Brian James BRAEMERE 1:32 Tri-Axle Car Transporter Instruction Manual
- August 10, 2024
- Brian James
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Brian James BRAEMERE 1:32 Tri-Axle Car Transporter
Product Specifications
- Product Name : 1:32 Brian James Tri-Axle Car Transporter
- Model: Tri-Axle Car Transporter Trailer Model Kit
- Recommended Glue: Gorilla Super Glue
- Recommended Paint: Automotive primer or plastic primer followed by automotive acrylic
Product Usage Instructions
- Cleaning: Clean all resin parts in warm soapy water to remove the silicone release agent.
- Gluing: Use Gorilla Super Glue to assemble the parts.
- Painting: Use automotive primer followed by automotive acrylic for painting components.
- Assembly Steps:
- Mark the center and draw lines on parts 1 and 3.
- Glue cross member and large plate onto chassis rails.
- Attach the opposite side rail, and top sheet, and support a thin strip underneath.
- Complete the top by adding the main floor part 1.
- Attach guide rails/side rails and side guards.
- Glue rear end and front end parts in place.
- Construct a drawbar with outer rails, cross member, and front triangle.
- Add tow eye and jockey wheel as needed.
- Attach the drawbar assembly to the trailer.
- Secure assembly using 1mm wire through the chassis and drawbar.
The silicone release agent used in the casting process will re-Transporter Trailer Model Kit
CLEAN ALL RESIN PARTS IN WARM SOAPY WATER
The silicone release agent used in the casting process will re-act with paint,
it must be thoroughly cleaned off before painting.
Transporter Trailer Model Kit
This is a guide to using the kit. Care should be taken at each stage to
make sure the model is going together correctly and any alterations that are
not in the instructions should be carried out.
Glue: Recommended glue is a good quality super glue such as Gorilla Super Glue. I use the Blue Lid Gorilla Super Glue which is readily available from most hardware stores including B&Q and Screwfix. It provides a strong bond, the acrylic around the bond will snap before the bond breaks.
Paint: The instructions will suggest the best point to paint components. A good quality automotive primer or plastic primer followed by automotive acrylic is recommended. Brands such as Hycote or Halfords are likely to be problem-free and provide a good finish to your model while being readily available
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION
Read all the instructions before building to avoid any surprises
Step 1: To start with I recommend cleaning the resin parts (wheels and
tires) in a strong washing-up liquid solution. Remove any flash from the resin
parts too, this is excess resin left over from the casting process where resin
is poured into the mold.
Then remove the plastic backing from all acrylic parts and use a knife to cut
the small tabs holding each part to the sprue, DO NOT push the parts out,
always cut them. Sand back the surface with a fine-grit sandpaper of 220 grit
or less. The laser-cutting process causes a slightly raised edge on most parts
that will inhibit strong adhesion. By sanding these edges off a stronger glued
bond can be made and the surface of the plastic is improved for paint
adhesion. Sharp edges can give a thin paint application that shows as white
edges in the final paint.
It is important to take care when sanding as Acrylic is a brittle material and
can easily snap. If something does break simply line up the crack lines and
glue them back together, leave 24hrs before using the part again so the glue
can set firmly. The same applies to resin parts.
Step 2: With a pencil and ruler mark out the center of parts 1 and 3 on the back (side with no engraving). Then draw two lines 20.5mm out from the centre line.
Step 3: Glue the cross member part 10 into the slot in one of the chassis rails part 5, and at the same time fit the large plate part 7 as pictured. It should sit flush with the top edge of the bearer and the top edge of the end of the chassis rail.
Step 4: Glue the opposite side rail in place mirroring the first. Then fit the top sheet part 3 onto the rear of the frame. Use the pencil markings to keep it central. When glued in place notice that the thin strip in the center is unsupported. To support the thin strip glue part 6 underneath between the plate part 7 and the top sheet part 3. The rear of part 3 should align with the end of the chassis rails as shown
Step 5: Complete the top by gluing the main floor part 1 on top of the remaining chassis rail, and align the cutouts at the rear to make two constant channels.
Step 6: Fit the guide rails /side rails to the edge of the floor. The bottom of the holes in the rails should be level with the top of the floor.
Step 7 : Glue the side guards in place next. Part 9 glues at the rear of the trailer, it should align with the back and sit 2mm in from the very edge, the tailed end should sit up near the suspension. Part 4 glues inline with the front, again 2mm in from the edge and with the tail at the suspension end. Mirror for the opposite side.
Step 8 : Glue the rear end part 8 in place as pictured with the slots to the top and the engraved face pointing outwards.
Step 9 : Repeat at the front with part 14, the thicker engraved line goes to the top.
Step 10: To construct the drawbar glue the outer rails part 12’s in
between the cross member 15 (glues into the slots in 12) and the front
triangle part 13.
Step 11: Add the tow eye part 16 and jockey wheel part 17 as pictured,
the jockey wheel can be glued up high for transport or down low for parked.
Step 12: The completed drawbar assembly fits the trailer as illustrated.
Using the length of 1mm wire bend a small 90-degree leg in one end, thread the
wire through the chassis and drawbar, then fold the other end to lock in
place, and trim any excess.
This step can be done before or after paint, it is easier to get complete
paint coverage with the parts separate, but easier to hold for paint as one
assembly.
Step 13: The tyre rack is an optional addition, it is built by gluing the
two arms part 19 to the ends of the two bars part 20. The arms can then be
glued to the front of the trailer. Check the car or vehicle you wish to put on
the trailer fits before gluing in place.
Everything is now ready for paint
Step 14: To paint the trailer we first applied a coat of Halfords Grey Plastic Primer and allowed it to dry completely before applying the top coat. The top coat is Hycote Aluminium Effect Spray Paint from The Range, any silver paint is suitable. To pick out the details we have brush-painted Tamiya X7 Red on the side guards and front, and Tamiya XF85 Rubber Black on the tires and around details on the drawbar. Cut decals out with scissors and apply as desired.
Step 15 : For final assembly attach the drawbar as per step 12, then glue the wheels into one end of the three axles, thread the axles through the holes/ slots in the chassis rail, then glue the remaining wheels to the opposite end. The ramps can be posed out of the end of the vehicle or the trays at the rear. Part 18 can be used to pose the trailer in the tipped position, it fits into the slot in the drawbar cross member. Sit back and enjoy! This completes the build. A selection of reference photos is included below.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What type of glue should I use for assembling the model kit?
- A: It is recommended to use a good quality super glue like Gorilla Super Glue for assembly.
- Q: What is the best way to paint the components of the model kit?
- A: The instructions suggest using automotive primer or plastic primer followed by automotive acrylic paint for a good finish.
- Q: Can I paint the parts before assembling them?
- A: Yes, you can paint the parts separately before assembly for easier coverage, but you can also paint them after assembly.
References
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