** Read all of these instructions before beginning to assemble the model. **

	This is a paper model of one of the flying saucers from the movie, "Earth vs. the Flying Saucers." Scale is approximately 1:500 and the finished model is approximately 2 inches in diameter.

	The model is intended to print at 7.5 inches by 10 inches (190.5mm x 254mm), so it should print correctly on US Letter or A4 size sheets of 90 lb (165 gram per square meter) index card by centering the image on the page, preserving the aspect ratio, and setting the image width to 7.5 inches (190.5 mm).

	** Precise scoring and cutting is essential for proper fit of the parts. **

1.	Cut out parts 1, 2, and 3. Glue part 2 to the unprinted side of part 1, being careful to keep the two parts concentric. Glue the unprinted side of part 3 to the printed side of part 1, being careful to keep the two parts concentric. Place this assembly on a flat surface under a book or other weight to press it flat while the glue dries.

	** If you have difficulty maintaining concentricity, push a pin or needle through all three parts at the small dot in each part's center. Use the pin or needle to align the parts for gluing. **

2.	Score the tabs of part 4 and cut it out. Form and glue part 4 into a flat cylinder. Glue the unprinted end of part 4 to part 3 in the circle indicated, being careful to keep the two parts concentric. Place this assembly on a flat surface and put a bit of weight on it while the gule dries.

3.	Cut out part 5. Form and glue part 5 into a shroud with the printed side out. Locate part 5 around part 4 so that the outer edge of part 5 contacts the printed side of part 1. Place this assembly on a flat surface with parts 4 and 5 facing up. Glue the outer edge of part 5 to the surface of part 1, being careful to keep part 1 flat.

4.	Lightly score the tabs around part 6. Cut out part 6 carefully, being sure to remove all the unprinted material between the "petals." Gently curl each petal away from the printed side to form a dome.


5.	Score the tabs around part 7. Cut out part 7. Form and glue part 7 into a shroud with the printed side out. Carefully push part 6 up through part 7 from the inside so that the dome shape fills the center of part 7. Glue the tabs of part 6 to the inside of part 7 all around, being careful to keep the parts concentric.

6.	Cut out part 8. Form and glue part 8 into a shroud with the printed side out. Carefully push part 7 up through part 8 from the inside so that it fills the center of part 8. Glue the tabs of part 7 to the inside of part 8 all around, being careful to keep the parts concentric.

	** Option: If you wish to display your saucer in an in-flight configuration, carefully pierce part 6 in the center. Feed a loop of fine thread or monofilament through the hole from the inside. Knot the ends on the inside of part 6 and tack in place with a drop of glue. **

7.	Locate part 8 against the unprinted side of part 1 and check for concentricity. Glue the outer edge of part 8 to the unprinted side of part 1 all around, being careful to maintain concentricity and keep part 1 flat. Once the glue is dry, trim part 1 if necessary.

8.	Score the tabs of part 9 and cut it out. Form and glue part 9 into a cylinder. This is the stand to use if you wish to display your saucer in a landed configuration.