Taxying to the runway. Each engine is fueled by a 40 oz. tank. There are two air tanks for the pneumatic system. Both the main undercarriage and the tail-wheel are retractable. The main gear mechanisms were "custom" made and are work of art by themselves! - Administrator (admin)

Everything is true to scale, even down to the (thousands of) rivets. The wing span is 118" and the weight is 52 Lbs. 11 servos are employed to control the systems. 6 Volt 2A/H batteries are used - Administrator (admin)

High speed takeoff run. (unconsumated due to the shortness of the runway) - Administrator (admin)

Ken Safer assembling his 1/6 scale model of the Bristol Beaufighter. Ken spent 2000 hours building this superb model in wood and balsa, using only factory drawings. - Administrator (admin)

The gear doors close as the wheels tuck up into the wells. - Administrator (admin)

In the pits, running up the pair of twin Saito 300's, (that totals 6 cubic inches) driving two 20" x 10" props. The sound is awesome. - Administrator (admin)