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Located at the Springfield Airport in Springfield, Massachusetts, Granville Brothers Aircraft operated
from 1929 until bankruptcy in 1934. Brothers Zantford, Thomas, Robert, Mark and Edward built a total
of 24 aircraft.
With its 7-cylinder 110 HP Warner Scarab radial engine, the Gee Bee Model E is considered by many
golden era aircraft aficionados to be the definitive member of the Gee Bee Sportster family. A prominent
feature was its Townend Ring, the narrow-chord cowling ring fitted around the cylinders to reduce drag
and improve cooling.
Sadly, all four of the Model Es produced were eventually destroyed in crashes, including one which
was flown by Zantford Delbert "Granny" Granville who was killed in February 1934, attempting to land
after an engine failure, while trying to avoid people on the runway.
Two replica Gee Bee Model Es are known to have been built and flown; one may be seen on display in
McMinnville, Oregon at the Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum, home of the famous Spruce Goose.
This 1/5 scale balsa, light-ply and fiberglass RC model is designed to be flown with an electric power
system that has a rating of 400 to 600 Watts.
We invite you to enjoy the pride of ownership and the joy of flying
this beautiful model of the famous Gee Bee Model "E."
TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. Safety Precautions & Assembly Tips .............. 2
III. Parts List ........................................................... 3
IV. Special Features ............................................... 4
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V. Specifications ....................................... 4
VI. Assembly Instructions .......................... 4
VII. Setup & Adjustments ......................... 11
VIII. Transport & Preflight Checks ............ 11
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Summary of Contents for Maxford USA Gee Bee Sportster Model "E"
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
“ ” “ ” Shown with included dummy engine and an optional electric power system using an 11 x 7 nylon propeller. Located at the Springfield Airport in Springfield, Massachusetts, Granville Brothers Aircraft operated from 1929 until bankruptcy in 1934. Brothers Zantford, Thomas, Robert, Mark and Edward built a total of 24 aircraft. -
Page 2: Safety Precautions & Assembly Tips
4. Throughout the lifetime of this model, use only the Maxford USA-supplied or a same-sized motor and a new or well-maintained radio-control system and batteries recommended by Maxford USA or your radio system. -
Page 3: Warranty, Liability Waiver & Return Policy
Maxford USA from all current or future liability for any personal injury, property damage, or wrongful death, and if you (the buyer or user of this product) are involved in any claim or suit, you will not sue Maxford USA or any of its representatives. -
Page 4: Special Features
IV. SPECIAL FEATURES: 95% preassembled ARF with prepainted Townend Ring and dummy engine. Scale looking landing gear with mains wheels fully enclosed by prepainted fiberglass wheel pants. Includes a realistic looking windshield, steerable tail wheel and stick-on scale markings. ... - Page 5 c. Use 5-minute epoxy or hot-melt glue to attach the exhaust stacks to the back side of the Townend Ring. (Cut/remove d. Position your batteries and ESC in the battery compartment behind the ends of motor firewall. mounting bolts e. Attach your ESC to the motor and confirm the motor will rotate in the as necessary) correct direction by connecting the ESC’s throttle lead to your radio receiver’s throttle channel;...
- Page 6 Attach a 12-inch servo extension to each servo. (NOTE: We recommend you also install optional (1/4-inch Maxford USA servo extension safety clips.) squares) e. Install a servo and attached extension in each wing panel by pulling the aileron extensions out through the root ribs.
- Page 7 Slide the wing panels’ root ribs firmly against each other. Attach a 6-inch Y-cable to the aileron leads. (NOTE: We recommend you install optional Maxford USA servo extension safety clips here, too.) Connect the Y-cable to your receiver’s aileron port.
- Page 8 h. Slide the red and white painted aluminum top wing struts into their openings in each the side of the fuselage. (NOTE: The red struts go in the front; the white struts attach in the rear.) Secure all four of the top wing struts to the fuselage by inserting a wood screw into each of the four holes in the wing saddles, through each of the struts, and snug each of the screws into...
- Page 9 Use two 5/16-inch wood screws to attach the tail wheel strut’s metal mounting base to the bottom of the fuselage. k. Twist a control horn onto the elevator’s and the rudder’s pushrod. Use the supplied bolts and backplates to secure the control horns to the rudder and elevator.
- Page 10 Popsicle stick or other scrap wood or plastic to install an optional Maxford USA 1/5-scale pilot figure in the cockpit. d. Trim the supplied stick-on markings as necessary. Peel and apply each of the markings in the locations...
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Page 11: Setup & Adjustments
As you lower the wing toward the fuselage, connect and guide the aileron servo extensions into the fuselage. (NOTE: To help ensure the security of the servo connections, we recommend use of optional Maxford USA servo extension safety clips.) Reattach the strut screws and wing hold-down bolts. - Page 12 Any testing, flying and use of this model airplane is done entirely at your own risk. Please enjoy your hobby and fly safely! Manufactured by: Maxford USA RC Model Mfg, Inc. Distributed by: Maxford USA RC Model Distribution, Inc.
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