Sunday, September 7, 2025

Estes LTV Scout, Build, Part 3, Engine Mount


The engine block was installed just above the engine hook slot position using a glue ended dowel.

The engine hook had a slight reverse bend in it.
I bent a gentle curve to better retain the motor.



The instructions mentioned a hold down strap on the pattern sheet (back of face card). There wasn't one.

No big deal. I used a wrap of electrical tape which would last longer than masking tape.

A drop of wood glue was set over the upper bend of the hook.




The finished mount. Those rings are thin!

The upper ring is set down about 1/8" to allow a glue fillet on both sides.

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