Please read ALL of these instructions before beginning.

	This is an approximately 1:400 scale model of the "Gizmonics Institute" main building from the television series "Mystery Science Theater 3000," simplified somewhat in order to reduce the part count and fit everything onto four sheets of paper. The pages are intended to be printed 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.

     The finished scale model is about 6.5 inches (165 mm) in diameter.

     Assembly is straightforward, and simpler than it may appear at first glance. Be patient, and glue one tab at a time for the best results. Careful cutting and scoring is essential for a good fit.

	** NOTE: Except for part 1 and part 9, each of the large black part numbers is positioned at the BOTTOM of its respective part as an aid to correct orientation of the parts during assembly. **

1.	Cut out part 1. The small red numbers indicate approximate positions of the parts which will be glued to it. 

	** NOTE: Do *not* glue this part to a rigid base at this time; if you wish to do so, wait until the model is complete. **

2.	Score the two tabs on part 2 and cut it out. 

3.	Score all the tabs and all the VERTICAL lines on part 3 and cut it out. Glue part 2 to the tab at the LEFT END of part 3.

4.	Score all the tabs and all the VERTICAL lines on part 4 and cut it out. Glue part 4 to the remaining end tab on part 3.

5.	Score all the tabs and all the VERTICAL lines on part 5 and cut it out. Glue part 5 to the end tab on part 4.

6.	Score all the tabs and all the VERTICAL lines on part 6 and cut it out. Glue part 6 to the end tab on part 5.

7.	Score the two tabs on part 7 and cut it out. Glue part 7 to the end tab on part 6.

8.	Note the positions for part 2 and part 7 on part 1. Starting at either end, prefold all the scored vertical lines on parts 3 through 6 so that this assembly will conform to the outer edge of part 1. The first two folds will be AWAY from the printed side, and the next two folds will be TOWARD the printed side. This alternation will repeat all the way to the end of the assembly. If you have done this correctly, the areas without windows will be in the slots, and each of the "gear teeth" will have windows on all three sides. Fold all the triangular tabs at the top and bottom of the assembly away from the printed side.

9.	Check the orientation of the assembly one more time; each "tooth" has six square windows and one rectangular window. The rectangular windows are at the TOP.

	** NOTE: Take care with the positioning of each tab as you glue it. **

10.	Glue the BOTTOM tabs of part 2 and part 7 each to its indicated position on part 1.

11. Starting at either end, glue the SECOND triangular tab to part 1 in the first slot. Proceed in this manner all the way around the model, one tab at a time, gluing only the tabs in the slots. Apply pressure to each tab while the glue sets.

12.	Turn the model upside-down. Starting at either end, gently lift a "gear tooth" slightly and apply glue to the tab beneath it. Align the "tooth" and tab carefully and apply a little pressure until the glue sets. Proceed in this manner all the way around the model, one tab at a time.

13.	Turn the model rightside-up again. At this point the model looks very strange, but it *will* straighten up as you near completion.

14.	Do *NOT* score the tab on part 8A that is marked with a red "8B" but score all the remaining tabs. Cut out part 8A. Score all the tabs on part 8B and cut it out. Glue part 8B to the indicated tab on part 8A. Form this assembly (part 8) into a cylinder with the printed side on the inside. Fold all the tabs AWAY from the printed side.

15.	Note that one set of windows on part 8 has two rectangular windows at the TOP. Glue the tab at this end of part 8 to part 2. Glue the tab at the other end of part 8 to part 7. Carefully center part 8 over the opening in the center of part 1 and glue the tabs down. Patience is extremely helpful for this step.

16.	Examine the "tongue" of part 9; there are double tabs on all three sides. Score each of the lines carefully before cutting out part 9. Be sure to cut the inner curve all the way into the corner to free the tabs on the bottom of the "tongue." Fold the white outer tabs away from the printed side of part 9 and glue them flat to the unprinted side. Apply pressure while the glue sets. Fold the doubled tab away from the printed side 90 degrees and apply a drop of glue to the inside of the two corners to secure them.

17.	Glue the "tongue" end of part 9 to the tab at the TOP of part 7. Glue the other end of part 9 to the tab at the TOP of part 2.

18.	Exactly as in step 11, glue the tabs into the slots of part 9.

19.	Exactly as in step 12, glue the tabs to the undersides of the "teeth" of part 9.

20.	Aligning carefully as you proceed, lift the inner edge of part 9 slightly and glue the tabs on the TOP of part 8 to the underside of part 9.