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Tape some strips of paper or thin
card to the sides of the fuselage so
that they can reach the cowling
mount blocks.
Mark locations of the center of the
cowling mount blocks as shown.
Put the canopy on the model, and
place a couple of layers of masking
tape to the front. This will provide
a thin gap under the mounted cowl
to make the canopy easier to place
on and off.
Tape the cowling into place. Center
it with the paint scheme and the
motor hole on the front.
Use a straight edge to make sure
that the cowling will not rub a
mounted propeller.
Note:
You can mount the propeller,
but some curve away from the
cowling. If you change props to
another type later (like a scale
prop), it may rub without the same
curve. The straight edge should
make sure all props fit properly
without hitting the cowl.
