SCA Instruction Manual By Richard De Vries

smarpache_71 Sat Oct 03 07:51:04 PDT 2009 This is how it all got started. smarpache_71 Sat Oct 03 07:56:00 PDT 2009 Make sure that the FOURTH bulkhead lines up with the rim of the UPPER DECK, not the lower one. smarpache_71 Sat Oct 03 07:55:22 PDT 2009 First attach the lower deck and then attach the last section of the upper deck. This will make things easier.

smarpache_71 Sat Oct 03 08:01:44 PDT 2009 This is what it should look like. Nice round and equally shaped. If not, your fuselage will end up looking like a twisted banana! (believe me, I know. hahaha) smarpache_71 Sun Oct 04 15:28:19 PDT 2009 Leave an extra attachment flap on the tips of the elevons.(the white one on the right) This you will need to attach the extra stabilizers to. smarpache_71 Sun Oct 04 14:36:18 PDT 2009 You will end up with this.

smarpache_71 Sun Oct 04 14:42:39 PDT 2009 Cut away a thin strip (0,5mm) where the tips of the elevons fit through. (Make sure you cut the right line) smarpache_71 Mon Oct 05 12:44:11 PDT 2009 Stick them through, fold them back and paste them to the inside of the stabilizers with the fold facing the front. smarpache_71 Sun Oct 04 15:14:16 PDT 2009 Put glue only on the attachment flaps, so your stabilizers will stay a little bit puffy. You will see what I mean a couple of pictures further on. You can attach the wing to the fuselage now.

smarpache_71 Sun Oct 04 15:06:28 PDT 2009 This will be the stabilizer-strut. Notice: the top is narrow, the bottom wide smarpache_71 Sun Oct 04 15:08:02 PDT 2009 First paste the strut on the small black dash on the inside of the stabilizer.... smarpache_71 Sun Oct 04 15:08:57 PDT 2009 ...than put a drop of glue on the other end and drop it down.

smarpache_71 Sun Oct 04 15:11:15 PDT 2009 Make sure you get the stabilizers exactly vertical! smarpache_71 Sun Oct 04 15:14:56 PDT 2009 This is what I meant by puffy!

smarpache_71 Sun Oct 04 15:32:55 PDT 2009 These are the parts L1 and R1 of the shuttle attachmentparts.(file: sca4x) Use a 2mm round toothpick in order to shape this part. (make sure it does not get attached to the stick, you will have to remove it later!) smarpache_71 Sat Oct 03 08:52:16 PDT 2009 This is what parts L2 and R2 should look like.(wing shaped) If you look at the shadow, you will see the small part at the bottom sticking out a little. (I have removed the toothpick just for show, you should leave it in) smarpache_71 Sat Oct 03 08:53:06 PDT 2009 Again if you look at the shadow you will see that the bottom of these parts is at an angle and they should line up.

smarpache_71 Sat Oct 03 08:27:42 PDT 2009 First punch a hole in parts L3 and R3 before cutting them out. Use the same 2mm round toothpick. smarpache_71 Sun Oct 04 15:36:52 PDT 2009 This is why you had to leave the toothpick in. It will make it easier to hold and put other parts on. smarpache_71 Sat Oct 03 09:02:55 PDT 2009 Before cutting out parts L4/R4 it is better to first fold them, or else it will be to small to handle. This basically goes for all the small parts. (tip)

smarpache_71 Sat Oct 03 08:45:19 PDT 2009 L1/L2/L3/L4 all stacked-up. Time to remove the toothpick. smarpache_71 Sat Oct 03 08:56:00 PDT 2009 Parts L5/R5 are also shaped around a 2mm toothpick. (again, do not attach them to the stick) smarpache_71 Sat Oct 03 09:45:36 PDT 2009 Take the toothpick out and attach the parts to the fuselage.

smarpache_71 Mon Oct 05 13:25:16 PDT 2009 This will be the core of the left and right supports of the shuttle attachmentpart. Shaped around the wire of a small paperclip. smarpache_71 Mon Oct 05 13:28:37 PDT 2009 This is what the supports should look like with the second part shaped like a wing around the core. (yes, it is THAT small! hahaha) smarpache_71 Mon Oct 05 12:47:31 PDT 2009 This is the complete construction with the two supports in the middle.

smarpache_71 Sat Oct 03 09:10:47 PDT 2009 Seen from the side. smarpache_71 Sat Oct 03 09:12:19 PDT 2009 This will be the top of the forward shuttle attachment. smarpache_71 Sat Oct 03 09:15:16 PDT 2009 The tubes of this construction are also shaped around the wire of a small paperclip.

smarpache_71 Sat Oct 03 09:17:28 PDT 2009 An other close-up for reference.

smarpache_71 Sat Oct 03 09:17:53 PDT 2009 ...and another

smarpache_71 Sun Oct 04 15:39:53 PDT 2009 Where to put the shuttle wingsupports. (this is an improved version) smarpache_71 Sat Oct 03 09:20:52 PDT 2009 At an other angle. smarpache_71 Sun Apr 11 13:57:39 PDT 2010 Designing the tailcone "old school" with pencil and geometric ruler.

smarpache_71 Sat Oct 03 09:23:21 PDT 2009 I have made a small cut in the shuttle fuselage just behind the cockpit to improve its shape and for a better fit. smarpache_71 Sat Oct 03 09:24:39 PDT 2009 Halfway done. Picture for reference.

smarpache_71 Sat Oct 03 09:25:50 PDT 2009 Bottom view for reference. smarpache_71 Sat Oct 03 09:26:34 PDT 2009 A view from top for reference. smarpache_71 Sat Oct 03 09:26:56 PDT 2009 Done!

smarpache_71 Sat Oct 03 15:02:12 PDT 2009 This is the spot where the front of the shuttle must be attached to the SCA. smarpache_71 Sat Oct 03 15:05:25 PDT 2009 These are the spots where the rear of the shuttle must be attached to the SCA.(small black dots) I have later colored the white areas black with a marker.

Thank you!