INTRO
These instructions are for the assembly of the GEC-Shipping Pallet. For a basic introduction to model assembly, please see our article on that subject here.
For everyone else, please cut and sort your parts, and let's get to it!
JUST PUT IT TOGETHER
Technically, there's a right way to put this together, but we encourage you to do whatever you like with these parts. This build could be a little fiddly since you're making an object that's very small with a lot of pieces, but we've constructed the the frames to facilitate quick construction.
Or, don't follow our instructions and separate all the bits, and build them how you'd like! Fiddly-ness is a feature, not a bug, as it allows you to customize them or even use them to make whole new objects from the component bits.
For those of you that want to get it right, break the parts into three piles by type:
- Front assemblies with 6 planks per frame
- Rear assemblies with 3 planks each
- Crossbars
Now, let's get to work!
Step One
Take the six-plank front assembly, place it etch-side down. Using small dabs of medium or thick super glue, drop three crossbars in place as show in the image below. Remember to test fit before you glue to make sure you're using the correct side of the crossbar.
Next, repeat that process for the rear/bottom plank frame. Remember to keep the etching on the outside so it can be seen once assembled!
Step Two
Once the glue has had sufficient time to cure, it's time to remove the Easy Snap frames.
Pick a side, top or bottom, and apply firm, downward pressure on the tab that says, "Snap!," and it should cleanly pop off the planks.
Now flip the pallet over and repeat this on the other side.
Step Three
Eh, there isn't really a step three. You're done. Now you can make another seven of them!
FINAL NOTES
Or don't follow these rules. Or do, but leave out some of the planks. Make tiny crates our of them. Whatever! The point is, if you've ever seen a shipping pallet then you'll know that "perfection" is not an item on the menu. If something breaks or you don't want them so evenly built, go with your gut, and tag us with your creations so we can see what you've made!