O.S. il300 Mounted in the Flying legends' Gypsy Moth

A truly stunning engine. Renowned O.S. quality and precision engineering, with impressive sound and power to set off your scale treasure perfectly.
The IL-300 Dia-Star 4-Cylinder 4-Stroke Inline Engine replicates the style of a vertical, 4-cylinder engine from the 1900's right down to the exposed rocker arms.
FEATURES :
As functional as it is distinctive, capable of producing exceptional power for large-scale model aircraft.
The inline design decreases the need for cutting the cowl, to better preserve the plane's scale lines.
Also makes an impressive display engine for nostalgia buffs.
SPECIFICATIONS :
Displacement: 50.2cc (3.062cu.in.)
Bore: 25.8mm
Stroke: 24mm
Practical R.P.M: 1800-8000
Weight: 2350g
Prop size: 20 x 10 / 22 x 8
This engine has been the inspiration behind the FLYING LEGENDS 1/4 SCALE GYPSY MOTH WITH FOLDING WINGS FOR IL-300 OR FS-200 .
An engine that inspired scale legend David Boddington whos credits include the scale models seen in the classic "Battle of Brittan" to push his modelling skills and come up with a truly special package.

[@DavidCurryFilms]

love the little valves jiggling up and down :)

[@ModelEnginesAus]

This is an accurate scale representation of the full size Gypsy Moth which does not have the engine mounted inverted unlike the Tiger Moth which is inverted.

[@ModelEnginesAus]

This was sent to us by a great you tube post on our other gypsy moth vid from directtopresident - " 14 hours ago I'm not upset; but David Boddington was flying single channel radio when BoB was made. He had just published "Tyro" in the UK and was begging/borrowing pulse proportional equipment. The modellers who did work to a frantic schedule (Mick Charles, Dave Platt, Jack Morton, Chris Olsen) would be able to set the record straight, but Mick has passed away. Ask Dave Platt" - thanks!

[@xKmotx]

Awesome! Sounds magnificent. :)

[@ModelEnginesAus]

@xKmotx Definitely a thing of beauty. Soon I will post the video of it flying around in that Gypsy Moth.

[@ModelEnginesAus]

@aeronca4022 Thanks for your enquiry; O.S Engines recommends running 20x10, 22x8 props for the Dia Star IL-300 shown in this video. Running the engine inverted should not be an issue however, it is recommended to run the engine in "right way up" first and ensure the tuning settings are adjusted accordingly once the engine has been inverted.

[@ModelEnginesAus]

@aeronca4022 Thanks for the question. Unfortunately the information you have is incorrect. Due to production issues we have not imported any of these since the first shipment. You may wish to ring around our dealers list listed on the M.E. website to see if there are any out there (1 lucky modeller did just that and found one of these rare kits). If we do get any more in they will be updated on our website

[@MFGKirchdorf]

cool engine !!!

[@ModelEnginesAus]

There seems to be conjecture as to boddiongton's involvement in B.O.B. if any one would like to clarify, I would be more than happy to post the reply. The videos already cut so I cannot alter it.

[@aeronca4022]

Really really nice. What is the maximum size prop this can turn? Will it run inverted?

[@mitchamus]

how come it's not mounted upside down? doesn't that put the prop in the non-scale position?

[@aeronca4022]

Hi is it true you guys have this model available again? I have one already and will order another from my dealer if so.