Installing the Servo Tray, Engine Mount & OS 55AX | Great Planes Patriot Build Ep 30 #rc #hobby

Welcome back to Fool'n Around RC! In Episode 30 of the Great Planes Patriot Build Series, we're making some serious progress as we install the servo tray, mount the engine mount, and fit the OS 55AX glow engine to the firewall. This is one of the most exciting stages of the build because the Patriot is finally starting to look like a real airplane! I'll walk you through the process of locating the engine, measuring spinner spacing, drilling mounting holes, cutting threads, and preparing everything for the fuel system and throttle linkage. Chapters: 00:00 Great Planes Patriot Build Ep. 30 01:05 Installing the Servo Tray 05:40 Servo Tray Installation Tips 08:55 Mounting the Engine Mount 13:20 Finding the Correct Engine Position 17:10 Test Fitting the OS 55AX Engine 24:45 Drilling the Engine Mount Holes 30:30 Threading the Engine Mount Rails 36:15 Installing the OS 55AX Glow Engine 41:00 Engine Protection & Build Tips 44:30 What's Next for the Patriot Build? Whether you're building a Great Planes Patriot, another sport aircraft, or just enjoy RC airplane building, I hope this video gives you some useful tips and ideas for your next project. If you enjoyed the video, please hit the Like button, Subscribe, and leave a comment letting me know where you're watching from! I enjoy hearing from fellow RC enthusiasts and try to reply to every comment. Thanks for hanging out at the bench with me, and I'll see you in the next episode! 📱 Follow Me: FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?... Instagram:   / foolnaroundrc   Donations can be made via my PayPal (link below). Your support helps me create more RC content and bring you even better footage from events like SEFF—thank you! $$ Donations: paypal.me/Foolnaroundrc 🔗 Links & Resources: 📺 Full Build Playlist:    • Great Planes Patriot RC Plane Build Series   Shops: https://www.ebay.com/usr/sirmonsretai... https://www.ebay.com/usr/sirmonsmetal... 🛠️Tools: Sandpaper Rolls: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DRNHB58J?... Exacto Knife #11 Blades: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07YD9NL76?... MAS4100 MASTER AIRSCREW RAZOR PLANE: https://gravesrc.com/mas4100-master-a... MAS4101 MASTER AIRSCREW REPACEMENT BLADES FOR WOOD PLANE: https://gravesrc.com/mas4101-master-a... ZON37140 Zona Swivel Head Pin Vise: https://gravesrc.com/zon37140-zona-sw... GPMR8130 Great Planes Dead Center Hole Locator: https://gravesrc.com/gpmr8130-great-p... 5.5" Kwik Sand Hand Sander: https://www.horizonhobby.com/product/... 11" Kwik Sand Hand Sander: https://www.horizonhobby.com/product/... TechTools Standard Self-Healing Cutting Mat: https://www.hobbylobby.com/art-suppli... Writer Bottles: https://www.hobbylobby.com/crafts-hob... Metal Pull-Saw Blade: https://www.hobbylobby.com/crafts-hob... Heavy Duty Knife - Size 5: https://www.hobbylobby.com/crafts-hob... #GreatPlanesPatriot #OS55AX #RCPlaneBuild #GlowEngine #ModelAirplane #RCWorkshop #RCPlanes #RadioControl #AircraftBuild #FoolnAroundRC