OR Spaced Needle Build, Part 6, Engine Block and Kevlar Tie

TIP: I don't recommend the Elmer's Glue anymore. The "New Stronger Formula" glues are thinner consistency and parts that are slid into the glue can freeze in the wrong position. Use Titebond II or Aileen's Tacky Glue.

The BT-20H is narrow, you won't be able to apply glue for the engine block using a fingertip.
The engine will extend 1/4" beyond the back end of the model.
A round end dowel was pencil marked about 2 1/2" from the top. Notice how the top of the dowel is below the top of the engine. This insures the glue bead will be a bit below the final engine block position.

A bead of glue is applied to the sides of the dowel end.
Stick in the dowel and roll the glued tip around the inside of the body tube.


Slide in the engine block and press in place with an engine casing.
Slide up until you reach the 1/4" pencil line at the rear of the casing.

An elastic shock cord is tied to the end of the Kevlar line.
This knot spreads out the strain of the Kevlar and Elastic tie.

To see how to tie it: CLICK HERE