N-1 Soviet Super Booster Kit Instructions (1) Power Plant: Create six 24mm motor mounts by cutting a slot 13mm from the base of the tube. Insert an engine hook N1-ST1 EH into the slot and apply a dab of glue over the incision as shown, being sure to keep the engine hook parallel to the tube. (Image A) (A) Next, slice the 20mm tubes provided along their length to create the engine hook retainers and slide an engine hook retainer N1-ST1 EHR over the incision and apply a healthy dab of glue. Allow to dry. (Image B)
Next, insert an engine block N1-ST1 ENB into the rear of the motor tube, contacting the exposed engine hook, and glue into place securely. Allow to dry. (Image C) (B) Repeat five times.
Power Plant - Assembly Mark the rear of the engine tubes 13mm from the end of the tube and 13mm from the front and again 25mm from the front. (Image D)
Glue each engine mount into one of the six-pack motor mount rings N1-ST1 ( C ) 6P CR A B C one centering ring hole at a time at the 13mm mark from the rear, being careful to keep them perpendicular to the centering ring.
Being sure to align the remaining centering rings with the rear ring using the indicator mark as shown in Image E glue another centering ring N1-ST1 6P CR A B C onto the six-pack at the middle mark, just after the engine hook retainer (D) as shown. Allow to dry. (Image E and F)
Next, being sure to keep the centering perpendicular to the tubes in the six- pack, glue the main base centering ring N1-BP onto the six-pack at the last rear mark, as shown, maintaining the alignment of the indicator mark. Allow to dry (Image H & I & K)
Attach the Heat Shied Shroud. (Image J) Be sure to leave a slight rise at the (E) pointed ends that aim toward the center. This will line up with the small dome at the center when it is added later.
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(J) (K) Center of Heat Shield will go here later
Altaira Rocketry Kit Number AR-1701 1 N-1 Soviet Super Booster Kit Instructions Next, tie one end of one of the twelve-foot N1-KC shock cords to one of the exposed engine tubes at the rear of the six-pack. Securely glue this cord into place with epoxy as shown by placing another centering ring over the epoxied knot. (Image I & J)
Once this is completed, run the length of the N1-KC cord through one of the motor mounts, letting it hang out of the rear of the mount. This will keep the cord clear of future work. (Image K) (I)
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(2) Stage 1 Fuel Line Cowlings: Carefully remove the fuel line cowling parts N1-ST1 FC A B C D from the Laser Cut Fiber Board sheets. (A) Take note that the N1 has two different sizes of the fuel line cowlings. One is wider than the other.
This happenstance is due to the addition of the six center NK-33 engines late into the rocket design due to increased overall weight.
Cut the etched lines further, right down to the bottom, without cutting through. These have SEVERE BENDS IN THEM and these cuts will facilitate the (B) bends. Bend the top covers at the scored marks for preparation of gluing them to the other parts.
Carefully glue one top piece N1-ST1 C D to the inner surface of one of the sides N1-ST1 FC A B. Allow to dry. (Image A) ( C ) Carefully glue to opposite side onto the structure to form a completed Fuel Cowling. Allow to dry. (Image B)
Perform the same action to the remaining cowling parts, narrow and wide . You will end up with six wide cowlings and six narrow cowlings. Allow to dry. (Image D) (D)
Altaira Rocketry Kit Number AR-1701 2 N-1 Soviet Super Booster Kit Instructions (3) Shrouds Carefully cut out the shrouds from the printed pages.
The size of Stage One of the N-1 requires that two shroud halves be glued together to make a larger shroud piece. Once they are assembled, the shroud can be curved and brought around to be glued onto the joiner tab to create the (A) conical shroud.
Glue shroud halves N1-ST1 MB US A and B together. The glue the joiner N1- ST1 MBS J onto one end. (Image A) Bring the two ends of the shroud together in a conical shape to form the shroud. Glue together. Be sure that the printing is on the outside. (B) ( C) Complete this same action Stage Two and Stage Three. (Image B & C)
LOK Shroud: Carefully glue the joiner to the edge of the LOK Shroud N1-LOK SD. Bring the end of the shroud together in a conical shape to form the LOK Shroud. Be sure that the printing is on the outside.
Soyuz Shroud: Carefully glue the joiner to the edge of the Soyuz Shroud N1-SS SD . Bring the end of the shroud together in a conical shape to form the Soyuz Shroud. Be sure that the printing is on the outside.
Nose Cone Shroud: Carefully glue the joiner tot he edge of the Nose Cone Shroud N1-NCSD. Bring the end of the shroud together in a conical shape to form the Nose Cone Shroud.
Stage One Skirt Shroud: Assemble the Stage One Skirt Shroud N1-ST1 SKSD by carefully cutting out the shroud material from the printed sheets. Attach a joiner to end of shroud A and shroud part B. Attach Shroud a and B tegether to form a larger piece. Bring the ends together to form a conical shape and glue them together (Image E). (D) Insert the front and rear centering rings, N1-ST1 SK A & B as shown below. Glue in place and allow to dry.
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(4) Fuel Domes: Assemble the Fuel Domes for Stage One and Two N1-ST1 FDSD A and N1-ST1 FDSH B by carefully cutting out the Fuel Dome Shrouds N1-and their accompanying joiners . Each stage will have an (A) and (B) shroud which will be joined together to make a complete Fuel Dome in subsequent steps. See Images A, B, C and D.
Next, carefully remove the Centering Rings for Fuel Dome Stage One N1- (A) FD CR A B and insert one N1-ST12 FDCR B into the bottom of the Upper Fuel Dome and one into the top of the Lower Fuel Dome, then insert the lower centering ring N1-FDCR A into the bottom of the Lower Fuel Dome Stage One. (Image D)
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( C ) Perform the same action for the Fuel Dome Shroud Stage Two.
Next Prepare to join the upper and lower halves of each fuel dome, Stage One and Stage Two. Once you are familiar with the placement. Glue the two halves of each fuel dome together to create a single fuel dome for Stage One and Stage Two (Image E & F).
(E) (F)
Next, apply a healthy coat of body filler to round out the shape of the domes. Apply a thick coat first, letting it dry, and then sanding it with coarse sandpaper. Then apply another coat of body filler and sand again with finer grain. Repeat until you are happy with the shape of your fuel domes (Image (H) H)
Altaira Rocketry Kit Number AR-1701 4 N-1 Soviet Super Booster Kit Instructions 6) Stage One Body Tube: Our need for an exact 86mm body tube for the First Stage Main Tube requires that we manufacture one. Locate the BT-101 178mm long tube and make a (A) single straight line down its length. (Image A) (B)
Next, using the supplied guide, mark another line forming the section to be removed. Using a new #11 blade, carefully cut out the section of tubing and draw a straight line down the middle and cut it in half, discard on side. (Image C) Save one his piece, it will act as a joiner for the construction of the needed 86mm diameter tube. (Image B)
Carefully glue the joiner onto the inside of the rube you just cut. Allow to dry. Then carefully glue the other side of the tube tot he joiner, creating a smaller 86mm tube. (Image D & E) This tube is now N1-ST1 MBT. ( C ) You will find that this new tube slips nicely over your existing six-pack motor mount assembly. (Image F) Align the launch lug hole with the seam line. Run a healthy bead of white glue or epoxy around the seam of the six-pack and the body tube. Allow to dry throughly. (Image G,H & I) (D) (E)
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(7) Main Transfer Tube Assembly: Create the Main Transfer tube by gluing the Main Transfer Coupler into one end of Main Transfer Tube A and then gluing Main Transfer tube B into that. Be sure to keep it true and parallel. (Image A) Mark the Main Transfer Tube 25mm and 50mm from the end. Locate one of the centering rings N1-ST MT CR A B C (A) and glue on onto the base of the Main Transfer Tube. (Image B) Leave a small lip on the protruding edge to allow for a healthy bead of glue. (Image C)
Add another N1-ST MT CR A B C to the Main Transfer Tube at the 25mm mark and another at the 50mm mark above the lower centering ring. Glue in place. (B) Add the remaining N1-ST MT CR A B C to the Main Transfer Tube one half inch above the previous centering ring. Glue in place. Allow to dry.
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Altaira Rocketry Kit Number AR-1701 5 N-1 Soviet Super Booster Kit Instructions 8) Stage One Lower Shroud: Locate the two parts of the lower shroud N1-ST LS A & B and Joiner. Create a single ring by bringing the ends together with the joiner. (Image A)
Next, look for the “Top” designation of the ring. There is a minute reduction of the diameter of the lower shroud as it approaches the upper cradle mount ring, so be careful to keep the “Top” upward and insert the CR rings accordingly. “A” on the Top and “B” on the bottom. (Image Below). (A)
9) Stage One Cradle Mount Ring Locate the two parts of the N1 Stage 1 Cradle Mount Ring on the laser cut glossy paper N1-ST1 CR CR ABC and the joiners. (Image A) Make a larger single piece by joining the A & B strips with a joiner. (Image B)
Next, add a joiner to the end of the strip and bring the ends together to (A) make a single piece, keeping the laser etched number on the inside. (Image B)
Insert the three centering rings into the ring, gluing into place to create a single thick ring. Allow to dry. (Image C & D)
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( C ) (D)
Altaira Rocketry Kit Number AR-1701 6 N-1 Soviet Super Booster Kit Instructions (10) Main Body Assembly: Locate the Kevlar cord running out of the bottom of the six-pack motor mount and run the cord up through the motor mount so that it protrudes from the upper end of the main body tube. (Image A) (A) Next, run the Kevlar cord up through the Main Transfer Tube. Once it is clear of the tube. wind it up and tape it into the top of the tube of future use, so it is out of the way for the rest of the build.(Image A) Healthy Run a healthy bead of white glue around the inside of the Main Body Tube. Insert the bead Main Transfer tube assembly into the top of the Main Body tube with 4mm lip on the of inside of the Main Body Tube. Apply a healthy bead of white glue to the lip of the Main while glue Body Tube and the Main Transfer Tube Assembly. Allow to dry thoroughly (Image B and C) (B) Next insert the N1-MB US CR A into the Main Body Shroud until it fits snugly. Be careful not to crease the shroud. Glue in place. (Image D) Carefully cut out the Launch Lug space indicated on the shroud.
Next insert the N1-MB US CR B in to wide end of the Main Body Shroud, flush with the end of the shroud, and glue into place. Image (E) Save for future step.
Trim Launch Lug ( C ) (D)
(E) Line up Launch Lug
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11) Stage One Assembly: Locate the Stage One Skirt Assembly and insert overt the Main Transfer Tube and Six Pack-Motor Mount. (Image B) Be sure to align the Blue Center Line 180 degrees from the Launch Lug Hole on the bottom. Glue securely in place. Allow to dry.
Next locate the Lower Shroud. Be sure to keep the “TOP” upward. Insert over the Main Transfer Tube and Six-Pack Motor Mount. Glue securely in place. Allow to dry. (Image (C)
Next, locate the Cradle Mount Ring and insert over the Main Transfer Tube and Six-Pack Motor Mount. Glue securely in place. Allow to dry. (Image D)
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Next, Locate the Upper Shroud, being careful to locate the Blue Centering Line. Insert the Upper Shroud over the Main Transfer Tube and the SIx-Pack Motor Mount so that the Blue Centering Line lines up with the same line on the Skirt. Glue securely in place. (Image E, F, G & H ) (E)
Lug Trim
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Altaira Rocketry Kit Number AR-1701 8 N-1 Soviet Super Booster Kit Instructions 12) Stage One Fuel Dome Attachment: Slide the completed Stage One Fuel Dome onto the Mail Transfer Tube. Image (A) Glue securely into place with a healthy bead of white glue. Azllow to dry. (Image B)
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13) Stage Two and Three Assembly: Locate the Stage Two Shroud N1-ST2 SD and the three accompanying centering rings (F) N1-ST2 MB CR A B C. Insert the small N1-ST2 CR A into the shroud and secure flush at the top. Glue into place. (Image F)
Insert the middle centering ring, N1-ST2 MB CR B, into the shroud snugly, being careful not to crease the shroud, and glue into place. (Image G)
Finally, insert the rear centering ring into place securing flush with the end of the shroud, and glue into place. Allow to dry. (Image H, I & J) (G)
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(J) 14) Stage Two and Three Attachment: Locate Stage Two and Three Shrouds. Slide Stage Two over the Main Transfer Tube town tightly onto the lower stage Fuel Dome. (Image A) Holding this stage with a slight downward pressure, glue the top Centering Ring into place on the Main Transfer Tube with a healthy bead of CA. Apply activator and allow to dry. (Image B)
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Altaira Rocketry Kit Number AR-1701 9 N-1 Soviet Super Booster Kit Instructions 14a) Stage Two Completion Complete Stage Two by attaching the Stage Two Fuel Dome, glue in place and allow to dry. See image below.
15) Stage Three and Four Attachment: Perform the same actions for the attachment of Stage Three, being sure to press downward with a slight pressure when applying the CA glue. Note that Stage Three does not have a Fuel Dome.
Locate the centering rings N1-ST4 CR A B C. Note that the first ring “A” is slightly larger than “B” and “C.” (A) Insert ring “A” over the Main Transfer Tube and glue into place securely on top of the exposed end of the Third Stage. Next glue ring “B” and “C” in place 1/2” and 1” above ring “A.” (Image A)
Next, prepare to slide the Stage Four Tube onto the centering rings on top of Stage Three. Run the Kevlar thread through the tube (Image B).
Then place a healthy bead of white glue on the inside of the tube bottom and slide onto the top of Stage Three, being sure to line up the Blue Centering Line. Take a good look at the superstructure to insure that it is all straight and true. Allow to dry thoroughly. See (B) image blow.
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(16)( LOK SHROUD RING: Cut out the LOK Shroud Ring N1-LOK SHR from the printed pages. Prepare to adhere the LOK Shroud Ring to the middle of the LOK Shroud (Image A).
Put a small dab of CA on the “dot” at the center of the LOK Shroud Ring imprint. Place the tip of the LOK Shroud Ring on the identical imprint and spray with activator. (Use an Ex Acto knife point to hold it in place for the spray.) (A) (B) Once that is dry (approx. 6 seconds) continue wrapping the LOK Shroud Ring around the LOK Shroud toward the other “dot.” Perform the same CA adhesive action. (Image B)
Then bring the rest of the LOK Shroud Ring around to the origin and finish the job. The LOK Shroud will now have a very minor ridge around the center ring. (Image C)
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17) STAND ASSEMBLY: This is an excellent point in the assembly of the N1 to complete the supplied stand, as a great many of the following steps will be easier if the model can be safely placed in a vertical position.
Locate the STAND parts and assemble it with CA or a healthy supply of white glue.
Note that the STAND has a panel on which to place the N1 Information Decal
N1 Information Decal
Altaira Rocketry Kit Number AR-1701 11 N-1 Soviet Super Booster Kit Instructions (18) Stage Two and Three Exterior Shrouds: Stage Two and Three of the N-1 are unique in the fact that they have an indentation ring running around their center. This ring holds their cradle mounts for factory work. To create this unique ring, we are going to add two shroud wraps directly on top of the upper and lower sections of each stage.
Now that the N1 stack is prepared, locate the front of the First Stage by locating the seam of the First Stage Shroud, right along the axis of the large Electrical Conduit outline. (Image A)
Using an angled bar, or curved ruler, draw a straight line up the center of the N-1 Stack following the seam of the First Stage shroud. This line is critical, as all shrouds will be aligned with it. (Image B & C)
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Carefully cut out the Stage Two Exterior Shrouds N1-ST2 SD EX UP and LW. and Stage Three Exterior Shrouds N1-ST3 SD EX UP and LW. Then carefully cut the shrouds into the three A B C pieces, as show in Image D and E.
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Carefully align the Upper Shroud into place, lining up the Fuel Conduit outline with the vertical guide line as shown in Image F. Glue into place. Allow to dry.
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Next, place the lower shroud into place, aligning the beginning of the shroud with the seam of the upper shroud already in place.
This seam will be at “the back” of the N1.
Wrap the shroud around the stage and glue into place as seen in Image (A).
There should now be a slight indented ring around the center of the stage
Repeat this procedure for Stage Three, aligning the upper shroud with the vertical guide line as shown in Image (B). The stack should now look like Image C, below. (A)
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(19) Fourth Stage Wrap: Locate the Fourth Stage Wrap N1-ST4 EX LAM and carefully cut it out of the sheet.
Locate the mark indicated below in Image D and align the wrap on the Fourth Stage as indicated, being sure to have the LOK hinge mounts at the top. (Image C & D)
Glue into place with a thin layer of white glue. Allow to dry.
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Altaira Rocketry Kit Number AR-1701 13 N-1 Soviet Super Booster Kit Instructions (20) LOK, Soyuz Shroud and Nose Cone Assembly: Locate the LOK Shroud from Step 10.
Locate the Soyuz Shroud from Step 3.
Locate the Soyuz Shroud body Tube- N1-SS BT.
Insert the Soyuz Body Tube into the Soyuz Shroud, flush with the end of the tube.
Glue into place. (Image A)
Insert the Soyuz Shroud Centering Ring N1-SS CR over the end of the Soyuz Shroud Body Tube and slide up into the base of the exposed Soyuz Shroud. This will make a firm shroud structure at the end of the Soyuz Shroud Body Tube. (Arrow B) (B) Next, insert the LOK Shroud over the end of the Soyuz Body Tube and move upward. snugly against the Soyuz Shroud, being sure to align the LOK Shroud Electrical Connection conduit outline with the Soyuz Shroud Electrical Connection conduit (A) outline. (Image C) Glue in place. Allow to dry. 21) Nose Cone and LES Assembly: Experienced modelers may wish to make note at this point that the 12 small nozzles on the N1 LES were actually made of the two different size nozzles. One side of the ring was smaller than the other. This innovative design easily allowed for the jettisoned LES Tower to veer away from the flight path of the N1 proper, without the need for further guidance systems. The large nozzles are 1mm in diameter, the smaller ones are 0.5mm in diameter. This explains the odd shape of the upper nozzle ring.
The LES Tower is a 3D Printed element with a hole drilled in the end to allow for a dowel ( C ) to run through its length to add tinsel strength. The LES is ASB plastic, so use Plastic Struct glue to ensure the plastic is softened for adhesion. Be sure to wash all parts with soap and water to ensure good glue and paint adhesion.
Take a look at the LES Tower and carefully trim away excess resin with a sharp knife blade. Carefully sand away any irregularities and body fill if necessary.
The Nosecone Centering Ring N1-NC CR will go into the rear of the Nose Cone Shroud and hold the LES Tower in place once. The LES Shroud section is 17mm long. Trim and sand the remaining length of the piece to that diameter to allow for the Nose Cone Shroud ( D) to slide up into place, being sure it is parallel to the LES Tower. Apply a healthy bead of CA on the interior of the nose cone and LES shaft. Allow to dry. Leave the dowel attached, as it will provide an excellent bonding point on the Soyuz Shroud and LOK. Conduit (Image D)
Next insert the Nose Cone Centering Ring over the rear of the LES Tower and push snugly into place. Apply a bead of CA and allow to dry. Add the conduit to the exterior of the LES from the 1mm strips provided. (Image E) LES and Dowel:
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Altaira Rocketry Kit Number AR-1701 14 N-1 Soviet Super Booster Kit Instructions Place the nose cone assembly on the top of the Soyuz Shroud and glue into place securely. Align parallel to the body of the N1. Apply a healthy amount of glue.
Next, locate the LOK Coupler N1-LOK CP. It will be necessary to trim the LOK Coupler in a similar manner to what we did for the Main Body Tube of the First Stage.
Cut out the wrap N1-LOK CP W and wrap it around the LOK Coupler Tube. Mark the body were the wrap ends. Cut out this section, glue it back inside the inside of the tube and connect the ends. Glue and allow to dry.
Insert the coupler into the rear of the LOK Shroud, centering carefully, and glue into place. allow to dry.
This structure now comprises the “Nose Cone” of the N1 kit. This is were the LES Dowel Kevlar cord is secured, behind the weights.
Tie the end of the other free Kevlar Cord onto one of the weights and glue SS TUBE with a dab of CA. When you are competed with the build, connect the two Kevlar Cords! Fill Weights With Place this weight inside the nose cone as far as it will go. Epoxy! Centering Ring Epoxy this into place, and insert the second and third weight on top if the first, being sure to implant it in the still-wet epoxy.
Then cover the whole assembly interior with a healthy amount of epoxy and Kevlar
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allow to dry, with the Kevlar cord hanging out. op V
22) Antennae iew Prepare the “Triangle” Antennae and the “Ladder” Antennae for attachment onto the N1 Body. Please note that there are spares in the kit.
Cut out the Ladder Antennae and bend slightly at the joints as indicated below.
Side view The far left and right ends are to be bent 180 degrees to form the “base” that will be glued onto the N1. The end result is a Ladder Antennae that is curved slightly to maintain its distance from the N1 body. This leaves six squares exposed.
Cut out the Triangle Antennae and bend the joints at the based of the triangle. The result will be a “C” shaped structure with the triangle exposed and parallel to the N1 body with a rectangular base for glueing. Set aside.
Attachment Base Attachment Base
Altaira Rocketry Kit Number AR-1701 15 N-1 Soviet Super Booster Kit Instructions 23) Body Details We will address the attachment of the body details by working on one stage at a time and one type of piece at a time:
Weld Seams Shrouds Conduits (A) Stringers (B) Fuel Valve Covers Antennae Inter-Stages Cradle Mounts
The modeler may chose whatever method of attachment they wish. But at this stage I strongly recommend Thin CA, tweezers and nice sharp #11 blades.
I recommend making a small puddle of CA on a spare piece of cardboard for easy access. White glue can be used, but then there is the danger of the parts still moving or having to wait for them to dry before proceeding.
Chose the fiber board or paper part needed from the sheets and “stab” it ever so ( C) slightly. (Image A)
The piece will adhere to the knife tip.
Then carefully hover over the CA glue puddle and press the piece into the surface of glue so that surface tension will leave a sheen of glue on the piece.
Then place the part on the body and spray with activator. Wait for six seconds and “pop” the knife blade out. (This method is better than tweezers, which have to go “underneath” the piece when applied. This method puts the piece right on the model.) (Image B) (D)
I find this method the best procedure for the job at hand. 23a) Stage One: (E) A) Make the run seven of horizontal weld seams across the lateral line of the Upper Shroud, and the vertical seams. where indicated by carefully applying the 1mm wide pieces. (Image D)
B) Carefully attach the Wide and Narrow Fuel Cowlings to their position on the body of Stage One. (Image C)
C) Carefully cut out the twenty-four Access Hatches for the Stage One Skirt, N1- ST1 SK AC and apply along the lateral line of the skirt where indicated. (F)
D) Carefully cut the sixteen Access Hatches for the upper half of the skirt and apply along the lateral line of the skirt where indicated.
E) Carefully cut out the eight Access hatches for the bottom of the skirt and apply (G) along the lateral line of the skirt where indicated.
F) Carefully cut out the six Access Hatches for the middle of the Upper Shroud and apply along the lateral line of the shroud where indicated
.G) Carefully cut out the four large access hatches for the middle of the Upper Skirt and apply along the lateral line of the shroud where indicated.
H) Prepare to attach the vertical stringers to the Lower Shroud by cutting out the (H) three sets of stringers from the sheets. Take note that there are three medium length stringers under each of the Fuel Cowlings. Then two long and a short stringer repeated in between the cowlings. This pattern is repeated around the Lower Shroud. (Images E,F,G,H and following page.) Altaira Rocketry Kit Number AR-1701 16 N-1 Soviet Super Booster Kit Instructions
The Cradle Mount Ring has six of the short stringers in place between the Fuel Cowlings, where the conduits permit. Be sure all of your conduits are in place before completing the placement of the Cradle Mount Stringers.
You can also see how the gaps in the lower stingers allow for the placement of access hatches.
Conduits are made with plastic strips, see shroud.
The Cradle Mounts themselves go in place, three on a side, as shown above. These are Resin Cast pieces. Sand away the flash, carefull honing down to 7mm square. Then sand the back down to the angled fairing level. Use CA to attach them. Once in place, sand off the nubbin at the end of the Cradle Mount.
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Electrical Conduits from plastic strips
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Continue the same process for applying the seams on all of the stages. Carefully cut our 1mm strips and prepare to apply them with CA.
A CA Activator “Squirt Buddy” is necessary for this step to ensure proper placement before applying the Activator.
Hold the 1mm strip in place using the tip of your #11 as a tool.
Attach the first section and them work your way around the model and use an acid brush to apply the CA.
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Altaira Rocketry Kit Number AR-1701 19 N-1 Soviet Super Booster Kit Instructions Attach the rest of the access hatches to the First Stage where indicated on the model.(Image A & B)
Locate the six small dots on the bottom of the rocket. This is where we place the Attitude Jet Manifold mount. This is a laser cut card sheet piece. Carefully separate the piece from the sheet and attache in place, parallel to the body curve. We will complete the Jets later. (Image C) (A)
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Glue four of the Laser Cut strips of the Second Stage Fuel Cowlings together to get the width needed and 23b) Second Stage: place them here after sealing with body putty.
Next prepare to apply the exterior body parts to the Second Stage. The Electrical ( D ) Conduits end in a junction box the protrudes from the body surface. This is accomplished by first gluing the conduit in place and then gluing the second piece on top of the bulbous end. (Image D & E)
The Same function is accomplished on the very base of the Second Stage where the First Stage conduits come up to attach. Locate these triangles and glue two into place on each mark. Once the CA has dried take a sharp #11 blade and trim at an angle to match Image F, below.
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Vaccuum Formed Parts: Locate the vacuum form sheet and mark the objects by the time tested method pioneered by Estes in the 1970’s: using your favorite ball-point pen. Doing so will reveil the actual needed cut line. (Image G) Then cut out a rough patch to prepare for delicate trimming. (Image H) The put on the magnifiers again and trim carefully with a new #1 blade. (Image I) BE CAREFUL WITH CA ON THE VACUUM FORM PARTS. Activator softens the plastic.
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After cutting and trimming the vacuum formed Separation Jets from the Vacuum Form sheet, you will end up with the items below. Place these in their marked position on the Second Stage. Two Small small and one longer one in each position, at Right.Separation Jets Large Separation Jets
Altaira Rocketry Kit Number AR-1701 20 N-1 Soviet Super Booster Kit Instructions 23C) Third Stage: Locate the Fuel Intake pieces for the Third Stage from the Fiber Board pieces.
Attach the long Fuel Intake piece to the Third Stage. Then Attach each of the Fuel Intake Valves to the long piece where indicated. (See Image A, B, C)
Cut three of the Laser Cut strips of the Third Stage Fuel Cowlings together to (A) get hte width needed and place here. (B) ( C)
Next, attach the Fuel Valve Covers. (Image D)
Next Attach the Separation Hinges, they look like three small fins all set (D) together, in three places along the middle section. (Image E)
After cutting out the Third Stage Access Panel from the vacuum form sheet you will end up with the object at the right. Place it on the Third Stage at the marked position.
(E) 23D) Fourth Stage: After cutting out the Fourth Stage Separation Jets from the vacuum form sheet, you will have four jets. (Image F) Glue them into place on the Fourth Stage markings. 23E) LOK: After cutting out the LOK parts from the vacuum form sheet, you will have four jets and four LOK Hinges. Be careful to note that the LOK Hinges are specifically Right and Left. angling in toward each other at the top.
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After these are in place, cut out and trim the four LOK Separation Jets. (Image G) Place them at the LOK Separation Jet Marks on the LOK Shroud. 23F) Soyuz Shroud Periscope: After cutting out the Soyuz Shroud Periscope from the vacuum form sheet, you will have a nubbin as in Image H. Attach it to the Soyuz Shroud where indicated. (G)
(H) Altaira Rocketry Kit Number AR-1701 21 N-1 Soviet Super Booster Kit Instructions Parts Placement Guide- Second, Third and Fourth Stages:
Note that the Separation Jets face each other across the body of the rocket. The jets on the Fourth Stage are far enough apart to be equal, however the LOK jets are off set so they do not blow into each other. That is why the LOK blast plates are off set as well.
Altaira Rocketry Kit Number AR-1701 22 N-1 Soviet Super Booster Kit Instructions Parts Placement Guide- LOK and Soyuz Shroud:
Carefully prepare the Vacuum Form parts for th Fourth Stage and the LOK and the Soyuz Shroud.
Trim them and sand very carefully.
Take note that the LOK Hinges have the inward slant toward each other.
Be sure to separate the Separation Motors by stage and group them together. Be sure that you have the flat side facing the blast plates.
LOK “T” Hinge mounts go directly below the LOK Hinges
Altaira Rocketry Kit Number AR-1701 23 N-1 Soviet Super Booster Kit Instructions 24) Antennae Attachment: This is a spot where magnifying glasses help a great deal. (Image A)
Locate your Triangle Antennae and Ladder Antennae from our previous prep secession.
Grab the Triangle Antennae at the middle riser with a pair of angled tweezers and prepare to glue into place. Place a small amount of CA on the bottom tab, as we have done in the past, and align it with a triangle antennae placement mark.
Squirt the area with CA Activator and then apply the triangle in place. After six seconds, remove the tweezers and appreciate your work.
You need to repeat the step four six times on the First Stage and Second Stage and (A) twice on the Third Stage. (Image B, C & D)
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Next, locate the Ladder antennae and prepare to apply at their positions.
Grab a Ladder Antennae by the riser at the end of the structure with a pair of angled tweezers.
Place a small amount of CA on the bottom tab, as we have done in the past, and align it with a ladder antennae placement mark, being sure to maintain the “curve” of the body of the rocket. (Image E)
Squirt the area with CA Activator and then apply the triangle in place. After six (E) seconds, remove the tweezers and appreciate your work.
You need to repeat the step four - four times on the First Stage and Second Stage and once on the Third Stage. (See Below)
25) GRIPPER PLATE ATTACHMENT:
Locate the six Gripper Plates needed for Stage Four, LOK and Soyuz.
These plates were used for manufacturing attachment as the parts of the rocket became too small to use the cradle mounts.
Grab a Gripper Plate with a pair of angled tweezers and glue into place as we have done previously. Apply a thin coal of CA with a disposable acid brush on the Gripper Plates once they are into position to strengthen them. (Image F)
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1mm Strip Seams
Mid Clamping strip- see card stock
Altaira Rocketry Kit Number AR-1701 25 N-1 Soviet Super Booster Kit Instructions ****Modelers Dilemma****
The actual N1 has eight motors in the Second Stage and four in the Third Stage. The Third Stage motors were placed in such a way that could not be easily seen from the ground. However, the Second Stage motors were visible through the Inter-Stage.
If you want to have them visible in your model, you need to attach them before you apply the First Stage Inter-Stage.
If you want them painted correctly, you have to paint them, and the surrounding area, before you apply the Inter-Stage.
At the rear of our N1, the NK-33 engines are exposed 7mm with a white insulation sleeve and then the silver rim of the engine.
At the rear of our Second Stage, only 3mm is visible, and that rim is silver only, the rest of the nozzle being buried in the superstructure.
These 3mm rims are supplied as spare 7mm nozzles. If you wish to use them, you need to cut them down and attach. Then paint the lower three stages of the N1 Battleship Gray. Then you can apply the eight silver rims to the bottom of the Second Stage, equidistantly placed up against the Main Transfer Tube assembly.
You can attach them without painting. The only caveat is that when you spray paint the model overall Battleship Gray, these will be gray also.
If you choose to paint first, be sure that you have applied your 20 Minute Epoxy to the exterior of the Inter-Stage, and then paint the interior and exterior of the Inter-Stage Battleship Gray. Note: Painting the silver rims through the Inter-Stage Be sure to scrape a slight notch in the paint with your #11 IS POSSIBLE! Just hold your breath blade where you will be applying the Inter-Stage onto the when doing so! Stage, to ensure proper adhesion.
Altaira Rocketry Kit Number AR-1701 26 N-1 Soviet Super Booster Kit Instructions 26) Inter-Stage Attachment:
Prepare to attach the First Stage Inter-Stage by carefully removing the Inter-Stage from the 1/64 Plywood Laser Cut sheet.
These parts are very delicate when free-floating, so be careful.
Prepare to apply the Inter-Stage one attachment bracket at a time. Study the placement of the Inter-Stage around the various marked conduits. These areas are critical and are the best place to start.
Note that the Inter-Stage “stretches” ever so slightly. This ability to “stretch” will be critical as you continue to glue the Inter-Stage into place.
Take note that the Second Stage Inter-Stage has a blight upward bend to it as the upper Third Stage is slightly larger than the lower Second Stage.
This is one place where a “Squirt Buddy” is extremely helpful when applying the CA and Activator, as your hands are going to be tied up. Trying to hold these delicate positions with on hand and grabbing the Activator is a dangerous proposition.
Align the middle of the First Stage Inter-Stage with the Center Line of the First Stage. Keeping it parallel to the center line. Using the end of your #11 as a tool, or your favorite tweezers, apply a small drop of CA to the area were the foot bracket will lie. Bring the foot bracket into place and have your “Squirt Buddy” spray your activator. Wait six seconds and check your work. Immediately proceed to the Upper end of the Inter-Stage to be sure to keep your alignment, and perform the same function.
Proceed to go to the right one-quarter the distance around to the next area to be applied. Once that is in position, continue stretching the Inter-Stage ever so slightly and secure the end in place. Then proceed to the left one-quarter the distance around to the next area to be applied. Once that is in position, continue stretching the Inter- Stage ever so slightly and secure the end in place, which should align with the other end of the Inter-Stage.
Next, perform this same function with the Second-Stage Inter-Stage, keeping in mind that it has the slight upward and outward bend to reach the upper stage, watching for the conduit spacing.
See images this page and next:
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Once in place, apply a thin coat of 20 min Epoxy to the Inter Stage superstructures with a disposable acid brush.
This is a critical step to increase the strength of the Inter-Stage overall.
Allow to dry completely.
Altaira Rocketry Kit Number AR-1701 28 N-1 Soviet Super Booster Kit Instructions 27) Grid Fin Assembly Carefully remove the Grid Fin Struts from the Laser Sheet and slice in half. Then carefully glue the two pieces together at a 50 degree angle. Allow to dry. See Below.
Carefully cut a small hole at each end of the Grid Fin Alignment Line (A) at the base of the Engine Skirt at the base of the First Stage. (Image A)
Insert the Grid Fin Strut structures from the previous step into the holes and prepare to glue in place, being sure to align them carefully as in Image B.
Glue them in place securely with a dab of CA using an acid brush to smooth out the glue. Using the acid brush, be sure to soak the sides (B) of the Grid Fin Struts with CA to strengthen them. Allow to dry. (Image C)
Once the Grid Fin Struts are in place, prepare to glue on the Grid Fins themselves. (Image D)
Clean the area up with a sanding wheel or tool of your choice.
This is more of a “Tack in place” function, as we will secure them more completely by applying a strip from the 1mm supply to each side with ( C) CA, securing them firmly in place. SEE BELOW:
Air Speed Detector is glued onto the underside of the Grid Fins as above. (1mm strip)
Altaira Rocketry Kit Number AR-1701 29 N-1 Soviet Super Booster Kit Instructions 27A) Grid Fin Assembly Stringer Sand the Grid Fin structure with a rotary sander to ensure a smooth surface.
Apply a 1mm stringer along the joint of the lower leg of the strut and the side of the grid fin.
Glue in place with a thin coat of CA.
SEE BELOW:
Altaira Rocketry Kit Number AR-1701 30 N-1 Soviet Super Booster Kit Instructions 28) Rear Enigines, Turbines and Thermal Wrap: Locate the Thermal Wraps for the NK-33 engines. Carefully wrap them around the base of each of the 24 NK-33 engines for the rear of the model.
These will leave a slight rim around the bottom, and due to the extra width of the starting edge, there will be a slight bulge on the rim. This is intentional. (Image A)
The bulge represents the area were the turbine is attached to the NK-33. This bulge is to be the attachment point for the engines on the rear plate. Once these are in place, (A) attach the turbine exhaust nozzle over the little hole. Repeat 24 times. (Images B & C)
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29) Stage One Attitude Jets: Locate your toothpicks and beads.
Cut six if the tips off of the tooth picks at 6mm. (Image D)
This is an Attitude Jet at the rear of the N1. (Image E) (D) Insert the Jet into the hole in the bead. Glue into place. This will leave a slight point sticking out of th rear. (Image F)
Locate your Attitude Jet Manifolds on the rear plate of the model.
Drill a small hole in the center with you sharp tip of a #11 blade. (E) Insert the point and glue into place. (Image G)
Repeat for the six Attitude Jet placements.
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(G) Silver Nozzle!
Altaira Rocketry Kit Number AR-1701 31 N-1 Soviet Super Booster Kit Instructions 30) Decal Placement: Decals have already been clear-coated. Warm water and Micro Sol is all that is needed.
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4th stage adaptor lower ring access ring lower adaptor stage 4th Flight Duration: 68.7 seconds
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The Heat Shield decal is provided for added detail. It does need to be cut and manipulated to fit the area exposed.
Altaira Rocketry Kit Number AR-1701 32 N-1 Soviet Super Booster Kit Instructions 31) Launching: Launching the N1 model requires six D12-5 engines. Do Not use D12-3 engines as they have proven to be to short of a delay for the boilerplate.
To save parachute space, you may insert your wadding into the Main Transfer Tube, as this goes straight to the ejection charge.
Carefully fold your parachutes and insert the threads into the folds of the chutes to ensure a quick deployment. Pack them in pretty much the same format as they were when in the bag. This will ensure a good deployment
The new Estes Starters have a long enough wire to allow for parallel wiring. Wire two together at a time and then use additional wire to connect the three pairs. See Below.
You must use a four foot 1/4 inch launch rod to ensure proper stabilization before the N1 leaves the rod.
You must use a 12 volt battery.
A RocSim file is included in this kit to enable you to experiment with the launching of this rocket if you wish.
Altaira Rocketry Kit Number AR-1701 33 N-1 Soviet Super Booster Kit Instructions 32) 29mm Adaptation: The N1 kit can be easily modified during the build to insert the 29mm Motor Mount in place. There is an etched line on the Centering Rings for the Motor Mount to indicate where the 29mm hole must be cut.
Use the left over 24mm engine tube hole cut discs to make a secure bulkhead in the end of each 24mm Motor Tube. Slide them in front of the Engine Blocks.
Be sure to use epoxy for this, as the pressure is going to be great from the blocked chamber.
Be sure to adjust your nose weight to retain the minimum location of center of balance with the new motor configuration.
32) N1 Variants: The N1 kit can be easily modified during the build to match the four variants of the N1 design over time. Almost all of the variant changes took place on the First Stage, changing the style and fire suppression systems on the Fuel Line Cowlings and the skirt taper. The color scheme was slightly adjusted as temperature became a major concern in the desert of Baikonur. Complete details of the variants and the complete Launch Tower can be made by referencing the book, For the Moon and Mars- N1- The Soviet Super Booster, ARA Press, and CGI Artist Nick Stevens’ Website: nick-stevens.com
Changes to First Stage Fuel Line Cowlings and Skirt.
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