ORIGINAL: FatOrangeKat
I just got my OS46AX in the mail yesterday, and it looks pretty good. I looked at the carb and imagined if it were not a remote needle valve; being new in this hobby I definitely don't want to be anywhere near the prop if I don't have to be. Maybe #2 (engine) I'll have a better feel for the plane and get something different
As long as you don't mind spending the money, there's really no reason to buy anything other than O.S. Max.
O.S. Max makes a huge variety of glow engines for almost every conceivable application. Their quality is excellent, their power output is very good relative to other brands, and O.S. Max isn't the most expensive option on the market.
There are a lot of great values out there, and a lot of lesser known brands offer power and reliability for less, but you'll never be disappointed by choosing O.S. Max.