Return to the BUILD
“In this issue, you will mount the anti-roll bar for the suspension at the rear of your scale model.”
Contents
Parts
Materials: All of the parts in this stage are plastic.
Magazine
- The Series – Knightmares
- Build Your KI.T.T. – Step by Step
- Secret Files – Michael Long
Build
Rear Anti-Roll Bar
Step 1
Insert the keyed end of a Anti-Roll Bar Anchor Tube into the matching large hole at one end of the Rear Anti-Roll Bar, as shown.
Each Anchor Tube has this small ‘key’:
These should be fitted into the matching notches on each end of the Anti-Roll Bar:
Secure this Anchor Tube into place from the other side with one (1) BP screw:
Step 2
In the same way, secure the second Anti-Roll Bar Anchor Tube to the opposite end of the Rear Anti-Roll Bar using one (1) more BP screw:
Step 3
Retrieve your Chassis from the previous stage and turn it upside down. Fit the Anti-Roll Bar to this matching location on the rear Chassis.
The ‘cross bar’ of the Anti-Roll Bar should rest in these recesses of the Rear Axle, as shown:
At the same time, the Anchor Tubes should be fitted into these matching posts on either side:
Step 4
Secure the Anchor Tubes to the Chassis from the top side with two (2) BP screws:
Step 5
Fit one of the Anti-Roll Bar Brackets to this location on the Rear Axle, capturing the Anti-Roll Bar in between, and secure it into place with two (2) GM screws:
This is your friendly reminder to try using 3-in-One Oil on all screws going into metal:
Step 6
Fit the second Anti-Roll Bar Bracket to this opposite location on the Rear Axle, again capturing the Anti-Roll Bar in between, and secure it into place with two (2) more GM screws:
Thoughts
I believe this stage represents the final step in the assembly of the suspension on our K.I.T.T. model. Things are about to get interesting!
Next Up
Stage 41 – Battery Compartment Cover, Speaker Box, Front/Rear Support Brackets