Bowden Remote Control for Models and Toys

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Here's a "remote control" like it was used on 1950's toy cars (i.e. Schuco) created from bicycle parts. The steering wheel turns a gear-switch-wire inside a stiff plastic tube, allowing to turn the steering wheel of toys and models, such as my Wilesco steam roller D365, while in motion. To create this remote control, you'll need the following parts: * 1x bicycle bowden wire for the gear shifters (available at your local bike shop) * 1x stiff plastic tube for bowden wires (also available at your local bike shop) * 1x M3 screw * 1x metal tube that fits over the screw * Glue * 1x printed "Handle rounded" or "Handle big" * 1x printed "Head" * 1x printed "Wheel" To assemble this remote control, follow these steps: Print all three parts and attach the bowden wire to the steering wheel. Make sure it's securely attached with glue. Next, attach the stiff plastic tube to the handle using glue. Pass the bowden wire through the plastic tube, ensuring it can turn freely. Attach the steering head to the end of the wire that sticks out of the plastic tube using glue. Finally, create a handle for the steering wheel by screwing the metal tube onto the M3 screw. You can secure the steering head to your steam roller's steering wheel using rubber bands.