Sinclair C5 Mini Model - Assembly Instructions

Here are the simple steps to assemble the C5 Mini model.

Step 1: Insert the two pedals into the holes in the Grey section of the C5 shell:

Sinclair C5 Model Assembly

Step 2: Insert the front Light into the front of the White section of the C5 shell:

Sinclair C5 Model Assembly

Step 3: Push the Red Light into the back of the White section of the C5 shell:

Sinclair C5 Model Assembly

Step 4: Push the 2 rear Black Wheels into the of the White section of the C5 shell:

Sinclair C5 Model Assembly

Step 5: Glue the White wheel covers on to the 2 rear wheels:

Sinclair C5 Model Assembly

Step 6: Stick the Yellow stickers to the front wheel covers. These may need some extra glue to hold them in place:

Sinclair C5 Model Assembly

Step 7: Insert the front wheel into the holes in the underside of the White C5 body shell, apply glue to hold it in place:

Sinclair C5 Model Assembly

Step 8: Apply glue to the front and back faces of the Grey C5 shell part and insert into the White part:

Sinclair C5 Model Assembly

Step 9: Glue the handlebar and pod onto the C5 shell:

Sinclair C5 Model Assembly

Step 10: Stick the Grey stickers to the C5 shel, either side of the front light:

Sinclair C5 Model Assembly

Step 11: Glue the boot to the back of the C5 shell:

Sinclair C5 Model Assembly

There you have it, a complete model C5!

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