Following the success of the modern version of his Flying 25 (see update below), Paul Woodman is exploring the potential of a Flying 35!  Paul writes:

The F35 MODEL is a 1:8.5 scale model and is being developed to assess its potential as a full size build.  We have deepened the keel and rudder to modern standards. We have applied current thinking to the foil sections and bulb shape with the aim of increasing stability and reducing weight coupled with a slight increase in sail area. 

The model hull and deck are moulded in Polyester resin, one layer of 225 chopped strand mat and one layer of 10ozs cloth with cedar deck beams. The build is very light similar to that of an "A" Class lake racing model of similar weight and size.  The fins are light weight redwood and the bulb is of lead producing a ballast ratio of around 59%.  Sailing weight is 27.3lbs.  The mast and spars are of carbon fibre and the sails are light weight kevlar/mylar sail cloth.  We have used a two channel Hiteck radio system to control the RMG sail winch and rudder servo.  The F35 model sails beautifully in all conditions and can plane in a fresh following breeze.

 To date the F35 model has scaled well and has provided very pleasing results.  (Pictures of F35 model on the lake in Moorabbin Victoria now added).