Make a functional tie rod on the Hudson?

[Jon Cole]

How do I make a functional tie rod on the Hudson?

[Jon Cole]

Nothing?

[sportandmiah]

Out of aluminum or plastic? If you're going to use a die, you would need 2: one toward and one reverse thread. But that might be overkill. Easiest way would be to use styrene and thread the rod accordingly. Scratchbuild the rod end and tap the same size.

How about a picture of the kit tierod.

[Harry P.]

What do you mean by a "functional" tie rod? Just something to use with poseable steering?

Don't bother with threads... just build it out of various lengths of brass or aluminum or styrene rod and/or tube. But why not just modify the kit piece?

[Jon Cole]

What do you mean by a "functional" tie rod? Just something to use with poseable steering?

Don't bother with threads... just build it out of various lengths of brass or aluminum or styrene rod and/or tube. But why not just modify the kit piece?

That is what I am trying for... how to modify the kit piece. Actually, somewhere here, a photo was shown of a steering modification to do posible steering, which is what I want to do... posible steering. Also, I am scratchbuilding new spindles to give the front end a lower stance.

I found the photo in my Fotki. I think I will just try to duplicate what this person did. Sorry, I do not have the info to give credit to the builder.

Edited October 31, 2011 by Jon Cole

[Harry P.]

Yeah, that's all you have to do. But I would use a heavier gauge wire for the tie rods... what this guy used looks a little too skinny.

[bandit1]

why not do what i did on my pete 377? use kit pieces but modify it just a tad and it actually looks more realistic! check my thread out!

http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=41636&hl=&fromsearch=1

just my two cents!

[sportandmiah]

Jon, the picture you've shown is fine. Use some piano wire, pretty strong stuff..avail at hobby shops.

[Edsel-Dan]

I am planning on doing this with My Hudson.

I will first drill through Each of the 4 connection locations with a Micro-bit,

then carefully cut the 2 tie-rods, center connector, & spindle links apart into the 5 pieces.

will also dill Into the spindle part and spindle proper to add re-inforcement to that joint.

I have Doll house nails about 3/16-1/4 inch long that will be perfect for the pins to allow pivoting.

I think the Hardest part will be closing & rounding the mounting points for the spindle on the upper

& lower A arms. They only have square/rectangular slots, not round holes.

I have done this on Many kits with separate spindles, as well as a few without

Try it on a 1 piece front axle from a 1/32 truck kit!!