I've never had the problems that JimCasey mentions when using Gold 'N Rods with a 180 degree turn in them, perhaps due to me ensuring a smooth curve that's not a small radius. I've not had problems with the 'in the float' servo mounting method - though I will remember the balloon/glove method in the future, so thanks T_ om - and since I've never seen a full scale Extra 300XS, Dazzler, Balsa USA Stingray, etc. (like I fly) on floats I'm not too concerned about a Top Gun scale appearance.