This simple motor mount is easy to make & will fit all our Skyleada Replicas Kits.
You can also use the mount on other models.
These instructions used a Rapier L2 motor as a template, although they are also suitable for L1 & L3 sizes.
This guide is also available as a download in Adobe PDF format. Download file (Zipped 336k)
You will need:- A Rapier Motor.
- A strip of thin card (around 160gsm is ideal) 30cm long and 1cm less than the length of the Rapier.
- A strip of paper slightly narrower than the Rapier and long enough to wrap around the motor once.
- A piece of 1/4"sq Balsa the same length as the card's width.
- A small scrap of 1/16" Hard Balsa.
- P.V.A Wood glue.
- (If making for L3 Size) Epoxy Resin
- Some Masking tape.
- An elastic band.
1. Wrap the strip of paper around the Rapier once and secure it in place with a bit of masking tape.
2. Take the strip of card and wrap it once around the motor and paper. Holding the card in place, apply a bead of PVA along the outer edges of the exposed strip and spread it evenly across the card with your finger.
3. Wrap the glued card tightly around the motor, making sure that it is straight. Use elastic bands to hold the tube in place & remove the Rapier and paper from the tube.
4. When the glue has set, place the tube over the piece of 1/16" Hard Balsa and mark a line around it. Cut around the line to form a disc & glue this to the end of the tube - use plenty of glue to ensure a tight bond. For a stronger join use epoxy resin in place of the PVA. (If making for an L3 you need to use this)
5. Remove the elastic band & glue the length of 1/4"sq strip along the top of the tube, allow to dry.6. Test fit the Rapier in the motor, if it's a loose fit you can either wrap a piece of masking tape around the Rapier or use the paper tube as a sleeve.
7. The motor mount is now ready to be cemented to your model. Pin the mount in the same location as the Jetex motor is indicated on the plan. You may need to move it forward or backward slightly to achieve the correct balance. When this has been done, firmly glue the mount in place.
