HELP! How do I mount these servos!
#1
I am finishing the build on an AV8R turban jet. It has a foam core wing that is sheeted with balsa. It has flaps and ailerons, so it needs 4 servos in the wing totoal. But HOWDOIMOUNTTHEM!? There is nothing but the 1/16" balsa sheet and foam to screw them into. Sence this thing will fly at 150-200mph I want them to be very strong! Im not much of a scratch builder, so I dont kow many little tips and tricks. The only thing i've thaught of is to epoxy a hardwood block into the foam and screw the servo to that. But im worried about fatige of the foam being able to hold the wood after a while.
Anyone had any experiance with this plane or have any ideas?
Thanks!
-Jake
Anyone had any experiance with this plane or have any ideas?
Thanks!
-Jake
#4
If you would like a stroger solution, just extend the front and back wood pieces as shown by MinnFlyer up to the opposite wing skin and glue them to a frame built on it.
In that way, both skins will work as structural elements, liberating the core foam from any load.
In that way, both skins will work as structural elements, liberating the core foam from any load.
#5
I think, Lnewqban, has the easyest and fastest solution. Mike B., got my discription exactly. I think that is what I need to do, as well as useing LOTS of epoxy.
I appreciate the help, guys! This little issiue had held up a year's build for a month!
I appreciate the help, guys! This little issiue had held up a year's build for a month!





