Instructions for Lifting Body.

Select size wanted and print model pages on 110lb. cardstock at 100% do not fit image to page.

Read all folding and glueing instructions on instructional pictures.

Score all fold lines with straight edge and a butter knife before cutting out model pieces.

After cutting out, fold each tab and flap according to instructional pictures.

Allow glue to dry between each step.

Glue Tail together and then to Top of body.

Glue tab on front of Top to interior to form canopy.

If flying, glue Ballast to bottom of Inner piece then glue anchor keeping tabs clear.

Glue flaps of Rear and Inner piece together.  Make sure not to spread glue beyond flaps, place in between to books to keep flat while drying. Flaps may not be exactly same size.

Glue Rear and Inner piece to Bottom.

Glue Interior Brace to Inner piece.

Glue Flaps on Inner piece to Flaps on Top.  Make sure to make them flat.  Flaps may not be exactly same size.

Finally, glue tabs on Bottom and Brace to interior of the Top.

If flying, wait until the model has completely dried, then trim for best flight!


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This model was inspired by NASA lifting bodies and the Facet Mobile, a model of which is available from http://www.currell.net/models/mod_free.htm 

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