Testors SR-75 Penetrator Instructions Manual

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SR-7 5 P enetrator I nstru cti ons
No.568
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HISTORY
While most aircraft watchers are looking for the
Aurora to be a singular fantastic advanced
aircraft, there is good reason to believe it is
actually a 2 plane system. Secondly, Aurorais
not the proper codeword even though that word is
commonly and widely used to designate the
hypersonic system. The correct codeurord for the
system remains classified.
As best as can be determined at this point in time
there is a "mother' aircraft that we have termed
SR-75 and a craft - that is capable of hypersonic
speed - which is launched from the back of the
SR-75. This craft we ha\p designated XR-7.
You have the SR-75 model. You can also build
he fantastic XR-7, Testor kit No. 567, in matching
1172 sale to mount atop the SR-75. This makes
a most imoressive combination.
The SR-75 spans 97 feet 6 inches and is 160 fe€t
10 inches long. Power is four huge turbojets with
afterburners. lt has a 3 man crew: pilot; recon-
naissance systems op€rator and a reanivard
sitting faunch control officer to monitor the uariety
of loads which can be launched from the back of
fre SR-75. The SR-75 is capable of lvlach 3.5
and can fly reconnaissance missions as well as
being a 1u*n*91 gi;r:r'+lt. lt is likely he airplane has
tha abilify 13 r:,i:-,1.,;'ri'"' se*se niJclear materials,
and their lii::::g. '";:::*g highiy sensitiw gamma
deifet,}rs. :|".il r:ihq. si.3vicss. This, in today's
wcrli, is ii !.ei':", iinportant mission not only
be*efitir:g the United Stat€s but also other.nations
ccncsrnsd with protiferation of nudear wea2ons.
The airplane has been seen in ffight throughout
the LJnitod Statss - both night and day - and
appears to be operational. lt is said to have been
built by the Lockheed Cg5grration's Skunk Works
division. First flights we6-lrom the remote test
facility at Groom Lake, Nerada.
The Testor nnodels of bo$ the SR-75 and lhp
XR-7 are based upon the best information opBnly
available at tris time. A number of technological
guessos aro incorporated in the model designs
since the actual airplanes are still very secret.
REFERENCES
For additional information on hypersonic aircraft
see he following book: Aurora - The Penta-
gon's S*ret Hypaconic Spyplanc; llll-Tech
Sariee; Bill Sweebnan ; llotorbooks lnbmational,
Osceola, Wisconsin 54020 USA.
BEFORE STARTING
1. Study tre illussations and sequence of as-
sembly before beginning.
2. Decide how much detail you wish to add to
' your model and whether or not yotl intend to
modify or'convert'the basic model in any
way. Study carefully all available relerence
material before beginning to ensure an au-
thentic model.
3. Due to he amount of parts in this kit, do not
detach he parts from the runner of the parts
tree until you need trem. This helps avoid
confusion and lost parts.
4. Wien csmenting the parts together, check the
way one part fits togefter with another. This
assures a neat lob wih no surprises.
5. Always-remember when working with plastic
model cement and paint to keep your work
area well ventilated, The tumes kom plastic
modeling products can be harmful if inhaled.
PREPARATION OF PARTS
1. Newr tear parts off the runner (parts foe).
Use a Testor Hobby Knife; fingomail.clippers,
or a small wire cutters to rernove th€ parts
from the tree.
2. lt is possible someparts may require a little
attention with a file or sandpaper to ensdle a
propeq fit and neat app€arance. Hobby ftles
and Testor Hobby Sandpaper appropriate for
.model building are available in most good
hobby shops.
PAINTING
You can obtain an excellent finish on your model
using Tesbr products and paints. Deailed
descriptions of paint types and color are induded
on the pages that follow.
Good brushes are essenlial for proper detailing.
Testor brushes are recommended, included in this
kit, and are available at good hobby stores. Be
sure you haw he entire selection for all your
modeling needs. Always dean them in Testor
thinner, wash in soap and water, and stor€ with
brisdes upward when not in use.
Wash plastic parts before deaching them from
tre parts bee. Warm water ard liquid clshwash-
ing detergent will remow he oils left from the
manufacturing process. Let he parts dry and
aroid excessive handing. lmmediably before
painting, wipe the parts wifr a'trac rag' (avaibble
at auto parts stores) to remove dust ard lint.
Most small parts are best painted while still at-
tached to the parts tee. You can also detach
hem and hold with tweezers or'magic'tape
while painting. Paint in one c$rection only. lf your
paint is the conect hickness hush stokes will
disappear as fre color dries. lf the paint seems
too thick, thin witr T€sbr Paint Thinner. Wheels
may be detached from the parb tee and fit onto
toothpbks or matchsticks for painting. Just hoH
he paintbrush against the edge of the wheel and
rotrate the stick and wheel to obtain a neat finish.
L€t the paint dy completely before handling.
Whdn he parts are dry, q$€emble the model,
following the directions cliaely. Remember
cement will noJ hold srongly to paint€d surfacss.
Use your Tcstor Hobby Knife to caretully remove
"paint
from.all surfacas to be cem€ntsd. After you
have gsse"mbled he model you can touchup
areaCu&E*oeaient might have maned the finish.
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