I have a NIB Dynaflite Chipmunk kit soon to start building during out imminent Southern hemisphere winter.

From what I have read, it seems that a Ryobi conversion is a popular choice for this model.

I am in a lone modeller situation and have no personal experience at all with gas engines, but recently acquired a Ryobi blower-vac motor as a gift so have a powerful reason to go down this track. I have now downloaded plenty of seemingly neutral instructions on the procedure so have plenty of theory behind it all.

My research to date suggests there are three specialist outfits in USA that can supply custom-made conversion components. In alphabetical order these seem to be Carr Precision, JAG Engines, and an outfit called Paragon who seem to be pretty secretive when it comes to supplying information.

I`d be very interested in any information or opinions offered on these suppliers before I make a further move. Can anyone out there help on this.

Thankyou.

Alan W