For those that care, here is how this was finally resolved.
Following Don Peters general advise:
1. Constructed new baseplate and towhook as follows:
a. New baseplate constructed from 1/2 x 1/8 steel from Home Depot.
Drilled and tapped for the 8-32 holddown screw. Drilled 3/16 hole for new
Jim: One solution is a tape on tow hook. No, this is not a joke. I've
been flying 3 meter planes with the tow hooks just taped on with strapping
tape. I've never had one pull off. I make up a base out of fairly sturdy
shim brass that is curved to fit the bottom of the fuse. It's about
Okay, I'm trying real hard not to laugh.
That would look very kludgey on a $2,000 plane. I have taped on a tow
hooks for my HLG and Flying wings, but only so I can remove them. Would
never consider it for an unlimited ship. You know there will be up to (and
possibly more than) 200 lbs of
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