Wompet .... lol but yep... thats a real model. Once you build a plane over a certain size you have to be a member of the LMA (Large Model Association) and have a certified special licience to fly them. You also have to notify and keep in touch with local aircraft control as well when your flying them. I think the model in the pic is a half size version of the real thing.
Up close they are all amazing.
I have to agree with a past comment here ... i dunno whats better either, Cilts/Kilts or Model Planes.
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Derek