Centurion Project Part 5 2 Engine Cluster Mount

Even thought the interchangeable engine mounts didn't work out, I'm still posting the assembly. (I've got to fill this blog with something!) A new builder might pick a few ideas.

The two engine tubes are glued side by side.
Before gluing, there are some things to consider.
Check the second picture and plan ahead.

Draw a straight line down the tubes and extend the line over the ends of the tubes. You'll need these end marks to line up the tubes.

Be sure you set the engine hooks at an angle so they won't hit the outside tube.
This picture was taken as a dry fit with the centering rings before the tubes were glued together.

After the tubes have dried, glue a piece of card stock over the engine hook.
With the tubes glued side by side you can't do a tape wrap around the tube and over the hook.

The centering rings are glued on at the spacings shown in an earlier post.
All three mounts would have the same spacing in order to "lock" over the rear dowels shown in the next step.

At the rear is a piece of masking tape temporarily holding down the engine hook when the card stock piece was glued on.