Most Epic STOVL Flight Ever: “World's Difficult Replica-the F-35B ”. - Homebuild

[@tcbowen12]

Dude you BUILT this?!?!? I'm in utter disbelief. Absolutely beautiful build. I cannot imagine the time and headaches that went into to this.

[@blackfyre7096]

Shut up skeleton. And yes, it is a beauty.

[@xsixinfantryx]

Things like this are built all the time. Don't get me wrong, I have never built anything like this and I'm not saying its easy (I'm more of a helicopter guy). I'm just saying there's lots of smart people out there....

[@bernhardlist9359]

Everybody is waiting to see a transition now. It hovers beautifully and flys beautifully so the transition should not be such a risk anymore.

[@Joelmelanie]

But I’m scared to crash it now, want to enjoy for the next month and than we go for it❤

[@joenewbold8192]

Do it for the fans😂

[@skeelo69]

Do it you scaredy cat 😂😂😂😂

[@Joelmelanie]

@skeelo69 you are awesome!

[@orulz1]

​@@Joelmelanie Could you somehow reduce risk by starting with tethered testing?

[@braak]

Of all the impressive RC planes I've seen on YT, this is, hands down, by far THE most impressive plane ever. The way it hovers motionless is mind-blowing.

[@johnbaligrodzki9672]

Wow!! Been flying RC since 1986 and this beyond anything I could have thought. Serious skill, patience and perseverance needed to accomplish this. Cannot wait to see transitions from hover to flight speed and then back again.. Wow!

[@olsonspeed]

A very impressive achievement, congratulations on successful first flight.

[@kyadams-pv3vn]

Everyone should applaud this young man. He worked his ass off since 2013. If he isn't a true example of dedication, I don't know what is.

[@Skyfaller2010]

I have never seen such an outstanding model. Beyond impressive. Outstanding work!

[@iansmeath8674]

Very impressive! I can understand the challenges involved but your persistence has paid off...well done Joel!

[@francisconti9085]

I personally don't like the F-35, but I absolutely admire the work you've done and love the results!

[@bartdereu9267]

this is the most impressive RC plane i have ever seen. I can't imagen the amount of work that went in this to get it that stable. My hats of to you sir.

[@pilott7435]

To see the full size is amazing but for you to make this in a Model form is even better and the hours to make everything work in miniature form is excellent well Done

[@upperechelon3456]

Excellent build. The transition is the last [and most difficult] part. Waiting with baited breath.

[@mdimansantoso3976]

Wow, it's finally flying!!!

[@michaelpechthalt8627]

I like to see the vertical take off and the maneuver to horisontal flight. Great job, congratulations

[@Joelmelanie]

I’m sorry that Will not happen with the bigger scale composite models of F-35B and budget, Cost too much lipo energy wich is not possible to use bigger lipos because of weight, and to expansive for turbine solution. In my budget only normal take off->> inbound transition to hover and vertical landing is possible.

[@ProMace]

Joël you’re doing our country proud! So cool to see this wonderful piece of engineering and hear Dutch conversation in the background! 😎☀️

[@Joelmelanie]

Hahah you heard it!

[@Q3results]

This is the best RC ever, please sell the plans or a kit. This is a masterpiece.

[@CloudydayzRC]

Spectacular craftsmanship!, i could only imagine the amount of hours that have been put into this masterpiece.

[@Joelmelanie]

years an years

[@hezekiahouterbridge1389]

Trully amazing. Outstanding quality! Please make more so I can add this to my hanger!

[@artjackson8360]

I spent 3 years working on the F-35A/B/C back in 2003-2006. This model really captures the correct workings of all of the doors. BTW, it was a pain to make all this crap work IRL.

[@Joelmelanie]

Awesome!

[@randall4411]

Amazing that someone spent a lot of time & money to build a plane like this . After you fly it a few times its a shelf queen. Better have a big shelf .

[@shaunodriscoll]

That is such an amazing build! Congratulations to you

[@alejo.systems]

Unique Masterpiece in the World. Congrats from Venezuela. Go Ahead!

[@VNNZTC]

Wonderful Joel, you be very proud...Awesome effort...And congratulations to Melanie for putting up with you for 11 years...LOL...Well done, both of you...

[@DJBLUEPHOENIX]

Fantastic build!

[@terrencejackson4587]

Nice to see you off the concept table and actually in the air. Congrats on the hard work and diligent effort.

[@marielizysurourcq]

Magic in the air !

[@qtrfoil]

That's astonishing! Congrats, great work!

[@SoCalFreelance]

Well done. The USMC and Lockheed Martin should hire you for events.

[@bpp325]

A fabulous engineering marvel. Perhaps the best to date.👍👏

[@douglasslayback3441]

Grats Joel, Lockheed should have you on their team! Beautiful a/c, and very smooth flights 👍

[@Paiadakine]

Fantastic model. The engineering and craftsmanship is top notch.

[@shaun4787]

CONGRATS! Now I really want to see a transition flight! 💪 From VTO to hover to level flight, and from level flight to hover to landing. It's about time to serve us a full course instead of piece meals.

[@yf222000]

That’s super awesome!

[@blackphantom99]

It’s very quick Joel! So impressed but we need a yellow tinge to the canopy ☺️ Looks so real now, felt like I was watching Ted Conningsby with the f35b’s he had landing there in England a few days ago with the F15ex’s. Great video mate 👍

[@timapologun6995]

this is awesome, best of luck with the transition stage, cant wait to see you complete this!!

[@JoshuaPanfile]

that is the coolest drone i have ever seen. that is an impressive engineering accomplishment!

[@mattosburn1962]

Amazing! 🫡

[@mausgrau]

Wow! That´s it. This is absolut impressive.

[@TiredoftheBS1562]

Congratulations WELL DONE

[@ianprice2298]

WOW! I never thought I would see that jet as a fully functional RC model.

[@gutsymovies]

It's not fully functional. It doesn't transition.

[@tbmm2]

@@gutsymoviesit does he just didn't to not crash it lol ( he said that in another comment )

[@hateforall4012]

Fantastic to finally see it fly after all this time! Great job man!!

[@rcdavidk]

I've watched so many of these... and this one is gorgeous. I've never seen one transition either to forward flight or from forward flight.

[@vrosi1963]

Looks epic , when the full transition is perfected then i will print one

[@gletschertroll]

Phantastic built. Congratulations. Do let you urged on regarding the transition. Do it in your own time.

[@davepriddy9263]

Great video and F-35B Lightning II.

[@Lithonion1]

Congrats, I remember first seeing your videos like 7 years ago and I know you have been working on it a lot longer than that!

[@Joelmelanie]

Indeed! 2017 we had the first moulds, but is started in 2012

[@FLG8r]

amazing build! you could sell this as a kit/plans and I'm sure people would buy it.

[@65peterbilt]

great build ! she flies flawlessly.

[@oingpla]

Hobbies like this are what living is all about! What an amazing project, ✌🏼❤🌍

[@FullFrontalNerdity-e3z]

This could be the coolest model I've ever seen!

[@paulballard4243]

Dude, it’s beautiful. You did it!! Enjoy it go fly the heck out of it!!

[@jwc4520]

It's been a long road getting there , but wow ! Been a fan for some time , rooting for you. Take care.

[@Joelmelanie]

You are the best, missed you

[@redalrt4]

Beautiful airplane, congratulations! Looking forward to seeing you master the transition from vertical to horizontal flight.

[@jordyb323]

OMG dude, ive been watching this for so long, well done

[@Joelmelanie]

Love this project

[@bowmanzz1]

you put in a lot of hard work. its shows. well done

[@rjung_ch]

Super cool Joel, it's so nice and stable!

[@fredtedstedman]

amazing performance !

[@dradden1556]

Amazing!!!! Very cool 👍

[@KevinBasilMagnus-sy7rm]

NO WAY FAR OUTtttt🎉🎉🎉 CONGRATULATIONS❤❤🎉🎉

[@geraldsmith7240]

Way Too Cool!😮

[@Gforce237]

amazing build, and nice flying. congrats!

[@loebair]

this is amazing, congratulations!

[@michaeldoran8157]

Congratulation! (...and the sunset, or is it sunrise, is excellent too.)

[@paladro]

that's wild, outstanding job!

[@DirtyBob2001]

Beautiful job, Melanie.

[@Imagineering100]

Very very good love it.Keep up the good work.

[@ianr7176]

Totally awesome

[@flymachine]

Still loving your work, I’ve really enjoyed watching this project develop, congratulations!

[@Joelmelanie]

Thankyou🙏

[@JBReefer45]

One word. Masterpiece❤

[@SomeGuyInSandy]

Wonderful!

[@mattbellina5485]

Really amazing

[@lucaspoole8866]

Veryy veryyy IMPRESSIVE bro

[@northwestmountainbikeaddic6874]

Awesome!!

[@Maggifix2]

Realy cool and outstanding ...Congrats... The transition from floating to flying is very difficult to realize I think ?

[@andyandrews788]

Well done!

[@Joelmelanie]

Thankyou🤓

[@rickfrank7934]

@@Joelmelaniewhats the music from your instagram video of this jet?

[@gulsmvlogs4170]

Excellent work!

[@Sam-w6m5z]

Amazing! Respect, good job! 👍

[@sundragon7703]

Congratulations, very impressive.

[@mikedunn7795]

Impressive!

[@mrentrepreneur7965]

THATS DOPE 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@blakewardUS]

Sweet model, very nice!

[@石井幸希-o8e]

F35Bのラジコン操縦技術抜群です！ （ケムトレイルで青空がさっぱりですね）

[@jorgecastorena5762]

that was amazing

[@gld1010]

Nice work and flying, would love to see a turbine model one day. Wow, fast, quiet, and smooth

[@holyearth]

Amazing!!

[@ybliga]

I hope you revisit the harrier project. I would have thought a harrier would be simpler in so many ways but then . . . . maybe not!!!

[@tiemji]

Awesome job, the plane looks and fly nice

[@Redacleon_Aviation]

Your F-35B has successfully to fly with VTOL

[@larryjenkinson5525]

🇦🇺 Absolutely brilliant!!!!!!!!

[@AccordQS]

Wow. That is epic.

[@Eagle127]

Much better than a real one. Bravo on the construction. No transitional capabilities ?

[@robbietineke]

Heel gaaf hoor! Wat een machtig schaalbeeld heeft die kist zeg! Nou de transition nog! Maar dat lijkt me een beetje sketchy. Lekker vliegen en je kist leren kennen. En het belangrijkste, meer video's!! 😁

[@Joelmelanie]

Precies dat

[@canadiantrainperson]

Noice! You should try and do some more balancing to try and maybe get rid of the fans out on the wing maybe!

[@angryginger791]

Ok, I'm impressed.

[@joeflatley8523]

I hope some movie makers hire you for some F35 scenes!

[@Phoenix-vg8li]

Now here’s the next thing you need to do. Get an FPV camera on a gimbal get the head track and goggles and put the camera in the jet

[@Gerd-k1p]

Respekt, good Job

[@hubschenk1652]

This would be a big seller in the model aircraft world if it were mass produced. Many enthusiasts are waiting to be able to purchase a VTOL EDF model at a reasonable price because the nearest model airfield with a hard surface runway is often too far away.

[@ninjaj1]

so badass

[@jetplaneflyer]

That's a great work of craftsmanship and engineering!. I have a OMPHobby 'ZMO' which has tilting propellers. It transitions very smoothly from hover to forward flight. The transition the other way round is not so smooth but it manages it ok. How many crashes the people at OMPHobby had to deal with to get it to work i have no idea!