Summary of Contents for Agora Models Corvette Sting Ray Z06 N03 1963 Pack 03
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STAGE 23: INSTALLING THE HEAT STAGE 19: MOUNTING THE ANTI-ROLL BAR ISOLATION SHIELD AND THE FRONT RIGHT WHEEL STAGE 24: AT TACHING THE EXHAUST PIPES General Motors Trademarks used under license by Premium & Collectibles Trading Co. Ltd on behalf of Agora Models.
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Advice from the experts Spare screws are included with each part. Occasionally, you may be instructed to keep spare or unused screws for a later stage. Keep these spares in a safe place and label them correctly. Please make sure you don’t mix up the screws. They look quite similar, but the threads do vary slightly.
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Stage 16: Preparing the Front Chassis In this stage you’ll prepare the front chassis by fitting the brackets and installing the front brake hoses. S T A G E 1 6 P A R T S L I S T Name Front chassis Bracket x2...
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Stage 16: Preparing the Front Chassis “R” The two brackets are marked with “L” and “R” to distinguish left from Fit the left bracket in the same way (arrow) then use 2x AM screws to right (inset, circled). Fit the right bracket onto the front chassis (arrow). secure the brackets.
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Stage 16: Preparing the Front Chassis S T A G E C O M P L E T E AGORAMODELS CORVETTE STING RAY...
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Stage 17: Fitting the Lower Control Arms After building the lower control arms, you’ll fit them to the front chassis and then attach the front left wheel assembled in Stage 4. S T A G E 1 7 P A R T S L I S T Name Front chassis cover Spring x2...
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Stage 17: Fitting the Lower Control Arms Place the brackets onto the control arms as shown then secure in Lay out the lower control arms and the brackets. The control arms are marked with “L” and “R” to distinguish left from right (circled). place using 4x FM screws.
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Stage 17: Fitting the Lower Control Arms Fit the cylinder rods into the D-shaped holes inside the recesses of the Turn the assembly over and secure the rods using 2x DM screws. front chassis (circled) as shown. “L” “R” Turn the assembly back over and position the springs in the recesses (insets). The cylinders of the left and right control arms will fit into the springs and over the rods inside (arrows).
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Stage 17: Fitting the Lower Control Arms Flip the control arms over and fit them in position as shown. Turn the assembly over and secure the shafts to the chassis using 4x DM screws. “L” “R” Place the front chassis cover on your work surface in the orientation shown, then fit the control arms (marked “L”...
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Stage 17: Fitting the Lower Control Arms Align the assembly with the front chassis. The left suspension upright Fit the opening onto the post and secure using an LM screw. has an opening which fits over the raised screw post of the left lower control arm (arrow).
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Stage 17: Fitting the Lower Control Arms S T A G E C O M P L E T E AGORAMODELS CORVETTE STING RAY...
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Stage 18: Assembling the Front Right Wheel Next you’ll build the front right wheel, ready for it to be attached in the next stage. Note: the first set of wheels supplied are the original ‘63 production wheels. The ‘64 knock- offs (shown in the image on the right) will be supplied in a later stage allowing you to choose the...
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Stage 18: Assembling the Front Right Wheel Press the outer wheel rim into the tyre until the parts are flush. Turn over and fit the inner wheel rim through from the inner side as shown. Align the outer holes then secure using 2x CM screws. Turn the assembly back over and press the six-spoke wheel cover in Secure the wheel cover by driving 2x DP screws through the inner position, aligning the indent of the cover (inset, arrow) with the air...
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Stage 18: Assembling the Front Right Wheel Push the three-bar spinner into the wheel cover. Alternatively, you may wish to wait until the wheel has been mounted in the next stage. S T A G E C O M P L E T E AGORAMODELS CORVETTE STING RAY...
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Stage 19: Mounting the Anti-roll Bar and the Front Right Wheel In this stage you’ll fit the brake drum to the right wheel then mount it onto the front chassis. You’ll also fit the anti-roll bar. S T A G E 1 9 P A R T S L I S T Name Brake drum (R) Brake drum cover...
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Stage 19: Mounting the Anti-roll Bar and the Front Right Wheel Place the anti-roll bar between the holes located on the front chassis Fit the brackets over the holes and the bar then secure using (circled). Ensure the curved ends of the bar are oriented towards the 4x DM screws.
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Stage 19: Mounting the Anti-roll Bar and the Front Right Wheel Remove the longer brake hose from the bypass (5a, arrow) then fit it Fit the cover onto the right suspension upright as shown (6a) then onto the pin of the brake drum cover (5b, circled). secure using 2x DM screws (6b).
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Stage 19: Mounting the Anti-roll Bar and the Front Right Wheel Turn the assembly over and secure the lower control arm using an Fit the brake drum into the front right wheel from Stage 18 and secure LM screw. with 2x DM screws. Remove the spinner then position the wheel onto the upright as Secure the wheel using a CM screw.
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Stage 19: Mounting the Anti-roll Bar and the Front Right Wheel Fit the loose end of the longer brake hose back onto the bypass (arrow). Press the hose into the clips (circled) then run it along the recessed track as shown. Secure in place using the three pieces of adhesive tape (arrows).
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Stage 19: Mounting the Anti-roll Bar and the Front Right Wheel Take the loose end of the left wheel’s brake hose and pass it behind the upright (dashed line) then feed it through to attach to the bypass (arrow) as shown. S T A G E C O M P L E T E AGORAMODELS CORVET TE STING RAY...
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Stage 20: Attaching the Steering Linkage With the front wheels in place, it’s time to assemble the steering linkage and connect it to the suspension uprights. S T A G E 2 0 P A R T S L I S T Name Name Chassis cover...
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Stage 20: Attaching the Steering Linkage Position the cylinder onto the central steering bar as shown (note the Press the steering motor onto the end of the central steering bar in the orientation shown. rounded side of the cylinder is in contact with the bar, arrow) then secure using a GP screw.
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Stage 20: Attaching the Steering Linkage Fit the linkage bracket in the recess on the front chassis and secure Align the steering linkage assembly with the front chassis as shown using a DM screw. (note orientation of the cylinder, arrow). Position the ends of the steering linkages over the screw holes of the suspension uprights and secure using 2x MM screws.
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Stage 20: Attaching the Steering Linkage Fit the cylinder bracket onto the chassis cover as shown and fix in place with 2x HP screws. S T A G E C O M P L E T E AGORAMODELS CORVETTE STING RAY...
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Stage 21: Connecting the Chassis Frame In this stage you’ll mount brackets on the chassis frame then connect it to the front assembly. S T A G E 2 1 P A R T S L I S T Name Chassis frame Mounting bracket x4 Main brake hose...
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Stage 21: Connecting the Chassis Frame Position the mounting brackets on the chassis frame (arrows). Secure the brackets from underneath using 8x DM screws. Fit the chassis frame and the front chassis together as shown then Turn the assembly upright and locate the two clips on the chassis secure together using 4x HM screws.
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Stage 21: Connecting the Chassis Frame Press the main brake hose into the clips (arrows). S T A G E C O M P L E T E AGORAMODELS CORVETTE STING RAY...
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Stage 22: Fitting the Cockpit Floor and Handbrake Cable The cockpit floor can now be fitted onto the chassis frame. You’ll also assemble the handbrake cable. S T A G E 2 2 P A R T S L I S T Name Cockpit floor Handbrake cable...
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Stage 22: Fitting the Cockpit Floor and Handbrake Cable Fit the U-shaped end of the handbrake cable spring (inset, arrow) Position the cockpit floor onto the frame as shown. through the loop in the chassis frame (circled). Secure the cockpit floor to the frame from underneath using Fit the handbrake cable by pushing the two thin pins through the 4x IP screws.
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Stage 22: Fitting the Cockpit Floor and Handbrake Cable Fit the bushing over the handbrake cable (arrow) and press into the cockpit floor. S T A G E C O M P L E T E AGORAMODELS CORVET TE STING RAY...
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Stage 23: Installing the Heat Isolation Shield Next you’ll fit the heat isolation shield and chassis reinforcements in place and assemble the transmission shaft. S T A G E 2 3 P A R T S L I S T Name Chassis reinforcement (L) Chassis reinforcement (R)
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Stage 23: Installing the Heat Isolation Shield Fit the universal joint into the transmission shaft connector and To fit the heat isolation shield, carefully squeeze the wide end and secure using 2x AP screws (1a), then push the joint into the end of the push it through underneath the cross beam, passing between the transmission shaft and secure with 2x AP screws (1b).
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Stage 23: Installing the Heat Isolation Shield “L” “R” The chassis reinforcements are marked “L” and “R” to distinguish left from right (5a, circled). When fitting the chassis reinforcements, make sure the bolts are next to the frame’s cross beam (5b, circled). Press the left and right reinforcements into position as shown (5c).
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Stage 24: Attaching the Exhaust Pipes In the final stage for this pack, you’ll fit the exhaust pipes to the underside of the chassis then press the cross beam cover in place. S T A G E 2 4 P A R T S L I S T Name Cross beam cover Exhaust pipe (L)
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Stage 24: Attaching the Exhaust Pipes “L” “R” The exhaust pipes are marked “L” and “R” as indicated. Fit them onto the chassis frame as shown and secure using 2x DM screws. Press the cross beam cover over the exhaust pipes onto the frame (arrow). AGORAMODELS CORVETTE STING RAY...
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Stage 24: Attaching the Exhaust Pipes S T A G E C O M P L E T E AGORAMODELS CORVETTE STING RAY...
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