I bought a 4 star as my first glow kit and my second glow plane. I saw a few that were bashed and I thought they really improved it's looks. I already have as OS .46fx for it.

I want to make a cowl and started by coping the front of the plane and building a replica of the front of the plane. I can screw around with this and not mess up the original. I can still build it stock if I can't iron out some of the bugs. I bought a Dave Brown mount so I can turn the engine on it's side. I ended up turning it more than 90 degrees so that the muffler is straight down so I might be able to hide it. This is where I have a few questions.

The center of the carb would be about 2 inches lower, should I move the tank lower?

The muffler isn't straight with the fuse along the bottom, if you can imagine if it was mounted down and look at it you would see what I mean. I was wondering if might affect it in flight by acting as a rudder. If it does I might look into a pitts style muffler and see if it would fit.

The Dave Brown mount comes with some #4 wood screws to mount the engine, is this the way to go? I bought some #6 hex head wood screws to use if that is the way to go. I can't see how I would use machine screws.

If anyone has any tips also please chime in

Thanks

Chris