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by Victor Epand. If you really enjoy building model tanks and feel very passionate about sharing that feeling with others then you may benefit by joining a model tank club. While other clubs may be more prolific and seem easier to find, there are several clubs that cater to those who love to build military vehicles. The benefits to joining a builders club can vary from one to the next. The best way to find out wh... products, articles
- (0 vote) Ideas For Building Model Tank Displays
by Victor Epand. People have been enjoying the hobby of building model tanks for many years now. Model building is a way to show people how much attention to detail and what sort of artistic flair you might have. Model tanks could easily be relegated to spending their days gathering dust on some bookcase shelf somewhere but why should they when you can build a dynamic display for them? This will help to add life ... products, articles
- (0 vote) Building Historically Correct Model Tanks
by Victor Epand. When you are building a model tank you can easily classify it by the manufacturer or scale to which it was built. Many model builders, however, prefer to classify their models according to the country of origin or by the purpose for which it was built.
There are many ways to make known the purpose of the tanks which was built simply by examining the weapons with which the tanks were equipped. So... products, articles
- (0 vote) How To Assemble A Model Tank
by Victor Epand. No matter where you have gotten it from, be it a holiday gift or an impulse buy, a model tank can be extremely fun to assemble. If you have decided to try assembling models as a hobby just remember that you are choosing to join in on a pastime that is enjoyed world wide. Model building is an excellent stress reliever and can be a great way to pass the time as well. One thing that will help you on... products, articles
- (0 vote) Adding Details To Your Model Tank
by Victor Epand. Assembling model tanks can be great fun and informative as well. The only problem that you may run into is that the stock color that they come in may not necessarily appeal to your tastes. If you would like to do away with the basic decals and add a custom paint job then detailing sounds right up your alley. There are many different options you can choose from when customizing your model. You can... products, articles
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Creta Aquarium Heraklion (Thalassocosmos) - Enydreio Kritis
The Story of Aquaworld
Past, present & future
How (not) to Build an Aquarium in Crete
In 1991 I arrived in Crete from Scotland. An aquarium hobbyist for many years, I really wanted an aquarium for my apartment. The prices for a glass box in those days were horrendous! The solution was apparent - I had to build my own. Some weeks later I was rushing down to the sea with my precious cargo of gobies, blennies etc in a plastic salt container to release them. I then went back home to wring out the 125 litres of seawater which had flooded over my bedclothes when the front sheet of glass parted company with the rest of the "glass box."
Only marginally daunted, I discovered the basic flaw in my design. I had pressed almost all the silicone out of the joints, when I should have left 1 to 1.5mm for strength! The tank repaired and back in use, I found a little octopus on the beach in Hersonissos that winter. I kept him at home for several weeks and visitors were truly enchanted, especially local people - many of whom had never seen a salt-water aquarium before. A dream was born!
Easy, really! Let's build the first aquarium open to the public in Crete (the third in Greece) and feature local sea-life. There were just two fundamental problems: I had no money and everyone thought I was a few bob short of a quid! Even taking two weeks off work and discussing my idea with all owners of vacant land/empty buildings etc that I could find only produced results like, "People will not pay to look at fish, only to eat them!" and "My cousin has a hotel next door but one with a swimming pool. Your fish will infect the pool water and make his guests sick!" I had to admit defeat, but could never quite shake the idea off.
At the end of 1995, I was living in an apartment in Filikis Etirias, Hersonissos which was quite roomy in its own right, and had a back garden to boot. The chap renting the apartment immediately in front of me moved out. I looked, I thought, I planned, I dared to dream again! With some (OK, a lot of) trepidation, I approached the owner, Mr Costas Papadakis, with my idea. Lo and behold, a few weeks later he gave me the thumbs up. Before he could change his mind, I grabbed a sledge-hammer and knocked a hole in the wall to link the two premises. The following winter, a few more walls came down - I'm sure I remember asking his permission(?)
So, to cut a long story short, Aquaworld opened in June 1995 with a few aquariums and about three fish! I put a jar on the counter and begged people to make contributions. I was amazed and gratified to discover how many people saw my vision. Aquaworld was truly born!
Present and Future
Aquaworld goes from strength to strength each year. Although still small, it attracts an ever growing "fan club" who visit every time they are in Crete, often on a daily basis. From Day One, my policy was always that visitors only have to pay once a year, meaning that locals can make literally dozens of visits and even those only here for a week or two have ample opportunity to come back time and again to view all aspects of Aquaworld's functioning, or just to keep the kids happy!
Thanks to advice from Dr. Pascal Divanach of the Hellenic Centre for Marine Research (see Links page), and thanks to the funds provided by visitors, air-conditioning started to go in in 2002, playing down all night long on the tanks to keep them cool and the fish happy and healthy. The air-conditioning is for the benefit of the fish - not us - although it's wonderful to walk into a cool aquarium in the height of summer here!
The new 8,000 litre tank for small sharks is almost complete and the landlord, the aforementioned Costas, has given us another 50sq m on the next floor, at no additional rent! I envisage a small jungle up there - we'll see! Oh yes, REPTILES! They sort of crept up on me unawares, which is, after all, what they're well known for! I had to develop the garden to accommodate them as they poured in, usually with the warning that they were extremely dangerous and highly toxic. In fact, there are no dangerous reptiles on Crete - so relax!!
More "exotic" types have appeared over the years and we try to give each of them the conditions they require.
John McLaren - owner, builder, guide, dreamer and general dogsbody - Aquaworld
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