E-Banshee Manual MexAir RC PH: 315.532.6826
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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. Prior to removing F-9 from its panel, cut the hardwood strip lining into the four pieces to frame
the opening using the plan as a guide. The uppermost piece will provide the ledge that will
support the motor mount base (F-16). Glue the strips to the F-9 "frame" as shown on plans.
2. On a flat surface, glue F2 to F-3. Similarly, glue F-4 to "F-4 rear" and F-1A to F-1B.
3. Align F-2 to crutch F-1 slots.
4. Assemble / glue in place F-6, F-7, F-1, F2, F10, F-12, and F-14 maintaining vertical, horizontal,
and perpendicular alignments.
5. Bevel center edge of W-M's to fit flush and at the proper angle when placed on the top of F-6
and F-7's. Assure a flush fit at the pylon interface. Sand interfacing edges as necessary. Glue
W-M's in place and wick thin CA into the W-M interfacing joint.
6. Invert the assembly. Similar to step 3 above, add F-4, F-11, and F-13.
7. Add F-8, F-9, and F-5's, to Crutch as shown on plans. Dry-fit F-5's to the F-8 and F-9 sides onto
the Crutch holding the assembly together with masking tape. The F-9 hardwood strip lining
faces forwards {see plans for details}. Adjust as necessary for proper alignment and fit. Spot
glue in place and then remove tape and complete gluing using thin CA, wicked between joints.
8. The front nose piece is made from the eight F-21 nose pieces by first gluing the eight pieces
together - side-to-side. Careful alignment must be maintained during gluing. The sides of the
glued assembly are then cut/contoured to fit neatly into the forward opening between the
perimeter formed by F-5's, F-18, and the forward/bottom of F-16. Work slowly and work
carefully to obtain the correct angles for a flush fit to the fuselage sides. Do not remove too
much material at any one time - multiple dry-fits may be necessary prior to getting a satisfactory
fit. During finishing, the nose may be permanently glued into place, or screwed on from the
outside of the F-5's. Ventilation openings may be made to assist battery compartment cooling.
9. The Battery Compartment Hatch is supported by ply strips (P#12 EM Panel) cut to length. We
prefer to shape a 1/16" ply piece (supplied with hardware) as a hatch and gear holdown (see
pics in appendices). Alternately, the hatch may be hinged (hinge not supplied in kit) at the
forward edge acting as both the hatch hinge and LG hold-down.
E. Horizontal Stabilizer and Rudder Assembly
1. Follow the framing details as shown on the plans. First, glue the 3/8X3/8" elevator extension to
E-3 and the 1/8X3/8" sides to E-3. Groove a slot in E-3 for the elevator wire - see pictures shown
in the appendices. For the R/C option, be sure to plan ahead and add a support within the
framing to firmly add the control horns at the desired positions. For the elevator horn, cut the
desired piece from the scrap of P2. For the rudder, the forward/lower brace will likely be
acceptable to mount a control horn. In general, the pushrods run from the servos and should
be straight lengths exiting near the top of F-14. The rudder horn should be placed so there is
minimal bend and the wire can be pulled out completely from the front when using the EM
assembly. Similarly, the elevator pushrod wire should be a straight length that can be pulled
from the front. In both cases, this will require the use of the supplied "E/Z compression
connectors" so the wire will not need a sharp bend and can therefore be pulled straight through
to the front. The elevator can use the supplied 180 degree bell crank mounted to the horizontal
stabilizer and aligned with the elevator horn and the pushrod from the servo. A scrap piece
from P2 may be placed in the appropriate position in the stabilizer framing. This will allow for
the use of the straight pushrod wire. Add a small piece of 1/16" balsa scrap filler between the
sub-rudder and trailing edge to fill the gap for easier covering.
