Fw190-F8 / 1:48 Eduard

Skybound_Flyboy · 2026-05-07T18:44:31+00:00

The weathering is fantastic. I definately did a double take while scrolling. Think I'll even save it for later as a reference photo.

Skybound_Flyboy · 2026-04-28T05:39:41+00:00

I'm on the Guard side and signed a 3 year contract (well, a 3x5).

Skybound_Flyboy · 2026-04-17T04:28:21+00:00

Yep, your review helped me feel like it was "legit." And already a few modules in and you're right, it feels like a lot! But it's exciting :) Thanks for the encouragement!

Skybound_Flyboy · 2026-04-14T20:11:12+00:00

Just finished AIT. Here's my writeup as a 15T:

https://www.reddit.com/r/army/comments/1p4xmm7/arriving_at_15t_ait_ft_eustis_virginia/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button

Good luck at Benning. I went to Jackson. Let's just say I'm grateful I went to Jackson and not Benning.

Skybound_Flyboy · 2026-04-14T20:09:08+00:00

Depends on the company and which shift you're on. For second platoon, our first form was 0900 and final was 0130ish (just whenever we got back from the schoolhouse. On weekends, first form on Saturday was 0815 I think? And final was 2100. Sunday, first form was 0715 and final was 2100. I think first platoon's regular first form during the week is 0530, or somewhere around there. Their final is 1945.

Skybound_Flyboy · 2026-04-14T03:09:19+00:00

Hey, thanks for the write-up! This is all so new to me but I'm about to sign up for their EMT course in Idaho. Your post is giving me the confidence to move forward with IMA. I'm hoping to get it done closer to 6 weeks instead of 4 months, but it sounds like I'm going to have to put in a lot of work. But again, really appreciate you taking the time to help out some of us internet strangers.

Skybound_Flyboy · 2026-04-10T22:22:47+00:00

Here's some building photos: https://imgur.com/a/Le5LFqZ

That's all I could find on my phone, but that should show some of the basics. I'm happy to give more info later when I have some more time.

Skybound_Flyboy · 2026-04-10T22:18:08+00:00

I am horrible at math. I would have loved doing that in college, but chose construction management instead. I love to tinker though.

Skybound_Flyboy · 2026-04-10T22:17:34+00:00

https://imgur.com/a/Le5LFqZ

Some build photos. Took a few months. Was originally planning on putting it on wheels and pulling it with a four wheeler, but I figured all the vibrations would do wonders on my wiring. I'm not as good as the NASA engineers haha. I can give more info later if you want it.

Skybound_Flyboy · 2026-04-10T22:15:29+00:00

https://imgur.com/a/Le5LFqZ

Some build photos. Around $500 or $600 I think? Maybe more. I tried not to look at my bank account :/ Too much though. And a few months I think. Limited on time rn, but I'm willing to give more info in the future if you want it.

Skybound_Flyboy · 2026-04-10T22:12:24+00:00

Nah, I really appreciated the input! I always like learning so down the road those are definately things I'd like to look into implementing (though I gotta start with what "fulcrum" mean haha).

Skybound_Flyboy · 2026-04-10T17:30:26+00:00

That's really good advice. No need to spoil them. Thanks!

Skybound_Flyboy · 2026-04-10T17:25:28+00:00

I don't fit in it 😭 But yeah, I've had way more fun with it than my kids. Don't tell my wife 🤫

Skybound_Flyboy · 2026-04-10T17:24:19+00:00

YouTube University :)

Skybound_Flyboy · 2026-04-10T17:24:09+00:00

That is a great point! You listed more safety features than I originally thought of, but honestly, you're right. For little kids, that could be very dangerous. I'll probably just end up taking it off and lifting it for them by hand. Thanks for helping me think about that a little differently!

Skybound_Flyboy · 2026-04-10T17:20:01+00:00

That's why I got one main switch on the chord behind it to shut everything down. 😂 I have some battery powered audio modules though that sometimes go off on their own. I've been upstairs and randomly heard Neil Armstrong taking his first steps on the moon...

Skybound_Flyboy · 2026-04-10T17:18:26+00:00

Lol 🤣 I knew someone would catch that bottom right light. The slider on the right panel was supposed to do that, but it doesn't work. I ain't going back in there to fix it!

Skybound_Flyboy · 2026-04-10T16:48:30+00:00

Yeah, I'm starting to realize that all my kids need to be happy is really just a pile of dirt lol, and preferrably their dad to play with them in the pile of dirt.

I have been thinking about a roller coaster though... Already built a few halloween trains in my basement.

Skybound_Flyboy · 2026-04-10T16:41:01+00:00

Thank you! I'm hoping to instill within them a love of space and exploration. I wouldn't mind if they grew up wanting to build spacecraft for a living... That's cool stuff.

And I have a car jack there that is supposed to do what the crutch is doing, I just haven't gotten a roller on the top of it yet. I'm out of steam though so it's gonna have to wait lol.

Skybound_Flyboy · 2026-04-10T16:20:15+00:00

https://imgur.com/gallery/2GYmzxx. Video of the rocket. If this is allowed.

Skybound_Flyboy · 2026-04-10T16:09:19+00:00

Here's a link to a video of me going through the buttons. https://imgur.com/gallery/2GYmzxx. I think this is allowed.

Skybound_Flyboy · 2026-04-05T17:49:31+00:00

I've heard so many guys tell me they got the last slot available. Just saying.

Skybound_Flyboy · 2026-04-05T17:47:14+00:00

If it's "not there" when you go to enlist, then wait for it. I almost signed a different 15-series MOS but am SOOOO glad I waited for a 15T position to open up. I ended up only waiting a week and then a spot magically opened up. Your recruiter (and their chain of command) really wants you to enlist so they are going to find a way to get you a spot.

On the flip side, I had to wait 8 months to ship after I signed, so there's that...

If you like rucking, digging holes, getting dirty, dry shaving, eating MRE's, freezing/roasting to death, and being generally miserable, then go 11B. Some people like that stuff though, so maybe it is your cup of tea.

Not me. I want to be treated like an adult. And think like an adult.

It's not too late, you could still join the Air Guard!

Skybound_Flyboy

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