TLDR: 

1. Got all radio components

2. Settled on final airframe design

Details: 

1. Working on implementation of the CRSF nano to my F405WING FC. UART1 didn't work but after some reading it seems that the move is to go with UART2, and run RC by Mavlink on the CRSF receiver. 

2. settled on high-wing airframe. Seems easier to make, and much more slicked out for being a bigger airframe than the Talon. Only thing is that I will need a carbon rod or two.