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designed for styrene plastic. We recommend the use of liquid
cement. Your model should be painted for the best
appearance and paint detail schemes are provided
throughout the assembly diagrams.
Work slowly and carefully allowing glue and paint to dry. A
fine model can be ruined by rushing. Read the steps below
before beginning actual construction.
You are about to build the exciting AMT ErtI Replica of the
International Harvester Transtar Eagle Truck Tractor. You have
one of the finest scale model truck kits in the world, and built
with care it will be a beautiful addition to your collection of
model kits. To properly build this model, you should
thoroughly study the parts and instruction sheet - get a good
idea where everything fits. Test fitting parts BEFORE
cementing is a good idea.
Follow the construction sequence on the plans . . . otherwise
the model may not go together properly. Some parts may
have to be trimmed—use your tools properly and carefully.
Use only cements and paints
TWO
ELEVEN
VERY IMPORTANT:
Scrape plating and paint away from
surfaces to be joined by gluing.
When you study your parts, you will notice they are
arranged in number-groups, indicated on the tabs on the
edge of the plastic "trees." This makes it easy to find each
part. Remove parts from "trees" only as you need them _ not
before!
You are about to work with a
Checklist
instruction sheet. As each part is
applied, take a pencil and put a check mark in the box in front of each
number. In this way, you can see what you have done and what you
haven't.
Painting instructions are included for those who wish to detail their model
- see special instructions on page 10. Painting is sequenced to fit in with
the assembly of your model.
Use a good sharp
model knife to detach
and trim plastic parts.
Some parts will appear
to have extra "tabs" on
them; cut these off.
When heat swage is
indicated, this means
to heat the tip of the
knife in a candle or
match flame. When
touched to the plastic,
the plastic will soften
and
form
a
"mushroom" head.
Tweezers are handy
for holding very tiny
parts when you glue
them in place, or when
you are painting them.
We recommend the
use of liquid poly
styrene cement. Apply
with a fine brush or
toothpick. Do not use
too much glue _ a
sloppy job will result.
67 . . . indicates
white
part
107CR . . . indicates
chrome
part
3CL . . . indicates
clear
part
. . . indicates
painting
detail
CAUTION:
Be sure glue is closed securely
before lighting candle or match.
Special Modeling Tips
CEMENT
MODEL KNIFE
HEAT SWAGE
TWEEZERS
The V-800 engine is an I-H exclusive, having a
displacement of 798 cubic inches. It is turbocharged and
puts out 350 horsepower at 2600 R.P.M. It has a peak
torque of 820 foot pounds. Among its interesting features
are four valves per cylinder, it has a metered fuel injection
system, a forged crankshaft and 5 crossbolted main
bearings. It weighs 2,385 Ib. dry. These features enable a
truck engine to go up to 500,000 miles before a major
overhaul is required.
The Eagle is basically an owner/operator rig and as such
has many features not found on standard fleet trucks,
such as two- and three-tone paint, custom interiors with
hi-back bucket seats, extra insulation, tape decks, air
conditioning, and C.B. radio. Chrome trim may be found
everywhere, from the engine, wheels, exhaust stacks,
grab handles, etc., and really makes a truck a genuine
showpiece.
General Information About The
I-H Eagle 4300 Conventional.
