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(IT) Leggere tutte le istruzioni e guardare i diagrammi see this symbol. (DE) Lesen sie alle anweisungen und betrachten sie die schaubilder www.timberkits.com (UK) Check assembly before gluing (FR) Vérifier le montage avant collage (ESP) Controlar el montaje antes de empezar a pegar (IT) Controllare l’assemblaggio prima di incollare...
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It is very important with the Xylophone Player that all of the various internal parts, shafts and tubes running up through the body are really well waxed and sanded smooth. They must all be able to drop up and down freely if lifted, especially the square block inside the body.
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Ensure the three holes are uppermost. 10mins 3mm x 7mm 3mm x 7mm 10mins 6 (Dia 9 x 3mm) 6 (Dia 9 x 3mm) READ FIRST BEFORE UNDERTAKING SECTION 5 Before gluing use a triangle (Part #13) as a spacer and position it in 3 places as detailed in illustrations on page 7.
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It is also important that part 5 on page 6 is very well waxed and sanded – otherwise the motion of the player can be “clunky”. The correct gap around the tri-cam (part 13) on page 7 is vital. Too tight and the triangle will not be able to revolve (push a piece of 6mm diameter shaft into the tri-cam and place it into the slot in part 3 and then turn it to check the tri-cam will fully turn before finally gluing part 5 in place).
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6mm x 158mm 9 (Dia 12 x 10mm) 3mm x 10mm 3mm x 10mm 6mm x 25mm Wax in holes. 12 (Dia 12 x 8mm) 15 (Dia 12 x 23mm)
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18 (Dia 12 x 52mm) Hole for peg 3mm x 20mm to be at bottom. 3mm x 20mm 12mm 12mm...
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Smaller hole to face down. Glue carefully ensuring no glue enters hole Glue Apply glue to inside bottom half of collar (part #21) and push down inside part #20 to internal ledge while supporting part #17 against underside of part #19 with your finger.
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20 cont Hole to be at the top. When part 22 is fixed in place, 125mm should be protruding above part 3. When glueing part #21 in place Adjust before glue dries to 12mm apply light pressure against ensure this is the case. part #17 while it dries.
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23 (Dia 6 x 53mm) 3mm x 27mm 3mm x 27mm 15mins Ensure flat edge of part #25 is glued to part 15mins...
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24 cont 15mins Before gluing part #27 lift part #8 apply glue to underside. This must all be in alignment with cam part #14. Then glue part #27 with slot directly in alignment with the slot on part #8.
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3mm x 15mm 3mm x 10mm 3mm x 10mm 10mins 3mm x 12mm 10mins...
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37 (Dia 12 x 50mm) Apply glue carefully on outside of Glue carefully ensuring part #37 on lowest 5mm. no glue enters hole Glue carefully ensuring no glue enters hole Viewed from underside 15mins...
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3mm x 68mm Glue Part #25/26/25 12mm With pin in part #17 dead centre...
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3mm x 42mm 3mm x 12mm 3mm x 12mm Ensure holes in parts #41 and 42 are perfectly aligned.
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Ensure edge of parts 44 are glued to the keys with the holes in part 44 furthest away from the keys as per the photo (see right) 15mins 5mm x 70mm 10mins...
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When the “keys” are threaded on to the xylophone frame be sure to turn the handle to see how far the players mallets reach left and right and adjust the threading on of the keys accordingly so the mallets don’t fall off one side. 5 mm x 122mm...
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Place part #62 over part # 61 Slide part #61 onto part and push peg 3mm x 20mm #23 (Dia 6 x 53mm). 3mm x 20mm through the holes without any glue. (23) Turn handle until part #23 is at its lowest point. Slide With spot of glue in hole only of down 62 and 61 until jaw line rests on slope of part part #63 place over end of 3mm x...
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(UK) If you enjoyed building this model why not try our others. Available directly from Timberkits Ltd or from our UK, European or worldwide retail partners. Check our website to find your nearest stockist. (FR) Si vous avez apprecie construire ce modele, pourquoi ne pas en essayer d’autres. Ils sont disponibles chez Timberkits Ltd ou chez nos partenaires detaillants au Royaume Uni, en Europe et plus largement dans le monde.
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