I.Ae. 30 Ñancú Paper Model by Arungga Bastarsyah

If you're into papercraft modelling and warbird history, you're in for a treat: the 1/100 scale papermodel of the I.Ae. 30 Ñancú by Arungga Bastarsyah is a compelling project—both for its subject and its execution. Here’s a casual, reader-friendly review to guide you and inspire you to download, build, and enjoy.

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✈️ A little background on the plane

The I.Ae. 30 Ñancú (sometimes spelled “Ñamcú”) was an ambitious Argentine twin-engine piston fighter developed just after WWII.

• It was designed by Italian‐engineer Cesare Pallavicino, working at Argentina’s Instituto Aerotécnico

• The goal: escort bombers and be a high-speed fighter.

• It first flew on 17 July 1948.

• Despite good performance, only one prototype was completed, and the project ended in favour of jets.

  So this papermodel is not just a model of “any plane” — it’s a slice of aviation history with an air of “what might have been”.

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📐 About the papermodel by Arungga

Arungga Bastarsyah released a free-template of the I.Ae. 30 Ñancú in 1/100 scale. In his own words:

“1/100 I. Ae. 30 Ñancu Papermodel. It was originally meant to be a premium model, but as the time went on I’m no longer interested of developing …” Facebook+1

So you’re getting a generous freebie from a creator who decided to share it anyway. The template is available via:
📁 Download link

🛠️ I.Ae. 30 Ñancú Papercraft – Step-by-Step Build Guide

1. Prepare Your Materials

Before starting, get these ready:

• 200–250 gsm cardstock (recommended)

• Sharp cutter/scissors

• Metal ruler

• White PVA glue (quick-grab type if possible)

• Tweezers (important for 1/100 scale!)

• Cutting mat

• Black/grey marker for edge coloring

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2. Print & Sort the Parts

• Print at 100% scale.

• Sort parts into groups:

  • Fuselage

  • Wings

  • Nacelles (engine housings)

  • Horizontal stabilizer & vertical tail

  • Props & landing gear (if included)

Sorting early makes the build easier.

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3. Build the Fuselage First

The fuselage is the backbone of the model.
Typical order (based on Arungga-style templates):

(a) Cut & score the fuselage segments

Each cylindrical segment needs the fold lines scored lightly.

(b) Form into tubes

Glue the long edge first so the shape becomes round.

(c) Join segments from nose → tail

• Align panel lines carefully

• Press from inside with a blunt tool (to avoid dents)

(d) Attach cockpit canopy (if included)

Some versions use printed cockpit; if Arungga included canopy pieces, glue them last.

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4. Build the Wings

The I.Ae. 30 has a straight, mid-mounted wing, relatively simple.

(a) Laminate spars (if provided)

Some Arungga templates include internal wing stiffeners.

(b) Glue upper & lower wings

Work slowly from root to tip.

(c) Shape the airfoil

• Hold the wing curved slightly while glue sets

• Ensure both sides match in shape

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5. Engine Nacelles (Most Important Part!)

Twin-engine aircraft rely heavily on smooth nacelle construction.

(a) Cut nacelle parts carefully

Most consist of:

• front ring

• cylindrical body

• rear taper

• intake/exhaust shapes

(b) Build from front → back

• Start forming the intake ring

• Attach to the cylindrical middle section

• Finish with the tapered rear piece

(c) Glue nacelles to the wings

Dry-fit FIRST — nacelles must be perfectly aligned on both wings.

Tip:
Reinforce the wing area behind the nacelles with a small internal card strip for strength.

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6. Tailplane & Vertical Fin

Very straightforward:

(a) Build horizontal stabilizer

Glue upper and lower surfaces together; shape edges slightly.

(b) Attach to tail

Use the fuselage centerline as guide.

(c) Attach the vertical fin

Hold until alignment is straight from all angles ("T-pose" shape).

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7. Propellers (depending on template)

If the template includes props:

(a) Cut blades carefully

If they're too thin, print double and laminate.

(b) Glue hub + blades

Angle them slightly for realism.

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8. Final Assembly

• Attach wings to fuselage

• Ensure equal dihedral (wing angles)

• Add landing gear (if included, or keep gear-up for cleaner display)

• Fix props last

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9. Finishing Touches

Edge coloring

Use a black or grey marker to color white paper edges for a clean finish.

Optional detailing

• Light weathering

• Panel line enhancement

• Tiny printed insignia (if not included)

Building a stand

An acrylic or paper stand works well for 1/100 scale.

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👍 You’re Done!

You now have a clean, rare twin-engine Argentine fighter in papercraft form — a great display piece and conversation starter.