Marvin is back in the game!

[Marvin]

Hey guys,

Some of you may remember me from about 10 years ago.  I was pretty active and built a cockpit.  Unfortunately a change in careers forced me to sell and move on.  I did have a short lived return about 5 years ago indicating I was going to start a new build, but I foolishly thought I could balance this hobby along with a new born and was mistaken.  lol

Anyway, so here I am again...  This time I think I am good to start again as she is 5 now and have a little (emphasis on LITTLE) time to get back into this outstanding hobby!

What have I missed?  Too many things to list but I am ABSOLUTELY FLOORED by some of your progress report.  ABSOLUTELY FLOORED!!!!  You gentleman have set the benchmark VERY F*&KING HIGH!   

So at this rate I have been starting to collect some items and I have months of research to catch up on before I plan my new build.  I do know that Martin is going to be getting a lot of my money this year after seeing his latest price guide.

All I can say for this build right now is I am more interested in the build this time around.  What I mean is my first build although I was looking for authenticity I allowed for a lot of compromises to either get the pit up and running or due to lack of resources and availability and suffered over time while I tried to upgrade the cockpit.  This time around I want to do the pit slow and right and enjoy the build process of building a beautiful cockpit like many of you have already.  As I read it from someone already I'm certainly taking the "Lazy builder route" and just purchasing everything for a more accurate and authentic build rather than carving a cockpit from a tree trunk like my last one.  lol

Now although I have been out of the cockpit world for the past decade I have certainly not stopped flying Falcon.  I still continue to average 6-8 hours a week and actually coming up to my 20th anniversary flying Falcon 4.0 since 1997. 

Anyway, sorry for the lengthy post.  I wanted to introduce myself to the newer members that may not know me, and say hello to the old crew!

Jody

[raptor]

So, you are still infected with the Virus.. 

Welcome back! 

[Lightning101]

Welcome back Marvin. Happy to see you redo an account as you tell me last week. Hehe.

[Marvin]

Yes Wralex, 

It is cockpits like you that inspired and "invected" me with this virus!

Jody

[Kukki]

Hey Marvin, my good old fellow pitbuilder, sooo fricking nice to have you back in the nuthouse 
Im looking forward to you build.
 

[Marvin]

Thanks Kukki,

I just completed reviewing your progress thread.  Man you build a dedicated attachment to your house for your sim room.  unbelievable!! 

Jody

[Boomer]

Welcome back brother. 

[ulti]

Welcome back, as said before, once infected with the virus.....

[Road218]

Welcome back brother!  Good to see you return.  We had a lot of great air time in the 157th.  Good times. Cant wait to see your new build as it comes to life.

Here's my new one I started about 5 years ago. Scrapped the one I used with you in the 157th and let String talk me into another, better looking, full functional one.

[Marvin]

Road,

Good GOD that is exactly what I am talking about!!  That is amazing!   

[Clink]

Welcome Back Brother

I wish you all the best with your new build. As you have already noticed; F-16 PIT building is not what it used to be

<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zrphEZJfeGU" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zrphEZJfeGU</a>

String

[Marvin]

That's cool.. Was he doing the g-strain maneuver?

[sagrzmnky]

That's cool.. Was he doing the g-strain maneuver?

Yes because @String made his G-suit fully operational.

[Marvin]

That's awesome!

[Rufus]

Welcome back, Marvin - once infected, never cured... ...!