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Old 12-08-2002 | 12:46 PM
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I didn't want my engine mounted upright on my 4* 120. There are a couple fiberglass cowls that can be made to fit..kind of. One could carve balsa blocks to shape, but that could make it harder to "get to things. This does not look quite as good, but it is an alternative solution. Shown in the picture is the Saito 150 on its side. Also... the tank hatch cover, the right cheek... cut out for cylinder, and a removeable, carved block of balsa used as a cowl "top". (I guess the top could be attached to the cheeks, but I have decided to mount it to the flat side of the engine mount with 2 small screws). The cheeks are joined in front by a 4-40 threaded rod which is hidden by the top cowl piece that curves over the top of it. I did not use the "tripler" ply on the removable cheek. Just food for thought.....
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Old 12-08-2002 | 01:06 PM
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nice very nice,
Old 12-10-2002 | 02:46 PM
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I might say, a PERFECT combination of engine and plane!!
Ive been enjoying the same combo for 2 mos..

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