Midstar egine mounting...
 

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!

RE: Midstar egine mounting...
 

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

RE: Midstar egine mounting...
 

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

RE: Midstar egine mounting...
 

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.

RE: Midstar egine mounting...
 

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

RE: Midstar egine mounting...
 

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!:D

RE: Midstar egine mounting...
 

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