I just read this thread. If you have enough tubing you can cut a 5'' to 5 1/2'' length, subtract the inner circumference( pi x 2.75'' =8.635 ) from the outer circumference (pi x 2.84''=8.9176) = .2826 or roughly just over 1/4(.25)''. Cut that out and test fit, glue a piece of notecard or similar inside allowing the coupler to expand inside your tubing. Be careful not to glue it in! If a slip joint you can sand it a little or wrap with plastic wrap before inserting and allow the glue to set up. Then glue in one end, if slip joint. If you need all your tubing for the airframe you can use something larger in dia. to do the same thing. Say LOC 3''ID/3.1''OD, (pi x 3.1''OD =9.734) - 8.635 = 1.099.(~1-3/32'') All specs from the Semroc and LOC sites BTW.