Pack 04

BUILD INSTRUCTIONS

      Advice from the experts

      Spare screws are included with each part. Occasionally, you may be instructed to keep spare or unused screws for a later stage. Keep these spares in a safe place and label them correctly.

      Please make sure you don’t mix up the screws. They look quite similar, but the threads do vary slightly. Using the wrong screws may damage the parts. Only use the correct size screwdriver that fits the screw head firmly.

      When securing parts together using multiple screws, fit each screw loosely to ensure all the parts are correctly aligned before gently tightening them firmly, but not overtight, in the order in which you placed them.

      The screwdriver can be magnetized by stroking it with a magnet (fridge magnet, etc.) enabling it to hold the screws and make assembly easier.

      If a screw is tight going into a metal part, do not force it as you may shear the head off. Remove it and put a tiny smear of Vaseline, soap or light oil on the thread. That will lubricate it and make it easier to tighten.

      Some parts will require a little glue for assembly. Please apply glue sparingly and use a cocktail stick so that you don’t use too much nor apply the glue too heavily. We recommend superglue gel or Extra Thin Liquid modeling glue. Where possible, parts should be test-fitted in place before gluing.

      Make sure you have good ventilation when using adhesives and to replace caps firmly.

      Use a magnet to help find screws that have fallen on the floor.

      Use masking tape to hold parts temporarily in place.

      Cut parts from a sprue (framework) with side cutters or a craft knife. Side cutters tend to be easiest.

      During the course of this build, you will receive many pieces that you will assemble immediately – following the instructions in the corresponding stage – and other pieces that you should store safely to one side, for use in future assembly stages.

      Always protect the paint finish on components by placing a cutting mat, sheet of white paper or soft cloth on your work surface.

      When plugging cables in, ensure the power is switched off. Tweezers can be used to fit the PVC cables by gripping carefully around 5mm from the end of the cable. If a cable needs to be removed from a socket, do not pull on the cable as this could damage the connection. Grip the plug with tweezers to remove it.

      Left and Right! When building your Goldfinger DB5, the left- or right-hand side refers to that side as if you are sitting in the car.

      When you see this symbol, pay attention to the instruction text in bold and check the orientation of the parts in the image as this will be particularly important for assembly in later stages.

      WARNING: Some parts are assembled using magnets. These magnets can cause serious injury if they are swallowed. Keep away from children. If you suspect a magnet has been swallowed, seek medical help straight away.

      This is not a toy. Not suitable for children under 14 years old due to small parts. Adult supervision required.

      Stage 024: Assembling the left wheel hub and upper left control arm

      In this stage you’ll build the left wheel hub and fit the upper left control arm.

      PARTS LIST

      24-A Left wheel hub24-E Upper control arm bracket x2
      24-B Upper left control arm3x DS21 screws
      24-C Brake disc5x DS27 screws
      24-D Caliper 

      Step 1

      Place the left wheel hub (24-A) in the brake disc (24-C).

      a
      b

      Step 2

      Place the caliper (24-D) on the assembly.

      Screw the parts together using 2x DS21. Do not overtighten the screws.

      a
      b

      Step 3

      Position the upper left control arm (24-B) on the front chassis (stage 023).

      Place the brackets (24-E) over the upper control arm.

      a
      b

      Step 4

      Screw in place using 4x DS27.

      a

      STAGE COMPLETE

      Stage 025: Assembling the front left suspension

      In this stage you’ll assemble the front left suspension by fitting the lower control arm and shock absorber then attaching the wheel hub.

      PARTS LIST

      25-A Lower left control arm25-E Anti-roll bar connection
      25-B Shock absorber cylinder25-F Pin x5
      25-C Spring3x DS24 screws
      25-D Shock absorber rod2x PS31 screws

      Step 1

      Place the anti-roll bar connection (25-E) into the lower left control arm (25-A).

      Screw the parts together using 1x PS31.

      a
      b

      Step 2

      Push the lower left control arm into the left suspension mount (20-A).

      Fix in place with a pin (25-F) inserting the smooth end first. Use a pair of pliers to push the pin in place

      a
      b

      Step 3

      Continue to secure the lower control arm using another pin (25-F).

      a

      Step 4

      Place the shock absorber rod (25-D) into the lower control arm.

      Fix in place with a pin (25-F).

      a
      b

      Step 5

      Place the spring (25-C) over the shock absorber rod.

      Press the shock absorber cylinder (25-B) onto the shock absorber rod.

      a
      b

      Step 6

      Press the shock absorber cylinder into the suspension mount.

      Fix in place with a pin (25-F).

      a
      b

      Step 7

      Place the left wheel hub (stage 024) onto the lower control arm.

      Press the upper control arm onto the left wheel hub.

      a
      b

      Step 8

      Screw the parts together using 2x DS24.

      Don't overtighten the screws.

      a
      b

      STAGE COMPLETE

      Stage 026: Connecting the steering rod

      With the front suspension built, you’ll now connect the wheel hubs using the steering rod. You’ll also fit the steering column and the anti-roll bar.

      PARTS LIST

      26-A Steering rod26-H Anti-roll bar bracket x2
      26-B Anti-roll bar26-I Pin x2
      26-C Steering column3x DS03 screws
      26-D Steering link5x DS20 screws
      26-E Steering gear3x DS24 screws
      26-F Left steering rod holder3x PS14 screws
      26-G Right steering rod holder 

      Step 1

      Place the steering gear (26-E) into the steering column (26-C).

      Fix in place with a pin (26-I).

      a
      b

      Step 2

      Place the steering link (26-D) into the other end.

      Fix in place with another pin (26-I).

      a
      b

      Step 3

      Place the steering gear onto the chassis assembly.

      a
      b

      Step 4

      Fit the steering rod (26-A) through the chassis as shown.

      a
      b

      Step 5

      Make sure the wheel hubs are pointing straight forward and the D-shaped hole is oriented correctly (inset). Twist the steering rod to engage the teeth with the steering gear (circled).

      a

      Step 6

      Squeeze the suspension parts together and screw the steering rod column to the wheel hubs using 1x DS24.

      Repeat to screw the steering rod to the wheel hub on the opposite side using another DS24.

      a
      b

      Step 7

      Align the anti-roll bar (26-B) with the assembly, with the flat side facing you (inset), then fit it into the same position as the steering rod.

      a
      b

      Step 8

      Carefully turn the assembly over and place the anti-roll bar between the screw holes as shown.

      a

      Step 9

      Secure the parts in place using two brackets (26-H) and 4x DS20.

      a

      Step 10

      Place the end of the anti-roll bar onto the anti-roll bar connection (blue circle). Press on the lower control arm then screw the anti-roll bar in place using 1x PS14.

      Repeat on the opposite side.

      Do not overtighten the screws.

      a
      b

      Step 11

      Take the right (26-G) and left (26-F) steering rod holders.

      a

      Step 12

      Fit the right holder in place then secure it with 1x DS03.

      a
      b

      Step 13

      Fit the left steering-rod holder on the opposite side in the same way.

      a

      STAGE COMPLETE

      Stage 027VB: Assembling the second wheel rim – easy build

      This stage is the easy-build version of the wheel rim. If you choose to use this version, move straight to Stage 029 after completing it.

      PARTS LIST

      27VB-A Outer spokes27VB-E Outer wheel rim27VB-I Wheel hub front
      27VB-B Inner wheel rim27VB-F Wheel hub back9x PS02 screws
      27VB-C Outer ring27VB-G Inner ring4x PS03 screws
      27VB-D Inner spokes27VB-H Spoke retainer ring4x PS32 screws

      Step 1

      Take the wheel hub front (27VB-I), outer spokes (27VB-A) and outer ring (27VB-C). Place the outer ring on top of the spokes.

      a

      Step 2

      Turn the assembly over and press the wheel hub front through the spokes into the outer ring.

      Screw the parts together using 3x PS03.

      a
      b

      Step 3

      Place the inner spokes (27VB-D) onto the wheel hub back (27VB-F). The ends of the spokes should point upwards.

      a

      Step 4

      Place the inner ring (27VB-G) on top. Check that the screw holes are in the correct position.

      Screw the inner ring to the wheel hub back using 3x PS32.

      a
      b

      Step 5

      Place the outer spokes onto the wheel hub back.

      a
      b

      Step 6

      Place the spoke retainer ring (27VB-H) onto the assembly.

      Check the spokes are correctly in place around the edge.

      a
      b

      Step 7

      Place the assembly onto the inner wheel rim (27VB-B).

      Screw the parts together using 4x PS02.

      a
      b

      Step 8

      Place the outer wheel rim (27VB-E) onto the assembly.

      Screw the parts together using 4x PS02.

      a
      b

      STAGE COMPLETE

      Stage 027: Assembling the second wheel rim – regular build

      Self-assembly spokes. If you are using the pre-assembled spokes, go to Stage 029.

      Watch our video for extra guidance here.

      PARTS LIST

      27-A Spoke retainer ring27-D Spokes x48
      27-B Wheel centre5x PS01 screws
      27-C Outer wheel rim

      Step 1

      Press the wheel centre (27-B) onto the jig from stage 002 (2-D).

      a

      Step 2

      Press the wheel rim (27-C) onto the jig using the pin as a guide.

      a

      Step 3

      Push a spoke (27-D) through a hole in the lower row of the wheel centre.

      Pull the spoke through as far as it will go and hook the angled tip around the nearest wide tooth. Check the image carefully to make sure the spoke is positioned correctly.

      a
      b

      Step 4

      Take another spoke and push it through the next lower row hole and hook it to the next wide tooth. Continue until all 24 spokes are in place in the lower row.

      As you fit the remaining spokes, the tension can be adjusted by gently pressing and twisting the wheel centre with your thumb.

      a
      b

      Step 5

      Take another spoke (27-D) and push it through a hole in the upper row.

      Hook the end around the nearest wide tooth so that it faces one of the lower row spokes.

      a
      b

      Step 6

      Push another spoke through the next upper row hole and hook the end around the next wide tooth. Note that the spokes create a diamond shape as highlighted in the image.

      a

      Step 7

      Continue adding spokes in sequence until they are all in place, then carefully check each wide tooth to ensure the spokes are in the correct position.

      a

      Step 8

      Carefully place the spoke retainer ring (27-A) on top to hold the spokes in place.

      Screw the spoke retainer ring to the wheel rim using 4x PS01.

      a
      b

      STAGE COMPLETE

      Stage 028: Assembling the inner wheel rim – regular build

      In this stage you'll fit the spokes to the inner wheel rim then attach it to the outer wheel rim assembled in stage 027.

      PARTS LIST

      28-A Inner wheel rim28-D Spokes type B x12
      28-B Spacer ring5x PS02 screws
      28-C Spokes type A x12 

      Step 1

      Place the spacer ring (28-B) onto the outer wheel rim assembly from the previous stage.

      a
      b

      Step 2

      Turn the assembly over and push a type A spoke (28-C) through one of the holes in the lower row.

      a

      Step 3

      Pull the spoke through and guide the tip into the diamond shape to the left and out through to the opposite side.

      a

      Step 4

      Turn the assembly over and hook the tip of the spoke around a wide tooth. If the spoke can only fit around a narrow tooth, reposition the spoke through the next diamond along.

      Please ensure the spoke is fitted around a wide tooth.

      a

      Step 5

      Push another type A spoke through the next lower row hole and through the diamond two-along from the first.

      Continue to add type A spokes in this sequence. The ends of the spokes can be left loose on the opposite side.

      a
      b

      Step 6

      Take a type B spoke (28-D) and push it through a hole in the upper row. Cross it over the lower spoke to its left (circled) and guide the tip through the empty diamond without a spoke through it (highlighted).

      a

      Step 7

      Press the tip through the diamond with your forefinger while pushing the spoke into position with your thumb.

      a

      Step 8

      Turn the assembly over and hook the tip over a wide tooth so that it faces one of the lower row spokes.

      a

      Step 9

      Push another type B spoke through the next upper row hole and cross it over the type A spoke to the left and into the next empty diamond to the left.

      Continue to add type B spokes, crossing over the type A spokes and through the next empty diamond in the same way.

      a
      b

      Step 10

      Once you are happy all the spokes are fitted correctly, they can be fitted to the wide teeth. Start by pushing a piece of tissue paper into the wheel centre to hold the spokes in place.

      a

      Step 11

      Keep the tissue in place to hold the spokes. Turn the assembly over and let the spokes fall naturally towards the teeth. Gently brush the spokes with your finger to hook them over the wide teeth.

      The tension can be adjusted by gently pushing the soft part of your thumb into the centre and carefully twisting.

      a

      Step 12

      Once all the spokes are hooked, carefully place the inner wheel rim (28-A) on top and screw it in place using 4x PS02.

      a
      b

      STAGE COMPLETE

      Stage 029: Fitting the tyre

      Now you can fit the tyre onto the wheel rim.

      PARTS LIST

      29-A Tyre29-B Hub cap

      Step 1

      Carefully place the tyre (29-A) in a bowl of hot water to soften it. After 1–2 minutes, remove the tyre with tweezers and dry with a cloth.

      a

      Step 2

      Press the wheel rim (from Stage 027VB or 028) into the tyre while it is still flexible.

      a
      b

      Step 3

      Fit the hub cap (29-B) to the wheel centre. The magnet will hold it in place.

      a

      STAGE COMPLETE

      Stage 030: Attaching the rear chassis

      For the last stage of this pack you’ll attach the rear chassis to the main assembly.

      PARTS LIST

      30-A Rear chassis7x DS02 screws

      Step 1

      Fit the rear chassis (30-A) onto the main assembly (stage 026).

      a

      Step 2

      Screw the parts together using 6x DS02.

      a

      STAGE COMPLETE

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