Old Fogey Pushrods

[DarkFire]

I built an old fogey SBK somewhat recently and loved it! I decided a high-tail biplane version would be cool, so I embarked on my first full scratch building project, but came up against a very big problem near finishing. The pushrods sold by FT in packs are 4 inches shorter than the pushrods included in the old fogey SBK!!

I propose that FT sells special old fogey pushrods that are the same length as the pushrods in the old fogey SBK for those who don't have access to piano wire.

Thanks,
Dark

 

[kdobson83]

I printed off and cut out another servo tray, installed it on the bottom all the way to the rear, right before the fuselage bends inwards. U can use much shorter/stiffer wire when the servos are moved lower. I then use utility marking flags as the pushrods. Very stiff, very cheap. Still fly's like an old Fogey... But without the headache of the pushrod routing.

 

[rockyboy]

Check out this thread on building stronger pushrods over here

http://forum.flitetest.com/showthread.php?29359-how-to-make-strong-pushrods

Lots of options to get you in the air - cheaply