RTS 1S10 ESSO STAND User manual

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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
RTS 1S10 ESSO STAND
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 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.
This is an imaginary stand, but not unlike stands to be found next to raceways in
many countries. This will enhance any slot car 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 diagram(s) that identify and explain each piece (component) that you are

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about to assemble. In the section “PREPARING THE CUT PIECES” below, you will
learn how to proceed to prepare the pieces for assembly.
In the kit you will also find some optional pre-cut artwork printed on matt photo
paper. This can be used to brand your finished product.
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 a photo of the finished product.

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Now have a look at the diagram where all the laser cut parts are showed and
numbered from Ato N. We will identify each piece as well as indicate where they fit
in. There have been some changes since the photo above was taken. Pre-cut
artwork is now supplied with the kit.

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The side walls (B 1-2), the rear wall (E), the low front wall (L), as well as the
supports (C 1-2) and (D) fits into the floor (A). Support (D) is the centre support.
The three seats (F 1-3) and the rear seat (G) fits onto the supports (C 1-2) and (D)
with the aid of “shoes” (N 1-12). The backrests (J 1-6) fits into the first three seats (F
1-3) and the backrest (K) fits into the rear seat (G).
The horizontal artwork plank (M) is fixed to the upper columns of the supports
(C 1-2) with two “shoes”(H 1-2).
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

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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.
Applying a base or undercoat normally makes life easier afterwards. Using a single
colour for the undercoat of all parts works quite well from personal experience. Using
a single colour for this works quite well from personal experience. You can you
choose the paint of your preference, whether it is oil or water based. A chalk paste
can give a unique finish to walls and give a weathered look if so desired.
LET’S GET STARTED WITH THE ASSEMBLY
You can start by gluing the nubs at the bottom of the side walls (B 1-2) and the rear
wall (E) into the slots of the floor (A). All that is needed for a proper sturdy assembly
is some glue where any two parts touch each other. The lugs that fit into the slots
stop any movement, but the glue holds all the parts together. The walls must
therefore have glue at the bottom and the sides where the walls touch each other
(only a little bit of glue is required). Gently press down on the walls to ensure a snug
fit. Ensure that all the walls are plumb and square before the glue fully sets. Allow
the glue to set before you proceed.
Next you can glue the “shoes” (N 1-12) to the two outside supports (C 1-2) and the
centre support (D). Simply glue the nubs at the top of these walls into the slots of the
shoes. Apply some gentle pressure on the shoes to ensure a snug fit. Once the glue
has set you can glue these three supports into the slots of the floor (A).
Next the three seats (F 1-3) and the rear seat (G) can be glued onto the shoes on
top of the supports. Then the nubs of the backrests (J 1-6) and (K) can be glued into
the slots of the front three rows and the back row of seats.

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The nubs of the low front wall (L) can be glued into the slots in the front of the floor
(A).
There are two “shoes” (H 1-2) that must be glued onto the nubs of the upper
columns of the supports (C 1-2), the two outside supports. Lastly, the horizontal
artwork plank (M) can be glued onto these shoes.
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. We have
included the artwork that can be glued to the structure. This artwork can be protected
with a clear spray.
CONCLUSION
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.