RE: Best engine for a Platt Spitfire?
I appreciate all the insight I received here thus far. I used this opportunity to do a little research in regards to use of gas engines in RC planes and it definitely appears like there is a growing trend in recommending gas engines for larger size planes (15 lbs and up), with the difference in price of the two fuels being the main reason to go with gas engines where larger displacement engine is required. Anyway, as far as this spitfire is concerned, I probably will go with a Moki 1.8 one reason being that I am concerned about any excess vibration in such a tightly enclosed cowl. Actually I would be interested in hearing from people who fly with gas engines in their scale planes as to whether they have noticed any cracks forming in the finish or any other noticeable effects caused by the excess vibration?
Thanks again,
Waldemar