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Making servo wells for foam-core wings
When making foam-core wings the task of mounting the servo
properly buried into the wing is a challenge (maybe not a big one, but..)
Presented below is my method, that involves making a balsa-box for the servo,
and then glue this box into the wing. Typical tools needed are some kind
of saw (a band-saw is the best) to make balsa and plywood pieces of exactly the
same length, and the more basic tools like knifes and a sanding-block (Permagrit
is the best)
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The
assembly to cut the wood in exactly same length.
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Glue
balsa and plywood to one balsa-side, take care to get it square on the side,
and at correct distance for the servo to be used.
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The whole assembly is glued together, some sanding is left to be
done.
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As
you can see, this does not add a lot of weight to your model
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The
hole in the wing is cut and ready for the box, use a straight edge and a
sharp knife to cut the opening.
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The
box with servo is in place in the wing, use a sanding block to get it even with
the surface of the wing.
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