Minicraft Models NASA Space Shuttle User manual

NASA Space Shuttle
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TheSpaceShuttlewasthefirstoperationalorbitalspacecraftdesignedtobere‐usedafteramission.Thefirstflight
wasrecordedin1981withthelastflightoftheShuttleprogramoccurringinJuly2011.
TheSpaceShuttlewasdevelopedtocarryavarietyofpayloadsintolowearthorbitincludingsatellites,theHUBBLE
Spacetelescope,andcomponentsfortheInternationalSpaceStation(ISS).Avarietyofothermissionswere
performedincludingre‐supplyandcrewrotationfortheInternationalSpaceStation,numerousmissionsfor
scientificinvestigationandclassifiedmilitarymissionsfortheUnitedStatesDefenseDepartmentandUSmilitary.
AtotalofsevenSpaceShuttleswerebuiltbutonlysixwerecapableofflight.OneShuttlesimulator,“Pathfinder”
wasbuiltandusedforstaticgroundtestingandexhibition.Enterprisewasusedforflighttestingwithinthe
atmosphereandfiveShuttleswereactuallyusedforspaceflight.Twoshuttleswerelostduringflight,Challengerand
ColumbiaandfourSpaceShuttles,Endeavor,Discovery,AtlantisandEnterprisehavebeenretiredtomuseums
acrosstheUnitedStates.
ThisMinicraftModelskitwasdevelopedtocommemoratethesurvivingSpaceShuttlesandrecognizethesespace
pioneersfortheircontributionstotheNASAMannedSpaceProgram.CheckforthelocationoftheclosestSpace
Shuttleondisplaynearyou.
Minicraft Models (US) LLC, 1501 Commerce Drive, Elgin IL 60123 USA
www.minicraftmodels.com
Printed in China 11668

29 30
24
26
25
23
21
21
22
20
68
NOTE parts shaded in gray are not for use
1 2
5
5
6
6
8
7
16
17
27 28
11
11
11
11
10
10
69
31
54 32
33
34
55
36
36
36
37
37
37
35
38
39
40
41 42
44 43 45 46
47
47
47 50
4849
51
52 53
55
PARTS LAYOUT DIAGRAM
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COCKPIT AND FUSELAGE ASSEMBLY
1
WINDOWS AND INTERIOR BULKHEADS
2
Cement
Coller
Kleben
Pegar
Incollare
Colar
Kleven
DO NOT Cement
Ne pas Coller
Nicht Kleben
No Pegar
Non Incollare
Nao Colar
Niet Kleven
Cut away
Couper
Scheiden
Cortar
Tagliere
Cortar
Snijden
Optional parts
Choix
Auswahlmoglichkeit
Eleccion
Scelta
Opaco
Keuze
Repeat operation
RŽpeeter l' opŽration
Vorgang wiederholen
Repitir la operacion
Ripetere
Repitir a opera•ao
Herhalen
Symmetrical assembly Drill hole
All Parts
All Parts
55 (4X)
54
40
39
69
68
49
48
2
1
35
Floor LIGHT GRAY
Seats & Consoles BLACK
Bulkheads FLAT WHITE
Windows BLACK with OFF-WHITE frames
NOTE
Please refer to the Color and Marking Diagram before beginning assembly. Space Shuttles showed many variations of color and sheen,
especially on the exterior surfaces, so you may elect to paint parts or sub-assemblies as the model is being built.
Specific part colors are noted in the assembly steps.
Glue seat backs 55 to cockpit floor 54. Glue cockpit assembly
to fuselage half 2, then glue fuselage halves 1 & 2 together.
Glue tail parts 48/49 together and glue to assembled fuselage.
Glue nose panel 35 into place.
Glue windows 69 in place by inserting though assembled fuselage.
Glue bulkheads 39/40 into cargo bay. Glue windshield 68 into place.
4X

CARGO BAY FLOOR AND LOWER WING
3
UPPER WINGS, CARGO BAY DOORS & ENGINE BULKHEAD
4
REAR FUSELAGE BULGES AND STABILIZER
5
All Parts
All Parts
All Parts
except as noted
28
27
31
30
29
38
32 (Shown in place)
33
34
50
Cargo bay floor and walls
SEMI-GLOSS WHITE
Cargo bay door interiors SILVER
Bulkhead SEMI-GLOSS DARK GRAY
Glue cargo bay floor parts 27/28 together,
then insert and glue into cargo bay.
Glue lower wing 31 to fuselage.
Gently press doors 29/30 into holes in bulkheads
(do not glue). Glue upper wings 32/33 to lower wing and fuselage.
Glue rear bulkhead 38 to fuselage.
Glue bulges 50/51 to fuselage as shown.
Glue stabilizer 34 in place.
51 (Shown in place)

MAIN ENGINES AND MANEUVERING NOZZLES
6
All Parts
REACTION CONTROLS
7
All Parts
LANDING GEAR DOORS, ORBITING / IN FLIGHT MODE
8
All Parts Refer to Step 9
47
47
41
23
46
45
44
43
24
25/26 (Shown assembled)
42
37
36
All parts METALLIC STEEL
All parts DARK GRAY with
FLAT BLACK holes
Assemble three engines (36/37). Glue three engine mounts
(47) to rear bulkhead and attach engine assemblies.
Assemble two maneurvering subsystem nozzles (41/42)
and glue in place as shown. (Right module shown in place).
Assemble reaction controls (23/24 LEFT)
and (25/26 RIGHT), then glue to fuselage bulges
as shown.
Glue landing gear doors (43/44/45/46)
in closed position as shown.
47

LANDING GEAR, STATIONARY / LANDING MODE
9
NAVSTAR SATELLITE (SHUTTLE PAYLOAD)
10
All Parts
7
10
10
16
8
17
11
5
21
52
53
21
22
20
6
45
43
44 (Shown in place)
11
All strut parts SEMIGLOSS WHITE
Tires FLAT BLACK-GRAY
Part 20 SILVER with OLIVE GREEN tip
Parts 21(2x) DARK BLUE with FLAT WHITE interiors
Parts 22/52/53 SILVER with COPPER panels
as shown
COPPER
Assemble deployed landing gear as shown
and glue into gear bays. Left main gear is
shown in place. Attach gear doors as shown.
All Parts
Assemble Navstar satellite starting with parts 52/53. It is recommended
to paint the parts as you assemble the satellite. On completion, place
or cement in cargo bay.
46 (Shown in place)
Refer to Step 8
(Use of shuttle payload is optional)

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Enterprise
OV-101
Discovery
OV-103 Atlantis OV-104 Endeavour OV-105
Note Black upper nose pattern
unique to Enterprise
21
25
23
24
26
22
20
Gray leading edges
(all shuttles)
Dark Gray wing panels
(Enterprise only)
White wing panels with Black stripes
(Discovery/Atlantis/Endeavour)
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Your Minicraft model includes high-quality waterslide decals. These decals adhere best
to a glossy surface; and it is recommended that you apply a clear gloss coat over your
painted model.
Use a sharp scissors or knife to cut individual decals from the carrier sheet. Do not cut
into the clear film surrounding the individual decals.
* It is recommended that you apply one decal at a time.
* Place the decal section in warm water, when first inserted in the water your decal will
curl, after approximately ten seconds the decal will uncurl. Remove from water and lay
on a paper towel. After approximately 10 - 20 seconds the decal will slide freely from the
backing paper. Use a small brush to help slide the decal from the backing paper and into
position on the model. Carefully blot excess water from the decal, using care not to move
the decal or tear it.
* If you choose to use a setting solution, apply a thin coat over the decal following the
manufacturer’s instruction.
* Allow the decal to dry overnight. Wash any adhesive residue off the model with a small
amount of clean water and dry thoroughly.
* Apply clear gloss, matte or flat coat to seal decals following the instructions from the
manufacturer.
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