AXM STS-110 User manual

© 2008
Assembly Instructions for STS-110 payload

IMPORTANT NOTE TO MODELERS
The making of this model requires the use of the X-acto knife (craft knife) and
tweezers, besides a simple scissor. Also important, get a lamp with a magnifying
glass when working on small pieces.
The photos shown on this manual are from my draft models on scales 1:144 and
1:100. In general, the building steps apply for both scales with the exception of
certain details on the 1:100 model.
The download file for the STS-110 mission consists of 3 paper models for the S0
truss:
1- A Payload bay model, which has no interior elements. (1:144 scale)
2- A Space Station version, which is more complete, with interior details
(1:144 scale)
3- A Space Station version in 1:100 scale, which is more detailed, specially
the interior.
The Mobile Transporter also is available for both scales, too.
Extensive research was done in order to design and build this model, not to
mention the time and long night hours to assemble these 3 models for this
p
resentation. Comments are welcomed. Thanks and enjoy it!

Familiarization with the S0 truss element
A
F
E
G
I
H
C D
B
1
2
3
4

Red arrows indicate SIDES of S0 truss. From top to bottom:
SIDE 1: Keel support and Drag link (A) and 3 DDCUs (B)
SIDES 2 and 3: Node 2 umbilicals (C ), Node 3 umbilical (D), spare DDCU (E),
forward avionics umbilicals for Destiny (F) and 2 MBSUs (G)
SIDE 4: Aft radiator (H), and Segment to Segment Jumpers (I) on side 3 and Port.
SIDE 5: Aft struts (J) and Aft tray or “Rat’s Nest door” (K)
SIDE 6: Forward struts (L), Module to Truss Structure attach system (M) and 2
MBSUs (N).
J
L
M
K
N
5
6

Port Side: showing the
spare DDCU, EVA tools
and Segment to Segment
Jumpers.
Starboard Side: showing
the Airlock Spur.

Building the S0 truss payload bay version (simple build)
For the Payload bay version model, an optional simple S0 truss was designed.
Because it will be displayed in the Shuttle’s payload bay, it’s not important to
show the interior of Side 1. To make it more realistic, the red arrow shows the
“inside” of the Aft tray or “Rat’s nest” section.
This photo shows how is
the inside after gluing
the rectangular Aft tray
section.
Look again at photo on
top.

Once the whole structure is built, then glue the Mobile Transporter railing section
on top of SIDE 1. After this step is done, then it’s very simple just to glue the
other elements onto the rest of the truss sides.
Photos show the outside and inside of the Aft tray door, which is glued on top of
the “inside” section of the Aft tray. (see photo on next page)

Photo shows detail of the Avionics Umbilicals for Destiny lab. Just glue
each TOP to each BOTTOM, fold and glue onto SIDE 2. Refer to photos
to know the exact location. NOTE: These umbilicals are assembled the
same way for both scale models with the exception that for the space
station versions, these are glued to Destiny.

When gluing these umbilicals, be
careful not to glue on top of the 4
circles (black arrow). These are
the station GPS antennas.
The rectangular areas with an arrow
indicate the location where the MBSU
boxes are placed. Just match the
direction of the arrow on the
corresponding MBSU boxes before you
glue. (see next photo)

Photo also shows where the
Keel support and Drag link are
glued (arrows)
The Module to Truss
structure attach system is
glued on this photo as well.