I’ve talked about many aspects of design theory and how they apply to the model of the fictional Space Shuttle Triton. It’s now time for you to become familiar with the instructions for building this creation.

I’ve included these instructions, along with build notes for each step. In Figure 10-12, you’ll find the list of the pieces you need to make this model. As always, don’t forget that substitution is a regular part of the building process when you’re making original models. If you don’t have every piece shown in the Bill of Materials, try to find a part or several parts that you can substitute for what is shown.