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Lockheed Martin F-104 Starfighter

This design was a rollercoaster. I had to design this twice because the first attempt resulted in a very small airframe where it was virtually uncontrollable. I went back to the drawing board and completely nailed the correct size for the 50mm starfighter. I've heard this airframe is difficult to make fly correctly but to my surprise it flew absolutely docile, smooth, great tracking, easy hand launch and YES it can plop land! Even with those tiny wings it will plop land without a headwind. I've seen other F-104's land into a strong headwind and this doesn't need it.

Stryker twin 40mm FPV platform

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This was a blast to design, print, build and FLY FPV! The airframe lends it self to FPV due to the light wing loading and ample space for FPV parts and easy access to the battery bay. It flies very stable like a traditional delta wing and is very easy to build

I've done a video on how to heat form the clear dome for the nose of the Stryker

Concorde twin 30mm

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This Concorde was a super challenge to model because of the extreme tight packaging. It was critical to keep the structure super tight and form fitting around the electronics because of the long nature of the aircraft. If i wasnt careful it would easily be too heavy to fly. This bird flew amazing from the first throw! it was a matter of fine tuning the CG to get it dialed.

RQ-4 Global Hawk!

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Q-4 Global Hawk full loaded!

Thomas and I SMASHED this one out of the park. This thing exceeded all my expectations in terms of flight characteristics. Its easy to hand lauch and it flies like a power glider. Zero bad tendencies. And the build is easy enough for even me lol. I really enjoy flying this plane and it looks super menacing when its in the air!

Wings are removable for transport!

Vermax Prop Jet. Water and land Jet

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The Vermax was a collaboration between myself and Thomas Heuer. I wanted to design a pusher plane that could take off from grass or water or snow! We have succeeded with this goal! the plane flies beautifully. The best way to understand the Vermax is to watch this video by Thomas https://youtu.be/LoCFxG2hqFI?si=JQbv7RrcI94JHTjJ