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“In this issue, the assembly of the left leg continues. So that the armor on the rear of the leg can move freely, the different piece move on two hinges.”

Contents

Parts

Materials: The Calf Plate is metal and the other parts are plastic.

Magazine

• The History of Iron Man – Big in Japan: A Gaijin with Armor
• Step by Step – Model Instructions
• In the Comics – The Mighty Avengers: The Official Avengers
• The Armor – Hulkbuster II: The Impossible Duel

Build

The Left Leg (5)

Stage 1 – Calf Hinge

Steps 1-2

Align the Calf Hinge 1 and Calf Hinge 2 together as shown, then secure them together with two (2) LP screws, one on each side to form a pivot point.

This hinge assembly should be able to rotate, but not too loose:

Stage 1 – Assembly of the Calf Plate and Hinge

Step 1

Fit the two holes of the Calf Hinge 2 over the matching posts inside the Calf Plate, as shown:

Secure the Calf Hinge assembly to the Calf Plate with two (2) EM screws.

This is your friendly reminder to try using 3-in-One Oil on all screws going into metal:

Thoughts

This was a quick and easy issue. We will do a good amount more with the Left Leg in the next one.

Next Up

Issue 44 – Left Leg 6