Question about the Nakajima Sakae

[Paulw]

I have started the 1/24 scale Trumpeter Rufe and have sort of completer the engine but for one issue. Where is the magneto cover on the reduction unit go? I have or at least think I have assembled it according to the distructions but my finished product doesn't seem to match the line drawing. On the sheet it shows the magneto cover down between two cylinders but when I get everything else dry fitted it wants to go about 15 deg left as you are facing it.

I have looked at various photos and what i find is that they vary from photo to photo. straight up, straight down, 45 deg left or 15 deg left or not at all. I could use some info if any one has some on this engine.

 

[moon puppy]

:idonno

 

[MrT]

Sakae 21 engine

B)

 

[jknaus]

Hope these are of some use.
James

 

[Paulw]

thanks gentlemen, that "zeros" it in.