CNC Workshop MINIATURE SCENERY Observation Blimp User manual

Preparation
Once you clear some table space you will need a
hobby knife and glue (PVA, wood glue, hobby glue)
and a file or small piece of sandpaper to be used for
cleaning up any tiny imperfections.
It’s a good idea to familiarise yourself with how the
pieces fit together before gluing.
Getting Started
I. Parts should remove easily from the board by
pressing through and popping them out. It’s a
good idea to cut through the tiny joins first
though, and some parts (particularly smaller,
more detailed parts) may need more careful
persuasion.
II. Use a file or sand paper last to completely
remove the tabs that might remain.
III. Parts may be a very tight fit, slight trimming
or sanding of parts may be needed for ease of
assembly.
Construction
Slot the parts together as shown by the pic-
tures below, applying glue wherever there is
a connection.
Allow the model to completely dry before
painting it. This is a complex kit with many
small parts. Allowing each section to dry
thoroughly before heading to the next is
strongly recommended.
INSTRUCTIONS
Observation Blimp
Some parts of this kit are very fine, or
have engraving very close to edges.
Make sure you cut through any tabs
carefully with a hobby knife first to
avoid damage.
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Assemble the stand first, so you’ll
have somewhere to put your
model.
Take careful note of the
position of the various
rings. Make sure they
are seated firmly as far
as they will go.
Largest Ring

The Stand can be inserted at
this point. I suggest you prac-
tice adding and removing the
stand before progressing fur-
ther, to familiarise yourself with
how it attaches. It does not have
to be glued in position.
NOTE VERY CARFULY THE
DIRECTION INDICATED BY THE
LIGHT GREEN INDENTATION.

The Engine Bit.
I’ve shown both the front and
back here and in subsequent
drawings for clarity.
The engine bit IS rather com-
plex and time consuming, so
take your time, and remember
to use a file and sandpaper to
clean up parts as you go.

This would be a great time
to start painting your
model, as parts in and
around the engine will be-
come very hard to reach.

This part has engraved bolt
heads, that the drawing
doesn’t show.

There will be a gap between
the propeller and drive belt.
Trim a spare circle by split-
ting it down the middle to
fit the gap.

Note the small cut-outs at
the bottom of these parts.
(more bolts here too...
Sorry).

A good way to line up all the lettering is
after carefully trimming the letters from
the sheet, place them back in their holes
face down, and glue the mounting bar to
the back.
....aaaaand Done.
I hope you enjoyed that as much as I did designing
it. If you have any problems or need clarifications,
please let us know.