R/C Naval Combat

I used one of the Traxxas servos in one of my transports. It got sunk twice with the traxxas servo, once in 7 feet of water and once in 3 feet of water.

in 7 feet of water, I was using a non-waterproof receiver. Since I had no way to test, I gave all the electronics an alcohol bath. The servo wasn't full of water, but I don't recall if the moisture I saw had dripped off me (having just gone for a swim) or was there when I opened the case.

in 3 feet of water, I was using a waterproofed receiver. I was able to pick up the ship, pour the water out, and sail it back to shore under its own power. The servo held up fine.


one other observation: it is pretty easy for the bottom gasket to fall out of position during assembly, or get crushed and flattened in one spot. Not sure if this is the cause of bottom gasket failures that others have reported, but I have always been very careful about keeping it in good condition and properly positioned.