Connecting Points, Bits and Pieces

Ends of Pushrods (or pull rods)

The typical Z-bends, U-bends and L-bends are great if all that is needed are pin ends. For rods to end with eyelets, I came up with two solutions:

1. If the rods are 0.6mm music wire, the end doubled back on itself forms an eyelet; I use a 3mm length of 3mm dia. aluminium tubing to lock the end against the rod;
2. For 0.6mm to 2.0mm rod ends, use 0.65mm nylon fishing line doubled back on pushrod and secured with 3mm tubing;
3. If flat strips, then 0.18mm PVC or 3mm tubing can be used, choice depends whether you want the hole flat or vertical.

Connecting Bits and Pieces

The intention is to use them in small RC aircraft using readily available material that are easy to work with, e.g. 0.18mm PVC sheet and 3mm diameter aluminium tubing.

1) Cabane Truss with Pivot

E.g. Pivoting fore wing of the Pou du Ciel

2) Rudder Horns

Pull-Pull horns

3) Bracing Lugs

For wings needing bracing attachment points

4) Twin Tail Wheel Bracket

Twin wheel assembly for Pou du Ciel