Nighthawks Other Hobbies

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So I don't have all the RocketLab mission patches. But I am on the scrounge for the first two patches... "It's a test" and "Still Testing" Which I know I probably won't get or find anyone wanting to sell them to me...

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Category: Motorcycling

So the Ducati was parked at work on the street and was knocked over by an engineer reversing out from our forecourt. Then as my bike was knocked over it was knocked into another bike that parked beside and knocked over as well.

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Category: Retro Computing
Author: Nighthawk

The Commodore C128 came after the successful and well know Commodore C64 and was released in 1985. There were basically three models, C128 and The C128D, C128DCR which there was the version with the plastic case and the version with the metal case which also had a different SID chip.

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For my video editing, I use 3 editors depending on what I am wanting to do. I use to use just one which was CyberLink PowerDirector. I then switched to FXHome HitFilm Pro. But you can not beat Davinci Resolve if want full-on colour grading.

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Since I have been answering my questions one of the other questions that come up very often is what video editing equipment do I use. Now to be honest 99.9923 percent of my editing is digital and therefore done on the computer. But I use a couple of bits of hardware to help me. 

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Many new YouTubers start their YouTube channel with a hiss and a roar thinking it is all pretty easy to make a video and then just upload it to YouTube and that's all you have to do. Most "Maker" YouTube channels are one-man bands, working the camera, editing and promoting the video as well as coming up with the project idea and making the project itself... It actually takes a bit of work.
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Now you don't need to spend thousands upon thousands of dollars on a computer to do youtube videos. But it is recommended that you have a semi-decent computer. My current computer is an entry-level gaming setup. with a few tweaks here and there. This is to keep current with the upgrading of software I use as well as just makes it easier editing a video.

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Free and Open Source Software.


In this article, I am not going to go into depth with what the difference is between freeware and Open-source software. Also, I will not list any trail software (where they say it is free but is not freeware).

So let's get straight into the list.

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  1. Mancave Conundrum
  2. Not so hot...
  3. Dusty Computer
  4. Walking the dog

Subcategories

Motorcycling Article Count:  79

Nighthawk's motorcycling blog

Retro Computing Article Count:  17

All about retro computing. C64, C128, etc

Steampunk Article Count:  4

Various blogs about Nighthawks Steampunk

Watch Collection Article Count:  6

Various Articles on my Watch collection.

Woodworking Article Count:  0

Nighthawk's woodworking

Curriculum Vitae Article Count:  25

Nighthawk's online Curriculum Vitae

Lego Article Count:  103

Click on the TAGS above for a quick search and sort of my sets.

I like Lego I can not lie... and while I am not what they call a purist, meaning I only buy Lego and nothing else... Not all models I have are Lego. (I will say if they are are Lego or not. Click the "Non Lego Blocks" tag above). I also have not taken photo's of all my models  and will put in an official image if I have not got a photo of my build. I will eventually take photo's of all my builds over time. Also I don't just collect the big black special official kits I also collect certain "City" and "Technic" and various other themed kits.

I do have one gripe the grinds my wheels though... Stop calling it "Legos", it is simply "Lego". Is it "Legos" or simply "Lego"? The Lego company, the mastermind behind this iconic toy, has a firm stance on this matter. They adamantly maintain that the correct plural form is "LEGO bricks" or "LEGO sets," treating "Lego" as an adjective rather than a noun.

The brick count does not count spare parts, 2nd hand Lego, small sets that can not be registered (Xmas Advent Calendars etc) or non Lego sets. 

Current sets to be made are;

Set  Description Theme Pieces
76344  Iron Man Mk 3  Marvel  1297
       
       
       

Linux Article Count:  5

A few articles about my transition from Windows 11 to Linux Mint. Basically my journey.

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