Agora Models OPTIMUS PRIME Pack 01 Manual

ASSEMBLING THE HEAD – PART 1
ASSEMBLING THE HEAD – PART 2
ASSEMBLING THE HEAD – PART 3
ASSEMBLING THE HEAD – PART 4
ASSEMBLING THE HEAD – PART 5
ASSEMBLING THE CHEST
TESTING THE ELECTRONICS
Pack 01
BUILD INSTRUCTIONS
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AGORAMODELS 2OPTIMUS PRIME
Please keep ALL unused screws as they may be required in a later stage.
Please make sure you don’t mix up the screws. They look quite similar, but the threads do vary
slightly. Using the wrong screws may damage the parts.
When securing parts together using multiple screws, fit each screw loosely to ensure all the
parts are correctly aligned before gently tightening them firmly, but not overtight, in the order
in which you placed them.
The screwdriver can be magnetized by stroking it with a magnet (fridge magnet, etc.) enabling
it to hold the screws and make assembly easier.
If a screw is tight going into a metal part, do not force it as you may shear the head off. Remove
it and put a tiny smear of Vaseline, soap or light oil on the thread. That will lubricate it and make
it easier to drive home.
Some parts will require a little glue for assembly. Please apply glue sparingly and use a cocktail
stick so that you don’t use too much nor apply the glue too heavily. We recommend superglue
gel or Extra Thin Liquid modeling glue. Where possible, parts should be test-fitted in place
before gluing.
Look out for the glue symbol and apply glue to the red area indicated in the picture.
During the course of this build, you will receive many pieces that you will assemble immediately
– following the instructions in the corresponding stage – and other pieces that you should store
in the tray supplied, for use in future assembly stages.
Always protect the paint finish on components by placing a cutting mat, sheet of white paper
or soft cloth on your work surface.
Left and Right! When building your Optimus Prime, the left or right hand side refers to each
side as viewed by Optimus Prime. Optimus Prime’s left arm is on the viewer’s right.
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.
Advice from the experts
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AGORAMODELS 3OPTIMUS PRIME
Pack 1 : Building the Head & Chest

AGORAMODELS 4OPTIMUS PRIME
Pack 1 Parts
TRAY 1
Screwdriver
TR-1-01
TR-1-11
TR-1-39
TR-1-40
PWM 2x6mm x10
TR-1-12
TR-1-03
TR-1-17
TR-1-20
TR-1-26-1
TR-1-18
TR-1-27
TR-1-16
TR-1-15
TR-1-19
TR-1-58
TR-1-52
TR-1-53
TR-1-08
TR-1-29
TR-1-28
TR-1-21
TR-1-26-2
TR-1-50
TR-1-51
TR-1-22
TR-1-30 TR-1-25
TR-1-24
TR-1-02
TR-1-14 x2
TR-1-23

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Pack 1 Parts
TRAY 2
TR-1-05
TR-1-07
TR-1-10
TR-1-41
TR-1-06
TR-1-09
TR-1-04 TR-1-13
TR-1-45 TR-1-66/67
TR-1-42
TR-1-61
TR-1-60
TR-1-44
TR-1-59
TR-1-43
TR-1-55 x2 TR-1-54 x2
TR-1-34 x4
TR-1-33 x4
PWB 2x6mm x26

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Pack 1 Parts
TR-1-47
TR-1-63 x4
TR-1-56 TR-1-57
TR-1-46 x4
TR-1-36
TR-1-35
TR-1-48 TR-1-62
TR-1-64
x4
TR-1-49
TR-1-37
TR-1-38
TRAY 3

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Assembling the Head – Part 1
TR-1-40
TR-1-39
TR-1-01
TR-1-11
TR-1-12
Glue TR-1-40 as shown in
red in the image above
right before pushing into
place on TR-1-39.
Push TR-1-39 into place on
TR-1-01
Glue parts TR-1-11 and TR-1-12 as shown in red, above
right.
Push TR-1-11 and TR-1-12 onto TR-1-01.
The image on the right shows how your assembly
should look. This will be referred to as assembly ‘A’.
A
1
1a
TR-1-39
2
2a
TR-1-01
STEP 1
STEP 2

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Assembling the Head – Part 1
ATR-1-03
2x PWM
Push assembly Aonto TR-1-03 and fix with
2x PWM screws.
Your completed assembly, shown in the image on
the right, will be referred to as assembly B.
B
3
3a
STEP 3

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Assembling the Head – Part 2
TR-1-20
TR-1-21
TR-1-26-1 C
TR-1-17
TR-1-18
C
Place TR-1-21 on
TR-1-26-1, then place
TR-1-20 onto TR-1-26-1.
The assembly you have
created will be referred to
as assembly C.
Place assembly Cin
between TR-1-17 and
TR-1-18 as shown.
2x PWB
D
1
2
3
3a
Secure the parts together
using 2 x PWB screws.
This assembly will be
referred to as assembly D,
shown in 3a, right.
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3

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Assembling the Head – Part 3
TR-1-16
TR-1-58
Push TR-1-58 and TR-1-16 together as shown.
Glue the areas shown in red, then push TR-1-16
onto TR-1-19.
This assembly will be referred to as E.
TR-1-19
E
TR-1-52 TR-1-53
ETR-1-15
Push TR-1-52 and TR-1-53
onto E, then push TR-1-15
onto Eas shown.
E
4
4a
5
5a
TR-1-16
STEP 4
STEP 5

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Assembling the Head – Part 3
2x PWB
Secure the parts together
using 2 x PWB screws.
The mask has now been
attached to the head.
E
6
6a
STEP 6

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Assembling the Head – Part 4
TR-1-25
TR-1-24
TR-1-23
TR-1-22
F
Push TR-1-25 onto TR-1-24.
Place TR-1-23 and TR-1-22
onto TR-1-25 as shown.
FTR-1-30
2x TR-1-34
2x TR-1-33
F
Push 2 x TR-1-33 through F
and fix in place using
2x TR-1-34 nuts.
Push TR-1-30 into F as
shown (the larger end
faces out).
1
1a
TR-1-25
2
2a
STEP 1
STEP 2

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Assembling the Head – Part 4
D
TR-1-26-2
Take part TR-1-26-2 and
plug it into the socket on D.
Take part TR-1-27 and fix it
to Eusing
1x PWB screw.
PWB
TR-1-27
E
ED
G
Attach Eto Dby sliding the
notches over the posts
as shown.
This asssembly will be
called G.
3
4
5
5a
STEP 3
STEP 4
STEP 5

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Assembling the Head – Part 4
F
TR-1-50
G
3x PWB
Push TR-1-50 onto F, then
fix it to Gusing
3 x PWB screws.
Push TR-1-51 onto Fand
then fix it to Gusing
3 x PWB screws. Ensure
the cable is placed as
shown on the next page.
3x PWB
TR-1-51
G
6
6a
7
STEP 6
STEP 7

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Assembling the Head – Part 4
These two images show how the cable should run
when the parts have been fixed together.
Push 1x TR-1-33 bolt
through Gas shown and
secure with 1x TR-1-34 nut.
G
G
TR-1-33
TR-1-34
8
STEP 8
STEP 7 cont...

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Assembling the Head – Part 4
G
2x TR-1-14
4x PWB
B
GH
TR-1-02
Glue TR-1-02 as shown
above right, before fixing
2x TR-1-14 into position,
then push TR-1-02 onto G.
G
Fix TR-1-02 in place using
4x PWB screws.
Push Bonto Gto make a
new assembly we will
call H.
9
TR-1-02
9a
10
10a
STEP 9
STEP 10

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Assembling the Head – Part 4
4x PWB
H
Assembling the Head – Part 5
TR-1-09 TR-1-06
TR-1-04
PWB
H
Glue TR-1-04 as shown,
then push TR-1-09 and
TR-1-06 onto either side
of TR-1-04.
11
Fix Bto Gusing 4x PWB screws.
1
2
Secure the assembly from step 1 onto
Husing 1x PWB screw.
STEP 11
STEP 1
STEP 2

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Assembling the Head – Part 5
TR-1-07
TR-1-05 TR-1-10
Glue TR-1-05 as shown, then push TR-1-07
and TR-1-10 onto either side.
Secure the assembly onto Husing
1x PWB screw.
H
H
TR-1-08
PWB
Glue TR-1-08 before
pushing onto H as shown.
3
3a
4
STEP 3
STEP 4

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Assembling the Head – Part 5
H
TR-1-41
TR-1-13
H
Glue TR-1-41 as shown in 5a, then push onto H. Then
glue TR-1-41 as shown in 5b and push TR-1-13 into place
(the number 1 faces inside).
Glue TR-1-41 as shown in 6a, then push onto H. Then glue TR-1-41 as shown in 6b and push TR-1-13 into place on
top (the number 2 faces inside).
H
TR-1-13
TR-1-41
5
5c
6
5a 5b
6a 6b
STEP 5
STEP 6

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Assembling the Head – Part 5
H
Part 5 Complete