Stock F-35B Lightning II. Single press VTOL mode.

[JollyGreenGI]

https://gfycat.com/BothCreativeInganue

This is mostly based off of another F-35B I put together about 8 months ago, but it required extensive use of vessel switching to manually control the VTOL engine. Plus, it was rather difficult to fly. 
Comparison album: https://imgur.com/a/RcBz6

Now, it requires minimal effort to engage and disengage the VTOL system. In fact, here's the proper procedure:
Engaging VTOL:
1. Press Action Group 4

Disengaging VTOL:
1. Press Action Group 2

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That's it. Really. I mean, when switching back to CTOL you might want to have some spare altitude/velocity, but of course that's only a suggestion.

Schematic View album: https://imgur.com/a/kLOOX

KerbalX Download Link: https://kerbalx.com/JollyGreenGI/F-35B-Lightning-II-ver32
The download link has much more documentation on additional features and helpful tips for operation, check it out!

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Hey guys, this is my first actual post here on the forums! Any suggestions on anything, really, will be greatly appreciated!

 

Edited October 9, 2017 by JollyGreenGI
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[MiffedStarfish]

Wow that’s amazing! You totally nailed the weapon cargo bays, I once tried to make some and had to give up as I couldn’t get them to traverse the distance required. I’ll have to try this out. 

[JollyGreenGI]

9 minutes ago, MiffedStarfish said:

Wow that’s amazing! You totally nailed the weapon cargo bays, I once tried to make some and had to give up as I couldn’t get them to traverse the distance required. I’ll have to try this out. 

Hey, thanks! I must say that stock weapons bays only work well in certain conditions (like this plane). I had an F-22 from a while ago that also uses stock weapon bays, but because they were only on the bottom and not on the corners, the capacity was severely limited. It also helps that the Big-S elevons have insane amounts of deflection.

[MiffedStarfish]

Ah, you’re using Big-S elevons. As far as I remember i was using the F4T-455 control surfaces on stock hinges, being actuated by HG-5 Antennas, but the antennas kept breaking.  

Edited October 9, 2017 by MiffedStarfish

[JollyGreenGI]

That's not a bad idea. You might've had better luck using other control surfaces or landing gear to move the doors.

[Majorjim!]

This is an incedible build! I tip my hat to you mate. The aesthetics are spot on an that VTOL mode transition looks flawless.

 I'm sure folks would like to see the mechanism in more detail.

[JollyGreenGI]

4 hours ago, Majorjim! said:

This is an incedible build! I tip my hat to you mate. The aesthetics are spot on an that VTOL mode transition looks flawless.

 I'm sure folks would like to see the mechanism in more detail.

Well, since you asked so nicely...

https://gfycat.com/GraveDesertedAmethystgemclam

 

KerbalX Download Link, as always: https://kerbalx.com/JollyGreenGI/TR135-LobsterBack-Tech-Demo

[Bubbadevlin]

very cool!