Tail control rod

[snemi00]

I had a problem with the plastic tail control rod end that slips onto the carbon rod.
I think it may have had a bubble or some porosity in the plastic. When I screwed in the M3 grub screw I noticed the plastic got a little deformed.
I did not over tighten or bottom out the thread, and it got me worried. A little bit of back and forth and it broke.
I made up a couple of aluminum pieces, as these little plastic ends are not sold separately, you have to buy the entire assembly and I don't feel like waiting a week for parts to arrive, (I'm not lucky enough to have next day delivery here like most of you guys in the USA)

I just made up a couple of aluminum parts to replace the plastic. I threaded the part that slips over the carbon as well so it will grip the epoxy better.

I know this part is not new and has been used in the 800XXtreme so this must have been an isolated case I guess.

[dahld]

Ahhh...the (lost) art of modeling. When something doesn't workout just right, you create your own solution

Your "fix" looks good.

(-: Dave

[snemi00]

Thanks for your approval Dave
Almost finished the build, I've got a couple other ideas in the back of my mind.
Here's a hint of what might be next
http://www.facebook.com/bertrc#!/med...4417489&type=1

[OICU812]

There is no like button to your post, but i like it!

[sgrim80]

You are making a Goblin hanger for L700?