Model Shipways Western Mountain Buckboard Wagon, Инструкция по эксплуатации

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down from the end on all 14 spokes. With the laser cut surface up and a sharp #11 Xacto
blade trim each end using the 3/16” reference mark leaving about 1/16” wood surface in
the center and trim excess (1/64”) off each side; then sand smooth and then stain all the
spokes and allow to dry. (See Photo 26)
Photo 26
Using a pencil lightly mark on the plywood wheel rim the center of each spoke location for 8.
reference.
Remove the spoke spacer shims from WB-4 the 1/64” plywood sheet and place one under
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the spoke at the wheel rim end of the spoke about 1/16” from the rim to avoid being glued
to the spoke during assembly.
Using Weldwood glue on the end of a round toothpick dab a drop of glue on each end of 10.
the spoke and then insert the spoke at a slight angle into the hub first and the other end
aligned to the spoke center reference mark and press the spoke end against the inside of
the rim making sure the hub end is aligned with the hub center axle hole. Adjust as needed
with tweezers and remove any excess glue at either end of the spoke. Since this is the first
spoke allow the glue to set before adding the rest of the spokes to avoid shifting.
Once the first spoke glue has set a little; quickly and carefully glue the remaining spokes in 11.
place using the rim spoke center location marks and justify the equal spacing around the
hub before the glue completely sets.
Put the assembly jig aside to allow the glue to set with the rim clamps in place and all the 12.
spokes in their proper position. To further assure a good strong joint add drops of CA glue
carefully around the joint where the cast wheel hub and spokes meet. CAUTION: Be care -
ful not to glue the wheel hub to the assembly jig by adding too much CA glue. Allow the
CA glue to set completely before removing the clamps holding the rim to the assembly jig.
(See Photo 27)