Hi All,

Well, as promised here we go with Issue 8

Please note that in this post I will be putting in some additional information over and above the instructions to ensure that you get the correct fit of the parts first time.

We start as usual with the parts supplied with this issue shown in Pic 1.

Start by positioning the forearm protector (gold in colour) onto the forearm as shown in Pic 2, then whilst holding the parts carefully together, turn them over and insert a BP screw as indicated to hold the parts together as shown in Pic 3.

So, this is where I`m a little bit at odds with the instructions.

You now need to fit the two wrist joint pieces (8C and 8D) together using a JP screw, that in itself doesn`t matter on the orientation, but you need to note that the base of this joint is not the same length each side. See Pic 4. There is not a lot of difference, but it is significant as we progress.

The next task is to fit the wrist joint cover over the wrist joint. This is also a point that needs clarification as the cover is not symmetrical. There is a wide and narrow end. Make sure the wide end covers the longer part of the base and the narrow end covers the shorter end of the base, as noted in Pic 5.

Now insert the wrist section into the forearm. Keeping the parts of the wrist in the orientation just described, insert the longer part of the wrist base into the forearm keeping the base vertical as shown in Pic 6.

Holding the wrist joint in place , you should now be able to bring the two halves of the forearm together. See Pic 7. If the parts do not come together seamlessly then go back and check out the wrist part orientation.

Once you have the forearm parts together then secure the whole assembly together with 4 x EM screws as shown in Pic 8.

The finished stage of this issue is shown in Pic 9.


I`m sorry if this has been a bit obscure or not easily understandable, but if that is the case then feel free to PM me/or start a discussion in the forum as indicated in the previous post.


Regards
delboy271155
(Derek)

Hi All,

Here we are at the end of this pack, with Issue 10 where we build the right shoulder joint.

The parts supplied with this issue, include some friction discs which give the joint some grip so you can pose your Ironman without his arm keep falling down if you want his arm in a raised position. You will receive 8 of these discs, even though you only require four to complete this issue. At this time I don`t know if the other four are spares or if they are used in a later issue. Either way keep them safe and flat so they don`t get damaged. All the parts are shown in Pic 1.

To begin the construction, take the shoulder joint and two of the friction discs.

Before I put the discs on, I cleaned the surfaces where the discs are placed with a dry cotton bud to remove any trace of oil from my fingers off the joint. I then placed a disc on either side of the joint. Once these had been carefully positioned I pressed them in place with a clean cotton bud as you don`t need greasy finger marks on a friction pad, it would be a bit like putting grease on your cars brakes. See Pics 2 and 3 for the completed stage.


The next task is to fit a friction disc onto the smooth side of each of the joint washers. Cleaned and pressed down with a clean cotton bud as before. See Pic 4.

For your information:

I have included a pic showing how the friction discs are aligned onto the joint covers with the raised bars on the discs fitting below the bar on the covers. See Pic 5

Following the above orientation of the discs, position the parts on your bench as shown in Pic 6.

Move the shoulder joint into the position shown in Pic 7, then whilst maintaining the correct orientation flip the other disc onto the joint as shown in Pic 8 and then put the second joint cover in place as in Pic 9.


Now being very careful to hold all the parts together flip them over and insert an FM nut into the hexagonal hole as shown in Pic 10,then keeping the parts together fit the FM bolt from the other side and tighten with a screwdriver. Pic 11. PLEASE NOTE: The amount you tighten the bolt at this point determines how much friction is put into the shoulder joint. This is down to your own judgement, but too tight = no movement and too loose the shoulder joint won`t maintain a set position.

The completed shoulder unit is shown in


That`s all for this issue and pack. So see you soon for the next pack, issues 11 - 14.


Regards
delboy271155
(Derek)