RTS 9V2 User manual

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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
RTS 9V2 LIGHTING PYLON WITH MULTIPLE HEADS
FOOTPRINT 3" X 2½"HEIGHT 14"
CONGRATULATIONS
Congratulations in choosing a unique product to enhance your slot car track
diorama. This can truly be described as a product born from a love for slot cars.
Buying this product have made you a member of a very special family, yes you are
not dealing with a faceless business, but rather a family of slot car fanatics.
We have put hours of skill and more importantly love into our product and it is
wonderful to share our love for slot cars with you. May you enjoy the build and have
years of joy having it as part of your trackside diorama.
WARRANTY
This product is covered by a comprehensive money-back warranty to ensure your
absolute satisfaction with your purchase.
WHO ARE WE?
This product is brought to you by racetrackscenics.com. If you have not done so
already, please visit our website today. You are also most welcome to visit the
Facebook pages “Race Track Scenics Slot Car Scenery” and “Johan Malan” to keep
up to date with the latest developments and the launching of exciting new products
that may be in the pipeline.
You can contact Kevin Sharpe on
Email: [email protected]
Text in the USA 586 549 2879
WhatsApp [phone]
for any assistance that you might require. Your feedback and a photo or two of your
trackside addition will really be appreciated. We love to share in your joy!
WHAT IS IN THE KIT?
In this kit you will find all the laser cut pieced needed to assemble this product. The
pieces are still intact in the sheets as they were cut to ensure that all the parts are
there. Some of the loose bits inside pieces may have been removed, but they are not
part of the finished product. In the section “FAMILIARIZE YOURSELF” below, you
will find a diagram that identify and explain each piece (component) that you are
about to assemble. In the section “PREPARING THE CUT PIECES” below, you will
learn how to proceed to prepare the pieces for assembly.

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Our laser cut parts are specifically cut to very fine tolerances to ensure a snug fit and
therefore it is wise to check all fits before gluing parts together. You may need to trim
a lug here and there to make assembly easier.
This LIGHTING PYLON comes with 4 different heads that you can choose from. Two
are double heads and two are single heads, but please note that the kit comes with
ONLY ONE DIODE LED.
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
We have specifically designed this product so that it is easy to assemble with only a
few basic tools. You will need the following:
a screwdriver
a sharp hobby knife
some glue
a few toothpicks
a few earbuds can be handy
a paintbrush and paint or a rattle can or two with spray paint.
There are really two schools of thought as to the right glue to use. Some people
prefer a rapid setting glue like most gel super glues, while others prefer a slower
setting glue like ordinary cold wood glue. Sometimes more than one part must be
assembled almost simultaneously and then a forgiving glue makes life a bit easier.
Other times you may want a quick fit and then the rapid setting glue is the obvious
choice. Our advice is to see what works best for you, there are no right or wrong,
both types will produce a sturdy structure.
You will only need a small amount of glue and remember to look for the surfaces that
will be in contact in the end and do not only apply glue to the lugs and sleeves. The
latter restrict movement in one plane, but the glue fix it in the perpendicular plane.
Using a toothpick is a handy way to apply glue and an earbud can be used to dab
away any excess of glue (especially if you use wood glue).
If parts must be at a right angle, you can use any object to assist you in obtaining a
square finished product in the end.

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FAMILIARIZE YOURSELF
Have a look at the two photos of the finished product. We are constantly revisiting
old designs and improve them where possible. The head of the lighting pylon in the
first photo was changed, and one of the new heads that you can choose from, can
be seen from the second photo.

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Now have a look at the diagram where all the laser cut parts are shown and
numbered from Ato Land try to identify which is which and where they fit in. You will
notice four different configurations for the head that you can choose from (D –G).

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The pylon structure is made up of (A4 GIRDER LEGS), (B BASE PLATE) and (C
TOP PLATE). Then you can choose one of four different heads to suits your specific
needs, they are (D DOUBLE HIGH BEAM), (E DOUBLE LOW BEAM), (F SINGLE
HIGH BEAM) and (G SINGLE LOW BEAM). On all the different heads you will use
one or two of the (K LIGHT OUTLETS) and either the (H 2 DOUBLE ROOFS) or (J
SINGLE ROOF). For the single head you will also need the (L CLOSURE PIECE),
which will limit the light leak.
PREPARING THE CUT PIECES
Firstly, remove all the laser cut parts from the sheets. The sheets can be discarded.
Clean the edges of the parts if there are any tiny bits where the parts were fixed to
the sheets. This can be done with your knife or even your thumb nail.
We recommend that you start by sanding your finished product with a very light
sandpaper to ensure a smooth finish for the end product.
WORD OF ADVICE
We would strongly advise you to do a quick dry assembly before you start gluing the
laser cut parts together. Lay out all the parts on your work surface and make sure
that the parts are not upside down or mirrored. In most instances it will make no
difference, but in others it may be crucial to ensure a perfect product in the end.
PAINTING YOUR PRODUCT
We would strongly advise you to finish the product with paint or wood stain to make
them as appealing as possible. The parts should be primed (2 coats) and painted
before final assembly. Spray paint can also be used to get a very smooth finish. Oil
or water-based paint can be used and specialised paints like chalk paint can be used
to give unique finishes.
Generally, it is highly advisable to paint/spray before gluing. You may not be able to
get to the inside of the structure after it is glued together. Covering all the parts that
must not be painted or sprayed with the same colour can be a tedious process. Pre-
painting will avoid this process.
Please ensure that no paint clog a sleeve where a lug must fit in later. The
tolerances are often so tight that too thick a layer of paint may cause problems. It is
our experiences that a small foam roller instead of a brush, will produce a better
finish and far less clogging of sleeves.
Applying a base or undercoat normally makes life easier afterwards. Two coats of
primer are advisable because the MDF absorbs a lot of paint. Using a single colour
for the undercoat of all parts works quite well from personal experience. You can
choose the paint of your preference, whether it is oil or water based. Cleaning

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brushes and rollers are just so much easier if you use a water base paint. A chalk
paste can give a unique finish to walls and give a weathered look if so desired. If you
prefer to protect the paint work of your structure you can always apply a clear spray
coat.
LET’S GET STARTED WITH THE ASSEMBLY
First of all, we are going to glue the (A 4 GIRDER LEGS) (note that 2 are wider and
2 narrower) into the (B BASE PLATE) and the (C TOP PLATE). Apply some glue
where the nubs of the legs are going into the slots of the plates, but make sure that
you also apply some glue wherever two pieces make contact. You need to put a
small amount of glue down the side of the girders that is in contact with another
girder. A quick dry assembly will help you to identify these sides. Always use some
gentle pressure to ensure that lugs and slots fit snugly. It is very important that you
ensure your pylon is upright and plumb before the glue sets.
Before you proceed you will have to choose which of the four heads you are going to
use and select the relevant pieces and put them on your work surface. First of all,
you can glue the lugs of the two legs (D, E, For G) of the head you have chosen into
the slots of the (C TOP PLATE). If you have chosen a single head you can proceed
to glue the (L CLOSURE PIECE) into place. You will see the open slot on the low
end of the arm.
Before you can proceed to glue the roof or roofs onto the top of the legs of the head,
you will have to do the electrical installation. You will notice a hole in the base plate
and the top plate where you can feed your electricity wire through. You will glue the
one or two LED DIODES to the underside of the roof. (The top side of the roof is
engraved to give a corrugated iron look). Determine the position by checking the
opening of the (K LIGHT OUTLETS). Once you have glued your LED DIODES in
position and the glue have set, you can proceed to glue the roof (J SINGLE ROOF)
or roofs (H 2 DOUBLE ROOFS) onto the top of the legs.
Lastly, you can glue the (K LIGHT OUTLETS) (use 2 for a double head or 1 for a
single head.) to the lugs on the underside of the legs.
Congratulations you have successfully assembled your light pylon. Connect the
electricity and lit up your track.
FINISHING & BRANDING
We leave the finishing to your imagination and your taste. Do whatever you think will
transform this completed as an integral part of your race track diorama.
CONCLUSION

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We sincerely hoped you have enjoyed this assembly and finishing. Please remember
to give us some feedback and either send or post some pictures of this product on
your track.