Ranger Clone Build Part 2 Engine Mount

The original Ranger had the cluster tubes glued side by side.

I wanted to add engine hooks instead of simply friction fitting with masking tape.
Any type of engine hook retention might get in the way when all three engine tubes are glued together. Three wraps of tape or mylar rings would make the tube assembly wider than the inside diameter of the BT-60 mainframe tube.

In the picture a 1/8" slit was made 1/4" from the forward end of each tube.
The engine hook is set in the slit.

The picture above shows a rectangle cut from 110 lb. cardstock - 1/2" wide x 1 5/8" long. This will be glued over the engine hook to hold it in place.

A coat of white glue is applied to one side of the cardstock piece.
Set it on the hook and center it from the rear before burnishing it into place.
Be sure the engine hook is straight down the tube.