Scale Nelitz 1/3 scale Cub build

[TonyHallo]

Here's what I did on the Champ and it has worked well.
I like the idea of ditching the aluminum servo tray and just using the tiller arm.

 

[dhal22]

Yes it does. The card is old, I believe they are located in California? I thought most were leaving CA and going to TX and Fl?
For 33% I use 3/4" for the ribs, 1" for longeron reinforcement and edges, and 2" for wing leading edges. You buy the tapes the same place you can get the fabric and covering liquids. They recently began offering the 2" tape for models, the photo below I used 1" tape for the leading edge.

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I just saw this post! No idea how i missed it. Thank you as I am on F&M website now.

 

[TonyHallo]

Here is F&M 3/4" pinking tape cut with the 3 mm pinking shears. Not exact but close enough and much better than a straight cut. Thanks for the tip.

 

[dhal22]

Tony, the sides are already pinked, you are using the shears to cut the tape?

 

[dhal22]

Rudder pull pull wires complete and TIGHT. The servo mounting wood structure not even dry yet.......

 

[dhal22]

I had to move my lower wing brace wires forward. A, they weren't scale where i had them and B, they interfered with my rudder pull pull wires.

I decided to take a short cut and just insert a metal piece oin the connection area.

Cut, drilled, ground smooth then blackened. I had to hammer the bracket in, no need for glue.

 

[dhal22]

Damn, I believe an airplane shape is starting to appear.

 

[dhal22]

I don't think a plastic Du-bro push rod is appropriate for a 40 lb airplane so looking for ideas. I might have a direct line to the servo but the flex of a plastic push rod is nice.

 

[AKNick]

Here's some ideas:
Get a carbon rod with a direct linkage with couplers. Lots on Flight Comps website, but heres one that's M4/M3.

Set - Aluminium coupler for carbon tube Ø 4/M3 right + left + setting ring

Set - Aluminium coupler for carbon tube Ø 4/M3 right + left + setting ring 1 Set MPJ30064 Made in Czech Republic

flightcomp.com

Plastic HD linkage

4-40 Nylon High Strength Gold-N-Rod

Nylon filled Gold-N-Rods feature an exclusive spline design that reduces friction and eliminates sensitivity to dirt, dust and moisture. They are very easy to install -- a threaded stud screws into the inner rod, and a clevis attaches to the other end of the stud -- and they are versatile, as...

sullivanproducts.com

4-40 rod with rolled threads, just make guide supports, you could always epoxy a carbon rod over it and braze a connector on the other end.

4-40 Threaded Rod (48" / 1219 mm) (6/pkg)

Can be used in conjunction with our nylon or steel Kwik-Links or with ball links where extra long pushrods are needed. Bendable and strong. Rods are available 3/4" (19 mm) thread on one end (.093" rods w/4-40 thread), perfect for making custom lengths for your needs. 6/pkg Made in USA

www.dubro.com

Man that looks like an airplane!!! It's almost this threads 5yr anniversary!

 

[dhal22]

Here's some ideas:
Get a carbon rod with a direct linkage with couplers. Lots on Flight Comps website, but heres one that's M4/M3.

Set - Aluminium coupler for carbon tube Ø 4/M3 right + left + setting ring

Set - Aluminium coupler for carbon tube Ø 4/M3 right + left + setting ring 1 Set MPJ30064 Made in Czech Republic

flightcomp.com

Plastic HD linkage

4-40 Nylon High Strength Gold-N-Rod

Nylon filled Gold-N-Rods feature an exclusive spline design that reduces friction and eliminates sensitivity to dirt, dust and moisture. They are very easy to install -- a threaded stud screws into the inner rod, and a clevis attaches to the other end of the stud -- and they are versatile, as...

sullivanproducts.com

4-40 rod with rolled threads, just make guide supports, you could always epoxy a carbon rod over it and braze a connector on the other end.

4-40 Threaded Rod (48" / 1219 mm) (6/pkg)

Can be used in conjunction with our nylon or steel Kwik-Links or with ball links where extra long pushrods are needed. Bendable and strong. Rods are available 3/4" (19 mm) thread on one end (.093" rods w/4-40 thread), perfect for making custom lengths for your needs. 6/pkg Made in USA

www.dubro.com

Man that looks like an airplane!!! It's almost this threads 5yr anniversary!

I found a 1/8 +/- carbon fiber rod that wool work perfectly. Even better it was splitting on one end and I found a perfect way to save it.

I taped the split tight while the Hysol cured,.