Monogram KIT 5311, F-80 Shooting Star, 5311 Assembly Manual

The Lockheed F-80 Shooting Star

™was the first turbojet fighter accepted
to serve in operational strength with
the U.S. Air Force. The F-80 was not
only elegant, but extremely fast and
agile as well, with it's Allison J-33
gas turbine engine it was capable of
reaching speeds in excess of 550 mph.
Your Monogram model features
detailed landing gear, removable panel
for machine gun bay and complete
tail section can be removed to show
detailed turbojet engine. Canopy
can be in open or closed position to
show the detailed cockpit and pilot
plus optional pylon mounted wing
tanks or bombs and authentic decals
for two versions are also included.

KIT 5311 85531100200

™

F-80 SHOOTING STAR

* REPEAT SEVERAL TIMES

* A REPETER PLUSIEURS FOIS

READ THIS BEFORE YOU BEGIN LIRE CE QUI SUIT AVANT DE COMMENCER

* Study the assembly drawings.
* Each plastic part is identified by a number.
* In the assembly drawings, some parts will be

marked by a star (★) to indicate chrome
plated plastic.

* For better paint and decal adhesion, wash

the plastic parts in a mild detergent solution.
Rinse and let air dry.

* Check the fit of each piece before

cementing in place.
* Use only cement for polystyrene plastic.
* Scrape plating and paint from areas

to be cemented.
* Allow paint to dry thoroughly before

handling parts.
* Any unused parts may be discarded.

DECAL APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

1. Cut desired decal from sheet.

2. Dip decal in water for a few seconds.

3. Place wet decal on paper towel.

4. Wait until decal is movable on paper backing.

5. Place decal in position on model, face up and

slide backing away.

6. Press out air bubbles with a soft damp cloth.

7. Milkiness that may appear is for better decal

adhesion and will dry clear. Wipe away any

excess adhesive.

8. Do not touch decal until fully dry.

9. Allow the decals 48 hours to dry before

applying clear coat.

NOTE: Decals are compatible with

setting solutions or solvents.

* REPEAT PROCEDURE

* R E P E T E Z L E P R O C E D E

* OPTIONAL PARTS

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* PIECES EN OPTION

* Etudier les schémas de montage.
* Chaque pièce en plastique est identifiée par un numéro.
* Sur les schémas de montage, certaines pièces sont

marquées d'une étoile (★) pour indiquer qu'elles sont en
plastique chromé.

* Pour une meilleure prise de la peinture et des autocollants,

laver les pièces en plastique avec une solution détergente peu
concentrée. Les rincer et les laisser sécher à l'air.

* Vérifier que chaque pièce s'ajuste bien avant

de la coller en place.
* N'utiliser que de la colle pour polystyrène.
* Gratter les parties à coller pour enlever le chrome et la peinture.
* Laisser la peinture bien sécher avant de manipuler les pièces.
* Toute pièce inutilisée peut être jetée.

DIRECTIVES D'APPLICATION DES AUTOCOLLANTS

1. Découper l'autocollant désiré de la feuille.

2. Tremper l'autocollant dans de l'eau pendant quelques secondes.

3. Placer l'autocollant mouillé sur une serviette en papier.

4. Attendez que l'autocollant puisse être déplacé sur son

support en papier.

5. Mettre l'autocollant en position sur le modèle face sur

le dessus et faire glisser le support pour l'enlever.

6. Appuyer avec un chiffon doux humide pour éliminer les bulles d'air.

7. La substance laiteuse qui peut apparaître est destinée à

améliorer l'adhésion de l'autocollant et devient incolore au

séchage. Essuyer pour enlever tout excédent d'adhésif.

8. Ne pas toucher l'autocollant tant qu'il n'est pas bien sec.

9. Laisser l'autocollant sécher pendant 48 heures avant

d'appliquer une couche transparente.

REMARQUE: Les autocollants sont compatibles avec

* DECAL

* DECAL COMANIE

les solutions de fixage ou les solvants.

* ASSEMBLY CAUTION

*ATTENTION D ASSEMBLEE

* CEMENT TOGETHER

* A COLLER

This paint guide is provided to complete this kit

Ce guide de peintures est fourni pour reproduire le modèle

Light Brown

Semi Gloss Black

Yellow

Red

Gull Gray

Olive Drab

White

Aluminum

Flesh

Steel

Green

Zinc Chromate

* REMOVE AND THROW AWAY

* A RETIRER ET JETER

as shown on the box.

réduit qui apparaît sur la boîte.

Brun clair

Noir satiné

Jaune

Rouge

Gris cendré

Gris vert

Blanc mat

Aluminum

Chair

Acier

Vert

Vert de zinc

* DO NOT CEMENT

* NE PAS COLLER

If you have any questions or comments, call our hotline at: [phone]

Revell Inc Consumer Service Department, 1850 Howard Street Unit A, Elk Grove Village, Illinois 60007

Be sure to include the plan number (85531100200), part number, description, your return address and phone number.

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INSTRUMENT PANEL

11

BLACK PANEL WITH

SILVER DETAILS

DECAL

1

COCKPIT ASSEMBLY

LIGHT BROWN

SEMI GLOSS

BLACK

12

SEAT

ZINC CHROMATE

14

CONTROL STICK

ZINC CHROMATE

26

FUSELAGE

BULKHEAD

13

SEAT BACK

ZINC CHROMATE

10

COCKPIT

ZINC CHROMATE

16A

PILOT ARM

OLIVE DRAB

FLESH

SEMI
GLOSS
BLACK

YELLOW

SILVER

BUCKLES

FLESH

SILVER

BUCKLES

FLESH

SEMI
GLOSS
BLACK

WHITE

SEMI GLOSS

BLACK

16

PILOT

OLIVE DRAB

(SUIT)

ZINC CHROMATE

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42

MACHINE

GUN BARRELS

STEEL

42

MACHINE

GUN BARREL

STEEL

FRONT FUSELAGE ASSEMBLY

1R

RIGHT

FRONT FUSELAGE

25R

RIGHT

INTAKE DUCT

ALUMINUM

8

NOSE GEAR

WELL

ZINC CHROMATE

INSIDE ONLY

COMPLETED

COCKPIT

42

MACHINE

GUN BARREL

STEEL

25L

LEFT

INTAKE DUCT

ALUMINUM

ZINC CHROMATE

17

JET ENGINE

STEEL

1L

LEFT

FRONT FUSELAGE

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3

WING ASSEMBLY

SEMI GLOSS

BLACK

4

29

MAIN WHEEL

SEMI GLOSS BLACK

(STEEL CENTER)

21L

22L

LEFT

WING TOP

21R

RIGHT

WING TOP

WING BOTTOM

20

22R

RIGHT FLAP

ZINC CHROMATE

LEFT FLAP

ZINC CHROMATE

MAIN WHEEL / DIVE BRAKE ASSEMBLY

28L

LEFT MAIN

GEAR STRUT

ALUMINUM

31L

LEFT

MAIN GEAR DOOR

ZINC CHROMATE

INSIDE ONLY

28R

RIGHT MAIN

GEAR STRUT

ALUMINUM

29

MAIN WHEEL

SEMI GLOSS BLACK

(STEEL CENTER)

32L

LEFT INNER DOOR

ZINC CHROMATE

INSIDE ONLY

ZINC CHROMATE

INSIDE ONLY

WHEELS AND

DOORS NOT

SHOWN FOR

CLARITY

BRAKE SUPPORT

ZINC CHROMATE

RIGHT DIVE BRAKE

24

23R

ZINC CHROMATE

INSIDE ONLY

30L

LEFT OUTER DOOR

ZINC CHROMATE

INSIDE ONLY

31R

RIGHT MAIN GEAR

DOOR

ZINC CHROMATE

INSIDE ONLY

30R

RIGHT OUTER DOOR

ZINC CHROMATE

INSIDE ONLY

32R

RIGHT INNER DOOR

ZINC CHROMATE

INSIDE ONLY

23L

LEFT DIVE BRAKE

ZINC CHROMATE

INSIDE ONLY

24

BRAKE SUPPORT

ZINC CHROMATE

10

SUPPORT

POST

CLEAR

ZINC CHROMATE

INSIDE ONLY

ZINC CHROMATE

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5

7

NOSE WHEEL

SEMI GLOSS BLACK

(STEEL CENTER)

NOSE GEAR

ALUMINUM

18

LANDING

LIGHTS

ALUMINUM

NOSE WHEEL ASSEMBLY

NOSE DOOR ACTUATOR

5R

RIGHT NOSE GEAR

DOOR

ZINC CHROMATE

6

WHITE

INSIDE ONLY

9

ZINC CHROMATE

INSIDE ONLY

LEFT NOSE GEAR DOOR

5L

ZINC CHROMATE

INSIDE ONLY

6

WHITE

40R (40L)

1000 POUND BOMB

OLIVE DRAB

RIGHT

1000 POUND BOMB

FOR PYLONS

39T

NAPALM TANK

OLIVE DRAB

BOMB / TANK ASSEMBLY

41R (41L)

WING TANK

34R (34L)
TIP TANK

ALUMINUM

NAPALM TANK

OLIVE DRAB

FOR WINGS

1000 POUND BOMB

40R (40L)

1000 POUND BOMB

OLIVE DRAB

NAPALM TANK

OLIVE DRAB

NAPALM TANK

39B

41R (41L)

WING TANK

OLIVE DRAB

33R (33L)
TIP TANK

ALUMINUM

LEFT

38

PYLON

ALUMINUM

WING TANK

TIP TANK

TIP TANK

38

PYLON

ALUMINUM

WING TANK

7

REAR FUSELAGE / EXHAUST ASSEMBLY

REAR FUSELAGE

27L

LEFT

HORIZONTAL

STABLIZER

19L

LEFT

ENGINE EXHAUST

STEEL

2L

LEFT

ZINC CHROMATE

INSIDE ONLY

19R

RIGHT

ENGINE EXHAUST

STEEL

SEMI GLOSS BLACK

INSIDE ONLY

TAB & NOTCH

2R

RIGHT

REAR FUSELAGE

27R

RIGHT

HORIZONTAL

STABLIZER

8

FRONT VIEW

GUN DOOR / CANOPY ASSEMBLY

GUN COMPARTMENT DOOR

3

ZINC CHROMATE

INSIDE ONLY

STEEL

AMMUNITION / GUN

4

ZINC CHROMATE

11

WINDSHIELD

CLEAR WITH

ALUMINUM

TRIM

12

CANOPY

CLEAR WITH

ALUMINUM TRIM

15

CANOPY

FRAME

ALUMINUM

9

CRADLE / FINAL ASSEMBLY

SEMI GLOSS

10

36R

RIGHT TOP

BRACE

YELLOW

BLACK

35F

FRONT

CRADLE ASSEMBLY

YELLOW

37R

RIGHT

CRADLE SIDE

YELLOW

BLACK

35R

REAR

CRADLE ASSEMBLY

YELLOW

BLACK

FLAT

SEMI GLOSS

(WHEELS)

SEMI

GLOSS

BLACK

SEMI
GLOSS
BLACK

36L

LEFT TOP

BRACE

YELLOW

SEMI GLOSS

BLACK

(WHEELS)

37L

LEFT

CRADLE SIDE

YELLOW

DECAL PLACEMENT

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DECAL PLACEMENT

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