ORIGINAL: Prop Nut

The original SE5a also had engines that mounted with the prop exiting the lower area, I forget the name of the engine but I have seen photos of them. With the FunAero you can mount your engine inverted to put the shaft out the top or right side up as the photo shows and put it lower. The Dynaflite also has cutouts in both locations for mounting. A good reference is the Chilian Air Force, they used many SE5s in the late teens and through the 20's. I dont have the web site handy, but you can do a search. I really have to say that the FunAero is overpriced for the kit you get, in thier 1/4 scale the BalsaUSA looks just as good (only my opinion) and is 100.00, and comes with much better documentation, hardware etc. I have thier Fokker DVII and am very impressed with the kit so far(have only looked longingly at the parts, have not started the kit, I do however have a 4 stroke conversion flight tested and ready for the plane but thats another story)