Hi, I am coming to the end of putting together a Midstar. The plans show a 4 stroke engine but I am using an OS 46AX. The engine mount , if I am reading the plans right has the engine a bit lower than my other models. To get thisa to work I will have to dremel a slot for the needle valve and also a bit for the muffler to clear. Does this sound right or did I screw up and have the engine mounted too low?!? Thankx for your time, Fast!

Hi!
Sounds right!
You can of course mount the engine any way you like as long as the universal fuel-tank-to engine rule is followed.,

Regards!
Jan K
Sweden

Minor adjustments like that are just part of the hobby. I don't think I've had a plane yet that I didn't have to use the Dremel to get the needle valve to fit right in it.

I wouldn't worry about it at all.

Ken

Fatsky, I had to notch out a cheek for the needle valve of the OS 52 FS on my Midstar. I remember toying with putting an OS 46 FX on it. I would have had to carve some space for it's muffler. You're probably OK.

i built a midstar with the 46 ax. i did have to cut out a cheek for the muffler. i cant remember what i did for the needle valve its in my garage i havent paid much attention lately.
your gonna love this plane
have a ball

Thankx for the feedback guys! I finished the fuse and adjusted the throws. I am going to pick up some covering for the wing so I can finish that off today. Thankx again and have a Happy New Year!

Happy New Year to you too! Post some pics when your finished. It'd be nice to see more Midstars.