RTS 1S18 VINTAGE SPECTATOR OUTLOOK User manual

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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
RTS 1S18 VINTAGE SPECTATOR OUTLOOK
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 product is inspired by a billboard at the Le Mans 24Hour race, but instead of just
another billboard we decided to combined the billboard with an imaginary VIP
Spectator outlook. These outlooks were quite common in the golden years of racing.
As you can see from the photo below, we did not have a lot to work from, but we
believe that we have captured the unique ambiance of the tracksides of the time. We
believe that this structure will bring a lot of character to any slot car trackside
diorama.
WARRANTY
This product is covered by a comprehensive money-back warranty to ensure your
absolute satisfaction with your purchase.

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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
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 or sponge roller 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.

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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.
FAMILIARIZE YOURSELF
Have a look at a photo of the finished product.

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Now have a look at the next diagram where all the laser cut parts are shown and
numbered from Ato Jand try to identify which is which and where they fit in.
The structure consists of four legs (A), (B 1-2) and (C) that support the floor deck
(D). The legs (B 1-2) also carry the roof (E). Access to the outlook deck is via a
ladder, made up of two sides (G 1-2) and steps (H). There is a safety railing (J) at
the back of the deck. There are two cover strips (F 1-2) that can be used to cover the
nubs of the floor deck, or the nubs can be left uncovered as a feature.
The artwork that is included in the kit can be fixed to the top of the front leg (A) and
to the cover strips (F 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
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.

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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.
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
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
The assembly of this structure is really easy and should not take too long.
Start by gluing the lugs of the deck floor (D) into the slots of the two legs (B 1-2). The
lugs should stick out through the sides. NOTE: The deck is engraved and this
engraving should face upwards. Now you can proceed to glue the front leg (A) and
rear leg (C) to the finished sub-assembly. NOTE: The rear leg should be on the side
of the open slots where the ladder will fit in. 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 legs must
therefore have glue at the sides where the legs touch each other and the floor deck
(only a little bit of glue is required). Gently press down on the legs to ensure a snug
fit. Put your finished sub-assembly on your work surface and make sure that all the
feet touch the work surface. Ensure that all the legs are plumb and square before the
glue fully sets. Allow the glue to set before you proceed.

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Next the roof (E) can be glued onto the top of the side legs (B 1-2). The high front
posts of the legs will ensure a perfect alignment for the roof. Again, apply some glue
where the roof comes in contact with the sides. NB: Ensure that the engraving of the
roof faces upwards.
The lugs of the safety railing (J) must be glued into the two slots at the back of the
deck (D). Ensure that it is upright before the glue sets.
Next, we will assemble the ladder by gluing in the lugs of the ladder steps (H) into
the slots of the two sides (G 1-2). Apply some gentle pressure on both sides to
ensure a snug fit. The ladder will fit into the two open slots in the floor (B) and can be
glued in if you prefer to.
Lastly, there are the two cover strips (F 1-2) that can be glued to the protruding nubs
of the deck floor on both sides.
Congratulations, you have successfully assembled your vintage spectator outlook!
FINISHING & BRANDING
We leave the finishing to your imagination and your taste. Do whatever you think will
transform this into a structure that will compliment your race track diorama. We have
included some pre-cut branding that can be used to finish your structure. We
recommend that you protect the branding 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.