Bachmann THUNDERBIRD 1 User manual

Decal placement
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You will also need: (not included) Symbol guide:
Thunderbirds™ and © ITC Entertainment Group Limited 1964, 1999 and 2020. Licensed by ITV Ventures Limited. All rights reserved. © Bachmann Europe Plc 2019.
How to apply decals:
Waterslide decals are supplied with this model kit.
Please follow these instructions when applying.
• Place decal in the desired
position and slide it gently
from the backing sheet
using tweezers
• Adjust position if required
and dry excess water with
a soft cloth.
• Dip the decal in water
for 10 to 20 seconds.
• Cut out the decal to the
required shape using
scissors or a craft blade.
Paint colour references:
We recommend using the following Humbrol paint colours:
(Paints not included)
The original Thunderbirds television series was produced in a time before
CGI and computers. Skilled model makers and technicians created several
models in varying scales depending on the shot required in the storyline.
This coupled with camera lighting from different angles means the various
craft do appear to be different colours in certain scenes. The paint codes
provided are a basic guide and we would suggest watching the episodes
and referring to the box photo for further detailed information.
AiP10001
1/144 SCALE
THUNDERBIRD 1
Plastic
Cement
Glue here
No glue required
Sprue
Nipper
Craft
Knife Tweezers
SILVER
MATT BLACK
MATT SCARLET
MATT MIDDLE BLUE
MATT GULL GREY
In-Flight option
Landing gear down option
Repeat for other wing
Choose your landing gear
option and fix on both sides.
The parts coloured with are used
to assemble model in-flight.
Special parts for model in-flight
B10
B10
B10
B24
Cut off the pins on B24.
A25
B26
B11
C14
C14
B16
B16
B15
B12-A B24
B24
Align B12 vertically.
B13
B12-B
5a
5b
Ski option Wheels option

This kit does not include paints or glue. Please purchase them seperately.
Sprue A Sprue B
Sprue C
Decal Sheet
Plastic Rods
Sprue D
Sprue E
Carefully check the contents of the kit, including parts and decals, before assembly. Wing assembly
Assemble right and left.
Left-Top D17
(Right-Top D18)
Left-Bottom D19
(Right-Bottom D20)
Assemble E7 and E8 first.
Glue four plastic sticks on the back of E6.
E8
E7
E6
E9
Engine block assembly
Rear fuselage assembly
Front fuselage assembly
NOTE: Correct Direction
Large hole
Small hole
A5
A2
C3
A27
A27
A1
A21
A22
B28
A4
A23
Assemble A23 first.
Fit A1 last.