Hornet F/A-18 User Manual

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F/A-18 HORNET ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
Please use extreme caution in the building of the defence paper
models. Parental permission, help and supervision is required if
being built by people under 18 years of age. Only build defence
paper models in a stable, dry, well lit area.
The suitable minimum age is 14+ years due to the accurate
cutting and folding requirements, and the need to use a sharp
hobby knife or scissors to cut the fi ne corners and details.
Do not attempt to build defence paper models if you are on
medication or under the infl uence of alcohol.
F/A-18 HORNET ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

Hornet F/A-18 Specifications

General

Brand	Hornet
Model	F/A-18
Category	Toy
Language	English

Summary

Safety and Handling Precautions

Building Safety Guidelines

Guidelines for building defence paper models, including parental supervision and suitable environments.

Age and Substance Restrictions

Minimum age requirement and warnings against building under medication or alcohol influence.

F/A-18 Hornet Overview

Aircraft Specifications

Technical details of the F/A-18 Hornet, including crew, weight, speed, and range.

Model Component Preparation

Cut-Out Parts Diagram

Diagram showing all F/A-18 Hornet paper model components to be cut out for assembly.

Nose Section Assembly

Cutting and Folding Nose Parts

Instructions for cutting out and folding the initial parts for the aircraft's nose section.

Securing the Nose Assembly

Steps for assembling and securing the nose tip, tabs, and internal folds.

Fuselage Assembly

Forming the Fuselage Shape

Folding and shaping the main fuselage components according to dotted lines and adjacent lines.

Attaching Front and Rear Sections

Steps for folding flaps, securing tabs, and joining fuselage sections together.

Joining Major Components

Securing Fuselage Tabs and Brace

Instructions for pushing tabs into slots, securing rear tabs, and placing the brace under wings.

Connecting Nose and Fuselage

Steps for joining the nose section with the fuselage, tucking tabs, and sliding sections together.

Wing and Tail Assembly

Assembling and Attaching Wings

Steps for folding wing shapes, attaching them to the aircraft, and securing with tabs.

Assembling and Attaching Tail

Instructions for assembling the tail section and attaching it to the fuselage.

Final Assembly and Display

Assembling Rear Wing and Stand

Steps for assembling the rear wing and the display stand by folding and slotting parts.

Finished Model and Congratulations

Final assembly steps leading to the finished F/A-18 Hornet model and congratulatory message.