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Install Gas Engines – Must-know advice for strong, reliable setups

Installing gasoline engines in giant-scale aircraft is no more difficult than installing small glow engines. It just requires a different mindset.
Over the years, I’ve been asked questions by modelers who fly smaller glow-powered models and wanted to step up to giant scale. They often feel intimidated by the building and assembling required for the larger airplanes, especially when it comes to installing a gasoline engine. Let’s get into it what you need to know. Proper Adhesives Using the correct glue for any application is important, and when working with gas models, I highly recommend 30-minute...

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