RE: CGRCJets A-10 Build Thread
This is how i installed the engine nacelle
- marked 3/4" from back former and 3/4" in from side of fuse.
- marked 1-5/8 from front former and 3/4" in from side of fuse.
- I then drilled a small hole at all 4 marks. The holes were a bit smaller that the screws that are to go in them.
- I then used a small piece of all thread to determine where i wanted my openings in the bottom of the fuse so i could access these screws. I used a sharp scribe to puncture a small hole at my mark from the inside. I only did this to one side and measured and marked over the other one from the outside so they looked even from the outside with one another. Same with the 2 front holes.
- I pushed the scribe through the puncture from the outside to open the hole up bigger.
- I then taken the screwdriver that i will use to loosen and tighten these screws and opened the hole up even bigger.
- I then put the screws in the 4 holes on the mounting plate former of the fuse and let the ends stick out a bit so when i set the engine nacelle in place they will make small marks on the bottom of it.
- I lined up the engine nacelle where i wanted it and put pressure on the front and back to get my marks on the engine nacelle bottom. I then drilled small holes at these marks. For extra strength , you can put a 1/8" or 1/4" ply doubler on the back sides of the fuse and engine nacelle holes. You can then replace the screws with blind nuts and bolts.
chris