Things myleftear will not build, ever. (Suggestions, facts, superstitions)

[myleftear]

So here we are with my never to be complete list of things and projects I never will build.

Let’s start with the obvious:


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[Zen Mod]

OK, I understand why not Beast with 2K+ JFets, but why not the other one?

I mean, if not bigger one, one can always DIY that little Remorker-Tugboat

 

[DontHertzMe]

I reckon the aircraft carrier is more feasible than the Beast 🤔

 

[myleftear]

Yes, true, but it’s a philosophical question: can it drive an F4?

 

[Zen Mod]

little tugboat can

not so sure for big one, and Beast; those not exactly optimized for so critical purpose

 

[stv]

can it drive an F4?

😊

 

[keantoken]

I didn't know the FET monstrosity had ever been built, I thought they were guitar speakers at first. 🙂

 

[DontHertzMe]

Just be sure to land on the right Beast

 

[JMFahey]

Yes, true, but it’s a philosophical question: can it drive an F4?

Definitely!!!!!

Vietnam era workhorse F4 was available in carrier versions.

 

[Pano]

The Hogg, we used to call them.

 

[myleftear]

I found it the most impressive plane, back then when I was a kid (and before the SR-71).

 

[Richard Ellis]

Too bad the Phantom had that old J-79 engine that smoked like a banshee...it was like putting a bulls-eye on your backside..."here I am, come & shoot me down!".




------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Rick...

 

[myleftear]

Amazing that it was in service (in japan) until 2021!

 

[Mark Johnson]

Never build (kit #1) .

Never build (kit #2) .

Never build (kit #3) .

Never build (kit #4) .

 

[Gricko]

Never build (kit #1) .

Never build (kit #2) .

Never build (kit #3) .

Never build (kit #4) .

Ford!

 

[pelanj]

The F4s are still in service in Turkey. I think I saw a patrolling pair during vacation, but I am not sure I identified them correctly.

 

[myleftear]

ya, that ford is cool. Will not build.

neither will I build that:
kit 5 (not a pacifist thing, neither)
or that:
kit 6 (but this is)

 

[JMFahey]

The F4s are still in service in Turkey. I think I saw a patrolling pair during vacation, but I am not sure I identified them correctly.

Yes, in fact the picture I posted is a current one (2022) from Turkish Air Force .

And apparently Iranians still keep a couple flying.

 

[NareshBrd]

Online....from Wikipedia..... :
'As of 2021, 63 years after its first flight, the F-4 remains in active service with the air forces of Iran, South Korea, Greece, and Turkey. The aircraft has most recently been in service against the Islamic State group in the Middle East.'

One of the largest production runs in jet fighters was for this model, that information is available in more detail on line.