Some very good and valuable points here. Nuclear power has become a major boogie man for the mainstream media. And thorium option was as a result heavily neglected. I guess the real issue would be the waste disposal.
nothing purdy, what about the thick spine and humpback fuel tanks .
Mug-29 would not be suitable for the wast northern territories , it was designed and a frontal fighter following the Soviet military doctrine . Su-27 family fits the bill.
I guess the current government realized that they cannot exclude F-35 if they want to have an open competition. If I am not mistaken the end of May 2019 was established as the official start of the competition.
Federal election is coming up in October and it looks even grimmer that the last one in the US.
Definitely a progress. I am admiring your persistence and phenomenal ability to evolve as a modeller. Constant improvement of your skills is stunning. Hats off to you Tony.