Pack 4

BUILD INSTRUCTIONS

      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. Only use the correct size screwdriver that fits the screw head firmly.

      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 magnetized 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 tighten.

      Some parts will require a little glue for assembly. Please apply glue sparingly and use a cocktail stick so that you don’t use too much nor apply the glue too heavily. We recommend superglue gel or Extra Thin Liquid modeling glue. Where possible, parts should be test-fitted in place before gluing.

      Make sure you have good ventilation when using adhesives and to replace caps firmly.

      Use a magnet to help find screws that have fallen on the floor.

      Use masking tape to hold parts temporarily in place.

      Cut parts from a sprue (framework) with side cutters or a craft knife. Side cutters tend to be easiest.

      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.

      Always protect the paint finish on components by placing a cutting mat, sheet of white paper or soft cloth on your work surface.

      When plugging cables in, ensure the power is switched off. Tweezers can be used to fit the PVC cables by gripping carefully around 5mm from the end of the cable. If a cable needs to be removed from a socket, do not pull on the cable as this could damage the connection. Grip the plug with tweezers to remove it.

      Left and Right! When building your AH-64 Apache, the left- or right-hand side refers to that side as if you are sitting in the cockpit.

      When you see this symbol, pay attention to the instruction text in bold and check the orientation of the parts in the image as this will be particularly important for assembly in later stages.

      WARNING: Some parts are assembled using magnets. These magnets can cause serious injury if they are swallowed. Keep away from children. If you suspect a magnet has been swallowed, seek medical help straight away.

      This is not a toy. Not suitable for children under 14 years old due to small parts. Adult supervision required.

      Note: Throughout this pack the images will show a red navigation light on the right engine nacelle. This light should be green – you will receive a replacement part to use on your model in a future pack.

      Stage 23: The right engine nacelle – part 3

      Follow Stage 23 to continue building the engine nacelle for both version 1 and version 2.

      PARTS LIST

      23-A23-E23-J x2
      23-B x223-F x223-K
      23-C23-G23-L
      23-D23-H x2 

      Step 1

      Press 23-C onto 23-A.

      Apply glue to the assembly as shown by the red circle.

      a
      b

      Step 2

      Glue 23-E to the assembly.

      a

      Step 3

      Glue the assembly to 23-D.

      a
      b

      Step 4

      Press the assembly onto the engine nacelle (stage 22). Do not glue.

      a
      b

      Step 5

      Cut the decal outlined in red from 23-G.

      a
      b

      Step 6

      Apply decal A to the assembly as shown.

      a

      Step 7

      You will now start assembling the Spike missiles and their containers.

      Press 23-J into 23-F.

      Repeat this process to assemble the second missile.

      a
      b

      Step 8

      Cut the decals outlined in red from 23-G.

      a

      Step 9

      Apply decals B, C, D and E to 23-B.

      Pay attention to decal D. The arrow should point left, with the text above the arrow.

      a
      b

      Step 10

      Turn the assembly on its side with the previous set of decals facing you.

      Apply decals B, C, E and F to 23-B. Note that these decals are applied with the text upside-down.

      a
      b

      Step 11

      Repeat this process on the second missile container.

      a

      Step 12

      The missiles can be placed inside the missile containers and displayed on the racks - parts 23-H.

      a
      b

      Step 13

      Press 23-K onto 23-L.

      a
      b

      Step 14

      Cut the decals outlined in red from 23-G.

      a

      Step 15

      Apply decals G, H and J to the engine (stage 19).

      a
      b

      STAGE COMPLETE

      Stage 24: Preparing the rotor mechanism

      PARTS LIST

      24-A24-D
      24-B24-E x2
      24-C5x JP

      Step 1

      Place 24-D onto 24-C.

      a
      b

      Step 2

      Push the assembly into 24-B.

      a
      b

      Step 3

      Press 24-A into place.

      a
      b

      Step 4

      Screw the parts together using 4x JP.

      a

      Step 5

      The racks (24-E) can be used to display the missile container from Stage 23.

      a

      STAGE COMPLETE

      Stage 25: Preparing the rotor shaft

      PARTS LIST

      25-A25-C
      25-B3x FP

      Step 1

      One side of 25-B has a notch, as shown by the red line. Use this side in the next step.

      a

      Step 2

      Press 25-B onto 25-A.

      a
      b

      STAGE COMPLETE

      Stage 26: Testing the motors

      PARTS LIST

      26-A26-C
      26-B3x DP

      Step 1

      Plug 25-C (cable J, stage 25) to 2-V. Insert 2x AAA batteries. The motor should spin.

      Unplug the cable.

      a

      Step 2

      Plug 26-A (cable K) to 2-V. The motor should spin.

      Unplug the cable and remove the batteries after testing.

      a

      STAGE COMPLETE

      Stage 27: Assembling the motors

      PARTS LIST

      27-A27-E
      27-B27-F x4
      27-C27-G x2
      27-D5x DP

      Step 1

      Thread the cable from 25-C (stage 25) through 27-A, then press 25-C into place.

      Screw the parts together using 2x FP (stage 25).

      a
      b

      Step 2

      Thread the cable from 26-A (stage 26) through the assembly, then press it into place.

      a
      b

      Step 3

      Press 26-B onto the assembly.

      Screw in place using 2x DP (stage 26).

      a
      b

      Step 4

      27-D and 27-E are similar but have different shaped fittings, as shown by the red lines.

      a

      Step 5

      Press 27-E onto the assembly.

      a
      b

      Step 6

      Press 25-A (stage 25) into the assembly.

      Make sure the gears connect (circled).

      a
      b

      Step 7

      Press 27-D onto 24-C (stage 24).

      a
      b

      Step 8

      Align the two assemblies as shown then press them together.

      a
      b

      Step 9

      Screw the assemblies together using 4x DP.

      a

      Step 10

      You will now build a DAGR missile launcher.

      Apply glue to 27-B as shown by the red lines.

      Glue 27-C to 27-B.

      a
      b

      Step 11

      Cut the decals outlined in red from 23-G.

      a
      b

      Step 12

      Apply decal A to 27-F.

      Repeat to make four missiles ensuring the blue decals are aligned.

      a
      b

      Step 13

      Load the missiles into the missile launcher.

      a
      b

      Step 14

      Use the racks (parts 27-G) for displaying the missile launchers.

      a

      STAGE COMPLETE

      Stage 28: Assembling the power connector

      PARTS LIST

      28-A28-G
      28-B28-H x4
      28-C28-J
      28-D28-K
      28-E9x DP
      28-F x25x HP

      Step 1

      Place 28-K inside 28-A.

      a
      b

      Step 2

      Press 28-D onto the assembly.

      a
      b

      Step 3

      Screw the parts together using 4x HP.

      a

      Step 4

      Place the assembly onto 28-B (marked 'L', circled) as shown.

      a
      b

      Step 5

      Press 28-E onto the assembly.

      a
      b

      Step 6

      Screw the parts together using 4x DP.

      Note: another 4x DP will be needed in stage 30.

      a

      Step 7

      You will now build another set of missiles and missile launcher.

      Apply glue to 28-G as shown by the red lines.

      Glue 28-J to 28-G.

      a
      b

      Step 8

      Cut the decals outlined in red from 23-G.

      a
      b

      Step 9

      Apply decal A to 28-H. Use the missiles from stage 27 as a reference when positioning the decals.

      Repeat this step to make four missiles.

      a
      b

      Step 10

      Place the missiles in the missile launcher.

      a
      b

      Step 11

      Use the racks (parts 28-F) for displaying the missile launchers.

      a

      STAGE COMPLETE

      Stage 29: The main frame brace

      There is no assembly in this stage, continue to stage 30.

      PARTS LIST

      29-A

      Stage 30: Assembling the main frame

      PARTS LIST

      30-A30-F x4
      30-B30-G x2
      30-C9x BM
      30-D6x CM
      30-E

      Step 1

      Press 30-A onto 30-B.

      Screw the parts together with 2x CM.

      a
      b

      Step 2

      Press 29-A onto the assembly.

      Make sure the openings are aligned (circled).

      a
      b

      Step 3

      Thread the cables from the power connector (stage 28) through the assembly.

      Press the assemblies together as shown.

      a
      b

      Step 4

      Thread the cables through 28-C (stage 28) then press it onto the assembly.

      a
      b

      Step 5

      Screw the parts together using 4x DP (stage 28).

      a

      Step 6

      Press 30-E onto the assembly.

      Screw the parts together using 8x BM.

      a
      b

      Step 7

      Thread cable K from the motor assembly (stage 27) through the opening then press the assemblies together as shown.

      a
      b

      Step 8

      Screw the assemblies together using 3x CM.

      a

      Step 9

      You will now build another missile launcher with four missiles.

      Apply glue to 30-C as shown by the red lines.

      Glue 30-D to 30-C.

      a
      b

      Step 10

      Cut the decals outlined in red from 23-G.

      a
      b

      Step 11

      Apply decal A to 30-F. Use the missiles from stage 27 as a reference when positioning the decals.

      Repeat this step to make four missiles.

      a
      b

      Step 12

      Load the missiles into the missile launcher.

      a
      b

      Step 13

      Use the racks (parts 30-G) for displaying the missile launchers.

      a

      STAGE COMPLETE

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