RE: JD Enterprises F-18 Hornet
Hallo Raven;
MAN (Model Airplane News magazine) did a bench and fly review on the JD F-18 in October 1996. They may still have a back copy available.
I build my ducted fan models from plans also, but from Trablet or RCM plans list.
Balsa always is lighter (and cheaper) than 'glass & foam.