A Modified Beech Model 18 at Kaipara Flats 7-5-2022

As there does not seem to be much happening concerning aircraft on the blog recently, I offer maybe the next best thing:

This is a very impressive model of a modified Beech Model 18 (redesignated as a RC 45J) built and flown by Colin Austen.  It is one quarter scale with a wingspan of 12 feet and weighs 38 Kg!  It is powered by two 62 cc two stroke petrol engines.  Being this big and heavy it is classed as a Cat 2 model by CAA and yesterday it was flying off its required one hour test flying.

You can see the history of the real thing HERE