Perry Mick wrote:

I took my drawing and stripped out some things and got it close to your
latest drawing using the rubber rod-ends. Your drawing shows I can even
remove the three tubes marked with x's. Almost looks like too few tubes.

Perry

Looks good.
A lot fewer tubes so it should be quicker to weld with less distortion.
Makes a 1/4 scale model and use a 1/2 plywood firewall to simulate the torsional
stiffness you get from the full size fuselage. That is the secrete to
these types of mounts. They exploit the torsional stiffness available
in the fuselage.

I would have Jerry weld it up because he has a good strong jig. A good strong jig is very
very important as I found that out the hard way when I had mine built.

Going to the top of the firewall will give a bit better angle. Don't forget
to order left and right hand ball joint threads so all you have to do is give the tube
a few twist to adjust the angle.

Paul Lamar

OK, I removed those three tubes, so it looks just like your drawing now.
The 3/8" rod ends should be large enough? Are there any bending issues
with the points I have marked with arrows? I will build a scale balsa model.

Perry

No bending there but you might need a bit of mild steel sheet wrap to reinforce the 
joints.  Just because welding is frequently imperfect. Lots of load there.

I would go with the 1/2 inch just to get a bit more rubber around the ball.

Paul Lamar
 
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