COBI AT-6 Wolverine Build Guide: Step by Step

Quick answer

Assemble the COBI AT-6 Wolverine (set #5905) by first building the wing sections and landing gear, then the fuselage, and finally attaching the canopy and propeller. Follow the steps below to avoid common mistakes.

Step-by-step assembly instructions

1. Build the wing sections: Assemble the left and right wing halves separately. Attach the landing gear doors and wingtip lights as shown in the manual. Ensure the landing gear struts are fully seated before moving on. Common mistake: forcing the landing gear doors on backward. Check the orientation against the diagram.
2. Attach the landing gear: Connect the main landing gear struts to the wings. Use the supplied rubber tires and press them firmly onto the hubs. The nose gear goes on the forward fuselage later. Check that the landing gear legs are parallel to each other; a skewed leg will make the model wobble.
3. Build the fuselage halves: Join the left and right fuselage halves, starting from the tail. Insert the cockpit floor and instrument panel before closing the halves. Ensure the canopy hinge pins are aligned. Common mistake: forgetting the cockpit floor before sealing the fuselage. You cannot add it later without disassembly.
4. Attach the wings to the fuselage: Slide the completed wing assembly into the fuselage slot. Press firmly until you hear a click. The wing should sit flush with the fuselage bottom. If the wing does not click, check for a misaligned pin. Do not force it—it may break the fuselage tabs.
5. Add the tail section and propeller: Attach the horizontal stabilizer and vertical fin. Then place the propeller hub on the nose shaft and add the three blades. Finally, snap the canopy over the cockpit. Common mistake: installing the propeller blades in the wrong order. Refer to the manual for the clockwise sequence.

About the COBI Beechcraft AT-6 Wolverine Set #5905

• COBI Beechcraft AT-6 Wolverine Turboprop: Set #5905: The AT-6 Wolverine is a 1:48 scale model of a modern training aircraft, an evolution of the legendary T-6 Texan. The scale means you get a detailed but compact model that fits in a display case, but small parts require careful handling.