Hi David,

say, did you move from Hawaii or did you just change your location?

Yea, it really is too bad that DW is not around. I'd like to thank him for the inspiration with his UFO builds (60 and 20). After putting it on ice for some time, I finally finished the UFO 30 drawings and the kits should be at my doorstep by the end of the week - I'm psyched!

Back to the Kosmo, yes, that 30 size Kosmo certainly would have caught his eye as it did mine. In some respects it is along the lines of the 20 size MK designs except that being an Italian kit, it is probably rather unorthodox. I always found Italian kits to be somewhat strange with wood selection that makes them fit for a canon launch rather than RC flying... they use a lot of birch, mahogany and other such heavy wood but perhaps that was then and is no longer. Even German kits (e.g., Graupner) were rather awkward although of considerably higher quality.

I started poking around the Mantua Models site because of the OPS 60 that was recently on auction and the active thread on the subject. It appears that OPS 60's are presently available although it's now under the guise of a different company. I wonder what the interests are in OPS and whether Mr. Picco (the P in OPS) is still part of that enterprise in one way or another. I believe him to be the mastermind behind the Super 60. It seems evident that Picco is going strong with their car engine division just like Hatori is going strong with their 4 stroke and Heli pipe division. Aero 2 strokes are really becoming an extinct breed. In any event, the North American dealership for OPS is here in my Province (Quebec) so I may just inquire with them with a few questions - maybe even drive up to go and see these engines one day.

Ill drop you a PM now with some other thoughts.

David.