RE: scale realism, speed and sound
So, if we are really considering judging a scale performance with a criteria based on realistic engine sounds in addition to scale fidelity and flight replication, how does that affect those who compete? Simply put, it jacks an already expensive endevour into the realm of the financial elite. Just what would a scale Merlin or Allison cost? I'll tell you, too freakin' much!
By even entertaining such a notion is to exclude those who are already sacrificing a lot to compete with what they have. Would the guys with the single cylinder gas engine have to complete with Daddy Warbucks and his 1/4 scale Griffon-powered Spitfire or would there be two separate classes?
This is too much for me, frankly. This hobby is supposed to be about fun and challenges to both building and flying skills. Not about how much money one has to throw into the air. But, hey, that's just me.
Al