RE: Gas Engines
Hmmmmm? The O.S. of gas engines? Heavy and expensive for it's power and prone to cylinder delamination. Hmmmmm?
Seriously, Zenoah is rugged and dependable. I have two Fujis that I like and have had very good luck with but have heard complaints. Syssa is (I believe) American made and I would throw business that way just because. Desert Aircraft are light, nice and priced accordingly. Same with 3W.
The latter two if you want a serious 3-D model.