Pack 10, Assembling the hip wheels

[Mark A]

In this parts pack, we get to build the hips and join the two legs together!

 

We start by installing 2 rubber bushings onto TR-10-57, the hinge. Next, this assembly is mounted onto TR-10-42, the "backing plate." To capture the hinge, detail part TR-10-41 is screwed down with 4 PB 2.3x6 screws. In step 5, the amber lights get placed into TR-10-01, the housing. To secure these, the hinge assembly gets screwed down with 4 PWM 2x6mm screws. Now, repeat the sequence for the other side.

Step 16 is the start of another panel. Start by adding 2 more of the TR-10-57 bushings to hinge piece TR-10-50. (Do this twice) Next, place the hinge onto TR-10-45, and capture it with TR-10-48, which is secured with 4 PB 2.3x6mm screws. This results in part 5. Once again, repeat for the opposite side, making part 6. 

Step 25 makes another hinge, this time for the wheel mount. place 2 of the rubber bushings onto part TR-10-54, and then mount the hinge with 2 PB2.6 x 6 screws to part TR-10-35. This makes the backing plate  for the wheel mount.

Next, the tires are installed onto the hub. I found it necessary to give the tires a bit of a bath in boiling water to soften them enough to get them onto the hubs. Next, take one of the large bushings, part TR-10-73, and insert it into the wheel, then mount the wheel to the backing plate assembly. Secure the wheel with a PWB 2.3 x 6mm screw. Lastly, using part TR-10-34 and 4 2.6x8mm screws, mount the wheel cover to the backing plate. This creates assembly 7. Repeat this sequence for part 8.

[Mark A]

Attaching the wheels to the hips

 

Using parts 7 and * as well as TR-10-38, attach the wheels to 10-38 using 6 PB 2.6 x 6 screws, and plates TR-10-52. Next, fix parts 2 and 3 into place on the previous assembly, followed by parts 5 and 6, also fixed into place in the same manner. This creates part 9.

[Mark A]

Step 5, Assembling the upper left leg

 

Start by assembling the hip joint. Note that there are 2 differently rated pivots, one at 20kg and the other at 40. The 40kg one goes on the "flat" portion of the holder, and the 20 kg one at the end. Use 4 PM 3x8 hex key bolts  and lock washers to secure the pivots into the frame. (Part 10)

Next, take TR-10-59 and secure it to TR-10-05 with 4 PM 3x6 hex key bolts. (Part 11)

 

Now, join parts 10 and 11 together with 2 PM 3x8 bolts and lock washers.  (Part 12)

Part 12 gets installed into the top of the left leg. Pay attention to which leg you are using so as to not mix up Left and Right. Fit part 12 into the socket on the top of the left leg, and secure it with 2 PM 3x10 bolts and lock washers. Make sure the joint is orientated to match the diagram for step 6.

 

Next, using the metal rod provided, insert the rod into the hollow bolt and bend the joint 90 degrees downwards, then 90 degrees to the left so that the rod ends up pointing towards the inner part of the leg. feed the wire through the hollow bolt.

Now, its time to give poor Optimus some underwear! Take part TR-10-19 and secure it to the upper most portion of the hip joint. Use 4 PM screws to hold it into place. Follow this with TR-10-21, which is held in place with 2 PM 3x8 bolts. This sub assembly is now ready to have TR-10-17 installed. This is held with 3 PB screws. (Part 13)

Step 12 is the installation of an internal bracket into TR-10-22. Step 13 is the addition of a bright yellow detail part to TR-10-23, which is secured from the back with a PB screw. (Part 14)

Step 14 is the installation of part 13 onto the leg. use 4 PB 2.3x8 screws here. (I found that lubricating the screws helped in getting them tight, before the screwdriver started slipping) This is followed by part 14, which is screwed into place with PB 2.6x8 screws.

Step 17 is the installation of a piece of silver cladding onto the previous assembly. Step 18 is the other half of this bit of cladding, and the leg is wrapped up with a cover plate, TR-10-28 which hides the screws.

The right leg is assembled in the same manner, so I am not going to duplicate the post.

[raindance773]

This is the largest part of the set by far, and it's taking the longest to assemble so far. Sitting at about two hours for the hips (everything up to the top of the hip - so the four flaps and the two wheel flaps attached to the top of the hip).

[Mark A]

On 2/11/2024 at 9:14 AM, raindance773 said:

This is the largest part of the set by far, and it's taking the longest to assemble so far. Sitting at about two hours for the hips (everything up to the top of the hip - so the four flaps and the two wheel flaps attached to the top of the hip).

Just wait til pack 11!

[Mark A]

Assembling the hips, and attaching them to the legs

 

Start with the two TR-10-71 brackets. Attach both of part TR-10-55, one to each of the brackets. (Part 22)

Next, using part TR-10-39, and 4 PB 2.6x8 screws, attach part 22 to the large plastic part. Do not screw this down too tightly as the plastic part may crack. Next, attach part TR-10-09 with PM bolts. This creates part 23.

Now, the side panels are added. There is a detail part that must be attached to part TR-10-07 with glue after it has been attached to part 23, I used a CA Gel type glue here. (Part 24)

Now, part 25 is assembled. This consists of TR-10-03, TR-10-15, and TR-10-33. fix parts 10-33 and 10.15 on place with 2 PWM 2x6 screws, sandwiching 10-15 in between 10-03 and 10-33. (part 25)

 

Step 6 mounts part 25 onto part 24. this is held in place by the next part, TR-10-31. Now, the assembly is bolted to the LEFT leg at the pivot point. 4 PM 3 x 6 bolts with lock washers are used here.

Step 10 assembles the other side of the "pelvis" by using the remaining part 22, and part TR-10-40. fix this assembly to the RIGHT leg, using 4 PM 3x6 screws and lock washers. (part 28)

 

Now it is time to assemble the two legs together! Using 5 PB 2.6x8 screws, join part 28 to 29 (the left leg). You'll also bolt it into place with 2 PM 3 x 8 bolts and lock washers.

 

Step 14 creates the waist pivot assembly. assemble this as you have before with the other pivot joints, using a 20kg pivot. Bolt this down to the leg assembly, routing the cables through the forward opening.

to accomplish the next steps, the hip assembly must be pivoted to the rear by 90 degrees. This allows access to the undeerside of the flaps. secure the flap covering parts with PB 2.3 x 6 screws.

 

Stage and pack complete!

[Phil]

On 2/7/2024 at 7:03 PM, Mark A said:

Attaching the wheels to the hips

 

Using parts 7 and * as well as TR-10-38, attach the wheels to 10-38 using 6 PB 2.6 x 6 screws, and plates TR-10-52. Next, fix parts 2 and 3 into place on the previous assembly, followed by parts 5 and 6, also fixed into place in the same manner. This creates part 9.

Nicely done Mark! 👏