B1004: TERMINAL MAIN BUILDING TYPE 1 INSTRUCTIONS
Introduction
This model is of a modern terminal concourse building.
The building can be used with other matching models
to build a complete terminal complex.
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.
Fig 3 – Roof Ends Glued Flat
Overview
The parts that make up the terminal main building are Glue one of the roof undersides on each side on the
shown in Fig 1. roof, printed side up (see Fig 4). Make sure they are
flush at the sides, and aligned with the folds in the roof.
Roof
Underside Roof
Rear Wall
Roof
Underside
Front Wall
Side Wall
Fig 1 – Terminal Main Building Parts Fig 4 – Fitting the Roof Undersides
Roof Undersides Side Walls
Fold the roof sections into shape, to match the outline The two side walls are identical and can be fitted on
of the side walls (see Fig 2), and then flatten it out either side of the building.
again. Fold all the tabs on one of the side walls down at 90
degrees. Glue the six tabs on the top-most edge of the
side wall to the roof. Start at one end, ensuring that the
corner of the side wall is tucked well into the corner
formed by the folded roof (see Fig 5). Work towards
the other end until all the tabs are glued down, bending
the roof to follow the shape of the wall as each one is
done.
Position the side wall so that it is immediately adjacent
Fig 2 – Final Shape of Folded Roof
to the roof underside, but not overlapping it.
Glue the long, narrow sections of the roof down flat
(see Fig 3). Apply pressure with a ruler along the
length of the glued sections until they are set.
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Fig 8 – Fitting the Front and Rear Walls
Fit the rear wall in a similar manner.
Fig 5 – Fitting the First Side Walls Turn the building over. The completed model will
appear as in Fig 9.
Fit the other side wall in a similar manner (see Fig 6).
Fig 9 – Completed Model
Variations
Fig 6 – Both Side Walls Fitted
Two of more of the terminal main buildings can be
Carefully fold the rest of the roof sections to match the joined together to form a larger concourse. To do this,
shape of the side walls and glue to the tabs on the front trim the side of the roof where the buildings are to be
and rear of the walls (see Fig 7). joined, using the blue arrows on the card as a reference.
Omit the roof underside and fit the side wall so it is
flush with the roof. Join the two buildings by gluing
their side walls together, and use the roof joints and
side joints to conceal any gaps between them (see Fig
10).
Fig 7 – Roof Fitted Around Front of Side Walls
Front and Rear Walls
The front and rear walls are identical and can be fitted
in either position. Fig 10 – Two Main Buildings Joined
Fold the front wall and glue to the long tab on the edge
In addition, there are a variety of matching models that
of the roof, and then to the small tabs on the front end
can be used with the terminal main building to
of the side walls, (see Fig 8).
construct a complete terminal complex. These include
link and extension buildings, passenger jetways (air
bridges) and walkways.
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Airport
Designs B1004: Terminal Main Building Type 1 (1:400 Scale)
Side Wall
Side Wall
Roof Undersides
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Roof
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Front Wall
Rear Wall
Roof Joints
Side Joints
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