Born in 1917 in Tajimi, Gifu Prefecture, Mr. Shigeo Ogawa (1917-1992) is renowned in the world of modeling as the founder of the Japanese company O.S. Engines.
Since his childhood, Mr. Ogawa had a passion for tinkering with machines and thus decided to pursue training at a technical school to acquire technical skills and the fundamentals of engineering. During his student years, he even received a special award at a science fair, marking the beginning of his career...
Born in 1917 in Tajimi, Gifu Prefecture, Mr. Shigeo Ogawa (1917-1992) is renowned in the world of modeling as the founder of the Japanese company O.S. Engines.
Since his childhood, Mr. Ogawa had a passion for tinkering with machines and thus decided to pursue training at a technical school to acquire technical skills and the fundamentals of engineering. During his student years, he even received a special award at a science fair, marking the beginning of his career in building model engines.
In 1984, he was honored with the prestigious FAI Paul Tissandier Diploma, the highest recognition in the field of aviation. Additionally, in Japan, he is also recognized as an avid enthusiast of live steam locomotives.
O.S. Engines celebrated its 80th anniversary in 2014. Since the passing of its founder, it has been owned by the Japanese company FUTABA CORPORATION.
O.S. Engines is globally recognized as the first company entirely dedicated to the manufacture of model engines and live steam locomotives.
It plays a leading role worldwide in the production of model combustion engines. Over its 80-year history, the company has established high standards of skilled craftsmanship, including introducing the world's first model rotary engine. More recently, it has developed an electronic fuel injection system engine, ranging from small .10 cubic centimeter engines to the larger five-cylinder radial four-stroke 3.0 cubic centimeter engine.
For the production of its engines, O.S. Engines utilizes modern precision machinery and carefully selected top-quality materials. This approach ensures consistent performance and long product life. Ultimately, O.S. Engines always strives to provide "quality and performance" to users worldwide.
History of O.S. Engines compagny :
1936.11 Established Ogawa Seisakusho in Tanabe Honmachi, Osaka, and started manufacturing and selling model engine TYPE-1. 1941.12 Established Ogawa Seiki Co., Ltd. in Kumata-cho, Higashisumiyoshi-ku, Osaka 1954 Started production of model radio control equipment. 1957 Relocated the head office and factory to Hirano Baba-cho, Osaka. 1970 Successful mass production of rotary engine for models 1973 Development of Japan's first scavenging glow engine 1976 Started mass production of 4-cycle engine for models 1978 Started manufacturing and selling live steam locomotives 1981.2 Acquired the planned site for the Nara Factory in Ando Town, Nara Prefecture. 1983.3 Construction of Nara factory 1986.11 50th anniversary of founding 1990 Developed a 4-cycle engine with a supercharger for models 1993.12 Became a member of Futaba Corporation Group. 1997.4 Completion of O.S. field (R / C car circuit mini SL running field) on the premises of the Nara factory 1998 LA series, 12LD wins GOOD Design Award 2000 Launched the first model engine equipped with an electronically controlled fuel injection system 2003 Completed factory building and engine test building at Nara factory 2006 70th anniversary of founding 2007 O.S. field complete renovation 2007.4 Announced the first bioethanol engine and dedicated bioethanol fuel for model engines that are environmentally friendly. 2009.2 Obtained certification after undergoing expanded examination with ISO14001 as the Futaba Group site 2009 Launched 2-stroke 55cc gasoline engine GT55 2011 Ogawa Seiki announces first O.S. motor, glow fuel 2014.4 Launched the industry's first glow gasoline engine 2014.11 80th anniversary of founding 2018 Launched GF40U-FI, an electronically controlled fuel injection device. specification gasoline engine for fixed-wing UAVs 2020 Launched 33cc Range Extender for Drone 2021.3 Discontinued production and sale of steam locomotives
