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WOOD MODEL PARTS every wood model kit. LAND ROVER DEFENDER 90 KIT MADE IN THE UK RNGWK90 ROVERS NORTH, INC. 1319 VT ROUTE 128, WESTFORD, VT 05494 USA www.roversnorth.com (802) 879-0032...
*There are many small parts. * Assemble them carefully referring to the photos in this guide. *It is highly recommended to assemble each step in order exactly as shown. RNGWK90 ROVERS NORTH, INC. 1319 VT ROUTE 128, WESTFORD, VT 05494 USA www.roversnorth.com (802) 879-0032...
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I hope my decades of model building knowledge can help steer you along. Happy Land Rover Model Building! Cheers, Thompson Smith Art/Creative Director, Rovers North RNGWK90 ROVERS NORTH, INC. 1319 VT ROUTE 128, WESTFORD, VT 05494 USA www.roversnorth.com (802) 879-0032...
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You will notice that in some areas that the brown glue has been filed off in the above photos. This will help facilitate the assembly of the two chassis side pieces in steps 3, 4. RNGWK90 ROVERS NORTH, INC. 1319 VT ROUTE 128, WESTFORD, VT 05494 USA www.roversnorth.com (802) 879-0032...
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floor. Glue both sides as marked. Front NOTE: Location of chassis front and correct orientation of chassis sides - high part of sides goes towards front. RNGWK90 ROVERS NORTH, INC. 1319 VT ROUTE 128, WESTFORD, VT 05494 USA www.roversnorth.com (802) 879-0032...
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Mount side steps as shown with ends butting up against chassis sides. Place glue in holes first. RNGWK90 ROVERS NORTH, INC. 1319 VT ROUTE 128, WESTFORD, VT 05494 USA www.roversnorth.com (802) 879-0032...
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- Wheel Rim locking hub x1. This is the “wheel rim” and also the locking part that holds each wheel to the axle. This doesn’t turn, but the wheel does. RNGWK90 ROVERS NORTH, INC. 1319 VT ROUTE 128, WESTFORD, VT 05494 USA www.roversnorth.com (802) 879-0032...
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Sand as needed. This helped tremendously with sliding on and making sure each wheel would spin freely. This is discussed in step 9F. RNGWK90 ROVERS NORTH, INC. 1319 VT ROUTE 128, WESTFORD, VT 05494 USA www.roversnorth.com (802) 879-0032...
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Be aware of where you glue and what you han- dle. If you accidentally glue your fingers together, see remedy tip on page 10. RNGWK90 ROVERS NORTH, INC. 1319 VT ROUTE 128, WESTFORD, VT 05494 USA www.roversnorth.com (802) 879-0032...
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fingers apart, your skin will be the first to go. assembly. Not a good feeling at all. Keep a bottle of nail polish remover close by. RNGWK90 ROVERS NORTH, INC. 1319 VT ROUTE 128, WESTFORD, VT 05494 USA www.roversnorth.com (802) 879-0032...
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(9I). TIP: Keep glue away from wheel rim locking hub and out of the center red area section shown above. RNGWK90 ROVERS NORTH, INC. 1319 VT ROUTE 128, WESTFORD, VT 05494 USA www.roversnorth.com (802) 879-0032...
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fit tight, but you are still able to test fit and remove. NOTE: You will want to install these so the etched side is facing up as shown in photo above (exhaust side down). RNGWK90 ROVERS NORTH, INC. 1319 VT ROUTE 128, WESTFORD, VT 05494 USA www.roversnorth.com (802) 879-0032...
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TIP: You can use a level, the 90˚ triangle or your eye to ad- chassis side and small axle slot. Mount each rear internal arch support as shown for both sides. just before the super glue sets. RNGWK90 ROVERS NORTH, INC. 1319 VT ROUTE 128, WESTFORD, VT 05494 USA www.roversnorth.com (802) 879-0032...
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11C. You will replace the Defender 90 (or 110) base kit rear door (11A) with the new rear door (with slot for rear tire mount) from the rear spare wheel kit package. RNGWKDRS RNGWK90 ROVERS NORTH, INC. 1319 VT ROUTE 128, WESTFORD, VT 05494 USA www.roversnorth.com (802) 879-0032...
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This part should be included in the kit, if you loose it, a wooden match stick piece will work also. RNGWK90 ROVERS NORTH, INC. 1319 VT ROUTE 128, WESTFORD, VT 05494 USA www.roversnorth.com (802) 879-0032...
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Place a drop or so of glue into the slots or holes before fixing each part. - Bulkhead x1 - Seatbase x1 - Steering column x1 - Steering wheel x1 RNGWK90 ROVERS NORTH, INC. 1319 VT ROUTE 128, WESTFORD, VT 05494 USA www.roversnorth.com (802) 879-0032...
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Double check and make sure the seatback and roll bar are all the way down and bottom is flush with the chassis, see (13B) before the glue dries. - Seatback, Roll Bar x1 RNGWK90 ROVERS NORTH, INC. 1319 VT ROUTE 128, WESTFORD, VT 05494 USA www.roversnorth.com (802) 879-0032...
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Align rear body upright section to be flush against each body side. Align roll bar to fit within etched lines on the outside. - Body Side Left x1 - Body Side Right x1 RNGWK90 ROVERS NORTH, INC. 1319 VT ROUTE 128, WESTFORD, VT 05494 USA www.roversnorth.com (802) 879-0032...
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Add additional glue to inside of lower grille area prior to mounting bonnet in step (16). - Windscreen x1 - Front Grille x1 RNGWK90 ROVERS NORTH, INC. 1319 VT ROUTE 128, WESTFORD, VT 05494 USA www.roversnorth.com (802) 879-0032...
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TIP: I prefer to place a few drops of glue directly on the underside of the bonnet front edge so it will be hidden when mounted. RNGWK90 ROVERS NORTH, INC. 1319 VT ROUTE 128, WESTFORD, VT 05494 USA www.roversnorth.com (802) 879-0032...
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- Roof Top Sides x2 first, a smaller bumper piece, then the brush guard fits into - Exterior Bits (mirrors x2, handles x3, raised air intake x1) RNGWK90 ROVERS NORTH, INC. 1319 VT ROUTE 128, WESTFORD, VT 05494 USA www.roversnorth.com (802) 879-0032...
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Semi-Scale recommended. *Models can be painted Series IIA Topless or kept in the original wood patina as shown. Kit (RNGWKIIA) shown. RNGWK90 ROVERS NORTH, INC. 1319 VT ROUTE 128, WESTFORD, VT 05494 USA www.roversnorth.com (802) 879-0032...
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