Mark's Super Snake

[Mark, The Master Modeller]

Stage 94 gives us the rear screen.  Again, nothing to do with this yet.

Stage 95 gives us the rear screen trim and antenna.

Like the front screen, fit the glass first.

Then the trim.  Again, this took a bit of a push to go in.

This completes this stage.  The antenna is left until later.

[Mark, The Master Modeller]

Stage 96 gives us the door trim and sill plates

The trims just push in.

So do the sill plates.

This completes this stage
 

[Mark, The Master Modeller]

Stage 97 gives us the head lining, but we attach the doors.

I found the easy way to ensure that the door was properly aligned was to put the car upside down and hold the door in the closed position while tightening the screw.

The door aligned perfectly, as did the other side!

That's it for this stage.

Stage 98 gives us the rear view mirror and sun shades

The sun shades simply clip in like this.

The rear view mirror clips together and is screwed in place.

Then the head lining is pressed into place.

Finally the antenna is screwed into place.  This is metal and a lot stronger than it looks.  It doesn't bend easily!

That completes this stage

[Mark, The Master Modeller]

Stage 99 gives us the rear valance

Before we start with the parts supplied we have the major task of fitting the body.  Firstly, I take the wires undertake front vent grill with some masking tape.  This tames the wires somewhat!

Now connect all the cables. 

First things first, put a drop of oil in the screw holes.  This will make it much easier to drive the screws home.  Holding the trunk open with a bit of masking tape makes life easier too.

Now lower the body over the chassis.  It's a bit tricky and needs a bit of fiddling to get it to sit properly.  Make sure you get the cables tucked out of sight too.

Once it's fully seated, now is a good time to insert some batteries and check the electrics all work.  
Now turn the model over and fit the screws.  I actually couldn't get all of them in, but the body held fine with 6 out of the 8!

The instructions suggest putting it on your lap to avoid damaging the antenna.  However, I just placed it close to the edge of the table.

Now glue the lenses to the rear fog lights.  The instructions say they are a push fit, and mine did push fit, but seemed slightly loose.  A spot of PVA gives them that little extra security.

They are screwed not the rear valance.

That's it for this stage.

[Mark, The Master Modeller]

Stage 100!  The last stage!!

The gives us the rear bumper and number plates.

Fit the rear number plate to the rear valance

Now fit the rear valance to the model.  I left it upside down for this.

Now add the rear bumper.  This just pushes on.

Moving to the front of the car, fit the front number plate.

This completes the model!

I think it looks stunning!!  It is a big and heavy model!!

 

I now proudly claim my AgoraElite badge 😀