Chris,
The production of the F-35 has been delayed a bit do to our busy schedule doing final preparations on F-18 and Gripen. We are also in the process of moving to a new facility which has more space and will be better for production. We know things are moving a little slower on the F-35 but will will soon be on track. I really think this plane will be awesome. I've already checked on the wood prototype and can't wait to test fly this one soon. Check the attached pic and compare this one with the size of the our current F-18 (about 90" length)