Dropship N1138 Please watch the FAQ/Tricks and Tips video BEFORE you start putting this model together on our website under the instructions page http://impudentmortal.com/instructions/ It will answer basic questions like what kind of glue to use, how to get the best paint results, etc. Although the construction is relatively simple there are some small things that can cause large problems if you are not aware of them. We have provided lots of information in the videos and picture, but if you have any questions please feel free to email us at impudentmortal@gmail.com Some kits contain pieces that might not look like they are part of the kit. Please read through the instructions and double check before you throw any pieces away 1. Remove any extra material that has not fallen out. 2. Clean pieces (if needed). Some times the cutting process puts a layer of sticky residue on the MDF. This can cleaned off with a paper towel that has been put in water and then ringed out. IF you plan on painting the kit, you can just prime over this residue. VERY IMPORTANT: The paper towel needs to be a dry as possible (ie no extra water) and whip very lightly. Too much moister can cause MDF to expand and difficult to work with. 3. MDF the main material, can swell due to humidity. We HIGHLY recommend that you dry fit (ie put the pieces together WITHOUT glue first) to check the fit and trim the piece if necessary 4. Put together the pieces according to the pictures below. SOME KITS HAVE THE FOLLWING MATERIAL: GRAYBOARD (Thick Cardboard) The lasering process produces a layer of soot on the grayboard that needs to be removed before your prime or paint it. The easiest way to do this is wipe it with a DRY napkin or paper towel. We also recommend that you use Gesso to prime it. OIL BOARD (Thin bendable heavy paper) Oil board can be easily bent (there will be engraved line for you to bend on) and rolled into curved pieces. We have a video Working with Oil Board that you should check out. Also, rubber bands and binder clips will make holding the oil board in place easier while the glue dries. ACRYLIC (Plastic pieces) Depending on the kit, the acrylic pieces may or may not have protective paper or plastic that you need to remove. Also, the engraving process puts a small amount of acrylic dust on the pieces that can be easily removed with a quick wash in warm water. If you plan on painting your model leave the acrylic pieces out until after you paint. You might also want to check out our Acrylic video for more help
1/ Glue pieces together as show Cockpit Assembly
Engine Assembly 1/ Glue pieces together as show NOTE: There is a left and right engine. You need to make sure the > mark on the side piece of MDF is pointed towards the front of the engine. In addition make sure that the horizontal marks on the additional pieces are towards the rear of the engine.
Drop Pod Assembly 1/ Inlay the acrylic pieces into the doors (Leave the backing on the acrylic pieces until after you have inlayed they) 2/ Glue the magnets into place. NOTE: The drop pod is held to the drop ship via magnets. It is important that you put the magnets in correctly so that the poles are positive on the drop pod side and negative on the drop ship side.
3/ Glue the rest of the drop pod together as show.
Fuselage Assembly NOTE: It s very important that you follow the steps in order while assembling the fuselage. 1/ Glue the bottom wings on top of the middle wing section and then glue the fuselage pieces into place.
2/ Glue the 2 nose pieces in while at the same time gluing the cockpit section into the fuselage. NOTE: The cockpit will line up with the edge of the top nose piece and the bottom of the lower wing in the rear. There will then be places where you will be able to inlay the mirror acrylic. We HIGHLY recommend you first dry fit this part so you have a good understanding where everything goes BEFORE you glue it.
3/ Glue mirror acrylic into the cockpit.
4/ Glue the rest of the pieces to the bottom of the fuselage
5/ Glue the side detail pieces under the top detail piece
6/ Glue the top wing section, detail pieces, engines, and horizontal stabilizer into place.
Final Assembly