Das Ugly Stik Balsa RC Aeroplane Build - Pt 5: Aileron Servos & Hinges 

I really like your method for cutting hinges. Using a spacer block results in all the hinges being on exactly the same plane.

Very nicely explained Mark! I have always liked concealed servos in wings but the trick is to have access to the servos after covering (in case servos need to be replaced). Your method solves this challenge. You also explained how to manage the adhesion of the covering around the servo bay by using balsa in key places. I am currently building a glider from plans (with no instructions) and I will use your build method to mount the concealed spoiler servos in the wing near the spar, with full accessibility. I also liked how you explained why you located the servos close to the spar. Detailed explanations are very much appreciated, especially those of us who are new to building from plans alone. I hope you will do many more videos in the future where you build from scratch and explain the full build as you do in this series.

Beautiful servo install and I like how you keep your hinges centered. Very nice video 👍

As always Mark. well made video and very informational on your build.

Another enjoyable video showing building tips etc. Thanks for posting I like your uploads and solutions to problems through the build.

Nice plane and video. Just one advice: In the plan the aileron control horn is put expressly backwards to make differential movement. You need more up travel than down for the adverse yaw. My 2 cents. Bonne continuation

Wow amazing nice video 😘

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Thanks, for this. Some good tips. What size servos are you going to use?

Excellent video Mark! I am from Ecuador and I have been following you for some time. I'm currently building my Ugly Stik, but the Wing came out a little crooked on the trailing edge. Any recommendation to fix it? The problem is only at the trailing edge, the leading edge is fine.

What's the plate made from? On my first build and this is the exact model I'm doing. Stuck on this very topic now. Looks like 1/4" but can't tell if it's ply or something else- imagine it's not balsa. Also thanks for these videos! As a Newby both to the hobby and to building, they are quite helpful. Dreading the wrapping step 😅

Like the servo mounting design, am going to use the exact same method for the Comper I've just started. The rear of the wing tip looks like it may be difficult to cover because the solid piece tapers down beneath the height of the rib so there will be an undefined air gap, something to check ?

nice build. but. how you will proceed to change that servo if it breaks

Hi Mark, where you getting your balsa? Lazada?