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20:37:11 03/14/11
How To Be A Shiprestorer / Scheepsrestaurateur #03
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TVGreen's Time Machine presents "The Shiprestorer" from the series "Claim to Fame" The Dutch three master "Oosterschelde" has been completely restored on the basis of old drawings. The wheelhouse is regaining its old shape. The topside made from wood must soon fit precisely on to the steel bottom. Precision work. The technical installations such as fuel and ballast tanks are placed, piping is soldered and the engine room is finished. The carpenter continues with cabins and passenger areas. "We're behind schedule boys", calls the ship restorer at the last progress meeting. Extra people are being hired in order to finish the job on time. The sail surface area of the Oosterschelde is 891 square meters, and 593 square meters when sailing close to the wind. The masts are 32 meters high. All these measurements will produce a well rigged vessel. In sailmaking the calculations are strictly followed. Modern methods are used, and old methods are used with modern materials. The sheet makers' work is finished. The standing rigging holds, the running rigging runs. The final splices are connected. The Oosterschelde is now almost two years older. The three master is almost ready to sail. For long journeys there is a seven man crew and space for 24 passengers. No hardship with such accommodation. If its nice weather and the Oosterschelde makes day trips, than 140 passengers can come along. Good speed and good sailing! webcasted by: http://www.TVGreen.nl
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18:59:37 03/14/11
How To Be A Shiprestorer / Scheepsrestaurateur #02
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TVGreen's Time Machine presents "The Shiprestorer" from the series "Claim to Fame" "We created a company to keep a boat, not a boat to keep a company ...", says the ship restorer. The Dutch three master "Oosterschelde" has been completely restored on the basis of old drawings. In the past only rope was available. Now steel cable is compulsory. Safety in everything. It may seem simple, but tackle work is specialised and has many sides to it. Just think of all the knots. And the finish is important, the steel cable is packed with fabric, tar and ropework. The forces that the cables must be able to withstand in a strong wind at sea are high. Discipline and precision in this phase are of the utmost importance. The ship's carpenters have been busy for almost a year. Most of the work is done on the structures which are out of sight. The Oosterschelde is filled with hidden secrets. The blockmaker has worked ahead of schedule and is now busy with his second round. The sheetmaker and blockmaker often have to work closely together and sometimes even take over each other's work. webcasted by: http://www.TVGreen.nl
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16:46:43 03/14/11
How To Be A Shiprestorer / Scheepsrestaurateur #01
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TVGreen's Time Machine presents "The Shiprestorer" from the series "Claim to Fame" Since man can remember, ships have played an important role in the transportation of people and goods. The Dutch three master "Oosterschelde" has been completely restored on the basis of old drawings. The restoration of the Oosterschelde was undertaken on a well planned programme. The ship restorer spent more than six months on historical research. He visited museums, read old ships' logs and visited people who had sailed on the Oosterschelde in the past. Together with three maritime museums the plans were made and tested against all the requirements of the Dutch Ship inspection authorities. For optimum sailing a rigging plan was made. All the cables and blocks, or the "standing rigging" as the professionals call it, are calculated and described in the plan. The "running rigging", those are the cables and blocks with which you hoist the sails, then underwent the same process. The extensive work was checked by two specialist consultants. The soundness and authenticity were in good hands. The masts had to be made from scratch. They consist of different parts attached with adhesive and later sanded round. This construction method gives the mast ideal characteristics. The Oosterschelde is the largest restored sailing ship in The Netherlands and thus a worthy monument of Dutch ship building and sailing traditions. webcasted by: http://www.TVGreen.nl
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08:14:21 03/14/11
Steam Engineer / Stoommachinist #03
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Steam Engineer / Stoommachinist #03 TVGreen's Time Machine presents "The Steam Engineer" from the series "Claim to Fame" If you're fuel is steam, you can't just do what you want. The steam-boiler has to be inspected annually to avoid unpleasant surprises. And if all is well, then he'll just whistle along. During the season Ton is head conductor, in the winter he is maintenance engineer. But it is not always the engine which demands attention. Carriages also need maintenance. The fireman of today has to shovel 1000 kilograms of coal. The winter maintenance is now behind us. The locomotives and their crews must prove themselves. It is still possible to become an engineer. It takes 4 till 6 years to finisch the study and the national Dutch railways takes care of the exams. The Bello was built in 1914 and served at a neighbouring railway company for years. After which followed its period as a boulevard statue. The people of the museum line then discovered the locomotive and completely restored the colossus. The people, the locomotive, the museum line ... all willing to put in a little extra for their passengers. webcasted by: http://www.TVGreen.nl
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07:43:21 03/10/11
Steam Engineer / Stoommachinist #02
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TVGreen's Time Machine presents "The Steam Engineer" from the series "Claim to Fame" The engine is fired up early in the morning, with ordinary firewood and then the coals piece by piece. Before the engine is fully under steam, maintenance takes place. Afterwards Freek puts all the data in the logbook. Today Ruud, chief-engineer and colleague of Freek, is driving the first train. It will be a ride through beautiful Dutch orchards and bulb fields. The line lies along picturesque places ideal for photographers. The line was laid in 1887, to transport people and agricultural products from one place to the other. The museum line started back in 1968 and is in fact a local railway line. During the rides there is always a dining car attached. The engineer knows this and does his utmost to drive evenly. The final destination, the starting-point for new passengers, shunting and a little maintenance. A drop here .... a drop there. webcasted by: http://www.TVGreen.nl
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22:35:51 03/09/11
Steam Engineer / Stoommachinist #01
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TVGreen's Time Machine presents "The Steam Engineer" from the series "Claim to Fame" The steam engine of the olden days sometimes gets a second life. Volunteers unite resources to return old locomotives to prime condition. And above all ... to get them up and running again. Some railway-companies keep a steam engine on reserve themselves out of curiosity, but without the volunteers the business is a lot more difficult The Brienzer Rothorn Bahn in Switzerland runs at full steam every day in the Summer. An enormous attraction for tourists. But, the line is and will remain, an unequivocal professional railway company. After all it has more than 100 years experience. Other lines are generally 'museum' lines. In the north of the Netherlands, close by the sea, is one such. The management of the railway company are salaried staff who make sure the organisation runs perfectly. The trains run from May until September between numerous picturesque spots. webcasted by: http://www.TVGreen.nl
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21:10:26 03/09/11
Model Train Maker / Modeltreinbouwer #03
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TVGreen's Time Machine presents "The Model Train Makerr" from the series "Claim to Fame" But now the ribbon is cut. The Bello stands there in all its glory. Almost the entire limited edition has been sold in the presales. All the more reason to put the new model on the market. After looking at the technical drawing, Philip goes to see the real thing in the museum. This is the only remaining specimen and it is a restored one, too. Sometimes you see something you did not detect on the drawing. So you have to look closely into that. The Railway Museum of the Netherlands has a large piece of history under its station roof. The break with the past has been made perfectly clear here. Enthusiasts who love the real thing simply have to come here. Great place to spot trains. There are the collectors who prefer to see their trains under a glass cover. So keep your hands off! Then there are the table fidgeters, who are constantly building and breaking up. And there are the carpet travellers, the large group who once in a while get the box from the cupboard. The day Philip came home from work and said : "I'm not going back, tomorrow I start building trains .." will not be easily forgotten. webcasted by: http://www.TVGreen.nl
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15:52:26 03/09/11
Model Train Maker / Modeltreinbouwer #02
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TVGreen's Time Machine presents "The Model Train Maker" from the series "Claim to Fame" When these issues are settled, the model technical drawings are made. The drawings are converted into a thin sheet of brass by means of a photographic process. And than it is time to see if all components behave. The undercarriage fits and runs like a Swiss watch. The wheel mechanism gives the train its smooth running qualities. The wheels are made in Japan. Only there they can supply top-quality wheels. Philotrain assembles them. The way the train runs is of the essence for model train enthusiasts. It is that quiet, low speed movement and sonorous hum that impresses them. Model train enthusisats use various model train scales, from large to small, smaller, or smallest. Or to put it differently: Gauge Zero, Gauge 1, Gauge Half Zero, or normal gauge, and there are even more than that, but Philip restricts himself to one large and one small model. webcasted by: http://www.TVGreen.nl
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14:57:32 03/09/11
Model Train Maker / Modeltreinbouwer #01
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TVGreen's Time Machine presents "The Model Train Maker" from the series "Claim to Fame" The world in miniature often appeals to the imagination. People live in their dreams in miniature for hours, days, weeks and longer. They may build, like model train enthusiasts who have long united different worlds. Of course, a table does rather restrict possibilities but, in the world of the imagination a piece of Switzerland in Holland, or a Belgian field in Germany is no problem at all. Sometimes people go so far as to turn their passion into a profession. That is what Philip and Wim did, and thereby gave the go-ahead for the Philotrain company. The models they make are brass. All parts are cast by hand. By producing such handmade pieces it is possible to pay more attention to detail. This is what has made them so famous. It takes some forty hours to produce one of these models. Before starting to make a model locomotive, Philotrain first accurately examines the original technical drawing. It is not possible to scale all components down and rebuild them just like that. The first model is entirely made by hand. webcasted by: http://www.TVGreen.nl
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12:30:33 03/09/11
Bell Founder / Klokkengieter #03
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TVGreen's Time Machine presents "The Bell Founder" from the series "Claim to Fame" These experts are called bell-founders. One clearly sees how this term was coined. The mixture to be cast usually is an alloy of 80% copper and 20% tin. Depending on requirements it is possible to add more tin which tends to produce a clearer bell tone. The bells for the carillon are cast one by one. The temperature of the liquid alloy, which must be over one thousand degrees Celsius, is carefully controlled. A good bell-founder can turn his hand to anything. Design and development of restoration projects is done with old know-how and, today of course, with the help of modern design computers. The carillonneur is usually incognito. High in his ivory tower, far from the hustle and bustle of the city, he makes music that gives more colour to the streets. The carillon creates that special atmosphere of a day in town. And on that one day of rest it represents the voice to higher things. That music, that sound, that bell. webcasted by: http://www.TVGreen.nl
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11:07:27 03/09/11
Bell Founder / Klokkengieter #02
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TVGreen's Time Machine presents "The Bell Founder" from the series "Claim to Fame" Nothing escapes the experts' attention. A smooth and elegant bell remains. Bells made to measure, any decoration you might like on it, the clock maker will do it for you. The company sends bells everywhere. In Japan an astronomical clock was built on the island of Nagasaki. All the company know-how combined into one great feat of craftsmanship. The works of Zeus. Graphic representation of Greek Mythology. Even the dolls dance in time. A bit further in Nagasaki ... full-sized reconstructions of Dutch buildings. And the chimes are Made in Holland. But a single bell alone is not much use. A carillon consists of several bells mounted in a so-called bell cage. During the restoration of the bells the bell cage is also renovated. All the ironwork of these chimes is forged by hand. And still is today. webcasted by: http://www.TVGreen.nl
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10:07:59 03/09/11
Bell Founder / Klokkengieter #01
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TVGreen's Time Machine presents "The Bell Founder" from the series "Claim to Fame" With eyes to see and ears to hear, all are fascinated by Amsterdam. The experience, that special atmosphere, and those peals of bells across the canals. Today, the sounds of the Carillon of the Westertoren, taken home by thousands as a souvenir, are having an overhaul. Down below on the canal, preparations are underway to return the restored bells to the belfry. New bells don't just come from nowhere. The story of these bells all started at the bell-founder's, at Royal Eijsbouts Bell-foundry, to be precise. After careful preliminary discussions the construction of the bells begin. webcasted by: http://www.TVGreen.nl
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08:36:26 03/09/11
Helicopterpilot / Helivlieger #03
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TVGreen's Time Machine presents "The Helicopterpilot" from the series "Claim to Fame" How does one become a helicopter pilot? It looks simple, but appearances are deceptive. Often, private pilots are trained in the army so that's where the story begins. So you decided to be a helicopter pilot in the army. You passed all selection procedures and now you start your basic training. In the Netherlands, both fighter pilots and helicopter pilots start with the same programme. Everyone, including the helicopter pilot, is first taught all about flying. Much knowledge is transferred by modern media. Interactive video discs and computer simulators help you work through the subject matter. And the watchful eye of the instructor is ever present, no matter where you are working. Everything you just learned in the instruction room are then put to the test in practice. This section of the training takes some 40 weeks. After this period, the helicopter pilots and the fighter pilot go their own ways. Before bags are packed for follow-up training, the student is first introduced to one of the miracles of nature. In this case: gravity. Helicopter pilots must understand the effects of increasing gravity on the body. At a force of 4G, for instance, your body, and everything attached to it, feels four times as heavy. A helicopter pilot will rarely be exposed to a force exceeding 2G, however. webcasted by: http://www.TVGreen.nl
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08:08:05 03/08/11
Helicopterpilot / Helivlieger #02
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part 2 TVGreen's Time Machine presents "The Helicopterpilot" from the series "Claim to Fame" A new time, a new location, and a new crowd. A training on the technical details of the helicopter is followed by a word in a friendly but business-like tone of voice. Plenty of theory of the helicopter was already passed on in the technical training. So this goes beyond mere flying. Knowledge on aviation engineering, instrumentation and engines helps you get a better understanding of it all. After a 16-hour flight with your instructor you are allowed to go on your first solo flight. First the usual formalities at the operations centre. Who are you, what are you going to do, where are you going and which machine will you be taking? All checks must be performed before each flight. It must be a pilot's second nature. The ground crew also performs a number of checks after which the student may take off. The Grasshoppers, the display team of the Royal Dutch Air Force. Exciting, tough, recruiters. If there is vacancy, pilots may join the team on a voluntary basis. During the summer you will have to sacrifice practically all your free weekends. Grasshopper pilots are seasonal workers. In summer they give performances and for the remainder of the year they do their operational military service. webcasted by: http://www.TVGreen.nl
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08:47:08 03/07/11
Helicopterpilot / Helivlieger #01
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TVGreen's Time Machine presents "The Helicopterpilot" from the series "Claim to Fame" How does one become a helicopter pilot? It looks simple, but appearances are deceptive. Often, private pilots are trained in the army so that's where the story begins. So you decided to be a helicopter pilot in the army. You passed all selection procedures and now you start your basic training. In the Netherlands, both fighter pilots and helicopter pilots start with the same programme. Everyone, including the helicopter pilot, is first taught all about flying. Much knowledge is transferred by modern media. Interactive video discs and computer simulators help you work through the subject matter. And the watchful eye of the instructor is ever present, no matter where you are working. Everything you just learned in the instruction room are then put to the test in practice. This section of the training takes some 40 weeks. After this period, the helicopter pilots and the fighter pilot go their own ways. Before bags are packed for follow-up training, the student is first introduced to one of the miracles of nature. In this case: gravity. Helicopter pilots must understand the effects of increasing gravity on the body. At a force of 4G, for instance, your body, and everything attached to it, feels four times as heavy. A helicopter pilot will rarely be exposed to a force exceeding 2G, however. webcasted by: http://www.TVGreen.nl
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23:12:04 03/06/11
Morgan Builder / Morgan Bouwer #03
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TVGreen's Time Machine presents "The Morgan Builder" from the series "Claim to Fame" Morgan cars, the local claim to automobile fame, are lovingly built here. Each detail pictures the past. Morgan has long been a true eccentric in the automobile industry. It is a car that would never have existed if the son of an English headmaster had not once taken a breathless trip in a three-wheeler. But between the three-wheeler of then, and the four-wheeler of today, there are more changes than just the extra wheel. "Down to work" has for years been the motto of the Morgan family and because its good advice, no sooner said than done. By hand, purely by hand. From the chassis and motor.. to the "grand voiture". However the company also thinks small.In the machine shop parts are made with millimeter precision. With pipe and cap the chief mechanic looks on. webcasted by: http://www.TVGreen.nl
02/19/11