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E-3 Sentry AWACS
Originally based on the Boeing 707-300 the airborne warning and command systems better known as
AWACS has become an indispensable element in the conduct of modern warfare. The B-707 based E-3
AWACS is used primarily by the United States Air Force and several allies as well, including NATO.
The new Minicraft E-3 features new tooling representing fore and aft radar systems, side scan radar and the
classic radome mounted above the aircraft for long-range detection.
Markings included in this kit are
USAF E-3C Sentry, 552 AWCW, Tinker AFB, Oklahoma, 2006
USAF E-3C Sentry, 962 AACS, Elmendorf AFB, Alaska, 2009
Minicraft Models, 1501 Commerce Drive, Elgin IL 60123 USA
www.minicraftmodels.com
Printed in China
14526
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- Page 1 AWACS is used primarily by the United States Air Force and several allies as well, including NATO. The new Minicraft E-3 features new tooling representing fore and aft radar systems, side scan radar and the classic radome mounted above the aircraft for long-range detection.
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Page 2: Parts Layout Diagram
PARTS LAYOUT DIAGRAM WINDSCREEN Parts marked 'X' not for use 26 25... -
Page 3: Before You Begin Assembly
BEFORE YOU BEGIN ASSEMBLY Carefully open flashed over holes INSIDE fuselage halves as shown below. -
Page 4: Fuselage Assembly
Cement DO NOT Cement Cut away Optional parts Coller Ne pas Coller Couper Choix Kleben Nicht Kleben Scheiden Auswahlmoglichkeit Pegar No Pegar Cortar Eleccion Incollare Non Incollare Tagliere Scelta Colar Nao Colar Cortar Opaco Kleven Niet Kleven Snijden Keuze FUSELAGE ASSEMBLY Add 3/4 oz Noseweight Paint Cockpit Parts... - Page 5 WING / FUSELAGE / STABILIZERS NOTE Due to the delicate nature of the tail probe (part #44) you may wish to attach it after painting and decalling the model. WINDSCREEN ENGINES / PYLONS ¥Nacelle Interiors, Compressor and Turbine Blades ALUMINUM...
- Page 6 MAIN LANDING GEAR WELL RETRACTED Landing Gear, see steps 9 & 10 LEFT MAIN LANDING GEAR ¥Tires BLACK ¥Hubs ALUMINUM ¥Struts ALUMINUM ¥Gear Door Interiors and Gear Wells RETRACTED ALUMINUM Landing Gear, see steps 9 & 10 RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR RETRACTED Landing Gear, see steps...
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Page 7: Nose Landing Gear
NOSE LANDING GEAR RETRACTED Landing Gear, see steps 9 & 10 ¥Tires BLACK ¥Hubs ALUMINUM ¥Struts ALUMINUM ¥Gear Door Interiors and Gear Wells ALUMINUM RETRACTED MAIN GEAR (Shown in place) RETRACTED NOSE GEAR... - Page 8 RADOME NOTE: Engines and landing gear not shown Note alignment Fuselage...
- Page 9 PAINTS A Black (ModelMaster 1749, Acryl 4768) B White (ModelMaster 1745, Acryl 4696) C Aluminum (ModelMaster 1781, Acryl 4677) D FS16473 Aircraft Gray (ModelMaster 1731, Acryl 4693) 14526...
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