Hi guy's, just received my Brodak orig magician kit yesterday. Checking out the parts I found the hardwood motor mounts are only 2 1/2" long. This seems extremely short. Otheer kits I have built have at least 5 1/2 " mounts. I know this is a copy of the original kit not the Midwest one, only 43 1/2" wing span. Question is should I extend the mounts to add strength to the fuselage or are the short one's O.K. I think the modern kits went with longer mounts to add strength and help with vibration issues.   By the way I will be using an os max 25FP for power.

Thanks.

Rich

Kit makers were always looking for ways to cut costs. Like you said it is a copy of a kit. Build it to make it better and make the mounts longer. The original Ringmaster had longer mounts but Sterling shortened them.
Ed