Model Forum / Radio Controlled / Air Models / February 2004

Having decided that I was in the market for a new engine 'er indoors was
gradually and gently brought round to the same idea.

A nice drive along the most scenic (and civilised) stretch of motorway
in the country. Turn left just before Scotland and we came to Just
Engines, at Carlisle. I had phoned before and arranged to go that day.

I was interested in an OS 25 LA, or... possibly an MVVS 21... or ???
I had seen some impressive write ups on the MVVS, but would it compare ?

The benefit of being able to go and see and handle the engines was
worthwhile. I liked the OS 25 but as soon as I got my sticky mitts on
the MVVS that was it ! The quality of this engine convinced me that was
the one I was buying.

Two ball races, ABC, shneurle porting, and superb feel made it a no brainer
decision. The MVVS is a bit heavier than the OS but that is because of
the quality of the alloy castings whch are chosen for strength.

Back home and then the indecision set in......

I couldn't make my mind up.. run the engine in and use it.. or mount it
on a nice mahogany plinth and put it on the mantelpiece.

It was a hard choice but I finally decided and started running the
engine in today. Even in the initial stages of running in this engine
gives the impression that it is going to be a superb piece of kit.

Just Engines were great to deal with and it was interesting meeting them
and looking at all the kit they sell. One wall was hung with props big
enough to take an arm and both legs off... bit out of my league !!

Well worth a 170 mile round trip, even 'er indoors was impressed  >:-)
(Don't know if that was with Just Engines or the fact that I bought her
soup and a roll on the way !!! )

Don't you just love a run out on a nice sunny day  >:-))

 Reg