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MexAir RC E-Banshee Manual

Based on leon shulman's famous 1941 banshee
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E-Banshee Manual
MexAir RC PH: 315.532.6826
www.mexairrc.com
The E-BANSHEE
Based on Leon Shulman's Famous 1941 Banshee
Cover Photo - Courtesy of the Shulman Family
http://shulmanaviation.com/
50 " Wingspan
332 Square Inch Main Wing
3-Channel Electric Sport, Free Flight, or SAM "Legal" Construction
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  • Page 1 E-Banshee Manual MexAir RC PH: 315.532.6826 www.mexairrc.com The E-BANSHEE Based on Leon Shulman's Famous 1941 Banshee Cover Photo - Courtesy of the Shulman Family http://shulmanaviation.com/ 50 " Wingspan 332 Square Inch Main Wing 3-Channel Electric Sport, Free Flight, or SAM "Legal" Construction...
  • Page 2 The E-Banshee kit may be built as a fully radio controlled (R/C) electric powered sport model. In addition, it can also be constructed as a Free-Flight (FF) model, and may be modified as a SAM (Society of Antique Modelers) "legal"...
  • Page 3 E-Banshee Manual MexAir RC PH: 315.532.6826 www.mexairrc.com Kit Contents The following table can be used as a reference in identifying each part. The plans identify parts using the same designations as in this table. If not identified with "Sheet #" or as "Loose" - the listed parts are supplied in stick bundles.
  • Page 4 E-Banshee Manual MexAir RC PH: 315.532.6826 www.mexairrc.com ELEV & RUDDER Sub-Rudder Loose Loose Elev Tip Loose Elev Rear Center RIBS & WINGS W-1A W-1A W-10 W-10 W-11 W-11 W-12 W-12 LE Inner 1/4X1/4X14 W-13 LE Outer 1/4X1/4X11 W-14 Trailing Edge Inner...
  • Page 5 E-Banshee Manual MexAir RC PH: 315.532.6826 www.mexairrc.com Piece 1/4X1/4X12 1/4X1/4X5 ("Filler") Loose Center Section 3/8X1/2X3-1/8 24+ Inch Ribs 1/16X3/8X24 Random Length 20+ Inch Ribs 1/8X3/8X20 Random Length RUDDER Strip 1/8X3/8X6 Strips 1/8X1/4X12 EM Precut Servo Tray EM Assembly Hardware See Note Below * Many parts will be supplied in their laser cut sheets designated by a P#.
  • Page 6 E-Banshee Manual MexAir RC PH: 315.532.6826 www.mexairrc.com P6 Ribs and Spar Webbing (Two Sets of Each Provided in Kit) Ribs W-1A (longest) through W-12 (shortest); W-1 is found on Panel #3...
  • Page 7 E-Banshee Manual MexAir RC PH: 315.532.6826 www.mexairrc.com Assembly The following assembly sections are used as a guide and may be performed independently of each other. The plans show sufficient and additional details and directions for stabilizers, rudder, and other assembly pieces that are not described in detail below. Study the plans and plan notes to become familiar with the part layout and structure.
  • Page 8 E-Banshee Manual MexAir RC PH: 315.532.6826 www.mexairrc.com B. Wing Assembly: - Outer Wing Assemblies Assembly is similar to inner wing assembly, with differences noted. 1. Cut a 2" long 45 degree flat on W-14 to fit W-19 and W-20 at the wing tip. See Inset #1 Below.
  • Page 9 E-Banshee Manual MexAir RC PH: 315.532.6826 www.mexairrc.com C. Final Wing Assembly This step requires the cutting and removal of thin portions of wing ribs to insert polyhedral braces. Always use a sharp hobby knife or razor blade to remove a minimal amount of material to assure a flush fit.
  • Page 10 E-Banshee Manual MexAir RC PH: 315.532.6826 www.mexairrc.com D. Fuselage Assembly - the fuselage is assembled using the plan as a guide. The order of assembly can vary depending on the builder. Study the plans and dry-fit parts prior to gluing. We recommend a basic assembly sequence as follows: 1.
  • Page 11 E-Banshee Manual MexAir RC PH: 315.532.6826 www.mexairrc.com F. Electronics Mount (EM) Assembly (See Inset 2): The supplied plywood electronics/servo mount is optional, depending on your desired placement of servos and linkages. If used, the motor mount (F-17) is glued to the forward edge of the servo tray assembly and NOT to F-16, F-15, or F-5's .
  • Page 12 E-Banshee Manual MexAir RC PH: 315.532.6826 www.mexairrc.com Balance the E-Banshee: All aircraft require proper balance to fly correctly depending on the aircraft and pilot flying style. The E- Banshee, like its vintage counterpart, should be balanced such that the center of gravity (CG) is anywhere from 1/2 to 2/3 back from the leading edge.
  • Page 13 E-Banshee Manual MexAir RC PH: 315.532.6826 www.mexairrc.com Appendix 1 – Photos of Some Construction Details WM-1 Bevel Leading Edge at 45 Degrees Set 4 Degrees From Vertical Inner Wing Framing Outer Wing Framing W-19 and W-20 Glued to W-14 Pylon Crutch &...
  • Page 14 E-Banshee Manual MexAir RC PH: 315.532.6826 www.mexairrc.com Wing Saddle Triangle Piece Trimmed Brass Tube Landing Gear Block Glued in Place Dowel Hole Landing Gear Fitted In Place Completed Nose Piece Trim & Shape Nose Piece...
  • Page 15 E-Banshee Manual MexAir RC PH: 315.532.6826 www.mexairrc.com "Soft Wire" Bent for Elevator Control Slot Cut for Elevator Wire WWireaatorWire Mid Wing Brace Dry Fitting Polyhedral Braces Outer Brace 1/16" Balsa Filler Behind Sub-Rudder Horn Mount From Scrap Bellcrank Mount From Scrap...
  • Page 16 E-Banshee Manual MexAir RC PH: 315.532.6826 www.mexairrc.com Some Wing Construction Details - not necessarily in order of construction Maintain Straight Leading Edge Cut & Sand for Polyhedral Interface Spar Webbing Center Sheeting...
  • Page 17 E-Banshee Manual MexAir RC PH: 315.532.6826 www.mexairrc.com Servo Lead and Pushrod Openings Underside - Servo Leads Through Opening Servo Mount Marked for Servo Openings Servos With Pushrods Installed Pushrod Supplied E/Z -Link at Servo Horn End Motor Mount Glued To Servo Mount Front...
  • Page 18 E-Banshee Manual MexAir RC PH: 315.532.6826 www.mexairrc.com View from Elevator Top View from Elevator Bottom - Bell Crank & Control Horn Platforms - - Bell Crank "T" Nut (Blind Nut) Made From "Scrap" Flush with Wood - Bell Crank and elevator horn dry fitting: The Full Kit is supplied with bell crank and horn packages.
  • Page 19 E-Banshee Manual MexAir RC PH: 315.532.6826 www.mexairrc.com Appendix 2 – "Plans Screenshot" Full Size Plans Supplied With Kits - 36" X 48" (3' X 4')
  • Page 20 E-Banshee Manual MexAir RC PH: 315.532.6826 www.mexairrc.com Some Pictures of Completed E-Banshee (Need More Pics? Call us and we can help.)
  • Page 21 E-Banshee Manual MexAir RC PH: 315.532.6826 www.mexairrc.com...

  • Page 22: Appendix 3 - Kit Contents

    E-Banshee Manual MexAir RC PH: 315.532.6826 www.mexairrc.com Appendix 3 – Kit Contents: Full Kit Short Kit Part Size Plan # Contents Packaging Contents Laser Cut Panel Laser Cut Panel Laser Cut Panel Laser Cut Panel Laser Cut Panel Laser Cut...
  • Page 23 E-Banshee Manual MexAir RC PH: 315.532.6826 www.mexairrc.com Stick LE Inner 1/4X1/4X14 W-13 Stick LE Outer 1/4X1/4X11 W-14 Trailing Edge Stick Inner 3/16X3/4X14-1/2 W-15 Trailing Edge Stick Outer 3/16X3/4X12 W-16 Stick Spar- Inner 1/8X1/4X14 W-17 Stick Spar- Outer 1/8X1/4X10-1/16 W-18 Stick...
  • Page 24 E-Banshee Manual MexAir RC PH: 315.532.6826 www.mexairrc.com Representative Hardware Supplied With Full Kit* * Kit hardware may vary in color or configuration...
  • Page 25 SAM (Society of Antique Modelers) Modifications: SAM "Legal" requires that certain configurations are consistent with the original aircraft. The E-Banshee, with the exception of the polyhedral angles, meets those criteria. To bring the polyhedral up to SAM requirements, it will be necessary to modify the polyhedral braces and the wing saddle angles as shown on the plan "SAM Legal"...
  • Page 26 E-Banshee Manual MexAir RC PH: 315.532.6826 www.mexairrc.com Addenda 1:  Some kits may be provided with laser cut panels that do not exactly match the "screenshots" pictured in the manual. The individual parts will be the same in all kits and are easily recognized using the screenshots.