FINALLY! I know many have been asking for these plans for a while, and now I've finally got the plans finished (enough) and enough build pics that I think it's time to release them to the wild.
First, here are the jet's specs:
Wingspan: 41"
Length: 59"
Power: Twin 70mm EDF (up to 74mm), 4S-6S
Control: All-moving Stabilators or Elevons, and (optional) ailerons
Since I've built this three different times, I'll include pictures from each build so you all have the most references possible, but please don't hesitate to ask questions about anything if you get stuck. There are a few minor differences from builds #1, #2 and #3, but they're very similar. Also attached are optional 3D-printed files that you can choose to use, or not. Pictures from each build will be in separate posts following this one.
I've always loved the Hornet, and the added angles of the Super Hornet make it that much sexier to me, so I knew I had to design one. I'm just sorry I've taken so long to let these plans out.
NOTE: No, this is not a "competing" build to John Overstreet's "BDF" powered version, and this one will not likely be an FT kit. Overstreet's design (along with his F-16 and others) will hopefully soon be official Flite Test Speed Build Kits, and I can't wait to build and fly one myself! But those are aimed at a totally different flying experience, and this one is a pure-power EDF build.
For the latest build, I need to give major thanks to all the people who donated to my crowd-fund "ask for help", but I'll talk more about that build in another post later on.
And now, on to the build!
P.S. Here are links to the landing gear I used on the Blue Angel's build:
Nose Gear:
https://www.motionrc.com/products/freewing-90mm-edf-f-a-18c-hornet-nose-landing-gear
Main Gear:
https://www.motionrc.com/products/freewing-90mm-edf-f-a-18c-hornet-main-landing-gear-right https://www.motionrc.com/products/freewing-90mm-edf-f-a-18c-hornet-main-landing-gear-left