Pack 7 - Stage 47. Upper frame.

[Mark, The Master Modeller]

Stage 47 gives us the upper framework of the chassis.

There is quite a lot to do in this stage.  Start by taking the uprights supplied in stage 45.   They are conveniently marks L & R for was identification.

These screw to the rear of the upper frame with a screw inserted from the top.

Take the bonnet lift arm and fix it to the upper frame.  It's screwed from the bottom of the upper frame.

It should be able to be lifted like this.

This is its retracted position.  It has a tendency to flop about, so hold it with a piece of masking tape.  I do that later, but hind sight is a wonderful thing!

Screw a bracket onto each of the front lower struts.

Remove the existing screw securing the top wishbone to the upright.

Replace this screw with the screw type EM supplied in this stage, and use that screw to secure the small bracket.

Secure the bracket on the other end of the strut to the top of the chassis.

Repeat for the other side.

Take the rear brake discs supplied in stage 44, and push them on the hub between the two sides of the calipers.

This completes the stage, and I've put the upper frame in place,  just because I can!