Do you remember the legendary Falcon 120, the jet that started out as a propulsion engine and was later adapted to a turbine? It was an economical model (the first kits cost around £200) and flew reasonably well. It wasn't beautiful and didn't have many frills, but it was affordable for many beginners in the world of turbines. It's a shame that it's no longer on the market (I searched the entire web for days), except for a few rare boxes from private sellers asking exorbitant prices.
Well, while surfing the net, I came across a British website offering a kit similar to the Falcon 120, but with a wingspan of 195 cm and a length of 192 cm (excellent!). It is called "Serpent" and is made by Iad Model Design (https://www.iadmodeldesigns.co.uk/serpent.php) , owned by Iain Nicol, a very helpful person.
It is a well-made CNC/laser-cut wood/balsa kit, derived from a design from a few years ago, but completely revised and updated. The recommended motorisation ranges from a 45N to an 85N turbine, for an estimated model weight of between 5 and 6 kg. The kit (unusually) includes all the wood needed for assembly, including spars, strips, leading and trailing edges, balsa sheets for covering, reinforcements, etc. For the fuselage, the kit provides a single vacuum-formed laminated piece (very light), for which all the reinforcement frames, bases, landing gear supports, bayonet holder and carbon bayonet are provided, ready and cut to size for gluing. Retractable landing gear is not provided, but is available as an option with wheels and brakes; I installed a set from JP Hobby complete with legs and wheels with brakes.

Some more flying from today









This is the flight of the beginner:
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/Le6uj3OWsIM

what should have taken a weekend turned out to be around 4 months of delay due to varioud personal commitments.
was able to finally able to maiden the plane and it was a breeze. i urge any newbie to try this plane.
it can fly in any tight space and can be taken of and landed in the terrace.(no kidding)

weighs 450gms with 2200mah 3s lipo and flew for around 9 minutes to reach 11.4v.
though it has no airfoil or dihedral, it was perfectly stable and a beginner was impressed as he could fly it without any problem.
attached is below the actual maiden today and the flight 12 years back.

today:
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/_41QYDCyFOk
12 year old flight:

Quote from: K K Iyer on August 28, 2025, 12:15:20 AM@v2 eagle

My wife remembers taking 3 of my DT700 motors to Chennai for you about 10 years ago!

Still remember those days sir. rc aunt was so helpful. still have those motors around.

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