Making Pushrods - #3 Phoenix

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Making Pushrods - #3 Phoenix

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This is the third of many short tips on how to finish a composite Q500. They are based upon installation in a "Phoenix" that is currently being produced by Jim Lime (eight zero six - 553-5478).

This method is based upon steps shown on Darrol Cady's web site:

http://www.darrolcady.com/Carbon_Fiber/carbon_fiber.htm

The following are the basic steps:
1) Install ball links on 2-56 threaded rods
2) Shorten rods to approximately 1 1/4" beyond the connector
3) Clean rods with alcohol and sand the surface
4) Use Z-bend pliers to make ridges on rods
5) Apply rubberized CA on rod and end of carbon fiber
6) Join parts and apply activator to assist in drying
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Test fit the pushrods and identify where to cut with a marker.

A Dremel tool was used to cut the carbon fiber rods.

The hole in the servo horns were enlarged with the remaining piece of a cut off metal rod. It was installed in the drill and used like a bit.

Extra ears are cut off the servo horns.

A Z-bend tool was used to bend the wire. The ends were then attached to the servo horns.
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The pushrods were attached to the ball links on the tail.

Pushrods were then slid into the fuselage and the tail was attached with nylon bolts.

Metal rods were test fit inside the carbon fiber tubes.

The metal rods were cleaned and sanded.

Rubberized CA was applied on the rod and carbon fiber tube. They were then joined and attached to the servos. The control surface was verified to be straight. Activator was applied to set up the rubberized CA.
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I appreciate this thread. It helped me Out a lot. I used same Glue and your post made the job so easy. Thank you.
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