POL895 C-57D Instrucitons

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C-57D model kit researched, designed,
built and photographed by E. James Small.
www.smallartworks.ca
Round 2, LLC
4073 Meghan Beeler Ct.
South Bend, IN 46628
International Hobbycraft (UK) Ltd.
21 St. Thomas St.
Bristol BS1 6JS England
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I N S T R U C T I O N S
IMPORTANT – READ THIS FIRST!
• Before assembling model, study diagram carefully.
• Before applying cement to parts, it is advisable to dry fit parts
• Take time to familiarize yourself with all the parts and their (assemble without cement) first so that you may familiarize
yourself with the kit and how it will assemble, also noting the
corresponding part numbers.
• Carefully cut the parts from the plastic tree supports and remove burrs. points where cement would be best applied.
• Use cement very sparingly. Avoid getting cement on hands, so
• For best results, assemble model exactly in the order indicated.
• This kit is molded of styrene plastic – use only styrene compatible as not to mar or smear plastic surfaces.
• For best results, use only high quality paints designed
glues or cements.
specifically for plastic model kits.
• Do not hurry. Work carefully and patiently.
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• Apply cement to inside surfaces only. Avoid getting cement on outer
surfaces of model sections.
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Step 1
PAINT NOTE: Unless otherwise stated,
paint all parts BRIGHT SILVER.
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Cement conveyor belt part #10
to ramp part #9.
Paint conveyor flat Dark Gray.
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9
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Step 3
Place engine cage pin part
#5 into the center hole of
upper saucer part #1.
Align the keys in the parts
to orient the saucer
assemblies correctly. Then
cement together.
Paint outer ring of the
saucer a darker shade of
Silver.
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1
7
Cement railing parts #7
to stair ramp part #6.
Paint rails Red.
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Attach leaf spring parts #12 & #13 to hallway part #11 by
inserting one end into corner as pictured, then flex spring to hang
nailhead end over hallway wall. Do not glue the ends of the spring.
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KEY
Step 2
Place the three ramp assemblies
into lower saucer part #2 by
inserting them through the bottom
of the openings. Push one side into
the corner of the opening and twist
the ramp into place. Once in place,
the ramps should be held in the
closed position when installing
the hallways.
Step 4
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A
B
Cement hallway assemblies to the
top of part #2 while trapping the
hinge pins of the ramps. Be sure
not to get cement on the hinge pins.
It is important to glue the areas
closest to the center of the saucer
thoroughly and allow them to dry
completely before moving on in
order to withstand the action of
opening and closing the ramps.
C
D
If building in flying position, paint part
#4 in Black and paint part #20 in
clear Red. Cement all clear insert
parts #20 to engine cage part #4.
If building in landed position, omit
parts #4 & #20 paint lower dome
part #19 silver to match the rest of
the model.
Cement engine cage assembly to
the pin in the main assembly.
Cement the lower dome part #19
to the main assembly.
Then cement upper dome part #3 to the assembly.
Glue is optional to hold either the central landing column
part #14 or the lower cap part #15 in place.
Choose part #14 for landed position and use part #15 for
flying position.
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NOTE: If desired, a hole can be drilled
into the upper dome to hang the model
by a string (not included). Use the dimple
inside the dome to find the center.
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14
15
OR