English Electric Lightning RC model?

[Michael]

That looks amazing!

[bweaver]

That looks amazing!

I agree.  Not only that, I think the plane's style would be perfect for making a similar flying EDF out of foam and other composites.

[octagon]

beautiful Simon, good job.

[electroflyer]

  Nice work Simon!
Isn't fun building with balsa!!

[Frank v B]

Simon,

Is this footage of your new Electric Lightning project?  Wishful thinking.  Any time we start to think we may be accomplished builders we get put back in our place by a project like this.  Amazing work.... your project too.

Starts at 10 seconds:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hM13xeK8m_o&frags=pl%2Cwn

Frank

[RogMason]

Just look at that classic shape!  What an aeroplane?  Capable of breaking the sound barrier in a vertical climb. 55,000 + ft/min.  Not bad for a 1945 design and 1960's build.

Good job Simon. Can't wait...

[sihinch]

Covering is almost done, now (thanks a lot to Vadim and Frank!) I'm actually waiting on servos and a motor to finish the build, and then I need to add the elevons.

In the meantime here are some teasers....

[RogMason]

Getting close Simon!  What are you going to power it with?

[Frank v B]

Roger,

Let me Simonize your question "what are you going to over-power it with?"

Frank

[sihinch]

The plans call for a 2700kV inrunner of the 28mm variety.

So I ordered a 3000kV motor!!! Planning to use 4.7x4.7 prop on 3S with 40A ESC. I estimate somewhere around 250 and 300 watts.

[sihinch]

Still waiting on the motor and servos......

......I just had to add decals! 

[sihinch]

Yesss! Motor arrived today! 

[bweaver]

14 Days!

[BJROB]

What isolate for 14 days 
Noooo that's punishment 

[sihinch]

Finished!

Just need to add Rx and balance it.