BelieveThePipe

I have seen on many airboats the servos are outisde the waterproof container. How do you waterproof a servo so you can put it outside?

Selph-Inflicted

I run my servos mainly untreated..it takes just a moment to change servos with my set up.

Some ways to waterproof are to dip them in "Plasti-Dip" or "Rubberize-it". Some may even pull the backs off the servo and pack them with lithium grease, which would be my recommendation. I have used "Plasti-Dip" a couple of times and had a problem with the product hampering the servo speed, seems like some got into the servo shaft and caused some restriction.

eas___1990

hey dad hey thick is "mean greens" body.it looks like it is like 3/4 inch
or less.

Selph-Inflicted

The MG boat is constructed from 2" white foam.

subsinker

My Feedback: (61)

FYI: You can purchase servos that already "water resistant" They have rubber o-ring seals. I believe Futaba sells some models. Not sure of any other manufacturers but check around. I use JR servos almost exclusivly and have never had a problem with moisture.

Hope that helps,
Pete

eas___1990

i would have never guesed mg was that thick he looks so thin...also what size motor is on that pup

Selph-Inflicted

The MG is powered by an OS46FX. The boat is 28"x14"

eas___1990

asome how fast do you think it is?

Selph-Inflicted

Wish I knew exactly for sure. I will guestimate at 35-40.

eas___1990

when u say white foam do u mean like the stuff you get in boxes like packeging foam

Selph-Inflicted

Yes.

eas___1990

good i dont feel like spending 30 bucks for a couple sheets of foam

eas___1990

1" in thickness

ballgunner

My Feedback: (1)

Up 'til now I haven't had any trouble with water in my servos. They are all inside in what I thought was a waterproof compartment. When I did the job on Windy by hitting a rock it cracked the hull at the chine. When I looked inside a day or two later there was water. Both servos are now dead ducks. If I were to try to waterproof a servo I would disassemble it and put heavy grease where all the parts join before reassembling. My switch is deck mounted with a plastic cover that is available from Tower as a Kyosho Fairwind 900 spare part. Antenna no problem, RX and battery protected in little watertight boxes. New servos mounted 1/4" above the bottom.