Just like fellas all over the world, Japanese gentlemen embrace their pastimes with a real passion; so much so in fact that they sometimes make their foreign brothers’ efforts seem a bit on the fickle side — fly-by-night even.
However, concerns over commitment aside, a predilection for model aeroplanes could well be deemed as a decidedly pedestrian affair, with carting the contraption to a suitable spot about as energetic as things get.
But looks it seems can be very deceptive, as when the machines in question are the kind that can only be manoeuvred rather than machine driven, getting them airborne is definitely no walk in the park.
Resulting in an extremely complicated looking procedure that requires a great deal of speed.
Along with an obviously time-honoured,
and trusted technique.
Before the not necessarily so light aircraft is finally launched for its flight.
Mike says
Nice captures! Great movement there 😉
Jonathan says
These are absolutely outstanding Lee!
Lee says
Thanks! The fellas pictured certainly enjoy their hobby that’s for sure. It was some kind of competition too, with one contest appearing to be who could keep their plane in the air the longest. Which for some was quite a long time.