NUCLEAR POWERED INTERPLANETARY SPACECRAFT PILGRIM BSERVER SPACE STATION ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 1 MAIN THRUSTER a sub-assembly 2 3 b sub-assembly Glue engine bells (6 & 7) to pivot pins. 1 5 x6 6 4 x3 Assemble three pivot pins (5). Once dry, place them in the holes using cement to carefully attach their retainer rings (4). Do not cement pivot pins. 2 BACK BONE-EXTENSION ROD 7 8 Be sure to align tank supports to back bone (8 & 9) using built in tabs and slots. Do not get cement on extension rod (10). Allow it to move in and out freely. 11 12 symbol key 20 solid parts 101 chrome parts 201 clear parts 9 10
3 TANK ASSEMBLIES a fuel tanks b aft stowage tanks Assemble three outboard tanks (13 & 14) as shown. 13 15 Assemble three large aft inboard tanks (15 & 16) as shown. 16 c forward stowage tanks 14 17 18 Assemble three small forward inboard tanks (17 & 18) as shown. 4 NERVA NUCLEAR ENGINE ASSEMBLY 21 22 19 20 101 23 5 ENERGY SUPPLY SYSTEM ASSEMBLY a sub assembly 102 x4 NERVA NUCLEAR ENGINE ASSEMBLY 4 BACK BONE-EXTENSION ROD SUB-ASSEMBLY 2 104 103 104 MAIN THRUSTERS ASSEMBLY 1 103 103 104 Avoid getting cement on extension rod to allow it to move in and out of the main thruster freely. Cement tip of extension rod to the NERVA NUCLEAR ENGINE ASSEMBLY.
5 ENERGY SUPPLY SYSTEM ASSEMBLY, CONTINUED b sub assembly AFT STOWAGE TANKS ASSEMBLY 3B x 3 After static tubes (103 & 104) have been installed, carefully snap tanks to their locations. Apply cement to connecting points. Be careful not to get cement on axis points. ENERGY SUPPLY SYSTEM ASSEMBLY 5A FORWARD STOWAGE TANKS ASSEMBLY 3C x 3 FUEL TANKS ASSEMBLY 3A x 3 6 GRAVITATIONAL SYSTEM ASSEMBLY a sub assembly 201 x12 24 27 25 201 x12 26 25 28 Glue twenty-four square windows (201) and twenty-four round windows (202) from inside. 24 202 x12 202 x12
6 GRAVITATIONAL SYSTEM ASSEMBLY, CONTINUED b sub-assembly Apply glue carefully to allow the sub assemblies to pivot freely. 30 30 HYDROPONIC FARM SUB-ASSEMBLY 6A NUCLEAR POWER SUPPLY SUB-ASSEMBLY 6A 29 30 CREW QUARTERS SUB-ASSEMBLY 6A c sub-assembly Cement where indicated to allow the Gravitational System Assembly and Command Bridge shroud to rotate. Locate clear windows from the inside. ENERGY SUPPLY SYSTEM ASSEMBLY 5B GRAVITATIONAL SYSTEM ASSEMBLY 6B 47 Cement here only 206 48
7 COMMAND MODULE 8 SYSTEM CONTROL 106 204 203 43 44 203 205 204 42 a sub-assembly 31 Insert screw, tighten then back off one half turn. Place, do not cement instruments to control center housing from inside. 42 39 41 40 36 34 35 36 36 36 37 38 35 202 32 34 202 Insert the engine bell key into slot and turn. Do not cement. 45 46 202 202 33 105 b completed assembly 51 Do not cement parts 49 & 50. 50 107 53 SYSTEM CONTROL SUB-ASSEMBLY 8A 49 55 52 109 x4 54 108 102 x4 GRAVITATIONAL SYSTEM ASSEMBLY 6C
9 IN-ORBIT DOCKING LOCATIONS EVA taxi can be cemented to its docking point, but it may be left unattached. Command module may be cemented to its docking point or left separated. 56 42 111 207 110 x2 Visit the Workbench section of the round2models.com website for tips on using magnets (not included) to attach the EVA taxi and command module. 42 57 111 SYSTEM CONTROL ASSEMBLY 8B COMMAND MODULE ASSEMBLY 7 10 OUTER PROTECTIVE SHROUDS Move all radar units, outer telescopes to inboard position when launch shrouds are attached. It is the builders choice whether to use the clear shroud or use the optional additional copy of the opaque shroud (58). 208 SYSTEM CONTROL ASSEMBLY 8B COMMAND MODULE ASSEMBLY 9 58
11 DISPLAY OPTIONS LAUNCH DISPLAY a in orbit display Make your own in-orbit display. Cut two pieces of cardboard square (sizes shown are guides). Cut another triangle piece, tape seams together with masking tape. Spray entire unit flat black. After black has dried, spatter white paint to simulate a star field. Using fine black thread, suspend space craft. 37 61 60 59 26 Assemble legs (60 & 61) to display base (59), after cement is dry, place (do not cement) space craft onto cradles. 26 b in orbit display
ASSEMBLY AND FINISHING TIPS Before assembling model, study instructions carefully. Apply cement to inside surfaces only. Avoid getting cement Do not hurry. Work carefully and patiently. on outer surfaces of model sections. Take time to familiarize yourself with all the parts and their Use cement very sparingly and avoid getting cement on corresponding part numbers. hands, so as not to mar or smear plastic surfaces. Carefully cut the parts from the plastic tree supports and The model can be painted to the discretion of the modeler. remove any burrs. For best results, use only high quality paints designed For best results, assemble model in the order indicated. specifically for plastic model kits. Before proceeding to cement parts together, it is advisable Liquid mask or tape will be helpful in painting detailed areas. to fit parts together dry (without cement) so that you may Use small brushes for fine details. familiarize yourself with the parts and how they go together, The supplied decals are optional and can be applied at the also noting the points where cement is to be applied. judgment of the modeler. Be sure to use only glues or cements compatible with styrene plastic. For details on our full model kit line up, articles, announcements and more, check us out on the web at round2models.com MPC is a registered trademark of Learning Curve Brands, Inc. used under license to Round 2, LLC. 2011 Learning Curve Brands, Inc. All rights reserved. 2011 Round 2, LLC South Bend, IN 46628 USA. Product and packaging designed in the USA. Made in China. All rights reserved.