Viper Scout Car build instructions

Drill out holes to fit suspension

Drill hole for pinnning, repeat for all four wheels

Drill hole for pinnning wheels into, repeat for all four wheel-mounts

Drill SHALLOW hole for gluing in rail

Drill out holes to fit suspension

The Viper is a simple but somewhat fiddly build. The key to building it with the minimum fuss is pre-drilling and dry-fitting parts before gluing anything in

placeand having a little block of plasticene or blu-tak too hand!

Drill shallow holes for fron grille to slot into

Insert and glue brass-rod included in kit.This will help support the doors in either open or closed position

Drill holes for fitting rear grille

Drill hole for pinning turret

The brass rod fits either side of the central support strut and you will find small notches in the body into which the ends can be placed.

For the best fit ensure that the brass rod is cut just a little bit longer than the distance from the front of the compartment to the rear of the compartment... then angle the rod into place and then glue.

Rear Axle should meet together with suspension parts to form a solid junction.

DO NOT GLUE YET!

Check that the base of the suspension fits snugly into the socket.

File down the edges of the metal support strut if required.

Do this for all four struts.

Rest the vehicle hull on top of a plasticene blockand then push it gently down until it is level. Position the wheels so that you can see everything fits andis nice and level.

Check to see that the wheels will be evenand then glue the suspension partsin place, checking back, by placing the model back on its plasticene bed, that the suspension parts remain nice and level.

Using a thick, or gel, superglue to do this gives you time to alter/move the parts until you have the correct positioning.

You can also place the wheels against the hubs, but dont glue the wheel on yet...allow the parts to set completely.

Once the suspension parts are glued firmly in place you can now add the wheels and pin into position - keeping the vehicle on its plasticene bed once again allows you to ensure the vehicle is level.Check from the front and sides to make sure all four wheels are touching the ground - a little bit of Green-Stuff between the suspension and the wheel itself can help provide a firmer bond.

Finally position the doors with their top edges resting on the brass-rod poles that you positioned earlier.If you are doing the model with the doors closed then filling in the compartment with plasticene is a good idea as it provides a strong base and prevents the doors being pushed-inwards if handled roughly.