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Step 272:
Cut the center of the “U” with
band saw or coping saw.
A Saito .82 is shown
on the template.
Modify engine width
and lug hole spacing
to fit your motor if
different
Step 269:
Cut out the engine plate template
from the plans/template sheet
Step 271:
Drill holes as indicated on the
template.
Step 270:
Lightly mist 3M77 to the sheet
and apply it to the white plastic engine plate
A Saito .82 is shown
on the template.
Modify engine width
and lug hole spacing
to fit your motor if
different
Step 268:
Trim the right side sheeting so your
servo’s wires will route inside the channel
Clear the opening to
the channel as
required
Step 267:
Trim wood from channel opening
(if necessary)
Step 275:
Drill the 4 corner holes where
marked with a 3/16” bit
Step 274:
Apply engine plate and center the
corner holes to the lines and mark them.
Step 273:
Extend the mark along the beams
as shown. Do for both beams.
Align the rear of the plate
with the back of the “U”
as shown
It’s ok if the holes aren’t
perfectly centered on the
lines. Split the
differences to center the
plate
Step 276:
Landing gear and fuselage are
drilled only at top location for 1/4-20 bolt.
Use supplied
washers between
fuselage and
landing gear
Use full size
template to
locate holes
