Pack 05
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.
PARTS LIST
| 31-A Rear chassis |
| 4x DS02 screws |
Step 1
Place the rear chassis (31-A) onto the main assembly (stage 030).
Step 2
Screw the parts together using 3x DS02.
STAGE COMPLETE
PARTS LIST
| 32-A Rear axle bottom | 32-E Pin x2 |
| 32-B Rear axle top | 3x DS02 screws |
| 32-C Differential cover | 3x PS11 screws |
| 32-D Pin cap x2 | 2x PS25 screws |
Step 1
Place a pin cap (32-D) into the rear axle bottom (32-A).
The hole in the cap should face outwards (circled).
Step 2
Fit a pin (32-E) through the hole and into the cap. Push the splined end into the cap.
Step 3
Place the second pin cap (32-D) into the other side.
Fit the second pin (32-E) through the hole and into the cap in the same way.
Step 4
Check the pins are firmly inside the caps. They should slide back and forth without coming loose.
Step 5
Fit the differential cover (32-C) onto the assembly.
Screw the parts together using 2x PS11.
Step 6
Fit the rear axle top (32-B) onto the assembly.
Step 7
Secure the top with 2x DS02.
Step 8
Secure from underneath with 1x PS25.
STAGE COMPLETE
PARTS LIST
| 33-A Plate | 33-H Shock absorber |
| 33-B Brake disc (inner) | 33-I Bottom arm |
| 33-C Brake disc (outer) | 33-J Top arm |
| 33-D Hub | 2x PS11 screws |
| 33-E Caliper | 3x PS14 screws |
| 33-F Arm holder | 3x PS21 screws |
| 33-G Pin x4 | 5x PS34 screws |
Step 1
Fit the hub (33-D) into the inner brake disc (33-B).
There is a pin and hole (circled) on the parts to make sure they are aligned correctly.
Step 2
Fit the outer brake disc (33-C) onto the plate (33-A).
Step 3
Fit the inner and outer brake discs together then secure using 4x PS34.
Step 4
Place the caliper (33-E) onto the assembly and secure using 2x PS21.
Step 5
Push the assembly onto the rear axle (stage 032).
Step 6
Screw the parts together with 2x PS14.
Step 7
Press the arm holder (33-F) onto the assembly.
Step 8
Take a pin (33-G) and fit the smooth end into the arm holder.
Use pliers to press the pin into place.
Step 9
Make sure the pin is fully pressed in.
Step 10
Place the bottom arm (33-I) into the arm holder.
Ensure the screw post is oriented the correct way (circled).
Step 11
Take a second pin (33-G) and fit the smooth end into the arm.
Use pliers to press into place.
Step 12
Place the top arm (33-J) into the arm holder.
Ensure the screw post is oriented the correct way (circled).
Step 13
Take a third pin (33-G) and fit the smooth end into the arm.
Use pliers to press into place.
Step 14
Place the rear axle shock absorber (33-H) into the shaped hole.
Step 15
Secure from underneath with a PS11 screw.
STAGE COMPLETE
PARTS LIST
| 34-A Plate | 34-H Shock absorber |
| 34-B Brake disc (inner) | 34-I Bottom arm |
| 34-C Brake disc (outer) | 34-J Top arm |
| 34-D Hub | 2x PS11 screws |
| 34-E Caliper | 3x PS14 screws |
| 34-F Arm holder | 3x PS21 screws |
| 34-G Pin x4 | 5x PS34 screws |
Step 1
Fit the hub (34-D) into the inner brake disc (34-B).
There is a pin and hole (circled) on the parts to make sure they are aligned correctly.
Step 2
Fit the outer brake disc (34-C) onto the plate (34-A).
Step 3
Fit the inner and outer brake discs together then secure using 4x PS34.
Step 4
Place the caliper (34-E) onto the assembly and secure using 2x PS21.
Step 5
Push the assembly onto the rear axle (stage 033).
Step 6
Screw the parts together with 2x PS14.
Step 7
Press the arm holder (34-F) onto the assembly.
Step 8
Take a pin (34-G) and fit the smooth end into the arm holder. Use pliers to press the pin into place.
Step 9
Place the bottom arm (34-I) into the arm holder.
Ensure the screw post is oriented the correct way (circled).
Step 10
Take a second pin (34-G) and fit the smooth end into the arm.
Use pliers to press into place.
Step 11
Place the top arm (34-J) into the arm holder.
Ensure the screw post is oriented the correct way (circled).
Step 12
Take a third pin (34-G) and fit the smooth end into the arm.
Use pliers to press into place.
Step 13
Place the rear axle shock absorber (34-H) into the shaped hole.
Step 14
Secure from underneath with a PS11 screw.
STAGE COMPLETE
PARTS LIST
| 35-A Drive shaft | 35-G Left bar holder |
| 35-B Right transverse stabiliser bar | 35-H Right bar holder |
| 35-C Left transverse stabiliser bar | 35-I Spring x2 |
| 35-D Bar connection | 7x PS11 screws |
| 35-E Right stabiliser | 2x PS14 screws |
| 35-F Left stabiliser | 9x PS25 screws |
Step 1
Place one of the springs (35-I) onto the rear right shock absorber (stage 034).
Step 2
Fit the other spring (35-I) onto the rear left shock absorber.
Step 3
Align the shock absorbers with the chassis (stage 031) then fit the assembly as shown.
Step 4
Fit the arms into the holes in the chassis.
Step 5
Fit the arms on the other side in the same way.
Step 6
Holding the rear axle in place, carefully turn the assembly upright.
Step 7
Press down on the chassis (arrows) and secure the shock absorbers with 2x PS11.
Step 8
Secure the left and right arms using 4x PS11.
Step 9
Align the drive shaft (35-A) with the assembly as shown.
Step 10
Fit the drive shaft through the opening and into the differential (image A) and the raised screw posts (image B).
Step 11
Secure from underneath with 2x PS25.
Step 12
Take the stabilisers (35-E and 35-F), which are marked with 'L' (left) and 'R' (right).
Step 13
Fit the right stabiliser (35-E), marked 'R', onto the assembly.
Step 14
Secure from underneath with 1x PS25.
Step 15
Fit the left stabiliser (35-F), marked 'L', onto the assembly.
Step 16
Secure from underneath with 1x PS25.
Step 17
Take the transverse stabiliser bars (35-B and 35-C).
Note that one has a large hole and the other has a smaller hole (circled).
Step 18
Fit the right stabiliser bar holder (35-H) onto the transverse stabiliser bar with the large hole (35-B).
Screw the parts together with 1x PS25.
Step 19
Fit the left stabiliser bar holder (35-G) onto the transverse stabiliser bar with the small hole (35-C).
Screw the parts together with 1x PS25.
Step 20
Align the bars with the stabiliser bar connection (35-D) as shown.
The connection has one small and one large pin (circled). Press the bars onto the pins.
Step 21
The stabiliser bars should now look like this.
Step 22
Fit the right stabiliser bar holder onto the assembly, then fit the left stabiliser bar holder into place as shown.
Step 23
Position the bar connection onto the differential cover. The part is shaped so it can only fit one way.
The stabiliser bars should now look like this. Make sure the bars are in the correct position.
Step 24
Carefully turn the assembly over and secure the bar holders with 2x PS25.
Step 25
Secure the bar connection with 1x PS14. Press down on the rear chassis (arrow) to help get the correct angle with your screwdriver.
STAGE COMPLETE
PARTS LIST
| 36VB-A Outer spokes | 36VB-F Wheel hub back | 9x PS02 screws |
| 36VB-B Inner wheel rim | 36VB-G Inner ring | 4x PS03 screws |
| 36VB-C Outer ring | 36VB-H Spoke retainer ring | 7x PS32 screws |
| 36VB-D Inner spokes | 36VB-I Wheel hub front | |
| 36VB-E Outer wheel rim | 36VB-J Rear wheel mount |
Step 1
Take the wheel hub front (36VB-I), outer spokes (36VB-A) and outer ring (36VB-C). Place the outer ring on top of the spokes.
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.
Step 3
Place the inner spokes (36VB-D) onto the wheel hub back (36VB-F). The ends of the spokes should point upwards.
Step 4
Place the inner ring (36VB-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.
Step 5
Press the rear wheel mount (36VB-J) onto the pins on wheel hub back (circled).
Screw the parts together using 3x PS32.
Step 6
Place the outer spokes onto the wheel hub back.
Step 7
Place the spoke retainer ring (36VB-H) over the assembly.
Check the spokes are correctly in place around the edge.
Step 8
Place the assembly onto the inner wheel rim (36VB-B).
Screw the parts together using 4x PS02.
Step 9
Place the outer wheel rim (36VB-E) onto the assembly.
Screw the parts together using 4x PS02.
STAGE COMPLETE
PARTS LIST
| 36-A Spoke retainer ring | 36-D Spokes x48 |
| 36-B Rear wheel centre | 5x PS01 screws |
| 36-C Outer wheel rim |
Step 1
Press the rear wheel centre (36-B) onto the jig (stage 002).
Step 2
Press the outer wheel rim (36-C) onto the jig using the pin as a guide.
Step 3
Push a spoke (36-D) through a hole in the lower row of the wheel centre.
Pull through and hook the spoke around the nearest wide tooth. Check the image carefully to make sure the spoke is positioned correctly.
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.
Step 5
Take another spoke (36-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.
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.
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.
Step 8
Carefully place the spoke retainer ring (36-A) on top to hold the spokes in place.
Screw the spoke retainer ring to the wheel rim using 4x PS01.
STAGE COMPLETE
PARTS LIST
| 37-A Inner wheel rim | 37-D Spokes type B x12 |
| 37-B Spacer ring | 5x PS02 screws |
| 37-C Spokes type A x12 |
Step 1
Place the spacer ring (37-B) onto the outer wheel rim assembly from the previous stage.
Step 2
Turn the assembly over and push a Type A spoke (37-C) through one of the holes in the lower row.
Step 3
Pull the spoke through and guide the tip into the diamond shape to the left and out through to the opposite side.
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.
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.
Step 6
Take a type B spoke (37-D) and push it through a hole in the upper row. Cross it over the lower spoke to its left (circled) and through the empty diamond.
Step 7
Press the tip through the diamond with your forefinger while pushing the spoke into position with your thumb.
Step 8
Turn the assembly over and hook the tip over the wide tooth so that it faces one of the lower row spokes.
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.
Step 10
Take a piece of tissue paper and push it into the wheel centre to hold the spokes in place.
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.
Step 12
Once all the spokes are hooked, carefully place the inner wheel rim (37-A) on top and screw it in place using 4x PS02.
STAGE COMPLETE
PARTS LIST
| 38-A Tyre |
| 38-B Hub cap* |
| 38-C Tyre slasher* |
* These parts are for the 'classic' tyre slasher design. Later in the build you will have the option to replace them with a slim-line version.
Step 1
Carefully place the tyre (38-A) in a bowl of hot water to soften it. After 1–2 minutes, remove the tyre with tweezers and dry with a cloth.
Step 2
Press the wheel rim (from Stage 036VB or 037) into the tyre while it is still flexible.
Step 3
The rear wheels have a unique mount with three locking posts (circled) which fit into the tabs in the rear hub (arrows).
Step 4
Fit the wheel onto the rear right hub (stage 035). Make sure the posts align with the tabs, then press firmly until the wheel clicks into place.
Step 5
Fit the hub cap (38-B) over the pin in the centre of the wheel.
Press the tyre slasher (38-C) onto the end of the pin.
Do not glue any of these parts.
Step 6
The tyre slasher can be pulled away from the hub cap by gripping the tip of a blade (circled).
STAGE COMPLETE
