Originally Posted by
vertical grimmace
That still does not justify it! I am a member there. And will probably do a build thread for an HE 100D after I finish my Stuka. I wonder how well electrics do in scale competition? The impression would be terrible, and that is what that is all about. The ones I have spoken with going E on those builds, do so mainly to minimize vibration to preserve the detail. Especially on the WW1 builds. Which is an honest justification. Otherwise, well you know how I feel.
I agree. I was quoting your post & using mine to show how silly it is IMO to build a detailed scale like ARF or full on detailed scale build to power it W/electrons.
That brings about another characteristic of the big single cylinder gassers. Compared to a 4-stoke twin or radial, there's a lot more vibration. I haven't done the build on the FA512R3 yet, but both of my twins, the FA200Ti & FA300TTDP are very smooth, the 300 boxer more so than the 200 30°"V" twin.