The essential points about DuBro accessories

• Understanding the role of DuBro accessories in building a radio-controlled airplane.
• Discovering the main product families offered by DuBro RC.
• Choosing the right components according to your model and skill level.
• Durably equipping your airplane with reliable RC hardware.
• Optimizing control precision and flight safety.

Why accessories are as important as the airplane itself?

When preparing a new RC airplane, a lot of time is often spent choosing the airframe, the engine, or the servos. However, a model's performance also depends on many more discreet components.

Well-designed RC airplane linkages, Control Horns, Ball Links, or quality DuBro wheels play an essential role in the overall reliability.

I often consider these accessories as the foundations of a radio-controlled model.

Even the best airplane will lose precision if the controls have play, if the attachments are fragile, or if the wheels are not suitable for the terrain.

It is precisely on these elements that DuBro has built its reputation. For several decades, the brand has been developing RC airplane accessories aimed at simplifying assembly while improving the safety and longevity of models.

A range designed for all stages of construction

The DuBro catalog covers virtually all stages of building a radio-controlled airplane.

From the beginning of assembly, the RC hardware allows for clean assembly of the different airframe elements.

Next come the RC airplane hinges, control systems, servo accessories, Pushrods, Ball Links, E/Z Connectors, Kwik Links, and Control Horns, which ensure the transmission of movements between servos and control surfaces.

The brand also offers a wide selection of DuBro wheels, propeller hubs, tanks, silicone tubing, mounts, and many small accessories essential during the final stages of assembly.

This approach has a significant advantage: most components are designed to work together.

Assembly is thus simpler, and compatibility between different parts is ensured.

The main DuBro accessories families

The DuBro catalog is organized around several major categories, each addressing a specific need during the construction or maintenance of a radio-controlled model.

This diversity explains why many modelers remain loyal to the brand for many years.

Control surfaces: the heart of piloting

On a radio-controlled airplane, each movement of the control stick is transmitted to the control surfaces through a series of mechanical components.

The precision of this chain is essential.

If any element has excessive play, the overall quality of piloting can be degraded.

The Ball Links DuBro are particularly appreciated for their smooth operation.

They allow the controls to maintain excellent precision, even after many hours of flight.

The DuBro Control Horns ensure a robust attachment to the control surfaces.

Their design limits deformations and ensures faithful transmission of movements.

The DuBro Pushrods complete the set by efficiently connecting the servos to the various control surfaces of the aircraft.

Used together, these accessories form a reliable, precise, and durable control system.

Why Ball Links have become essential

The DuBro Ball Links are among the manufacturer's most well-known products.

Unlike a traditional clevis, a ball link allows for operation at different angles while greatly limiting mechanical stresses.

This principle offers several advantages.

The forces transmitted to the servo decrease.

The risk of binding is reduced.

Precision remains constant, even with significant control surface deflections.

This is why DuBro Ball Links are widely used on aerobatic planes, warbirds, jets, or large gasoline models.

They also work perfectly on models designed for sport flying, where control precision is a crucial factor.

E/Z Connector and Kwik Link: simple and fast adjustments

All modelers have faced the challenge of adjusting a control rod that is slightly too long or too short.

The DuBro E/Z Connectors provide a particularly effective solution.

They allow for quickly changing the position of a pushrod without having to redo the entire assembly.

The DuBro Kwik Links offer a simple, robust, and cost-effective connection system.

These two accessories help save valuable time when adjusting elevator, rudder, or aileron controls.

They are now found on a wide variety of models, from small electric planes to large-scale gas-powered aircraft.

Common mistakes when choosing accessories

Even experienced modelers can make mistakes when building a radio-controlled airplane.

In most cases, these mistakes involve not the airframe or engine, but the accessories that ensure the proper functioning of the whole system.

The first mistake is undersizing components.

Installing a too light RC airplane linkage or unsuitable Control Horns on a powerful model can lead to a lack of precision or even premature wear.

Conversely, choosing significantly oversized accessories unnecessarily increases the weight of the aircraft. A heavier plane consumes more energy, has a harder time taking off, and loses performance.

Another common mistake is mixing components of very different quality.

An excellent ball link paired with a low-quality clevis or unreliable hardware often creates a weak point in the control chain.

Lastly, some modelers neglect maintenance. However, regularly checking the DuBro Ball Links, Pushrods, mounting screws, and DuBro wheels can prevent many breakdowns before they occur.

Which accessories to prioritize based on your skill level?

Not all pilots have the same needs.

The choice of DuBro accessories should also consider your experience and the type of model you are building.

As you progress, you will discover that the quality of accessories plays an increasingly important role.

Aerobatic planes, warbirds, jets, or large gasoline models require components capable of withstanding high mechanical stresses while maintaining impeccable precision.

Some tips for a durable assembly

A good accessory will perform at its best only if it is properly installed.

Before starting the assembly, take the time to check the alignment of the servos, rods, and control surfaces.

A perfectly straight control always works better than a linkage that operates under stress.

Always use RC hardware suitable for the diameter of the screws and axles.

The tightening should be sufficient to ensure safety, without blocking the joints.

After the first flights, check all the fastenings. Vibrations can cause some parts to loosen slightly.

Regular simple checks significantly contribute to increasing the lifespan of your plane.

Finally, remember to immediately replace an accessory showing abnormal play, a crack, or excessive wear.

The cost of a small part is always much lower than that of a major repair.

The essential accessories for equipping an RC plane

The following table summarizes the most commonly used components when building a radio-controlled plane.

Why choose DuBro accessories?

For several decades, DuBro has established itself as a reference in the world of RC modeling thanks to the quality and diversity of its catalog.

Whether it's RC airplane linkages, DuBro Ball Links, Pushrods, Control Horns, DuBro wheels, tanks, hinges, or RC hardware, the brand offers solutions known for their robustness and ease of installation.

This consistency allows modelers to select compatible components, capable of equipping not only a training aircraft but also a scale model, a warbird, a glider, an aerobatic plane, or a large gasoline model.

Find DuBro accessories at Scientific-MHD

To choose the DuBro accessories suitable for your project, it is recommended to consult a specialist in radio-controlled modeling offering a complete range and technical advice.

You can thus find the main product families of the brand, compare different references, select dimensions suitable for your aircraft, and easily complete your order with servos, motors, adhesives, tools, or consumables needed for building your model.

By gathering all these equipment from the same specialized retailer, it becomes easier to prepare a complete project, benefit from better compatibility between components, and save time during assembly.

With their recognized quality and wide range of references, DuBro accessories and DuBro tools are now a trusted solution for building, maintaining, and upgrading a radio-controlled airplane, regardless of your level of experience.