FT Mini Scout Power Pod and trim

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My sons and I are early in our RC flight learning and while flying the mini scouts is fun, crashing is inevitable at this stage! The power pods didn't hold up well to our 'landings', and I wanted to design my own (there are already a few out there). This one has the thrust angle. It is also installed on my SE5, but I've tried a few times and I'm just not ready for that! The exhaust parts are for hot gluing to the outer of the fuselage in place of the foam board engine parts and are hold up (of course) much better. I've also uploaded a few thrust angle wedges to give it some downward angle that it seemed like I needed on the SE5. Note that I printed the power pod in ABS with 100% infill on all parts. Adds a little weight, but it is holding up beautifully! I tinkered with the dovetails and still didn't get them perfect without a little filing. Everything (once filed) interlocks nicely, and I used acetone/ABS mixture to 'glue' everything together. Also, the skewer holes do not match up to those laid out on the plans - I just lined up the longer end with the side of the fuselage and used it as a guide. The holes are designed ofr ehavier skewers, not the really skinny ones. UPDATE: I just uploaded V3 files. Thinned out in places to lighten things up a bit. There is also a top support, but I've grown to hate it trying to plug in the motor wires. It does provide support and holds the ESC well, but you;e been warned lol