Return to the BUILD
“In this issue, the assembly of the right arm joint begins. It is important that it fits as firmly as possible, to ensure a good movement of the joint.”
Contents
Parts
Materials: Both Arm Covers are metal and the Adhesive Stickers are vinyl.
Tools
- One Philips-head Screwdriver (appears to be PH0 size)
Magazine
- The History of Iron Man – Stark Wars Saga: Stolen Technology
- Step by Step – Model Instructions
- In the Comics – Stark Brand: Ideas from the Future
- The Armor – Model 9: Reborn in Red and Gold
Build
The Right Arm (1)
Stage 1 – Placing the Stickers
Step 1
Using tweezers, affix an Adhesive Sticker to the External Arm Cover, as shown.
These vinyl stickers provide a slick surface that will prevent damage to the arm while adjusting the joint position:
In the same way, affix another Adhesive Sticker to the Internal Arm Cover, as shown:
Stage 2 – Connecting the Elbow to the Outer Arm Cover
Step 1
Retrieve your Right Forearm assembly from Issue 9 and fit the exposed tab onto this post of the External Arm Cover, as shown:
Step 2
Secure the Right Forearm assembly to the External Arm Cover with one (1) EM screw.
This is your friendly reminder to try using 3-in-One Oil on all screws going into metal:
Stage 3 – Fixing the Shoulder Joint
Steps 1-2
Retrieve your Right Shoulder Joint and Joint Fastener from the previous issue. Slide the Joint Fastener over this post on the end of the Shoulder Joint, as shown:
Step 3
Slide this end of the Right Shoulder Joint into the matching slot of the External Arm Cover, as shown:
Secure the Joint Fastener to the External Arm Cover with two (2) EM screws, capturing the Right Shoulder Joint into place as shown:
Stage 4 – Closing the Right Arm
Step 1
Fit the Internal Arm Cover to the External Arm Cover, as shown:
Step 2
Secure the Internal Arm Cover to the External Arm Cover with two (2) EM screws:
Thoughts
After this issue, we now have our upper right arm nearly completed! There is only one detail part to add in the next issue.
Next Up
Issue 13 – Right Arm 2 and Right Shoulder 1