20
31.
Next mount the motor to the front of the motor box using the remaining 4 bolts,
washers and lock nuts. In the photos the motor is mounted before installing the
motor box, but this is only for a better view of the mounting procedure. I have
found it much easier to mount the motor box to the fuselage first, as outlined
previously.
32.
Mount the ESC in the position shown. You may want to add a scrap piece of
balsa or lite ply here to facilitate mounting of the ESC. Use Velcro or cable ties
to secure the ESC.
33.
Solder your choice of battery connector to the ESC (probably easier to do before
mounting it). We prefer the Deans style connector. Attach the motor to the ESC
via the 3 bullet connectors in any order. Upon powering up the system, if the
motor runs in the wrong direction, switch any two wires and the motor will run in
the proper direction. Always test this without a propeller to prevent injury.
34.
Now let’s mount the cowl. First, wick some thin CA into the cowl mounting
tabs. Place 2 pieces of masking tape on the fuselage and mounting tabs as
shown. Use a pen to mark the center of the mounting tabs on the tape.
