Pack 2

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.

      Stage 05: Assembling the pilot seat

      PARTS LIST

      5-A5-H5-Q
      5-B5-J5-R
      5-C5-K5-S
      5-D5-L5-T
      5-E5-M5-U
      5-F5-N5-V
      5-G5-P x2AM x2

      Step 1

      Prepare parts 5-A, 5-P, and 5-R as shown.

      a

      Step 2

      Glue 5-P to 5-A.

      a

      Step 3

      Glue 5-P to 5-A on the opposite side.

      Glue 5-R into the central recess.

      a
      b

      Step 4

      Apply glue to 5-B as shown by the red lines.

      a

      Step 5

      Glue 5-A to 5-B.

      a
      b

      Step 6

      Glue 5-P sur 5-B.

      a
      b

      Step 7

      Repeat on the opposite side.

      a

      Step 8

      Push 5-E through 5-B as shown.

      a

      Step 9

      Glue 5-E to 5-B.

      a
      b

      Step 10

      Glue the other ends of 5-E to 5-A.

      a
      b

      Step 11

      Glue 5-H to 5-A.

      a

      Step 12

      Glue 5-R to 5-A.

      a
      b

      Step 13

      Attach 5-C as shown.

      a

      Step 14

      Attach 5-D to the opposite side.

      a

      Step 15

      Glue and attach 5-Q.

      a
      b

      Step 16

      Glue and attach 5-G.

      a

      Step 17

      Glue and attach 5-F.

      a
      b

      Step 18

      Attach 5-M and 5-N, checking that they point inwards.

      a

      Step 19

      Glue 5-L to 5-B.

      a

      Step 20

      Place the pilot seat into the cockpit (stage 04).

      a
      b

      Step 21

      Screw the parts together using 1x AM.

      a

      Step 22

      You will now add details to the co-pilot's controls.

      Take 5-S and 5-T, orienting them as shown.

      a

      Step 23

      Glue 5-S into the left side of 4-L.

      a
      b

      Step 24

      Glue 5-T into the right side of 4-L.

      a

      Step 25

      Glue 5-U onto 3-E.

      The parts are shaped so only fit together one way.

      a
      b

      Step 26

      Glue 5-K onto 4-A.

      a
      b

      Step 27

      Glue 5-J to 4-A.

      The parts are shaped so only fit together one way.

      a
      b

      STAGE COMPLETE

      Stage 06: Assembling a rocket launcher

      PARTS LIST

      6-A6-G6-N
      6-B x26-H x36-P x4
      6-C6-J6-Q
      6-D6-K6-R x2
      6-E6-L6-S x2
      6-F6-MFP x2

      Step 1

      Push 6-E onto 6-J.

      a
      b

      Step 2

      Pair parts 6-F with 6-M and 6-G with 6-L using the image.

      Glue the parts together.

      a
      b

      Step 3

      Glue 6-M onto 3-P (stage 05).

      a
      b

      Step 4

      Glue 6-L onto 3-P.

      a

      Step 5

      Glue one 6-H to 6-Q.

      a
      b

      Step 6

      You will now start building a rocket launcher.

      Glue a 6-R into 6-C. The side marked with red should face outwards as shown.

      Glue the other 6-R to 6-C as shown, with the red marking facing outwards.

      a
      b

      Step 7

      Push 6-S into 6-C.

      Make sure the parts are aligned. Do not glue.

      a
      b

      Step 8

      Push the other 6-S into 6-C.

      Check that 6-P can fit through all the holes easily.

      a
      b

      Step 9

      Push 6-D onto 6-C.

      a
      b

      Step 10

      Take 5-V (stage 05) and cut out the decals outlined in red.

      There are no spares. Keep any remaining to use in later stages.

      a

      Step 11

      Apply decals A, B and C to the assembly.

      a
      b

      Step 12

      Parts 6-B can be used to hold the launcher.

      a

      Step 13

      Cut the decals outlined in red from 5-V.

      There are two spares of the decals. Keep any that remain for use in later stages.

      a

      Step 14

      Apply a decal to 6-P, gently wrapping it around with your finger.

      a
      b

      Step 15

      Repeat step 14 for each 6-P.

      Use the first 6-P as a reference when positioning the decals to ensure they are aligned.

      a

      STAGE COMPLETE

      Stage 07: Assembling the pilot control panel – part 1

      PARTS LIST

      7-A7-F x27-L
      7-B7-G7-M x4
      7-C x27-H7-N x2
      7-D7-JDP x2
      7-E7-K 

      Step 1

      Insert 2x AAA batteries into the circuit board supplied in stage 02. Connect cable 7-L (marked D) as shown. The LEDs should light up.

      Disconnect the cable and remove the batteries after testing.

      a

      Step 2

      Place 7-L onto 7-B.

      Screw the parts together using 1x DP.

      a
      b

      Step 3

      Press 7-A onto 7-B.

      a
      b

      Step 4

      Take 5-V and cut out the decals outlined in red.

      a

      Step 5

      Apply decals A and B to 7-G.

      Check the orientation carefully.

      a
      b

      Step 6

      Apply a little glue to 7-B as shown by the red line.

      a

      Step 7

      Press 7-G onto 7-B.

      a

      Step 8

      Press 7-H onto 7-G.

      a
      b

      Step 9

      Glue 7-J onto 7-A.

      a
      b

      Step 10

      Glue 7-K onto 7-A.

      a
      b

      Step 11

      You will now start building another rocket launcher.

      Glue 7-N to 7-D. The side marked with red should face outwards as shown.

      Glue the other 7-N as shown.

      a
      b

      Step 12

      Push 7-F into 7-D.

      Make sure the parts are aligned. Do not glue.

      a
      b

      Step 13

      Push the other 7-F into 7-D.

      Check that 7-M can fit through all the holes easily.

      a
      b

      Step 14

      Push 7-E onto 7-D.

      a
      b

      Step 15

      Take the decals pictured (5-V).

      Apply decals A, B and C to the assembly.

      a
      b

      Step 16

      Parts 7-C can be used to hold the rocket launcher.

      a

      Step 17

      Apply decals from 5-V to 7-M as you have done previously, taking care to ensure they are aligned with the rockets in the previous stage.

      a
      b

      Step 18

      Repeat the previous step for each 7-M.

      a

      STAGE COMPLETE

      Stage 08: Assembling the pilot control panel – part 2

      PARTS LIST

      8-A8-F
      8-B8-G
      8-C8-H
      8-D8-J
      8-E

      Step 1

      Thread the end of cable 7-L (marked D) through 6-E (stage 06).

      Push the parts together.

      a
      b

      Step 2

      Push the assembly into 6-A (stage 06).

      a
      b

      Step 3

      Glue 8-B onto the assembly.

      a
      b

      Step 4

      Locate the small hole in 7-B.

      a

      Step 5

      Glue 8-H onto 7-B.

      a
      b

      Step 6

      Glue 6-N (stage 06) onto 7-B.

      a
      b

      Step 7

      Take the decals pictured (5-V).

      Apply decals C, D, E, F, G and H to 8-B. Check the orientation carefully.

      a
      b

      Step 8

      Push 8-E into the cockpit assembly.

      a
      b

      Step 9

      Thread cable D through the cockpit frame assembly.

      Push the control panel into the cockpit frame.

      a
      b

      Step 10

      The assembly should now look like this.

      Screw the parts together with 1x FP screw (stage 06).

      a
      b

      Step 11

      Push 8-A into 7-A. The pins are different sizes.

      a
      b

      Step 12

      Glue 8-J onto the cockpit frame.

      a
      b

      Step 13

      Glue 8-C onto the cockpit frame.

      a
      b

      Step 14

      Glue 8-G onto 8-C.

      a
      b

      Step 15

      Glue 8-F onto the cockpit frame.

      a
      b

      Step 16

      Glue 8-D onto the cockpit frame.

      a
      b

      STAGE COMPLETE

      Stage 09: Attaching the rotor blade

      PARTS LIST

      9-A9-G x29-N x2
      9-B9-H9-P
      9-C x29-J9-Q
      9-D9-K x4GP x2
      9-E9-L
      9-F x29-M x4

      Step 1

      Press 9-L onto 9-A. Check the orientation of 9-L carefully.

      Screw the parts together using 1x GP.

      a
      b

      Step 2

      Push 9-B onto the assembly.

      a

      Step 3

      Push 9-G into the rotor blade assembly from stage 02.

      Check the orientation of the parts carefully. There is a pin on 9-G (circled).

      a

      Step 4

      Insert 1x 9-K into 9-G.

      a
      b

      Step 5

      Repeat this process on the opposite side, paying attention to the orientation of the parts.

      a

      Step 6

      Push both 9-G into 9-A and 9-B.

      The assembly should now look like this.

      a
      b

      Step 7

      Insert 9-P from underneath.

      a

      Step 8

      Place 9-Q on top.

      Screw 9-P into 9-Q.

      a
      b

      Step 9

      Insert 9-K through 9-G on each side.

      a
      b

      Step 10

      You will now start building another rocket launcher.

      Glue 9-N onto 9-D. The side marked with a red line should face outwards as shown.

      Glue the other 9-N to 9-D as shown.

      a
      b

      Step 11

      Push 9-F into 9-D.

      Make sure the parts are aligned. Do not use glue.

      a
      b

      Step 12

      Push the other 9-F into 9-D.

      Check that 9-M can fit through all the holes easily.

      a
      b

      Step 13

      Push 9-E onto 9-D.

      a
      b

      Step 14

      Take the decals pictured (5-V).

      Apply decals A, B and C to the assembly.

      a
      b

      Step 15

      Parts 9-C can be used to hold the rocket launcher.

      a

      Step 16

      Apply a decal to 9-M, checking the alignment with the rockets from previous stages.

      a
      b

      Step 17

      Repeat this step for each 9-M.

      a

      STAGE COMPLETE

      Stage 10: Assembling the second rotor blade

      PARTS LIST

      10-A10-G
      10-B10-H x7
      10-C10-J
      10-D x210-K
      10-E10-L
      10-FGP x2

      Step 1

      Place 10-A onto 10-C. 10-C is marked with a '1' as indicated.

      a

      Step 2

      Place 10-G on top.

      a
      b

      Step 3

      Push 2x 10-H through 10-C and 10-G.

      a
      b

      Step 4

      Insert 10-D between 10-C and 10-G.

      Check the orientation of the parts carefully. There is a pin on 10-D (circled).

      a

      Step 5

      Press 10-H into 10-D.

      a
      b

      Step 6

      Repeat this process on the opposite side.

      a

      Step 7

      Press 9-L onto 10-F. Check the orientation of 9-L carefully.

      Screw the parts together using 1x GP.

      a
      b

      Step 8

      Push 10-B into 10-F.

      a

      Step 9

      Insert both 10-D between 10-B and 10-F.

      The assembly should now look like this.

      a
      b

      Step 10

      Push 10-K through from underneath.

      a

      Step 11

      Place 10-L on top.

      Screw 10-K into 10-L.

      a
      b

      Step 12

      Push 10-H through 10-D on both sides as shown.

      a
      b

      Step 13

      Take 5-V and cut out the decals outlined in red.

      a
      b

      Step 14

      Apply the two decals labelled D to 10-J.

      Apply decal G to the inside of 10-J.

      a
      b

      Step 15

      Press 10-J onto 10-E.

      a
      b

      Step 16

      Apply decals A, B, C, E and F to the ends of 10-E and 10-J.

      a
      b

      STAGE COMPLETE

      Stage 11: Assembling the third rotor blade

      PARTS LIST

      11-A11-H x2
      11-B11-J x2
      11-C11-K x2
      11-D x211-L x7
      11-E x211-M
      11-F11-N
      11-GGP x2

      Step 1

      Place 11-A onto 11-C. 11-C is marked with a '1' as indicated.

      a

      Step 2

      Place 11-G on top.

      a
      b

      Step 3

      Pushing 2x 11-L through 11-C and 11-G.

      a
      b

      Step 4

      Insert 11-H between 11-C and 11-G.

      Check the orientation of the parts carefully. There is a pin on 11-H (circled).

      a

      Step 5

      Press 11-L into 11-H.

      a
      b

      Step 6

      Repeat this process on the opposite side.

      a

      Step 7

      Press 9-L onto 11-F. Check the orientation of 9-L carefully.

      Screw the parts together using 1x GP.

      a
      b

      Step 8

      Push 11-B into 11-F.

      a

      Step 9

      Insert both 11-H between 11-B and 11-F.

      a

      Step 10

      Push 11-M through from underneath.

      a

      Step 11

      11-Nを上に置いてください。

      11-Mを11-Nにねじ込んで固定します。

      a
      b

      Step 12

      Push 11-L through 11-H on both sides.

      a
      b

      Step 13

      You will now build the missiles.

      Push 11-D onto 11-E.

      Repeat this process to make two missiles.

      Locate the holes circled in picture b for the next steps.

      a
      b

      Step 14

      Cut parts 11-K and 11-J off the sprues.

      a
      b

      Step 15

      Glue 11-K into 11-E.

      a
      b

      Step 16

      Glue 11-J into 11-D.

      a
      b

      Step 17

      Repeat this process to assemble the second missile.

      a

      Step 18

      Cut the decals outlined in red from 5-V.

      Do not apply the yellow stripe decals labelled D. These will be applied in a later pack.

      a
      b

      Step 19

      Apply decals A, B and C to the missile.

      Repeat this process to apply decals to the second missile.

      a
      b

      Step 20

      A missile can be stored in the crate assembled in stage 10.

      a
      b

      STAGE COMPLETE

      Stage 12: Assembling the left engine

      PARTS LIST

      12-A12-G
      12-B12-H
      12-C12-J
      12-D12-K
      12-E12-L
      12-F 

      Step 1

      Push 12-C into 12-A.

      a
      b

      Step 2

      Glue 12-B onto the assembly.

      a
      b

      Step 3

      Glue 12-D onto the assembly.

      a
      b

      Step 4

      Glue 12-E onto the assembly.

      a
      b

      Step 5

      Glue 12-K onto 12-F. Check the orientation carefully.

      a
      b

      Step 6

      Glue 12-F onto the assembly.

      a
      b

      Step 7

      Glue 12-H onto the assembly.

      a
      b

      Step 8

      Glue 12-J onto the assembly.

      a
      b

      Step 9

      Glue 12-L onto the assembly.

      a
      b

      Step 10

      Glue 12-G onto 12-L and 12-C.

      a
      b

      STAGE COMPLETE

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