Model Tech P-47 Thunderbolt Instructions For Final Assembly page 44

Step 2: Installing the Rudder & Steering Pushrod Tubes
The rudder and steering pushrod control system is assembled in the same manner as the elevator pushrod control
system, however, because the steering pushrod clevis is difficult to access once the pushrod is installed, the assembly
order of the rudder and steering control system will be different.
Install one 2mm x 255mm threaded wire into one end of each nylon pushrod tube. Thread the wires into the tubes
until 1/2" of threads are visible and secure the wires into place using a couple of drop of thin C/A.
Allow the C/A to fully cure before proceeding.
Using a modeling knife, remove the covering material from over the rudder pushrod exit hole in the left side of the
fuselage. The hole is located 4" in front of the rudder hinge line and 1-1/8" below the horizontal stabilizer.
Cut two 1/4" long pieces of clear tubing and slide one piece onto the base of two nylon clevises.
Thread one clevis onto each of the threaded wires, making sure the clevises are threaded on completely, so there's no
chance of them coming loose.
Slide the tubing up over the clevis to keep it from opening during flight.
Assemble the second pushrod joiner plate (including the clevis) and secure it to the two nylon pushrod tubes using
the remaining two 2mm x 10mm flange-head wood screws. Use the same technique as with the elevator and make sure
to apply thin C/A to the wood screws and hex nut to prevent them from coming loose.
Do not worry about centering the tail wheel or rudder at this time. You'll do that later.
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Slide the plain end of the shorter (590mm long) pushrod
tube into the pushrod housing in the tail wheel compartment.
You will have to flex the pushrod tube and housing up to
get the last portion of the pushrod tube in place.
With the tail wheel centered, carefully snap the clevis
into the hole in the adjustable control horn.
Slide the plain end of the remaining pushrod tube into
the pushrod housing in the side of the fuselage.
Snap the clevis into the third hole out from the base of
the control horn.
Slide the tubing up over the clevis to keep it from opening
during flight.