Ranger Clone Build Part 3 Engine Mount

Once the cardstock and engine hook are straight, burnish down the glued card strip with a clean dowel.




The supplied engine blocks were a little short at 3/16" long. I notched the engine tubes at 1/4" before checking. Not a big deal, they won't be seen once glued inside the model.

With the upper end of the engine hook below the engine block ring, It could go in crocked. You should glue the engine block in straight, not at an angle.





I used an engine casing to press the engine block in. This way the emgine block won't be set in at an angle.







After I was sure of a straight fit, a fillet was applied to the top of the tube / block joint.