MINICRAFT E-3 Sentry AWACS User manual

E-3 Sentry AWACS
Originally based on the Boeing 707-300 the airborne warning and command systems better known as
AWACS has become an indispensable element in the conduct of modern warfare. The B-707 based E-3
AWACS is used primarily by the United States Air Force and several allies as well, including NATO.
The new Minicraft E-3 features new tooling representing fore and aft radar systems, side scan radar and the
classic radome mounted above the aircraft for long-range detection.
Markings included in this kit are
USAF E-3C Sentry, 552 AWCW, Tinker AFB, Oklahoma, 2006
USAF E-3C Sentry, 962 AACS, Elmendorf AFB, Alaska, 2009
Minicraft Models, 1501 Commerce Drive, Elgin IL 60123 USA
www.minicraftmodels.com
Printed in China
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PARTS LAYOUT DIAGRAM
3
8
9
WINDSCREEN
17
18
2
7
5
6
4
Parts marked 'X' not for use
35
27
11
10
44
13
26 25
22 21
15
20
19 43 14
50 50
50 50
49 49
49 49
48
45
51 51
52 52
47
46
62
56
54
71
72
70
63
57
60
59
58
61
55
23
24
12

BEFORE YOU BEGIN ASSEMBLY
Carefully open flashed over holes
INSIDE fuselage halves as shown below.

FUSELAGE ASSEMBLY
1
WING ASSEMBLY
2
4
7
5
6
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
3
55
54
2
59
Paint Cockpit Parts
BLACK
Add 3/4 oz
Noseweight

ENGINES / PYLONS
4
¥Nacelle Interiors,
Compressor and Turbine Blades
ALUMINUM
WING / FUSELAGE / STABILIZERS
3
50
51
52
49
48
49
51 50
52
46
47
50
52
51
49
56
50
51
49
52
WINDSCREEN
9
8
44
58
NOTE
Due to the delicate nature of
the tail probe (part #44) you may
wish to attach it after painting
and decalling the model.

MAIN LANDING GEAR WELL
5
LEFT MAIN LANDING GEAR
6
RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR
7
¥Tires BLACK
¥Hubs ALUMINUM
¥Struts ALUMINUM
¥Gear Door Interiors
and Gear Wells
ALUMINUM
For
RETRACTED
Landing Gear,
see steps
9 & 10
For
RETRACTED
Landing Gear,
see steps
9 & 10
For
RETRACTED
Landing Gear,
see steps
9 & 10
¥Tires BLACK
¥Hubs ALUMINUM
¥Struts ALUMINUM
¥Gear Door Interiors
and Gear Wells
ALUMINUM
18 17
16
15
27
27
27
27
24
26
27
27
21
22
23
25 27
27

NOSE LANDING GEAR
8
RETRACTED MAIN GEAR
9
RETRACTED NOSE GEAR
10
¥Tires BLACK
¥Hubs ALUMINUM
¥Struts ALUMINUM
¥Gear Door Interiors
and Gear Wells
ALUMINUM
For
RETRACTED
Landing Gear,
see steps
9 & 10
14
14
12
10
11
20 18 17
15
(Shown in place)
19
10 11
57
57

RADOME
11
63
63
62
61 60
Note alignment
NOTE: Engines and landing gear not shown
62
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Fuselage

PAINTS
A Black (ModelMaster 1749, Acryl 4768)
B White (ModelMaster 1745, Acryl 4696)
C Aluminum (ModelMaster 1781, Acryl 4677)
D FS16473 Aircraft Gray (ModelMaster 1731, Acryl 4693)
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