of the up/down bucket control is a also let down, and the gearing isnt as powerful as it needs to be. I wonder if they had added this how that would have impacted the price point?


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