Towel R/C Plane Motor Mount and Nose Plate

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This is a specially designed motor mount for the Towel RC Plane, carefully engineered to accommodate the Tower Pro 2108-21T brushless motor with its 12mm center-to-center spacing. A deliberate drill pattern is employed to ensure a secure fit. To add an extra layer of security and strength, the holes are precision-countersunk to enable screws that sit flush and snugly in place. The motor mount itself draws inspiration from an existing design on Thingiverse (http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:14507), although this iteration boasts a number of key differences that make it more robust and refined. Notably, a sturdy front nose brace is integrated into the design to fortify the plane's delicate front tip. This innovative feature addresses a problem encountered during the first build of this plane – namely, that its nose often took the brunt of impact, leaving it severely damaged. To prevent this from happening in the future, a strategically designed reinforcement was added, providing the extra strength required without compromising on weight. In order to give the Towel RC Plane an eye-catching look that would appeal to flyers everywhere, red packing/sealing tape is cleverly employed to create an unmistakable red color scheme. Notably, this approach produces far more pleasing results than relying solely on the plane's natural foam texture, which often appears stark and uninviting in flight. Further customizing this design was made possible by incorporating expertly crafted servo horns from Thingiverse (http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:46620). Compared to their previous, hand-built alternatives constructed using coroplast, these superior-quality components perform admirably and reliably under stress. The results are a significant improvement in stability and durability that sets the bar higher for every flight. To delve deeper into the details of building the Towel RC Plane or The Flack, as it is sometimes known nowadays, head on over to http://makezine.com/projects/make-30/the-towel-rc-stunt-plane/. For additional resources, consider checking out (http://www.brooklynaerodrome.com), where further tips and guidelines are available for anyone keen on pushing their piloting skills to new heights.