Some Average Guy
@nvchad2.bsky.social
I take pictures. I build scale models. I play/collect video games. I dabble in 3D design and printing.
Planning to mostly post photos and updates on my model builds.
Planning to mostly post photos and updates on my model builds.
The last year has really pushed me into the "old man yells at clouds" lifestyle. I'm tired of "AI". I'm tired of downloading apps. 7-factor authentication. Passkeys. Ads
I still long for self driving cars because driving to work is annoying, but everything else makes me want to move into a forest.
I still long for self driving cars because driving to work is annoying, but everything else makes me want to move into a forest.
December 4, 2025 at 4:15 AM
The last year has really pushed me into the "old man yells at clouds" lifestyle. I'm tired of "AI". I'm tired of downloading apps. 7-factor authentication. Passkeys. Ads
I still long for self driving cars because driving to work is annoying, but everything else makes me want to move into a forest.
I still long for self driving cars because driving to work is annoying, but everything else makes me want to move into a forest.
Few more from Sun N Fun. No idea who the bearded man is but I loved his look.
November 17, 2025 at 4:20 AM
Few more from Sun N Fun. No idea who the bearded man is but I loved his look.
Couple shots from Sun n Fun earlier this year. Aerobatic Bonanza and a Super Hornet.
November 16, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Couple shots from Sun n Fun earlier this year. Aerobatic Bonanza and a Super Hornet.
Experimenting with Darktable because I was having a really hard time with Lightroom. I think Darktable is even less user friendly, but at least it's free.
November 16, 2025 at 4:19 AM
Experimenting with Darktable because I was having a really hard time with Lightroom. I think Darktable is even less user friendly, but at least it's free.
I found a praying mantis at work today. It appeared frozen and was struggling to move. Brought it home and my wife has it in with some of her quarantined plants. She even bought it some worms and it has perked up quite a bit. Probably at the end of its life, but at least it won't freeze to death now
November 11, 2025 at 3:13 AM
I found a praying mantis at work today. It appeared frozen and was struggling to move. Brought it home and my wife has it in with some of her quarantined plants. She even bought it some worms and it has perked up quite a bit. Probably at the end of its life, but at least it won't freeze to death now
Couple photos i took this week that I thought were kinda neat. Slightly cropped but otherwise as shot. I really want to do more urban/street photography. It's just so much different from what I normally shoot.
November 2, 2025 at 4:06 AM
Couple photos i took this week that I thought were kinda neat. Slightly cropped but otherwise as shot. I really want to do more urban/street photography. It's just so much different from what I normally shoot.
I've never been a huge fan of black and white photography, but I think the artwork on the box stands out more in B&W. I had originally been attracted to the color and condition, rust, etc, but I feel it draws my eye even more without color.
November 2, 2025 at 4:03 AM
I've never been a huge fan of black and white photography, but I think the artwork on the box stands out more in B&W. I had originally been attracted to the color and condition, rust, etc, but I feel it draws my eye even more without color.
The Rude Invader - Douglas A-26
October 28, 2025 at 1:19 AM
The Rude Invader - Douglas A-26
I normally only shoot aircraft in the sky but figured I'd try something different at work today. It's hard for me to find interesting shots because it's not the kind of thing I'm usually looking for. Couple quick edits on my phone. #aircraft #junkyard #photography
October 27, 2025 at 11:10 PM
I normally only shoot aircraft in the sky but figured I'd try something different at work today. It's hard for me to find interesting shots because it's not the kind of thing I'm usually looking for. Couple quick edits on my phone. #aircraft #junkyard #photography
More practice. This time with a photo from Sun N Fun earlier this year. This was a late evening aerobatic flight and I really loved how the lights looked. The raw photos are pretty dark and grainy, but some quick edits and I'm much happier.
#aviation #photography #airshow #sunnfun
#aviation #photography #airshow #sunnfun
September 20, 2025 at 1:30 AM
More practice. This time with a photo from Sun N Fun earlier this year. This was a late evening aerobatic flight and I really loved how the lights looked. The raw photos are pretty dark and grainy, but some quick edits and I'm much happier.
#aviation #photography #airshow #sunnfun
#aviation #photography #airshow #sunnfun
Tried messing with Lightroom again. Just some basic edits on this T-33 to get familiar with the UI again. It's an incredibly powerful tool and I still have a LOT to learn.
#aviation #photography #airshow
#aviation #photography #airshow
September 19, 2025 at 1:47 AM
Tried messing with Lightroom again. Just some basic edits on this T-33 to get familiar with the UI again. It's an incredibly powerful tool and I still have a LOT to learn.
#aviation #photography #airshow
#aviation #photography #airshow
I think we need President Camacho. At least he tried bringing in an expert and listening to him.
September 18, 2025 at 4:27 AM
I think we need President Camacho. At least he tried bringing in an expert and listening to him.
Stuck on the couch recovering so figured I would go through some photos. Need to get Lightroom installed on this laptop so I can actually edit them.
September 13, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Stuck on the couch recovering so figured I would go through some photos. Need to get Lightroom installed on this laptop so I can actually edit them.
Boy the appendix sure is an obnoxious organ. Just hanging around doing nothing for decades, waiting until the prefect time to kamikaze into your fun weekend plans.
September 13, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Boy the appendix sure is an obnoxious organ. Just hanging around doing nothing for decades, waiting until the prefect time to kamikaze into your fun weekend plans.
I've pretty much given up on my ebay store. Distancing myself from my model club. Dealing with family and work issues. Car problems too.
Very much not enjoying things these days. At least cooler weather is coming....I hope.
Very much not enjoying things these days. At least cooler weather is coming....I hope.
August 27, 2025 at 6:20 AM
I've pretty much given up on my ebay store. Distancing myself from my model club. Dealing with family and work issues. Car problems too.
Very much not enjoying things these days. At least cooler weather is coming....I hope.
Very much not enjoying things these days. At least cooler weather is coming....I hope.
I think I'm finally done with this A5M4-K in 1/144 scale. Originally an A5M by Sweet, but converted to the two seat trainer version using a kit from RetroWings. #scalemodel #144scale
August 18, 2025 at 4:24 AM
I think I'm finally done with this A5M4-K in 1/144 scale. Originally an A5M by Sweet, but converted to the two seat trainer version using a kit from RetroWings. #scalemodel #144scale
Ruined the paint on a model i was building for a museum display. Pretty depressed that I have to start over on it now. Really needed something to go right for a change. Oh well.
May 26, 2025 at 12:15 AM
Ruined the paint on a model i was building for a museum display. Pretty depressed that I have to start over on it now. Really needed something to go right for a change. Oh well.
Couple photos from the last airshow I went to. Wish I had the time and energy to go through all the photos I took.
May 5, 2025 at 2:53 AM
Couple photos from the last airshow I went to. Wish I had the time and energy to go through all the photos I took.
I've been working on some replacement landing gear for some MiG-21/F-7 kits in 1/144. Tried to compare height and size with one of the Eduard kits since they look perfect. Finally happy with the results I think.
May 5, 2025 at 2:18 AM
I've been working on some replacement landing gear for some MiG-21/F-7 kits in 1/144. Tried to compare height and size with one of the Eduard kits since they look perfect. Finally happy with the results I think.
A trio of Apache helicopters were at the local airport today. I'm not really a helicopter guy, but still cool to see.
April 18, 2025 at 2:40 AM
A trio of Apache helicopters were at the local airport today. I'm not really a helicopter guy, but still cool to see.
I am so incredibly sick of this world and so many of the people in it. I just want to sleep. Just...forever. I'm too exhausted to do this another 30 years. Knowing I have to be back at work in under 10 hours is just...so depressing.
April 18, 2025 at 2:01 AM
I am so incredibly sick of this world and so many of the people in it. I just want to sleep. Just...forever. I'm too exhausted to do this another 30 years. Knowing I have to be back at work in under 10 hours is just...so depressing.
Some of my favorite shots from the evening show yesterday. No edits besides some cropping. This camera handles colors so much better than my old one did. #flysnf
April 7, 2025 at 12:21 AM
Some of my favorite shots from the evening show yesterday. No edits besides some cropping. This camera handles colors so much better than my old one did. #flysnf
Got a lot of photos today but haven't had time to sort anything. Here were the only 2 I pulled off the card so far.
April 5, 2025 at 1:37 AM
Got a lot of photos today but haven't had time to sort anything. Here were the only 2 I pulled off the card so far.
I borrowed a 150-500mm lens from @tamronamericas.bsky.social today and really enjoyed it. Might see if they have the 50-400mm tomorrow. The extra reach is really nice but the 500mm is just too heavy to carry all day.
April 4, 2025 at 1:01 AM
I borrowed a 150-500mm lens from @tamronamericas.bsky.social today and really enjoyed it. Might see if they have the 50-400mm tomorrow. The extra reach is really nice but the 500mm is just too heavy to carry all day.
Got to see the Blue Angels practicing today at Sun N Fun. Looking forward to the full shows tomorrow and Saturday!
April 4, 2025 at 12:03 AM
Got to see the Blue Angels practicing today at Sun N Fun. Looking forward to the full shows tomorrow and Saturday!