Installing a Nose ring for a Hyde Engine Mount

This Fact Sheet is primarily aimed at the newcomer to Building R/C Model Aircraft.
Mark the Rough Shape of the Nose Ring Mount	First, using the spinner mark the rough outline of the nose ring mount on the material you use. Use 1/8" Beach ply or end grain _" carbon balsa. Cut to fit. My part may seem a little overkill but it adds some strength to the nose area and provides a lot of glue surface. The area that accepts the nose ring flange is a little oversize to allow for some adjustment later. It will be sanded away (see the finished product below) with a dremel tool after it is glued in place.	The Finished Nose Ring Mount
The Measuring Device	Now, make a measuring device from a stick to use for positioning the nose ring in the fuz. Determine the notch on the stick by mounting the engine and measuring the distance from the fuz front to the point you want your nose ring. Add that measurement to the thickness of the nose ring and cut your notch at that point. To use the device, simply install the nose ring mount and push the measuring stick against the plywood in several places to insure uniform distance from the front of the fuz. Then epoxy in place.	Using the Measuring Device
Insure the Spinner Fits Properly	Once the glue has dried, mount the engine and install the nose ring and spinner backplate. I use a light backplate, so it's easy to mark for the blind nut holes. If you don't use a light backplate you'll have to position the engine so the backplate fits properly then tape the engine in place to keep it from moving, remove the spinner backplate and mark the holes for the blind nuts. Now, drill the holes you just marked and install blind nuts to secure the ring in place. I use 440 blind nuts and 1/4" hex head screws to secure the nose ring.	Marking the Blind Nut Holes
The Finished Product	After the blind nuts are installed sand away any excess material with a dremel tool. The mount adds only 6 grams of weight and the nose ring 5 grams!

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