45 RoadRunner Build

[SayMikey]

Dont think that rudder linkage at the servo arm will live long. Tons of force to turn that boat,

 

[Ray Sametz]

Dont think that rudder linkage at the servo arm will live long. Tons of force to turn that boat,

Ditto on that, pushing the rod don't help. OMHO

 

[moparbarn]

Dont think that rudder linkage at the servo arm will live long. Tons of force to turn that boat,

I agree, I wouldn't trust that on my .21's. Silver solder a clevis on there, or if you need more adjustment a threaded sleeve, then a clevis.

 

[Beau Parsons]

Dont think that rudder linkage at the servo arm will live long. Tons of force to turn that boat,

I ran this setup on my Eagle SGX 2 and had no issues, but I would have to say a adjustable clevis might be good advice, stronger Like you said, thanks I always appreciate others insight I would hate to loose a race because the linkage came loose. A 2 dollar part could be the difference in winning a race.

Thanks Beau

 

[Brian Sorgente]

Hey Beau,

Here's what I've started using. Ran a solid 5 gallons through this setup last year and there's still no slop. The joints are the heavy duty 4-40 ones from dubro. The servo horn is an aluminum clamping style I found on tower hobbies. I had to drill and tap a hole a little lower on the servo arm to make it line up with the hole in the radio box but that was no big deal.

I used to run clevises but they always egged out the rudder/ servo arm hole and got loose. Hope this helps. Lookin good man

 

[Beau Parsons]

Brian,

That is a slick idea might have to change mine that looks stout, thanks for the info buddy.

Beau

 

[Brian Sorgente]

No problem man!