ISSUE 10

Return to the BUILD

“In this issue, the first parts of Optimus Prime’s right leg structure are assembled.”

Parts

Materials: The Structure of the Thigh, Right Leg is metal and the rest of the parts in this issue are plastic.

Magazine

Danger, Shooting: Action to the Max on Set
The Death of Optimus: The Hero Who Always Comes Back
Sideswipe: Red Hero
Autobots Series 3: The Unstoppable Changes of 1986
Step-by-Step Assembly Instructions

Build

The Right Leg (1)

Step 10-1

Press (snap) the ball joint of the Cylinder into this matching notch of the Cylinder Bracket, as shown:

Step 10-2

Press the two pins of the Frame Plate (R) into the matching posts inside this recess of the Structure of the Thigh, Right Leg until it sits flush, as shown:

Step 10-3

Press the D-shaped hole of the Right Leg Frame Detail onto the matching pin at this location of the Thigh, as shown:

Step 10-4

Feed the Right Center Wheel Ball Joint through this hole of the Thigh (ball tip first) and over these screw posts, as shown:

Secure this Ball Joint into place with two (2) CM screws.

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

Thoughts

This assembly represents the inner support structure of our Optimus Prime’s upper right leg. We will be working on this leg for a while.

Next Up

Issue 11 – Right Inner Thigh Plate, Right Hip/Leg Joint, Joint Support, Thigh Joint (Coming Soon)

My Optimus Prime