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Technical, Techniques, Hints, and Tips => Other Technical Questions... => Topic started by: boatmadman on August 28, 2008, 08:35:08 am

Title: Control rods
Post by: boatmadman on August 28, 2008, 08:35:08 am

I am looking for a flexible control cable/rod that runs in a plastic sleeve, the type used in model airplanes for linking between the servo and control surfaces.

Trouble is, I havent a clue what they are called or where to find them. I have tried googling, but not knowing the product name I have had no luck.

Can anyone help?

Ian

Title: Re: Control rods
Post by: tigertiger on August 28, 2008, 08:58:16 am

Bowden Cable
Sullivan Snake

Google push rod.

I got one last year.
I think it was from A Model World or Westbourne Models, not 100% sure.
But if you ring them youcan discuss it with them and order.

Title: Re: Control rods
Post by: barriew on August 28, 2008, 09:17:52 am

How long do you need? I have a length of flexible plastic rod in a sleeve. Let me know what length you require and I'll measure it. If its long enough you can have it.

Barrie

Title: Re: Control rods
Post by: FullLeatherJacket on August 28, 2008, 09:19:55 am

Ian
Just to add to what TT has said, Bowden cable is stranded steel cable which runs inside a plastic tube, while the Sullivan Snakes are like a star-section length of plastic tube which runs inside a larger one. Don't forget to check out what sort of fittings you require to make connections to each end; Mark W will know the score, as he has a number of model submarines which have identical connections in them.
BTW I reckon TT must win the prize for the furthest distance travelled to get to a model boat show - Shanghai to Ellesmere Port!
FLJ

Title: Re: Control rods
Post by: tigertiger on August 28, 2008, 09:53:15 am

Quote from: FullLeatherJacket on August 28, 2008, 09:19:55 am

Ian
Just to add to what TT has said, Bowden cable is stranded steel cable which runs inside a plastic tube, while the Sullivan Snakes are like a star-section length of plastic tube which runs inside a larger one. Don't forget to check out what sort of fittings you require to make connections to each end; Mark W will know the score, as he has a number of model submarines which have identical connections in them.
BTW I reckon TT must win the prize for the furthest distance travelled to get to a model boat show - Shanghai to Ellesmere Port!
FLJ

You can add 600 miles to that.
 :o
Zhengzhou to Shanghai first  :D

A long way to travel to buy some ACTion goodies. O0

Title: Re: Control rods
Post by: boatmadman on August 28, 2008, 10:55:27 am

Thanks fellas - bowden cable is the stuff - found and ordered some.

Ian

Title: Re: Control rods
Post by: boatmadman on August 28, 2008, 11:28:32 am

Barrie,

My apologies for not acknowledging your generous offer, as soon as I saw Bowden cable in TT's post I went off at a tangent and ordered some, came back and saw your offer.

Thanks anyway

Ian

Title: Re: Control rods
Post by: barriew on August 28, 2008, 12:51:41 pm

No problem - I don't have much anyway.

Barrie

Title: Re: Control rods
Post by: andyn on August 28, 2008, 01:04:14 pm

Barry at Mainly Models has sullivan Snakes for sale, which are complete with all connectors, one is already attached

Title: Re: Control rods
Post by: tobyker on August 28, 2008, 02:23:41 pm

for end connectors you can soft solder a bent paper clip on the end of the inner cable.