Well,

it has been almost 8 months since I updated this thread but there has been some progress since. I may just be working on a few too many development projects at the same time - but so it goes. I have been in touch with a foam core supplier (to be discussed later) who will be producing cores for both the 30 and 90 TOC size models for both the Dalotel and the CAP 21. Hopefullt the 30 size cores will be produced early in the new year allowing me to build wings and stabs while the laser wood fuse kits are being cut.

In the meantime, I may have just parted with a limb on the purchase of a rather interesting little engine - a Japanese G-Mark .30 cu in twin boxer (dual .15's). I have always been a fan of boxer engines (including the one in my old Subaru) and while my concept for both the Dalo and the CAP is for them to be e-powered, I decided to reserve the possibility of a glow installation. This one would most likely go in the CAP if I decide to go that route.

These engines have a reputation of not being very strong but of being reliable and smooth running (they are Japanese after all). A suitable prop would be a Graupner 9x5 or 9x6. Since the models are light in concept, this little jewel might just do them justice even though it might not be equivalent to an OS 32 SX or 35 AX for example.

If anyone has any further information or experience with this engine, I'd be very interested in hearing about it.

David.

Image software working now. Here are the pics of the engine.