Airport W1005 Building Instructions

W1005: SMALL JETWAY TYPE 1 BUILDING INSTRUCTIONS

Introduction

This model is of a jetway (air bridge) suitable for use
with narrow-bodied aircraft. The jetway tunnel is
adjustable, up and down, and in and out. It also comes
with a 20m length of sloping walkway to connect it to
buildings, gates and other structures.
Each model contains a number of jetways. All are
constructed in an identical manner.

General Notes

Read the general building instructions, and then these
instructions, before commencing construction.
The diagrams always show the unprinted side of the
card in grey.

Jetway

When cutting out the jetway parts, note that the side
walls of the main tube and the end doors are curved
inwards. These curves will need to be cut carefully by
hand.
Fold the jetway into a box-shaped tube and glue the
long tab inside the opposite face (see Fig 1). Use a long
narrow object, such as an old chopstick, to press the tab
along the length of the walkway from the inside, until
the glue is set. Ensure that the tube does not become
twisted.
Fig 1 – Folding the Jetway Tube
When glued the jetway tube should be rectangular in
section (see Fig 2). Turn the tube so that the glued side
is on the bottom.
Fig 2 – Section Through Jetway Tube
Fold the top, bottom and sides of the jetway doors
upwards to form an open-ended box, with the printed
surfaces on the inside. Apply glue around the inside of
the jetway tube, at the end with the curved sides. Insert
the jetway doors carefully into the tube so that it is
flush all around (see Fig 3).
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Fig 3 – Fitting Jetway Doors
With the doors fitted, the jetway should appear as in
Fig 4.
Fig 4 – Jetway with Doors Fitted

Main Walls

Prior to cutting out the main walls, cut the small 'H'
shaped opening and score along the top and bottom
edges for a downward fold.
Fold the tabs at the top and bottom of the 'H'-shaped
opening inwards (see Fig 5). These provide support for
the jetway tube when it is inserted.
Fig 5 – Folding the Jetway Opening
Gently push the square end of the jetway through the
opening in the wall, from the printed side (see Fig 6).
Take care not to damage the jetway or the walls as it is
pushed through. The jetway needs to fit tightly through
the hole, so that it does not hang loosely when the
model is completed.
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