BEFORE YOU BEGIN, ENSURE THERE ARE NO MISSING OR DAMAGED PIECES IN THE KIT.

A PARTS LIST IS PROVIDED TO HELP IDENTIFY EACH PIECE.

THE TIPS AND TRICKS SECTION INCLUDES SUGGESTIONS DISTILLED FROM YEARS
OF BUILDING IN WOOD. A FEW MINUTES OF READING CAN MAKE A SIGNIFICANT
DIFFERENCE IN HOW WELL YOUR FINISHED KIT LOOKS AND OPERATES.

HORSE AUTOMATON KIT

FINALLY, READ THROUGH ALL THE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE YOU BEGIN. IT WILL HELP
YOU UNDERSTAND HOW THE VARIOUS PIECES FIT INTO THE FINAL PRODUCT.

Hardwood Part (laser cut)

Plywood Part (laser cut)
LEGEND

Cardstock Part
Miscellaneous Part
Assembly from previous step

DAMAGED OR MISSING PARTS?

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PARTS LIST - 2
TIPS AND TRICKS - 6
DRIVE ASSEMBLY - 8
BODY ASSEMBLY - 15
LEGS ASSEMBLY - 26
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PARTS LIST
L Crank Handle

A Base
Bearing (2)

Q Ratchet

B Right Side

R Ratchet Cover

C Left Side

S Pulley Flange (2)

D Top U Drive Pulley (2)

V Pawl (4)

E Front Pillow Block

W Ratchet Spacer
F Rear Pillow Block

Y Shaft Retainer
G Crank Base

Z Tail Core

H Rear Pedestal
Z-L Left Tail Face
J Front Pedestal

Z-R Right Tail Face

K Mounting Post
 PARTS LIST 3

Left Muzzle
AA Left Body Plate

Right Head
AB Right Body Plate

Left Head
AC Right Inner Hip

AD Right Outer Hip

AN Left Neck

AE Left Inner Hip

AF Left Outer Hip AP Right Neck

AG Driven Pulley (2)

AQ Rocker Arm

AH Driven Gear

AR Neck Core
AJ Tail Cam (2)

AK Tail Drive Gear

AS Head Drive Gear

AL Drive Crank (2)

AT Mounting Plate (4)

AM Head Core AU Guide Ring

AV Spacer (6)
Right Muzzle
Bearing (6)
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PARTS LIST
Left Rear Leg Right Rear Leg

aa Upper Crank Link ba Upper Crank Link

ab Pivot Plate bb Pivot Plate

ac Front Rocker bc Front Rocker

ad Rear Rocker bd Rear Rocker

ae Rocker Link be Rocker Link

af Thigh bf Thigh

ag Shin bg Shin

ah Hoof Link bh Hoof Link

ai Hoof bi Hoof

ak Lower Crank Link bk Lower Crank Link

Retainer Retainer

Tools

T1 Anvil Tool
Trimming Guide
T2 Press Tool

Shaft and Joint Spacer

 
T3 Axle Guide Tool Joint/Axle Spacer Card
For Shafts For Joints
 PARTS LIST 5

Left Front Leg Right Front Leg

ca Upper Crank Link da Upper Crank Link

cb Pivot Plate db Pivot Plate

cc Rear Rocker dc Front Rocker

cd Front Rocker dd Rear Rocker

ce Rocker Link de Rocker Link

cf Forearm df Forearm

cg Cannon dg Cannon

ch Hoof Link dh Hoof Link

ci Hoof di Hoof

ck Lower Crank Link dk Lower Crank Link

Retainer Retainer

Miscellaneous Parts

Square Drive Shaft

Length: 190mm / 7.5” Belt

Pin Bundle Fiber Retaining Ring (50)

Head Spacer Parts

Handle


Head Spacer Card

Peg (2)
 1 The only tools needed to assemble this kit are
scissors and a razor saw. These are inexpensive and
available from hobby shops and online retailers.
Choose a razor saw with 42 teeth per inch (TPI)
or more. You will also require two or three sheets
of good quality, fine grit (180/220) sandpaper,
carpenter’s glue, some wax paper, and a handful of
craft sticks for applying glue.
TIPS AND TRICKS

2 Using fine grit sandpaper (180/220), sand both faces

of each part with the grain of the wood to remove
blemishes and residue left by the laser cutting process.
For large pieces, use a sanding block, which can be
as simple as a piece of scrap wood with sandpaper
wrapped around it.

3 For small pieces, lay the sandpaper flat and move

the part against it. Take care not to remove any laser
etched marks. Taking a little extra care and patience
to prepare each piece will make a huge impact on the
appearance of the completed kit.

4 To sand holes and smaller openings, tear a small

strip of sandpaper and tightly roll it into a cone shape
small enough to fit. Work the sandpaper into the
opening, twirling it as it is moved in and out.

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5 The decorative dark edge left by the laser cutting
process is caused by natural resins in the wood. It is
sticky, and does not bond well with glue. Lightly sand
the dark edges that will be glued to expose the wood
beneath. Don’t forget that holes need to be sanded too!
Before applying glue, always test the fit of the parts,
carefully sanding to make any adjustments neccessary.

TIPS AND TRICKS

6 Use a quality PVA (polyvinyl acetate) carpenter’s
glue intended for woodworking. Squeeze a little
glue onto a piece of wax paper, and use a craft stick,
toothpick, or scrap of cardboard to apply a thin, even
coat of adhesive to parts that are being joined. If
excess glue squeezes out of a joint, wipe it up with a
damp paper towel before it sets.

7 Wherever parts slide or rotate against each other,

carefully sand the dark edges and apply graphite as a
lubricant. Standard pencil “lead” is made of graphite,
and works very well for this purpose. A suitable pencil
has been supplied with the kit.

8 If you wish to apply a finish to the kit, a clear

satin polyurethane product like Minwax Polyshades
provides excellent results. Carefully apply the stain
to completed components before assembling them
further. Avoid getting finish onto any edge or surface
that will be glued or have graphite applied in later
steps. In the example diagram, green areas of the Top
Assembly may have stain applied, red areas should
not.

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 TRIMMING GUIDE PARTS

9 Apply glue to the unmarked side of 10 Assemble the pin trim gauge as
the parts marked ‘4’, ‘3’, and ‘2’ as shown. shown. Ensure the holes are aligned
through all of the pieces.
DRIVE ASSEMBLY

PIN BUNDLE

11 Using the end of the Axle Guide 12 One bundle (the “Long Pins”)
Tool (T3) for reference, cut the bundle should be approximately 32mm
of pins into two uneven pieces using a (1.25”) long , while the other (the
razor saw. “Short Pins”) should be close to
19mm (0.75”) long.

RATCHET CRANK PARTS

For Shafts


Shaft and Joint Spacer

For Joints

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13 Press eight long pins through the 14 Press the pins into the Ratchet 15 Trim each of the pins using a
unmarked side of the Ratchet Base Base (G) until the ends are flush with razor saw and the “3” hole on the
(G), and apply glue to each of them the unmarked side. Allow the glue to Trimming Guide.

DRIVE ASSEMBLY
as shown. dry thoroughly.

16 Sand any rough edges. 17 Apply glue to the unmarked side of 18 Align the markings for the Pawl
the Ratchet Spacer (W). pins and press the Ratchet Spacer (W)
onto the Ratchet Base (G).

19 Thin the Ratchet (Q) slightly by 20 Using the short notch in the Axle 21 Apply glue to 9mm (3/16”) of the
sanding the front and back faces. Guide Tool (T3) as shown, cut a length axle and two plywood bearings.
of Square Axle for the ratchet axle.

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 22 Assemble the Ratchet (Q) and 23 Thin the Pawls (V) slightly by 24 Use a pencil to lubricate all
bearings to the ratchet shaft as sanding the front and back faces. mating surfaces.
shown.
DRIVE ASSEMBLY

25 Place the pawls on the pins 26 Press the Ratchet Cover (R) onto 27 Position the Crank Handle (L)
using the markings for reference, and the pins, only until the pins are flush marked side down, and apply glue to
sparingly apply glue to the end of with the marked side of the part. The the shaft and Crank Knob as shown,
each pin. Be sure no glue comes in ratchet and pawls must move freely. then place the Shaft and Joint Spacer
contact with the moving parts on the Ratchet Cover.

28 Press the Crank Handle (L) into 29 Trim the shaft flush to the Crank 30 The handle should turn freely in
place on the shaft and press the Handle (L) one direction and lock to the base in
Crank Knob into the Crank Handle (L). the other.

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 DRIVE AXLE PARTS

DRIVE ASSEMBLY
31 Using the long notch in the Axle 32 Slide a bearing onto the shaft, 33 Slide the bearing into position
Guide Tool (T3) for reference, cut and apply glue to shaft using the Axle as shown. Allow the glue to dry.
a section of Square Drive Shaft to Guide Tool (T3) for reference.
length.

34 Apply glue to the bearing face, 35 Press the pieces together, and 36 Slide the second bearing onto
shaft, and both sides of the Drive position them using the Axle Guide the shaft. Using the Axle Guide Tool
Pulleys (U). Slide the Pulley Flanges (S) Tool (T3). (T3) for reference, and apply glue to
and Drive Pulleys (U) onto the shaft as the shaft.
indicated.
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 37 Slide the bearing into place, 38 Sand the Front Bearing and Front 39 Test the fit. The axle should turn
double checking its position with the Pillow Block (E) so they fit together smoothly with no binding or rattling.
Axle Tool Guide (T3). smoothly and the bearing turns easily
DRIVE ASSEMBLY

without wobbling.

40 Sand the Rear Bearing and 41 Test the fit. It should turn smoothly 42 The completed Drive Axle!
the Rear Pillow Block (F) so they fit with no binding or rattling.
together smoothly and the bearing
turns easily without wobbling.

BASE TOP PARTS

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43 Apply glue to the Rear Pedestal 44 Apply glue to the Rear Pillow 45 Allow the glue to dry
(H) and Front Pedestal (J) as shown, Block (F) and press it into the opposite thoroughly.
and press them into the marked side side as shown beneath the rear

DRIVE ASSEMBLY
of the top (D). pedestal as shown.

BASE PARTS

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 46 Prepare and arrange the Base 47 Dry fit the assembly to ensure 48 Apply glue to the mating
(A). Right Side (B), Left Side (C), Front all parts fit together, and make any surfaces of the Right Side (B), Left
Pillow Block (E), and the Assembled adjustments before proceeding. Side (C), Base (A) and Front Pillow
DRIVE ASSEMBLY

Top pieces as shown Block (E) as shown.

49 Assemble the components, and 50 Place the longer end of the drive 51 Assemble the top to the base and
use the pencil to lubricate all of the axle through the front pillow block as double check that all joints are fully
moving surfaces as shown. shown and apply glue to the mating engaged. The drive axle should be
surfaces of the base and top loosely hanging from the front pillow
block.

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 TAIL PARTS

BODY ASSEMBLY
52 Apply glue and press two long 53 Assemble the pieces, and when 54 The tail is complete!
pins through the Tail Core (Z) , and the glue is dry, trim the alignment pins
apply glue to the unmarked sides of flush with a razor saw.
the Left Tail Face (Z-L) and Right Tail
Face (Z-R).

HEAD PARTS

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 55 Apply glue to the Right Neck 56 Press the Left Neck (AN) and 57 Sand the area marked in blue
(AN) and Left Neck (AP) as shown. Right Neck (AP) onto the Neck Core on the Head Core (AM) so that it is
Apply glue to two long pins and press (AR). When the glue has dried, trim slightly thinner than the rest of the
them through the Neck Core (AR) the pins flush with the neck using a part.
BODY ASSEMBLY

razor saw. Sand the completed part if

neccesary.

58 Apply glue to the Right Muzzle 59 Assemble the muzzle, ensuring 60 Cut the Head Spacer Parts from
and Left Muzzle as shown the parts are aligned. the Head Spacer Card

61 Glue the Head Spacer Pieces 62 Allow the glue to dry thoroughly 63 Apply glue to the face of the
onto either side of the Head as shown Head Spacer Parts

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64 Assemble the Left and Right 65 Sand the faces of the Rocker Arm 66 Assemble the Rocker Arm and
Head pieces as shown, using long (AQ) to allow it to easily move in the the neck to the head using two long
pins to ensure the parts are accurately groove of the neck. pins. Apply glue to the end of the
oriented. alignment pins.

BODY ASSEMBLY
NOTE: Do not glue the pins in yet!

67 Press the alignment pins into 68 Use a razor saw to trim the 69 The head is complete!
the head. alignment pins flush with the head.

BODY DRIVE PARTS

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 70 Apply glue to the Tail Drive Gear 71 Assemble the Tail Drive Assembly, 72 Apply glue to one end of a long
(AK) and Tail Drive Cam Pieces (AJ) as carefully aligning the components as pin, and push it into the off center
shown. shown. hole of the Head Drive Gear (AS).
BODY ASSEMBLY

73 Press the pin into the Head Drive 74 Using the #2 hole in the Trimming 75 Smooth any rough edges.
Gear (AS) until the end is flush with Guide, trim the pin using a razor saw.
the marked side. Allow the glue to
dry thoroughly.

76 Cut a length of square axle using 77 Apply glue to the Shaft, Bearings, 78 Apply glue to the bearings and
the short notch in the Axle Guide Tool Driven Gear (AH), and Driven Pulleys assemble them to the other end of
(T3) for reference (AG) as shown and assemble them to the shaft.
the shaft. The position isn’t critical as
long as at least 6.5mm (1/4”) of shaft
18 extends past the bearing.
 79 Make sure all the pieces are
firmly pressed together and are
square on the shaft.

BODY ASSEMBLY
BODY COMPONENT PARTS

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 Hole marked with circle
Pin faces marked side
Hole marked with astersik
Pin faces unmarked side

80 Apply glue to the end of six 81 Press the long pins into place flush 82 Glue and assemble the Right
pins as shown and place them in the with the marked side of the Body Plates Outer Hip (AD), Rightt Inner Hip
holes in the Left Body Plate (AA) and (AC), and Mounting Plate (AT) to
Right Body Plate (AB) marked with an the unmarked side of the Right
BODY ASSEMBLY

asterisk (*) Body Plate (AB). Repeat for the Left

Outer Hip (AF), Left Inner Hip (AE),
Mounting Plate (AT) and Left Body
Plate (AA).

83 Trim the long pins to the hip 84 Apply glue to two Mounting 85 Assemble the Mounting Plates
pieces Plates (AT) and Long Pins as shown (AT) and Long Pins to Hip Pieces as
shown.

NOTE: Do not trim the front leg pivot

pins.

86 Glue the Guide Ring (AU) and 87 Trim the pins to the Guide Ring 88 The Right Body Plate (AB) is
two long pins onto the marked side (AU) using a razor saw, and sand them complete.
of Right Body Plate (AB) as shown. flush.

20 NOTE: The pins should be flush with

the unmarked side of the Body Plate
 Tail Pivot Pin

89 Apply glue to seven (7) Long 90 Press the long pins into each of 91 Using the Trimming Guide, trim
Pins pins as shown. the holes in the Left Body Plate (AA) the tail pivot pin as shown to level 4
marked with a circle as shown.

BODY ASSEMBLY
NOTE: The pins should be flush with
the unmarked side of the Body Plate

Tail Drive Axle Pin Rocker Pin Head Drive Axle Pin

92 Using the Trimming Guide, trim 93 Using the Trimming Guide, trim 94 Using the Trimming Guide, trim
the tail drive axle pin as shown to the rocker pin as shown to level 4 the head drive axle pin as shown to
level 4 level 1

95 Apply glue to the slots in 96 Press the Spacers (AV) into place 97 Using the supplied pencil
the Left Body Plate (AB) and Six (6) lubricate to the bearing hole
Spacers (AV) as shown.

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 98 Apply glue to the Left Body 99 Press the mounting post into
Plate (AA) for the Mounting Post (K) position, and allow the glue to dry
as shown thoroughly.
BODY ASSEMBLY

BODY ASSEMBLY PARTS

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100 Apply graphite to the 101 Insert the Driven Shaft into the 102 Place the assembled tail onto
trimmed pins and all bearing surfaces bearing hole on the Left Body Plate the tail pivot pin.
(AA), Place the Head Drive Gear and Tail
Drive Gear onto their axles as shown.

BODY ASSEMBLY
NOTE: Do not glue! NOTE: Do not glue!

103 Position the head and neck. 104 Position the drive belt over the 105 Assemble the body, applying
The hole in the Rocker arm (AQ) is driven pulley, with the teeth facing glue to the slots in the Right Body
placed on the rocker pin, and the pin inwards Plate (AB) and the Spacers (AV).
on the Head Drive Gear is positioned “Sandwich” the moving parts in place.
in the slot. The hole in the base of the
neck is placed on the neck pivot pin. NOTE: The tabs on the Spacers (AV)
must be fully inserted into the slots on
NOTE: Do not glue! NOTE: Do not glue!
the side plate as shown in the inset.

106 Double check that all parts 107 Trim the pins at the tail, neck, 108 Turn the driven axle until the
move freely when the driven axle is and mounting post flush to the body neck is reaching as far forward as
turned. using a razor saw. possible.
NOTE: Ensure all pins are inserted into
their matching holes, the gears are
meshed, and the slot on the Rocker
Arm is engaged with the Head Drive NOTE: Do not trim the front and rear 23
Gear pin. leg pivot pins!
 109 In the following steps the 110 Glue a Drive Crank (AL) onto the 111 Trim the square shaft flush with
Drive Cranks (AL) will be attached to left side of the driven axle. The hole the Drive Crank (AL) using a razor saw.
the drive axle at 90 degrees to each should oriented towards the base with Sand the axle smooth as needed
other to give the completed horse a the neck fully extended. Glue a long
BODY ASSEMBLY

realistic gait. pin into the hole in the Drive Crank

(AL).

112 Glue a Drive Crank (AL) onto the 113 Trim the square shaft flush with
right side of the driven axle. The hole the Drive Crank (AL) using a razor saw.
should be toward the front of the Sand the axle smooth as needed.
horse with the neck fully extended.
Glue a long pin into the hole in the
Drive Crank (AL).

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 HEAD AND BASE ASSEMBLY PARTS

BODY ASSEMBLY
114 Thread the belt through the 115 Press the pegs through the 116 Glue the ratcheting crank to the
slot in the top and around the lower support stand and slots. Press a pin front of the shaft
pulley. The teeth should face inward. through the appropriate tensioning
Slip the the drive shaft bearing into hole.
the rear pillow block.
NOTE: Normally pressing the tension
pin into the center hole will provide
the correct amount of tension.

117 Ensure the mechanism is 118 Press the retainer onto the shaft. 119 The shaft should turn freely.
working properly. It should drive the
belt in one direction only.

NOTE: This part is press fit to allow for 25

adjustment later, and is not glued.
 LEFT REAR LEG PARTS

For Shafts


Shaft and Joint Spacer

For Joints
LEGS ASSEMBLY

120 Sand the face of each piece 121 Clear residue and rough edges 122 Use sandpaper to smooth the
with 180 and 220 grit sandpaper. Take from all holes and openings sharp edges around the edge of the
extra care to remove any residue on piece to reduce friction as parts slide
the unmarked side, as it will be facing against each other.
outwards.

123 Prepare all of the pieces for the 124 Taper one end of a short pin 125 Where a hole is marked with
leg in the same way. by pinching the end in a piece of an asterisk (*), press the tapered end
sandpaper and twirling the other end. through the marked side.
This allows for easier assembly of the
retaining ring in later steps
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126 Apply glue around the end of 127 Press the glued end of the pin 128 Taper one end of a short pin.
the pin as shown. fully into the part.

LEGS ASSEMBLY
129 Where a hole is marked with a 130 Apply glue around the end 131 Press the glued end fully into
circle, press the tapered end through of the pin on the unmarked side as the part.
the unmarked side. (do not glue pins shown.
into unmarked holes)

132 While the glue dries, check 133 Assemble pins to the remaining 134 The joint spacer ensures
that all parts are secure and “square” pieces for this leg following the there is enough space between two
or perpendicular to each other and convention of asterisk and circle parts so they move can move freely.
sand the part to remove any rough or markings. Here the shin (ag) is being attached
protruding edges. to the hoof (ai). The added part is
highlighted.
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 135 Use the Press Tool (T2) to 136 Remove the tool. 137 Trim the pin flush with the
position a retaining ring firmly onto retaining ring.
the pin. Press straight down and
support the underside of the joint
LEGS ASSEMBLY

with the Anvil Tool (T1) to avoid

cracking the pin or breaking it out of
its base part altogether.

138 Smooth the joint with 139 The parts should rotate easily at 140 Attach the Thigh (af ) to the
sandpaper if neccesary. the joint. Shin (ag) using a Retaining Ring

NOTE: If the retaining ring ever slips

off, a small drop of “Crazy Glue” on
the center of the pin will fix it in place.
If you use too much, you may seize
the joint.

141 Some parts connect two joints. 142 Attach the Rear Rocker (ad) to 143 Attach the Rocker Link (ae) to
Pay close attention to the orientation the Thigh (af ) with a retaining ring. the Rear Rocker (ad) and the Shin (ag)
of the parts, as the marked side of all using retaining rings.
parts face the same way. Attach the
Hoof Link (ah) to the Hoof (ai) and
28 Thigh (af ) with retaining rings.
144 Attach the Pivot Plate (ab) to 145 Attach the Upper Crank Link (aa) 146 Both the Front Rocker (ac)
the Rear Rocker (ad) with a retaining to the Pivot Plate (ab) using a retaining and the Lower Crank Link (ak) are
ring. ring. atttached to the Rocker Link (ae).
Check the orientation of the parts

LEGS ASSEMBLY
before using the spacer card and
retaining ring to do so. The finished
leg should move smoothly.

RIGHT REAR LEG PARTS

For Shafts


Shaft and Joint Spacer
147

For Joints

148 Prepare all of the pieces for 149 Assemble short pins to the 150 Attach the Shin (bg) to the Hoof
the leg by sanding the faces and pieces following the convention of (bi) using a Retaining Ring
openings, and breaking all edges. asterisk and circle markings.

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 151 Attach the Thigh (bf ) to the 152 Attach the Hoof Link (bh) to the 153 Attach the Rear Rocker (bd) to
Shin (bg) using a Retaining Ring Hoof (bi) and Thigh (bf ) with retaining the Thigh (bf ) with a retaining ring.
rings.
LEGS ASSEMBLY

154 Attach the Rocker Link (be) to 155 Attach the Pivot Plate (bb) to the 156 Attach the Upper Crank Link
the Rear Rocker (bd) and the Shin (bg) Rear Rocker (bd) with a retaining ring. (ba) to the Pivot Plate (bb) using a
using retaining rings. retaining ring.

157 Attach the Front Rocker (bc) 158 The finished leg should move
and the Lower Crank Link (bk) to the smoothly.
Rocker Link (be). Double check the
orientation of the parts before using
the spacer card and retaining ring to
30 do so.
 LEFT FRONT LEG PARTS

For Shafts


Shaft and Joint Spacer

For Joints

LEGS ASSEMBLY
159 Prepare all of the pieces for 160 Assemble short pins to the pieces 161 Attach the Cannon (cg) to the
the leg by sanding the faces and following the convention of asterisk Hoof (ci) using a Retaining Ring
openings, and breaking all edges. and circle markings.

162 Attach the Forearm (cf ) to the 163 Attach the Hoof Link (ch) to 164 Attach the Front Rocker (cd) to
Cannon (cg) using a Retaining Ring the Hoof (ci) and Forearm (cf ) with the Forearm (cf ) with a retaining ring.
retaining rings.

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 165 Attach the Rocker Link (ce) to 166 Attach the Pivot Plate (cb) to the 167 Attach the Upper Crank Link
the Front Rocker (cd) and the Cannon Front Rocker (cd) with a retaining ring. (ca) to the Pivot Plate (cb) using a
(cg) using retaining rings. retaining ring.
LEGS ASSEMBLY

168 Attach the Rear Rocker (cc) 169 The finished leg should move
and the Lower Crank Link (ck) to the smoothly.
Rocker Link (ce). Double check the
orientation of the parts before using
the spacer card and retaining ring to
do so.

RIGHT FRONT LEG PARTS

For Shafts


Shaft and Joint Spacer

For Joints

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170 Prepare all of the pieces for 171 Assemble short pins to the 172 Attach the Cannon (dg) to the
the leg by sanding the faces and pieces following the convention of Hoof (di) using a Retaining Ring
openings, and breaking all edges. asterisk and circle markings.

LEGS ASSEMBLY
173 Attach the Forearm (df ) to the 174 Attach the Hoof Link (dh) to 175 Attach the Front Rocker (dd) to
Cannon (dg) using a Retaining Ring the Hoof (di) and Forearm (df ) with the Forearm (df ) with a retaining ring.
retaining rings.

176 Attach the Rocker Link (de) to 177 Attach the Pivot Plate (db) to the 178 Attach the Upper Crank Link
the Front Rocker (dd) and the Cannon Front Rocker (dd) with a retaining ring. (da) to the Pivot Plate (db) using a
(dg) using retaining rings. retaining ring.

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 179 Attach the Rear Rocker (dc) 180 The finished leg should move
and the Lower Crank Link (dk) to the smoothly.
Rocker Link (de). Double check the
orientation of the parts before using
LEGS ASSEMBLY

the spacer card and retaining ring to

do so.

FINAL ASSEMBLY COMPONENT PARTS

181 Place the left front leg onto 182 Glue the retaining washer onto 183 When the glue has dried, trim
the body. The Upper Crank Link (ca) the pivot pin, using the joint spacer to the pivot pin flush to the washer with
and Lower Crank Link (ck) connect to ensure there is adequate room for the a razor saw.
the crank pin, (marked in blue), while parts to move.
the Pivot Plate (cb) and Rear Rocker
34 (cc) are connected to the front leg
pivot pin (marked in red).
184 Place the left rear leg onto the 185 Glue the retaining washer onto 186 Press a retaining ring onto the
body. The Upper Crank Link (aa) and the pivot pin, using the joint spacer, crank pin as shown. Support the back
Lower Crank Link (ak) connect to the and when the glue has dried, trim the of the crank wheel (AT), and press
crank pin, (marked in blue), while the pivot pin flush to the washer with a the ring only until it is even with the

LEGS ASSEMBLY
Pivot Plate (ab) and Front Rocker (ad) razor saw. retaining washer on the rear leg.
are connected to the rear leg pivot
pin (marked in red).

187 Trim the crank pin flush with 188 Place the right front leg onto the 189 Glue the retaining washer onto
the retaining ring. body. The Upper Crank Link (da) and the pivot pin, using the joint spacer,
Lower Crank Link (dk) connect to the and when the glue has dried, trim the
crank pin, (marked in blue), while the pivot pin flush to the washer with a
Pivot Plate (db) and Rear Rocker (dc) razor saw.
are connected to the front leg pivot pin
(marked in red).

190 Place the right rear leg onto 191 Glue the retaining washer onto 192 Press a retaining ring onto the
the body. The Upper Crank Link (ba) the pivot pin, using the joint spacer, crank pin as shown. Support the back
and Lower Crank Link (bk) connect to and when the glue has dried, trim the of the crank wheel (AT), and press
the crank pin, (marked in blue), while pivot pin flush to the washer with a the ring only until it is even with the
the Pivot Plate (bb) and Front Rocker razor saw. retaining washer on the rear leg,
(bd) are connected to the rear leg then trim the crank pin flush with the
pivot pin (marked in red). retaining ring.
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