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Servo mounts assembled.
Marking servo. Be sure servo is at the end of the
mount.
Sitting flat on bench.
Next, we will mount everything we need, to make
this boat go!
Radio:
Find the 4 pieces of ¼x1-1/2 ply, and the 4 pieces
of tri stock.
These are the servo mounts.
Using CA, glue one piece of tri stock to each piece
of ply.
Make sure the two pieces are flush with each other
by holding them flat against the bench while the
glue dries. Use a piece of waxed paper or cling
wrap on the bench, so the part doesn’t become a
permanent part of your be
nch…
When dry, sand each mount smooth with 80.
Get your servos.
Hold the servo at the end of the mount, mark the
hole locations in the ply. Be sure to leave a 1/16
gap between the servo case and the mount. Drill on
the marks with a 1/16 bit.
Repeat for the other side.
Repeat for the other servo.
Assemble the grommets and bushings on the
servos. Note that the brass bushings go in from the
bottom of the servo.
Screw the servos to the mounts, making sure the
case does not touch the mount.
Lay each mounted servo on the bench.
Check to see that it sits flat on the mounts. If not,
find out why and correct it.