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What gas engine for 1/3 scale sig space walker - 12/4/2012 5:22 PM   
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Status: offline 		What gas engine would work well in a Sig 1/3 Space Walker? Searching this forum did not turn up an account of anyone doing that.

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RE: What gas engine for 1/3 scale sig space walker - 12/4/2012 6:02 PM   
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Status: offline 		One of our club members has a G-62 in his and it flys well I think a G-45 would be good also it depends on how heavy yours is


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RE: What gas engine for 1/3 scale sig space walker - 12/4/2012 6:24 PM   
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Status: offline 		I'd run a 50cc-80cc twin in the Spacewalker. Much smoother than the big gas singles, twin cylinders have the scale-ish look. Nothing against the singles, but the vibration can be tough on electronics down the road. Here's a link to a low-cost gas twin:

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RE: What gas engine for 1/3 scale sig space walker - 12/4/2012 7:42 PM   
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RE: What gas engine for 1/3 scale sig space walker - 12/4/2012 11:01 PM   
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Status: offline 		I just finished a 33% RV3 weighing in at 30lbs and I have a G62 on it and it has plenty of power. As others have said it depends what the estimated weight will be , what kind of room you have, and if you need any extra nose weight ! 
If I had a twin I would have used it as the cowl was perfect for one but this G62 runs very smooth.


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RE: What gas engine for 1/3 scale sig space walker - 12/5/2012 10:31 AM   
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Status: offline 		Back in "The Day", the 1/3 Spacewalker was flown on a G-38. These days, we seem to like a little more power.

The "new" Chinese 55cc engines seem to be a common choice, but they are light, and your SW would probably require nose weight.

The G-62 would be an excellent choice, in my opinion.

I have an old Walker Sachs 4.2 in mine.

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RE: What gas engine for 1/3 scale sig space walker - 12/9/2012 2:48 AM   
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Status: offline 		went with a ZDZ 50 on mine, no regrets! The plane is not 3D, but I would strongly recommend the extra power - it can really help out when needed.

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