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06-15-2002, 03:50 PM
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Hello there.
As a total beginner to the hobby, I am just putting my 1st ARTF together. The Push Rod on the Elevators is slightly too long, but overly long to be just trimmed out.
The question is, what is the best way to put a new bend in the push rod? Is there a set way to do this with a tool or something, or just to go ahead and bend it?
As a total beginner to the hobby, I am just putting my 1st ARTF together. The Push Rod on the Elevators is slightly too long, but overly long to be just trimmed out.
The question is, what is the best way to put a new bend in the push rod? Is there a set way to do this with a tool or something, or just to go ahead and bend it?
06-15-2002, 04:31 PM
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Originally posted by Rodney
Need more info in order to help you. what type of push rod? What type of ends?
Need more info in order to help you. what type of push rod? What type of ends?
06-15-2002, 04:33 PM
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Re: Z Bender
Originally posted by michael lewis
A tool is best used to install Z bends in the wire
A tool is best used to install Z bends in the wire
06-18-2002, 04:54 AM
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If its just a bit too long, just make the bends there right before the horn a bit sharper to take up the extra length. That is an old method of adjustment on small planes.
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Originally posted by Tom Nied
If its just a bit too long, just make the bends there right before the horn a bit sharper to take up the extra length. That is an old method of adjustment on small planes.
If its just a bit too long, just make the bends there right before the horn a bit sharper to take up the extra length. That is an old method of adjustment on small planes.
06-18-2002, 04:37 PM
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Another easy way to control the slack in your pushrods is to use EZ Connectors. They are the best way in my opinion for adjusting push rods. you can use the Z Bend method that you are using now on the tail, and attach these :
http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...1&I=LXD925&P=0
to your servo arm. The pushrod goes through the connector, and the screw on top of the EZ Connector tightens down to the length needed.
http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...1&I=LXD925&P=0
to your servo arm. The pushrod goes through the connector, and the screw on top of the EZ Connector tightens down to the length needed.
06-18-2002, 08:14 PM
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Originally posted by MinnFlyer
What size (engine size) plane is that anyway? If it's a 25 or larger, I'd get rid of those flimsey pushrods anyway.
What size (engine size) plane is that anyway? If it's a 25 or larger, I'd get rid of those flimsey pushrods anyway.
06-18-2002, 08:28 PM
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Originally posted by tmproff
Good luck man! I hope it gives you many hours of......"crash repair" lol, I mean many hours of fun and enjoyment!
Good luck man! I hope it gives you many hours of......"crash repair" lol, I mean many hours of fun and enjoyment!
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The small dent in the wing will not be a problem unless it's caused a stress crack in the foam that your pic doesn't show. Flex it gently or simulate a flight load by holding it up by the wing tips to ensure a crack doesn't open near that dent.
The tail crack will be another issue. Flight loads will cause it to move and it will break off pretty quick. Clear packing tape might hold it for a quick repair. 5min epoxy or foam safe CA will make a good permanent fix. I might be tempted to take the fin-rudder off so I could get the stab nice and straight. Depends if you can get the fin-rudder off without dammage. Epoxy will add a significant amount of weight so check the CG again after the repair.
The tail crack will be another issue. Flight loads will cause it to move and it will break off pretty quick. Clear packing tape might hold it for a quick repair. 5min epoxy or foam safe CA will make a good permanent fix. I might be tempted to take the fin-rudder off so I could get the stab nice and straight. Depends if you can get the fin-rudder off without dammage. Epoxy will add a significant amount of weight so check the CG again after the repair.
