Hachette AGORA MITSUBISHI A6M ZERO FIGHTER Manual

STAGE 37: INSTALLATION OF THE AILERON
OPERATING MECHANISM
STAGE 38: INSTALLING THE FLAPS
STAGE 39: INSTALLING THE LEFT AILERON
STAGE 40: INSTALLING A LEFT WING PART &
OUTER FRAME
STAGE 41: RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR BASE
STAGE 42: RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR BASE
AND WHEEL
STAGE 43: ASSEMBLING THE RIGHT MAIN
LANDING GEAR (1)
STAGE 44: RIGHT WING FRAME
STAGE 45: ASSEMBLING THE RIGHT WING
Pack 05 |Build Instructions
Your 1:18 model of the Japanese Zero is reproduced in the most exquisite
detail, with electronics allowing you to recreate aeronautical operations such
as take-off and landing, turning, firing and night combat. Lights, machine-gun
and propeller sounds bring your legendary fighter plane to life.
In your fifth model pack, you will assemble:
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North America Edition by Agora Models

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Not suitable for children under the age of 14. This product is not a toy and is not designed for use in play. Keep
the parts out of the reach of small children. Some parts may have sharp edges. Please handle them with care.
Advice from the experts
Spare screws are included with each part. Occasionally, you may
be instructed to keep spare or unused screws for a later stage.
Keep these spares in a safe place and label them correctly.
Please make sure you don’t mix up the screws. They look quite
similar, but the threads do vary slightly. Using the wrong screws
may damage the parts.
When securing parts together using multiple screws, fit each
screw loosely to ensure all the parts are correctly aligned before
gently tightening them firmly, but not overtight, in the order in
which you placed them.
The screwdriver can be magnetised by stroking it with a magnet
(fridge magnet, etc.) enabling it to hold the screws and make
assembly easier.
If a screw is tight going into a metal part, do not force it as you
may shear the head off. Remove it and put a tiny smear of Vaseline,
soap or light oil on the thread. That will lubricate it and make it
easier to drive home.
During the course of this build, you will receive many pieces that
you will assemble immediately – following the instructions in the
corresponding stage – and other pieces that you should store
safely to one side, for use in future assembly stages.
When gluing parts together, glue may be applied to either of the
two parts. Some experts find it asier to apply glue to a hole rather
than a pin. Choose a method that works best for you.
It's a good idea to test fit your parts so that you can check their
positioning before gluing.
There are excellent videos showing
how to build the Zero here.

You will also need: screwdriver
037-01
Stage 37 Assembly
Aileron Operating Mechanism
037-02
Aileron
operating
mechanism
Steel
1
5
037-01
037-02
STAGE 37 PARTS PARTS LIST
MaterialNo.Part
（1 spare）
In this stage we’ll be installing the
operating mechanism which moves the
aileron up and down to the wing base. This
part of the plane will have electrical parts
attached at a later point, so take due care.
Stage 37: Installation of the
Aileron Operating Mechanism
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STEP 1
036-01
037-01
1
2
Fit the aileron operating mechanism 037-01 into the main wing base frame 036-01 assembled in stage 36.
Secure the aileron operating mechanism 037-01 in place using 4 x 037-02 screws
037-02
Align each of the four screw holes
STAGE COMPLETE
：Glue
：Don’t Glue
Installing the aileron operating mechanism
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STEP 1
036-01
037-01
1
2
Fit the aileron operating mechanism 037-01 into the main wing base frame 036-01 assembled in stage 36.
Secure the aileron operating mechanism 037-01 in place using 4 x 037-02 screws
037-02
Align each of the four screw holes
STAGE COMPLETE
：Glue
：Don’t Glue
Installing the aileron operating mechanism
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You will also need: screwdriver, tweezers.
038-01 038-03
038-02 038-04
038-05
038-01
038-02
038-03
038-04
038-05
（1 spare）
1
1
1
1
7
ABS resin
ABS resin
ABS resin
ABS resin
Steel
Stage 38 Assembly
Flaps
STAGE 38 PARTS PARTS LIST
MaterialNo.Part
In this stage we’ll be attaching the
left and right flaps to the shaft of
the aileron operating mechanism
we put together in stage 37.
Stage 38: Installing
the Flaps
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STEP 1
1
2
NOTE
The flaps and covers are marked left (L) and right
(R). Check you have the correct part before fixing
them in place.
NOTE
There are two bearings on the shaft of 037-01
that move. If necessary, these can be moved
using tweezers to ensure the correct fit.
Fit the left flap 038-01 onto the aileron operating mechanism 037-01 installed
in stage 37. At the same time, insert the pin on 038-01 into the groove on
037-01. Lower the cover 038-02 on top.
Fix the cover 038-02 in place using 3 x 038-05 screws.
3
Fit the right flap 038-03 onto the shaft of the aileron operating mechanism 037-01. The pin on the end of 038-03 fits into the groove
on 037-01. Lower the cover 038-04 on top.
Fix the cover 038-04 in place using 3 x 038-05 screws.
4
037-01
037-01
038-01
038-02
038-01
038-02
038-03
038-04
038-05
038-04
038-03
038-05
STAGE COMPLETE
：Glue
：Don’t Glue
Installing the flaps
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STEP 1
1
2
NOTE
The flaps and covers are marked left (L) and right
(R). Check you have the correct part before fixing
them in place.
NOTE
There are two bearings on the shaft of 037-01
that move. If necessary, these can be moved
using tweezers to ensure the correct fit.
Fit the left flap 038-01 onto the aileron operating mechanism 037-01 installed
in stage 37. At the same time, insert the pin on 038-01 into the groove on
037-01. Lower the cover 038-02 on top.
Fix the cover 038-02 in place using 3 x 038-05 screws.
3
Fit the right flap 038-03 onto the shaft of the aileron operating mechanism 037-01. The pin on the end of 038-03 fits into the groove
on 037-01. Lower the cover 038-04 on top.
Fix the cover 038-04 in place using 3 x 038-05 screws.
4
037-01
037-01
038-01
038-02
038-01
038-02
038-03
038-04
038-05
038-04
038-03
038-05
STAGE COMPLETE
：Glue
：Don’t Glue
Installing the flaps
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You will also need: screwdriver, tweezers, superglue
039-07
039-05
039-01
039-02
039-03
039-04
039-06
Stage 39 Assembly
Aileron Base
ABS resin
ABS resin
ABS resin
ABS resin
Steel
Steel
Steel
1
1
1
1
1
3
7
039-01
039-02
039-03
039-04
039-05
039-06
039-07
（1 spare）
STAGE 39 PARTS PARTS LIST
MaterialNo.Part
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In this stage we’ll be installing the
left aileron. Not inserting or fitting
small parts properly or having them
in a skewed position means the
model won’t work later on,
so be careful.
Stage 39: Installing the
Left Aileron
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STEP 1 STEP 2
039-05
039-01
039-01
039-02 039-02
039-03
039-07
039-06
039-04
039-04
Thread three hinges 039-06 onto shaft 039-05. Fit the three hinges 039-06 assembled in 1 into the three grooves
on the left aileron base 039-04.
Position the lower surface of the aileron 039-02 underneath the aileron base so that the three hinges rest in the three grooves. Apply
superglue to the ten lugs, then press the hinge with the small hole on the end of the control mechanism 037-01, firmly into the
square recess. Lower the upper surface of the aileron 039-01 on top and squeeze the parts together to fix.
Align the five raised screw holes on the aileron base 039-04 with
the corresponding holes on part 039-03. Check the hinges
039-06 are also aligned with the grooves on 039-03.
Fix in place using 4 x 039-07 screws.
Align the screw holes and ‘T’- shaped tab on the aileron base
assembled in 4 to the left wing frame.
Fix together using 2 x 039-07 screws.
1 2
3 4
5 6
1
039-07
STAGE COMPLETE
：Glue
：Don’t Glue
Installing the aileron base Installing the aileron
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STEP 1
STEP 2
039-05
039-01
039-01
039-02 039-02
039-03
039-07
039-06
039-04
039-04
Thread three hinges 039-06 onto shaft 039-05. Fit the three hinges 039-06 assembled in 1 into the three grooves
on the left aileron base 039-04.
Position the lower surface of the aileron 039-02 underneath the aileron base so that the three hinges rest in the three grooves. Apply
superglue to the ten lugs, then press the hinge with the small hole on the end of the control mechanism 037-01, firmly into the
square recess. Lower the upper surface of the aileron 039-01 on top and squeeze the parts together to fix.
Align the five raised screw holes on the aileron base 039-04 with
the corresponding holes on part 039-03. Check the hinges
039-06 are also aligned with the grooves on 039-03.
Fix in place using 4 x 039-07 screws.
Align the screw holes and ‘T’- shaped tab on the aileron base
assembled in 4 to the left wing frame.
Fix together using 2 x 039-07 screws.
1 2
3 4
5 6
1
039-07
STAGE COMPLETE
：Glue
：Don’t Glue
Installing the aileron base
Installing the aileron
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You will also need: screwdriver
040-03
040-01 040-02
040-04
Stage 40 Assembly
Left Wing Support & Frame
040-01
040-02
040-03
040-04
040-05
（1 spare）
（1 spare）
（1 spare）
2
3
1
7
1
Steel
Steel
Steel
Steel
ABS resin
040-05
STAGE 40 PARTS PARTS LIST
MaterialNo.Part
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In this stage we’ll be installing support
fittings for the left wings as well as the
frame we’ll attach the external panels
to later.
Stage 40: Installing Left Wing
Support Fittings and the
External Panel Frame
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STEP 1
STEP 2
040-03
040-05
040-04
040-01
040-02
Align the left wing metal support bar 040-03 with the three screw holes on the left wing.
Lower the panel frame 040-05 onto the left wing, aligning the screw holes and pins.
Fix in place using 6 x 040-04 screws.
Fix in place using 1 x 040-01 screw and 2 x 040-02 screws
1
2
1
2
STAGE COMPLETE
：Glue
：Don’t Glue
Installing the left wing support fittings
Installing the external panel frame
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STEP 1 STEP 2
040-03
040-05
040-04
040-01
040-02
Align the left wing metal support bar 040-03 with the three screw holes on the left wing.
Lower the panel frame 040-05 onto the left wing, aligning the screw holes and pins.
Fix in place using 6 x 040-04 screws.
Fix in place using 1 x 040-01 screw and 2 x 040-02 screws
1
2
1
2
STAGE COMPLETE
：Glue
：Don’t Glue
Installing the left wing support fittings Installing the external panel frame
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What to prepare: screwdriver, tweezers.
041-02
041-07 041-08 041-09 041-10
041-06
041-03
041-05
041-04
041-01
041-12041-11
Stage 41 Assembly
Right Landing Gear Base
ABS resin
ABS resin
ABS resin
ABS resin＋Steel
ABS resin
Plastic
Steel
ABS resin
Plastic
Steel
Washer
Liner
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
041-01
041-02
041-03
041-04
041-05
041-06
041-07
041-08
041-09
041-10
041-11
041-12
STAGE 41 PARTS PARTS LIST
MaterialNo.Part
3
（1 spare）
3
（1 spare）
2
（1 spare）
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In this stage we’ll be assembling the base
for the right landing gear. Setting the
positional rod and gear will require a good
deal of accuracy and precision.
Stage 41: Assembling
the Base for the Right
Landing Gear
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STEP 1
041-09
041-05
041-08
041-07
041-03
1
2
3
4 5
6
Fit the gear 041-06 onto the shaft of the shock absorber 041-01. Fit the shaft bearing 041-03 onto the shaft holder 041-05.
Fit the bearing 041-07 onto the shaft of the shock absorber 041-01. Fit the shock absorber assembly from 4 into the shaft holder
041-05 assembled in 2. The landing gear position indicator
041-09 should protrude as much as possible, and the shock
absorber 041-01 should be in the horizontal position.
Insert the pin on the landing gear position indicator 041-09 into the shaft holder 041-05.
Push the shaft holder 041-08 onto the lug on 041-05 so that the landing gear position indicator 041-09 does not come off but can slide
within the groove.
NOTE
This is a ‘D’-shaped hole to determine
the correct fit.
041-06
041-01
041-01
：Glue
：Don’t Glue
Assembling the right landing gear base
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STEP 1
041-09
041-05
041-08
041-07
041-03
1
2
3
4 5
6
Fit the gear 041-06 onto the shaft of the shock absorber 041-01.
Fit the shaft bearing 041-03 onto the shaft holder 041-05.
Fit the bearing 041-07 onto the shaft of the shock absorber 041-01. Fit the shock absorber assembly from 4 into the shaft holder
041-05 assembled in 2. The landing gear position indicator
041-09 should protrude as much as possible, and the shock
absorber 041-01 should be in the horizontal position.
Insert the pin on the landing gear position indicator 041-09 into the shaft holder 041-05.
Push the shaft holder 041-08 onto the lug on 041-05 so that the landing gear position indicator 041-09 does not come off but can slide
within the groove.
NOTE
This is a ‘D’-shaped hole to determine
the correct fit.
041-06
041-01
041-01
：Glue
：Don’t Glue
Assembling the right landing gear base
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7
8
910
Fit the metal fitting holder 041-02 being careful not to move the
fittings on the landing gear cover 041-04.
Fix in place with 1 x 041-10 screw.
Peel the backing off the liner 041-12 and position on the shock absorber 041-01 in the position shown.
Spread the metal fittings attached to the centre of the landing gear cover 041-04 and fit them into the holes on the shock absorber
041-01. Next, fit the metal fittings attached to the end of the landing gear cover 041-04 into the grooves on the shaft holder 041-05.
NOTE
The main landing gear is out. The
landing gear position indicator 041-09
also pops out.
NOTE
When the shock absorber 041-01 is
rotated 90 degrees, the landing gear
position indicator 041-09 is pulled in.
Directly below
Popped out position
90° to the side
041-04
041-02
041-10
STAGE COMPLETE
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7
8
910
Fit the metal fitting holder 041-02 being careful not to move the
fittings on the landing gear cover 041-04.
Fix in place with 1 x 041-10 screw.
Peel the backing off the liner 041-12 and position on the shock absorber 041-01 in the position shown.
Spread the metal fittings attached to the centre of the landing gear cover 041-04 and fit them into the holes on the shock absorber
041-01. Next, fit the metal fittings attached to the end of the landing gear cover 041-04 into the grooves on the shaft holder 041-05.
NOTE
The main landing gear is out. The
landing gear position indicator 041-09
also pops out.
NOTE
When the shock absorber 041-01 is
rotated 90 degrees, the landing gear
position indicator 041-09 is pulled in.
Directly below
Popped out position
90° to the side
041-04
041-02
041-10
STAGE COMPLETE
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ADJUSTMENT OF LEFT MAIN LANDING GEAR AND SWITCH
When the left main landing gear assembled in Stage 28 is pulled out from the base, it may not be
perpendicular to the ground. In addition, the left main landing gear switch installed in Stage 33 may not
be completely pressed. Both may be adjusted with the parts in this stage as follows...
You will also need: screwdriver, tweezers.
Left main landing gear switch key
STEP 1
Adjusting the angle of the left main landing gear
STEP 2
1 2
3 4 5
1
2 3
4 5
NOTE
The two screws that secure the left
main landing gear are different sizes,
so be careful not to make a mistake
when reattaching.
Remove the four screws that secure the
left main landing gear motor cover 032-01
and remove the cover.
Remove the two screws that secure the
left main landing gear and remove it.
Remove the two screws fixing the left
main landing gear switch 033-03, and
then gently lift up the switch to reveal the
holes underneath.
Place the washer 041-11 over the right
screw hole. Replace the switch, carefully
sandwiching the washer in place.
Re-fix the left main landing gear switch
033-03 with the two screws taking care
not to shift the washer.
Remove the backing from liner 041-12 using tweezers. Attach the liner 041-12 to the shock absorber 028-01 in the
position shown and then replace the metal fittings removed in 1.
Fit the landing gear into its original position on the frame. If it
isn’t fitting correctly, remove the gear 032-03 and shaft 032-05,
then fit the landing gear again before returning 032-03/032-05 to
its position, pressing the shaft to ensure it comes into contact
with the switch.
Hold the left main landing gear so that it doesn’t float, and fix it
with the two screws. Be careful not to make a mistake, as the
front is a thin screw and the back is a thick screw.
Taking the main landing gear
removed in STEP 1, remove the
metal fittings of the cover on
both sides.
Thin screw
Thick screw
Thin screw Thick screw
041-12
041-12
028-01
028-06
033-03
032-03 032-05
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