Agora Models MERCEDES-BENZ W196R Manual

STAGE 01: ADDING DETAILS
TO THE NOSE
STAGE 02: ASSEMBLING THE
AIR INTAKE AND THE DIALS
STAGE 03: BUILDING THE
ENGINE BLOCK AND THE
STEERING COLUMN
STAGE 04: BUILDING THE
ENGINE BLOCK AND GEARBOX
STAGE 05: FITTING THE
FUEL PUMP
STAGE 06: ADDING THE
MAGNETOS
STAGE 07: CONSTRUCTING THE
CYLINDER HEADS (1)
STAGE 08: CONSTRUCTING
THE CYLINDER HEADS (2)
STAGE 09: FITTING THE
VALVE COVERS (1)
STAGE 10: WIRING THE ENGINE
STAGE 11: FITTING THE
VALVE COVERS (2)
STAGE 12: ASSEMBLING THE
FRONT LEFT WHEEL RIM (1)
(REGULAR)
STAGE 12B: ASSEMBLING THE
FRONT LEFT WHEEL RIM (1)
(EASY)
STAGE 13: ASSEMBLING THE
FRONT LEFT WHEEL RIM (2)
(REGULAR)
STAGE 13B: ASSEMBLING THE
FRONT LEFT WHEEL RIM (2)
(EASY)
Pack 01 – 04
BUILD INSTRUCTIONS
"MERCEDES-BENZ" and are the intellectual property of Mercedes-Benz Group AG.
They are used by Agora Models under license.

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Advice from the experts
This set of step-by-step instructions will enable you to complete the build of your 1:8-scale
Mercedes-Benz W 196 R. The only tool you will need is a screwdriver. Most of the steps involve
simply screwing or fitting parts together, and the correct screws needed for each step are
clearly labelled on the instructional images.
Please note the following:
• The number designated by a # refers to the number given on the parts supplied in each pack.
• Where left and right elements of the same part are supplied, these are listed as (L) and (R).
• Close-up details of steps are framed in yellow.
• You will not be using every part you receive in your shipment in that build section. Keep any
parts that are not used aside for use in a later sequence.
• You will receive extra screws with each shipment in case any screws are lost or broken.
• Screws with codes ending in the letter M drive into metal; those ending in the letter P drive
into plastic.
• With M screws, first drive the screw in half-way. Then unscrew it to release the shavings
created as the screw cuts its thread. Finally, drive the screw fully into the socket. M screws
should be tightened so the head makes firm contact with the fixing surface.
• With P screws, do not over-tighten them as they can damage the socket.
• When working with the pre-finished exterior surfaces of the model, work on a soft cloth. This
will protect against scratching the paintwork.
• When plugging wires in, ensure the power is switched off.
• Tweezers can be used to fit the PVC cables. In this case, grip carefully around 5mm from the
end of the cable. If the end of the cable is too narrow to fit on to the pin, cautiously insert a
cocktail stick, being wary not to split the cable.
• Some smaller plastic parts are attached to sprues. You can remove these by hand, or by careful
use of a cutting implement such as a scalpel.
• When assembling the wheels of your model, you can choose between regular and easy
assemblies. Follow our instructions carefully.
The images in this manual may differ slightly from those supplied in your pack. These images
differ in appearance only and will not affect the process of the build.
WARNING: Some parts are assembled using magnets. These magnets can cause serious injury
if they are swallowed. Keep away from children. If you suspect a magnet has been swallowed,
seek medical help straight away.

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Advice from the experts
When you see this symbol on one of the images in these instructions, we have provided a
Top Tip to help you with your build. Check back on this page for the corresponding tip!
You can find more expert tips and advice for building the Mercedes W196R on our forum.
Go to https://community.agoramodels.com/forum/198-mercedes-w196r/
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Page 6 – H
Leave off parts 2K and 2J as they are replaced in a later stage.
Page 22 – D, E, F & G
The spark plug wires 10C will look tidier if you cut them to fit to form a nice curve. The correct
length is about 1 cm long, but they do vary a little from plug to plug.
Page 24
Note that the front wheels are thinner than the rear wheels.
Page 25 – D
Test fit 12B before starting to fit the spokes.
Page 26 – H
Note that the cut-outs on 12A and 12B line up (left side of photo).
Page 26 – L
Line up the tab on 12H with the cut-out on 12B.
Page 28 – F
You will need to bend the spoke a little to get it into the holes.
Page 29 – A
If the double-sided tape is not working for you, try using little balls of sticky tack (Blu Tack)
which we found work very well.

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Stage 01: Adding Details to the Nose
1A Nose
1B Badge
1C Radiator support
1D Air intake frame
1E Air intake
1F Steering wheel
1G Screwdriver
AP 2 screws (1.7 x 4 mm)
CM 5 screws (1.7 x 4 mm)
1E1E
1D1D
1C1C 1B1B
1G1G
APAP CMCM
1F1F
A
1B1B
APAP
1A1A
B
1C1C
1A1A
CMCM
CMCM
C
1A1A
1E1E
1D1D
1E1E
CMCM CMCM
1A1A
PARTS LIST1#

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2A Air intake net
2B Air intake frame
2C Hinge (L)
2D Hinge (R)
2E Hinge supports (x2)
2F Bracket
2G Spring
2H Dashboard
2I Tachometer
2J Water temperature gauge
2K Oil pressure gauge
2L Low fuel indicator
2M Cold start injector
AP 2 screws (1.7 x 4 mm)
AM 8 screws (1.5 x 2 mm)
BM 4 screws (1.7 x 3 mm)
CM 3 screws (1.7 x 4 mm)
2A2A 2B2B
2H2H 2I2I 2J2J 2G2G 2L2L 2M2M
2F2F 2E2E
2D2D 2C2C CMCM
BMBM
APAP
AMAM
A B
2B2B
2A2A
AMAM
AMAM
AMAM
AMAM
AMAM
AMAM
Turn the air intake frame over.
2B2B
2D2D 2C2C
BMBM BMBM
PARTS LIST1-2#
Stage 02: Assembling the Air Intake and the Dials
2K2K

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C
2F2F
1A1A BMBM
D
Couple the air intake
frame to the nose.
E F
2E2E
CMCM
2F2F
2D2D
2G2G
G H
2H2H
2L2L
2M2M
APAP
2I2I
2K2K 2J2J
Stage 02: Assembling the Air Intake and the Dials
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3A Engine lower block (L)
3B Oil pan part A
3C Engine lower block (R)
3D Oil pan part B
3E Oil pan bracket
3F Oil pump
3G Sleeve
3H Steering wheel fitting
3I Steering column part A
3J Steering column part B
3K Steering column part C
3L Panel
3M Bellow
3N Steering column support
3O Steering wheel detail
BM 3 screws (1.7 x 3 mm)
DM 5 screws (2 x 4 mm)
EM 2 screws (1.5 x 3 mm)
FM 5 screws (1.7 x 2 mm)
GM 3 screws (2 x 10 mm)
A
3B3B
DMDM
3F3F
3A3A
B
3C3C
DMDM
3A3A
DMDM
3A3A3B3B
DMDM EMEM
BMBM
FMFM
GMGM
3L3L 3H3H
3F3F 3J3J
3K3K
3M3M
3O3O 3G3G3N3N
3I3I 3C3C
3D3D
3E3E
Stage 03: Building the Engine Block and
the Steering Column
PARTS LIST3#

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DC
EMEM
3D3D
3E3E
G H
E F
1F1F
3H3H FMFM
FMFM
3O3O
3N3N
3L3L 3L3L
3I3I
3G3G
3B3B
3E3E
Turn the steering wheel 1F over.
Stage 03: Building the Engine Block and
the Steering Column

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I J
K
L
3I3I
3I3I
3J3J
3J3J
3M3M
3H3H
GMGM
BMBM
BMBM
3J3J
3K3K
GMGM
Stage 03: Building the Engine Block and
the Steering Column

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4A Engine upper block
part A (L)
4B Engine upper block
part B (L)
4C Central gearbox part A
4D Engine upper block
part C (L)
4E Central gearbox part B
4F Oil pressure valve
AP 5 screws (1.7 x 4 mm)
DM 5 screws (2 x 4 mm)
A
4B4B
APAP
4A4A
4B4B
4A4A 4D4D
4E4E 4F4F
4C4C
APAP DMDM
Stage 04: Building the Engine Block and Gearbox
PARTS LIST1-4#