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Agora Models RM 857 Build Instructions

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B U I L D
STAGE 91: FRAMEWORK AND WINDOWS FOR THE
LOWER DECK
STAGE 92: FRAMEWORK AND WINDOWS FOR THE
LOWER DECK
STAGE 93: FIT TING THE DRIVER'S DOOR AND A
LIGHT FOR ONE OF THE BUS BLINDS
STAGE 94: FITTING THE RIGHT WALL FRAMEWORK
STAGE 95: FITTING THE RIGHT WALL FRAMEWORK
Pack 10
I N S T R U C T I O N S
STAGE 98: ORGANISING THE WIRING AND FIT TING
STAGE 96: FITTING THE CEILING ASSEMBLY TO
THE UPPER DECK
STAGE 97: FITTING THE FIRST ROOF PANEL AND
RAIN SHIELDS
A ROOF PANEL
STAGE 99: ROOF PANEL AND SIDE STRIPS
STAGE 100: FRONT WINDOW TRIM
AND FINISHING STRIPS

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  • Page 1 Pack 10 B U I L D I N S T R U C T I O N S STAGE 91: FRAMEWORK AND WINDOWS FOR THE STAGE 96: FITTING THE CEILING ASSEMBLY TO LOWER DECK THE UPPER DECK STAGE 92: FRAMEWORK AND WINDOWS FOR THE STAGE 97: FITTING THE FIRST ROOF PANEL AND LOWER DECK RAIN SHIELDS...
  • Page 2 EXPERT ADVICE: EXPERT ADVICE: BELL PULL MECHANISM BELL PULL MECHANISM You may find that there is not enough space for the bell pull mechanism to move before the knot tying the cord to the control slider touches the ceiling framework. Consequently, if the knot is too large, it will restrict the bell pull mechanism’s function.
  • Page 3 STAGE 91 FRAMEWORK AND WINDOWS FRAMEWORK AND WINDOWS FOR THE LOWER DECK FOR THE LOWER DECK A section of the lower deck framework is supplied and fitted with windows and a handle. KEY TO PARTS IMPORTANT! Left wall framework Window pane Store your Handle Window pane...
  • Page 4 Cut away the mouldings that were used in Fit the window pane to the inside of the left wall manufacture from the sliding window pane framework . Fix in place with four screws. the window frame . Smooth any rough edges. Fit the sliding window pane into the window frame so that...
  • Page 5 Identify the fixing points for the handle on the frame Fix the upper part of the window frame to the , adjacent to the sliding window. Note that a peg on framework , from the inside, with two the handle fits into a socket on the frame .
  • Page 6 Take the upper and lower deck assembly from the previous stage. Handle with care to prevent the top deck from slipping. Fit the bar to the front left window Fit the window winder to the bar . This is a on the lower deck (on part ), with the winder inside push fit connection.
  • Page 7 Finished views A bar has been fitted to the front window of the lower deck. The section of framework (fitted with windows in steps 1–6) will be fitted in a future stage and hold the bar in place. AGORAMODELS ROUTEMASTER BUS...
  • Page 8 STAGE 92 FRAMEWORK AND WINDOWS FRAMEWORK AND WINDOWS FOR THE LOWER DECK FOR THE LOWER DECK Another section of the lower deck framework is supplied and fitted with windows. KEY TO PARTS 1.5 x 3mm (x3) Left wall framework 1.7 x 5mm (x5) Window bar 2.3 x 4mm (x12) Winder...
  • Page 9 Cut away the mouldings that were used in manufacture from the sliding window pane Fit the window pane to the inside of the left wall and the window frame . Smooth any framework . Fix in place with four screws. rough edges.
  • Page 10 Fix the upper part of the window frame to the framework , from the inside, with two screws. Turn the window frame over and take the left wall from the previous stage. Align the two parts so that the three tabs on part fit over corresponding screw sockets...
  • Page 11 Take the upper and lower deck assembly from the Fit the window winder to the bar previous stage. Handle with care. Fit the bar This is a push fit connection. the left window on the lower deck (on part ), as shown, with the winder inside the model.
  • Page 12 Finished views AGORAMODELS ROUTEMASTER BUS...
  • Page 13 STAGE 93 FITTING THE DRIVER’S DOOR AND A FITTING THE DRIVER’S DOOR AND A LIGHT FOR ONE OF THE BUS BLINDS LIGHT FOR ONE OF THE BUS BLINDS The driver’s door is assembled and fitted. We also insert an LED lighting panel near the position of the blind over the open platform.
  • Page 14 Identify the smaller blind light panel and bring it around to the rear left corner of the upper deck. Carefully lift the upper deck slightly, so that you can slip the light panel between the outer wall framework the ceiling framework .
  • Page 15 Take the outer door panel of the driver’s door and position it on your work surface as shown. Take the window pane and position it on the door panel as indicated. Note the orientation of the ridge on part (see inset). Fit the inner door panel over Turn the assembly over and fit the bar...
  • Page 16 Carefully lift the upper deck away from the lower deck so that you can fit the driver’s door in place. As you fit the door, ensure that the pegs on the bottom of the inner door panel fit into the slot in the cabin floor (inset above).
  • Page 17 Turn the model around so that you can access the stair rail. Fit the ends of the handrails together. Finished views The driver’s door has been fitted and an LED has been inserted over the open platform. An outer frame section has been fitted around the front blind.
  • Page 18 STAGE 94 FITTING THE RIGHT WALL FITTING THE RIGHT WALL FRAMEWORK FRAMEWORK Windows and a handle are fitted to the right wall framework, which is then attached to the model. KEY TO PARTS Right wall framework Window pane 1.5 x 3mm (x3) Step Window pane 1.7 x 5mm (x5)
  • Page 19 Take the right wall framework 94I. and the window pane Fix the window pane to the inside of the framework using four screws.. As in previous stages, remove the excess moulding Fit the sliding window pane into the window from the manufacturing process on the sliding frame so that ridges on the ends of part window pane...
  • Page 20 Identify the fixing point for the handle Fit the window pane on the inside of the side of the right wall framework , next to the right wall framework , beneath the the sliding window. Make sure you have the correct sliding window.
  • Page 21 Fix the top edge of the right wall framework to the edge of the ceiling framework using two screws. Identify the five screw holes where the right wall framework attached to the side wall Fix in place with five screws. Fit the long tab on the step between the front right wheel arch and the right wall framework...
  • Page 22 Finished views AGORAMODELS ROUTEMASTER BUS...
  • Page 23 STAGE 95 FITTING THE RIGHT WALL FITTING THE RIGHT WALL FRAMEWORK FRAMEWORK Another section of the right wall framework is supplied and fitted with windows. KEY TO PARTS Right wall framework Window pane 1.5 x 3mm (x3) Window bar Window pane 1.7 x 5mm (x5) Winder 1.5 x 4mm (x5)
  • Page 24 Take the right wall framework 95G. and the window pane Fix the window pane to the inside of the framework, over the wheel arch, using four screws. As in previous stages, remove the excess moulding Fit the sliding window pane into the window from the manufacturing process on the sliding frame...
  • Page 25 Fit the window pane on the inside of the right wall framework beneath the sliding window. Fix in place with four screws, so that the screws go through to frame . The inset below shows the framework assembled. Fit the window winder into the hole in the window bar .
  • Page 26 Finished views Windows have been fitted to the next section of framework, and a bar and winder have been fitted to the model. Do not attach the framework to the model at this stage. AGORAMODELS ROUTEMASTER BUS...
  • Page 27 STAGE 96 FITTING THE CEILING ASSEMBLY TO FITTING THE CEILING ASSEMBLY TO THE UPPER DECK THE UPPER DECK The framework for the rear of the bus is assembled, together with the number plate. We also fit the ceiling of the upper deck. Before starting assembly, identify all the screws...
  • Page 28 Fit the screw sockets on the bracket into the Fit the light bracket to the inside of the rear frame recesses in the rear frame . (Only the lower part of with screw sockets aligned. Fix in place with two the frame is shown here.) Fix in place with two screws.
  • Page 29 Fix the rear left wall framework to the lower deck ceiling framework with two screws. Fit the front left wall framework the front of the rear left wall framework to the lower deck ceiling framework with three screws. In order to reposition cable , carefully remove the screws holding the inner side wall of upper deck...
  • Page 30 After removing the two screws holding the back wall panel to the rear seat back panel , remove the back wall panel, as shown. Guide the cable into the crevice between the rear wall and the rear seat back panel .
  • Page 31 This shows the rear platform with the rear wall panel replaced. The cable (labelled N), comes through the notch between the rear wall and the ceiling . The cable reaches almost to the platform. You may find this easier if you turn the model on its side and insert the tabs partially while...
  • Page 32 This shows the same fitting procedure at the rear of the bus, as described in step 14. Ensure the tabs on the far side of the bus are also fitted in place, and the mirror housing fits into the recess. Check that all the tabs (circled in red) are correctly...
  • Page 33 Continue working around the model, fixing the tabs on parts to the ceiling sections down the right-hand side of the model, using eight screws. screws are used to fix the ceiling frames to the side frameworks. Starting on the left- hand side of the model, at the front, fix the ceiling framework to the side framework...
  • Page 34 Continue up the right- hand side of the model, fixing ceiling frame side frames with five screws. Then fix frame to frames with five screws (below). Across the front of the model, fix frame with four screws. Fix the tabs on the mirror housing to the rear panel using...
  • Page 35 Finished Views The upper deck ceiling has been fitted and the rear framework has been assembled. Tape and spare screws will be used in a future stage. AGORAMODELS ROUTEMASTER BUS...
  • Page 36 STAGE 97 FITTING THE FIRST ROOF PANEL AND FITTING THE FIRST ROOF PANEL AND RAIN SHIELDS RAIN SHIELDS The rear platfrom wall is fitted, together with the front outer panel of the roof. Rain shields are fitted above the sliding windows. The rain shields 97A, for the upper deck,...
  • Page 37 Fit the platform rear wall the back of the model assembly, tucking the handrail 60D under the rear wall of the upper deck (as indicated by the curved light blue dotted line). Two screw sockets at the base of the panel fit into slots in the platform, as indicated by the dark blue dotted lines.
  • Page 38 On the inside of the platform, using long tweezers, manoeuvre hand rail to fit into handrail Position the roof panel on the top of the model, over the upper deck ceiling frame , as shown here. Position the front strip around the lower front edge of the roof panel checking that it is central and the screw holes...
  • Page 39 Release the back wall panel Fix the front strip completely by removing two to the roof panel screws (holding it to the rear seat back , using nine red screws (circled in light blue). Start from panel ). Guide the gable into the the middle and work outwards, bending crevice between the rear wall...
  • Page 40 Fix the rain shield in place with two red screws on each side (circled in light blue). Take three upper deck rain shields fit above the front three opening windows on the righthand side of the upper deck. Ensure that the screw holes in the rain shields are aligned with the holes in frames .
  • Page 41 Position an upper deck rain shield above the rear opening window on the lefthand side of the upper deck. Ensure that the screw holes in the rain shield are aligned with the holes in frame . Fix in place with two red screws on each side (circled in light blue, inset).
  • Page 42 Position the last two lower deck rain shields above the front two opening windows on the lefthand side of the lower deck. Fix in place with two red screws on each side (circled in light blue, inset left and below). AGORAMODELS ROUTEMASTER BUS...
  • Page 43 Finished Views Rain shields have been fitted above the opening windows, and the first section of the roof has been attached. Store the spare lower deck rain shield carefully until needed. AGORAMODELS ROUTEMASTER BUS...
  • Page 44 STAGE 98 ORGANISING THE WIRING AND ORGANISING THE WIRING AND FITTING A ROOF PANEL FITTING A ROOF PANEL The second roof panel is supplied, together with finishing strips. We also arrange the wiring neatly around the circuit board. KEY TO PARTS Roof panel Side strip (marked A190)
  • Page 45 We have given each group of cables a colour, and labelled them in the diagrams with the colour. The colours of the labels/groups are not related to the colours of the cables. Group the cables together into strands as follows: •...
  • Page 46 Light Fix the top edge of the battery box blue group in place with two screws group (supplied with stage 96). Use two more screws to fix the battery box to the rear platform , inserting them from the underside of the rear platform. Use four strips of tape to fix the ‘red’, ‘light blue’...
  • Page 47 Start to fix the rear right wall framework in place using screws. There are three along the top, fixing into the lower deck ceiling framework three along the bottom. Fix the right wall framework to framework with three screws (inset). To complete the fixing of frame , use eight...
  • Page 48 Fix the roof panel in place, using a total of 23 red screws: the screws at the front fix into ceiling frame , and along the rear 90A. edge they fix into ceiling frame diagram on the left shows the view from the left-hand side, and the inset below shows the view from the right-hand side.
  • Page 49 STAGE 99 ROOF PANEL AND ROOF PANEL AND SIDE STRIPS SIDE STRIPS The third roof panel is fitted, together with side strips for a neat finish above the upper deck windows. KEY TO PARTS You will also need the Roof panel side strips 98B Side strip (marked A189) (marked A190) and...
  • Page 50 Position the left side strip along the front left side of the upper deck, covering the edge of the roof panels Note that one end of the strip is slightly angled at the end – this should be at the front of the model.
  • Page 51 Position the roof panel on top of the ceiling frame so that it butts up to roof panel Fix the roof panel place to ceiling frame , using a total of 23 red screws. The image on the left shows the view from the left side of the bus, and the inset shows the view from the right side of the model.
  • Page 52 Fit the right side strip (marked A189M on the back) to the right wall frameworks , covering the edge of the roof panels Fix the strip to the right wall frameworks with eight red screws. Ensure that the end of the strip butts up neatly with strip (fitted in step 3).
  • Page 53 Finished views AGORAMODELS ROUTEMASTER BUS...
  • Page 54 STAGE 100 FRONT WINDOW TRIM FRONT WINDOW TRIM AND FINISHING STRIPS AND FINISHING STRIPS A trim is added around the upper deck front windows, together with strips that finish off the joints. 100A 100D 100B 100C 100E KEY TO PARTS Identify the strips by 100A...
  • Page 55 100C 100A 100A 100A Fit the front window trim around the trim . Fix both pieces in place to the front lower and side edges of the front windows of frame using three red screws. the upper deck. Hold it in place and position strip 100C (marked A164B) down the centre of the At the front of...
  • Page 56 100B On the front of the left-hand side of the upper deck, position strip 100B (marked A199) over the edge of the front trim 100A . Fix in place with four red NM screws, which go into screw holes in the left wall framework 100A 100A...
  • Page 57 Finished views AGORAMODELS ROUTEMASTER BUS...