Black Horse Model L-13 Blanik User manual

Instruction Manual book
SPECIFICATION
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Wingspan : 2,700mm 106.30 in.
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Length : 1,410 mm 55.51 in.
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Weight : 2.5kg 5.50 Lbs.
Partslistingrequired(notincluded).
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Radio : 06 channels.
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Servo : 07 mini servos.
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Electricmotor:Power Plant size40.
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Battery:3S-LIPo-11.1V-3,250mAh
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Speedcontrol: 60A
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Propeller:14x8folding. Made in Vietnam.
ITEM CODE:BH 138

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L-13 BLANIK Item code: BH138 . Instruction Manual
This instruction manual is designed to help you build a great flying aeroplane. Please read this
manual thoroughly before starting assembly of your L-13 BLANIK. Use the parts listing below to
identify all parts.
WARNING.
Please be aware that this aeroplane is not a toy and if assembled or used incorrectly it is
capable of causing injury to people or property. WHEN YOU FLY THIS AEROPLANE YOU
ASSUME ALL RISK & RESPONSIBILITY.
IfyouareinexperiencedwithbasicR/CflightwestronglyrecommendyoucontactyourR/Csupplier
and join your local R/C Model Flying Club. R/C Model Flying Clubs offer a variety of training
proceduresdesignedtohelpthenewpilotonhisway tosuccessfulR/Cflight. Theywillalsobeable
to advise on any insurance and safety regulations that may apply.
TOOLS & SUPPLIES NEEDED.
Thick cyanoacrylate glue.
30 minute epoxy.
5 minute epoxy.
Hand or electric drill.
Assorted drill bits.
Modellingknife.
Straight edge ruler.
2mm ball driver.
Phillips head screwdriver.
220 grit sandpaper.
90° square or builder’s triangle.
Wire cutters.
Masking tape & T-pins.
Thread-lock.
Paper towels.
Some more parts.
HARDWAREPACK
Landinggear.....
Toavoid scratching yournew airplane,do not
unwrap the pieces until they are needed for
assembly. Cover your workbench with an old
towel or brown paper, both to protect the air-
craftand toprotect thetable. Keepa coupleof
jars or bowls handy to hold the small parts af-
ter you open the bag.
PARTS LISTING.
FUSELAGE ASSEMBLY
(1) Fuselage.
WING ASSEMBLY
(1) Right wing half with pre-installed
aileron.
(1) Left wing half with pre-installed
aileron.
Tail section assembly
(1) Vertical stabilizer with pre-
installedrudder.
(1) Horizontal stabilizer with pre-
installedelevator halves.
SUGGESTION.
NOTE.
Pleasetrialfitalltheparts.Makesureyouhave
the correct parts and that they fit and are
alignedproperly beforegluing!This willassure
properassembly.L-13 BLANIKARFis hand
made from natural materials, every plane is
unique and minor adjustments may have to
be made. However, you should find the fit su-
perior and assembly simple.
The painted and plastic parts used in this kit
are fuel proof. However, they are not tolerant
of many harsh chemicals including the follow-
ing:paintthinner,C/Aglueaccelerator,C/Aglue
debonderandacetone. Donotletthese chemi-
cals come in contact with the colors on the
covering and the plastic parts.

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Caution:
this model is not a toy!
Ifyouare abeginner tothis typeofpowered model,please askan experiencedmodel flyer forhelp
and support. If you attempt to operate the model without knowing what you are doing you could
easily injure yourself or somebody else. Please keep your safety and well-being in mind at all
times.
Important: before you start construction
Even if you have already built a large number of RC models please read right through these
instructions and check all the kit components against the parts list. We have taken great trouble to
keep construction as simple as possible, without making any compromises in the area of safety.
Note regarding the film covering
Minor creases or bubbles may develop in the film covering due to major fluctuations in weather
conditions (temperature, humidity etc.); in rare cases you may even find a slight warp in a
component. These minor faults are in the nature of film-covered built-up wooden structures, and
can easily be corrected using a heat gun, as commonly used for modelling.
Creases: Blow warm air over the area and rub down with a soft cloth.
Wing warp: Hold the panel twisted gently in the opposite direction to the warp, and apply
warm air to remove the creases from the covering.
Caution! do not heat the film more than is absolutely necessary. If the air or the iron is too hot, the
film may melt and holes may be formed.
This model is highly pre-fabricated and can be built in a very short time. However, the work which
youhaveto carryout isimportantand mustbe donecarefully.The modelwillonly bestrong andfly
well if you complete your tasks competently - so please work slowly and accurately.
When self-tapping screws have to be screwed into wood, apply a little white glue to prevent
them shaking loose: just squirt white glue into the hole and fit the screw.
SAFETY PRECAUTION.
+ This is not a toy
+ Be sure that no other flyers are using your radio frequency.
+ Wear safety glasses.
+ Keep loose clothing and wires away from the propeller.
+ Do not start the motor if people are near. Do not stand in line with the side of the propeller.
+ Make motor adjustments from behind the propeller only. Do not reach around the spinning
propeller.

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REPLACEMENT LARGE PARTS
REPLACEMENT SMALL PARTS
1) Install the rubber grommets and brass
eyelets onto the aileron servos.
I. AILERON.
1.INSTALLING THE AILERON SERVOS.
F1.Aluminium tube Horizontal stabilizer.
E.Aluminium tube wing dihedral brace.
G. Decal sheet.
K.Pilot
F2.Aluminium tube vertical stabilizer.
Temporary pin to
keep hinge centered.
Cutthecovering
awayfromtheslot.
2. Plastic parts for pushrod
1.Landinggear.
K
G
A.Fuselage.
B. Wing panel(B1,B2).
C.Horizontal stabilizer(C1,C2).
D. Vertical stabilizer.
Top side
Flap Aileron
Bottom side.
Assemble then apply drops of thin
C/A to center of hinge,on both sides.
2.
1.

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2)Using amodeling knife,remove thecov-
ering at possition show below.
3) Using the thread as a guide and using
masking tape, tape the servo lead to the end
of the thread: carefully pull the thread out.
When you have pulled the servo lead out, re-
move the masking tape and the servo lead
from the thread.
4)Drill 1,6mmpilot holesthrough theblock
of wood for each of the four mounting screws
provided with the servo.
Servotray.
5. Instal servo tray with aileron servo into
the wing as same as picture below.
thread Electric
wire.
2x10mm.
Remove
covering
Secure.
Bottom side.
Aileron.
Secure
Repeat the procedure for the other wing
half.

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Repeat the procedure for the other wing
half.
II. FLAP
1.INSTALLING THE FLAP SERVO
Aileroncontrolhorn
INSTALLINGTHEAILERONCONTROLHORN.
Aileron
control horn
A+B Epoxy
PLUS glue
40 mm. M2.
Installaileroncontrolhornassame
aspicturebelow.
Installing the aileron linkages as pictures
below.
INSTALLING THE AILERON
LINKAGES.
Aileron.
Bottom side
Flap. Bottom side

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2x10mm.
Secure.
Repeat the procedure for the other wing
half.
thread
Electric
wire.
Installflapcontrolhornassameaspic-
turebelow.
ControlhornFlap.
2.INSTALLING THE FLAP
CONTROL HORN.
A+B Epoxy
PLUS glue
Installing the flap linkages as pictures
below.
3.INSTALLING THE FLAP
LINKAGES.
Control horn
of the flap.
35 mm.
M2.

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INSTALLING ELECTRIC MOTOR.
Drill a hole 3.8mm
diameter.
Secure.
4x12mm
See pictures below:
Left bottom side.
Right bottom side.
4x15mm

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3x10mm
Secure.
Motor
Rotor shaft
Rotor shaft
Motor
Secure.
Secure.

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2. Mount the servo to the tray using the
mountingscrews providedwithyourradio sys-
tem.
1. Install the rubber grommets and brass
colletsinto theelevatorservo.Test fittheservo
into the servo tray.
ELEVATOR SERVO INSTALLATION.
Elevator
servo
See pictures below:
Top side.
Elevator servo
HORIZONTAL STABILIZER.
Bottom side.
ESC
INSTALLING PROPELLER.
Propeller not included
Secure.
Frontview