Monogram 4280 User Manual

The year 1958 marked the debut

of the second generation of the Ford
Thunderbird. The original two-seater
had been replaced with a larger, more
luxurious version, and like the origi­nal, it was a smash hit. The car was
not only beautiful in it's stock form, it
was also a natural showstopper when
a few custom touches were applied.
Your Monogram model features an
opening hood, doors, removable hard
top or custom show bubbletop, optional
custom car parts include custom roll
pan, grille, spinner hubcaps, taillights,
tonneau cover with head rests, three
carbs and custom finned valve cov­ers for the powerful Interceptor V-8
engine. Decals with factory stock and
custom graphics are also included.

KIT 4280 85428000200

'58 THUNDERBIRD CONVERTIBLE 2' N 1

* REPEAT SEVERAL TIMES

* A REPETER PLUSIEURS FOIS

READ THIS BEFORE YOU BEGIN LIRE CE QUI SUIT AVANT DE COMMENCER

* Study the assembly drawings.
* Each plastic part is identified by a number.
* In the assembly drawings, some parts will be

marked by a star (★) to indicate chrome
plated plastic.

* For better paint and decal adhesion, wash

the plastic parts in a mild detergent solution.
Rinse and let air dry.

* Check the fit of each piece before

cementing in place.
* Use only cement for polystyrene plastic.
* Scrape plating and paint from areas

to be cemented.
* Allow paint to dry thoroughly before

handling parts.
* Any unused parts may be discarded.

DECAL APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

1. Cut desired decal from sheet.

2. Dip decal in water for a few seconds.

3. Place wet decal on paper towel.

4. Wait until decal is movable on paper backing.

5. Place decal in position on model, face up and

slide backing away.

6. Press out air bubbles with a soft damp cloth.

7. Milkiness that may appear is for better decal

adhesion and will dry clear. Wipe away any

excess adhesive.

8. Do not touch decal until fully dry.

9. Allow the decals 48 hours to dry before

applying clear coat.

NOTE: Decals are compatible with

setting solutions or solvents.

* REPEAT PROCEDURE

* R E P E T E Z L E P R O C E D E

* OPTIONAL PARTS

`` ` ` `

* PIECES EN OPTION

* Etudier les schémas de montage.
* Chaque pièce en plastique est identifiée par un numéro.
* Sur les schémas de montage, certaines pièces sont

marquées d'une étoile (★) pour indiquer qu'elles sont en
plastique chromé.

* Pour une meilleure prise de la peinture et des autocollants,

laver les pièces en plastique avec une solution détergente peu
concentrée. Les rincer et les laisser sécher à l'air.

* Vérifier que chaque pièce s'ajuste bien avant

de la coller en place.
* N'utiliser que de la colle pour polystyrène.
* Gratter les parties à coller pour enlever le chrome et la peinture.
* Laisser la peinture bien sécher avant de manipuler les pièces.
* Toute pièce inutilisée peut être jetée.

DIRECTIVES D'APPLICATION DES AUTOCOLLANTS

1. Découper l'autocollant désiré de la feuille.

2. Tremper l'autocollant dans de l'eau pendant quelques secondes.

3. Placer l'autocollant mouillé sur une serviette en papier.

4. Attendez que l'autocollant puisse être déplacé sur son

support en papier.

5. Mettre l'autocollant en position sur le modèle face sur

le dessus et faire glisser le support pour l'enlever.

6. Appuyer avec un chiffon doux humide pour éliminer les bulles d'air.

7. La substance laiteuse qui peut apparaître est destinée à

améliorer l'adhésion de l'autocollant et devient incolore au

séchage. Essuyer pour enlever tout excédent d'adhésif.

8. Ne pas toucher l'autocollant tant qu'il n'est pas bien sec.

9. Laisser l'autocollant sécher pendant 48 heures avant

d'appliquer une couche transparente.

REMARQUE: Les autocollants sont compatibles avec

* DECAL

* DECAL COMANIE

les solutions de fixage ou les solvants.

*ATTENTION D ASSEMBLEE

* ASSEMBLY CAUTION

* CEMENT TOGETHER

* A COLLER

This paint guide is provided to complete this kit

Ce guide de peintures est fourni pour reproduire le modèle

Semi Gloss Black

Flat Black

Ford Engine Red

Gloss Cameo Rose

Flat White

Aluminum

Silver

Steel

Gloss Turquoise

* REMOVE AND THROW AWAY

* A RETIRER ET JETER

as shown on the box.

réduit qui apparaît sur la boîte.

Noir satiné

Noir mat

Rouge brilliant

Pourpre brilliant

Blanc mat

Aluminum

Argent

Acier

Turquoise brillant

* DO NOT CEMENT

* NE PAS COLLER

If you have any questions or comments, call our hotline at: [phone]

Revell Inc Consumer Service Department, 1850 Howard Street Unit A, Elk Grove Village, Illinois 60007

Be sure to include the plan number (85428000200), part number, description, your return address and phone number.

Revell Inc Elk Grove Village, IL. Copyright © 2010. All rights reserved.

or, please write to:

Visit our website: www.revell.com

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ENGINE / FRONT CHASSIS ASSEMBLY

STOCK CUSTOM

25

AIR

CLEANER

ALUMINUM

14

VALVE COVER

FORD ENGINE

RED

11

RIGHT

ENGINE HALF

(SHOWN IN PLACE)

FORD ENGINE RED

15

FILLER PIPE

SEMI GLOSS BLACK

22

WATER

PUMP

FORD ENGINE RED

OR

FLAT WHITE

23

RIGHT

ExHAUST

MANIFOLD

STEEL

14

VALVE

COVER

FORD ENGINE RED

13

MANIFOLD

FORD ENGINE

RED

12

LEFT

ENGNE HALF

(SHOWN IN PLACE)

FORD ENGINE RED

SEMI GLOSS BLACK

VALVE COVER

(SHOWN IN PLACE)

16

DISTRIBUTOR

CARBURETORS

★26

CHROME

ENGINE HALF

FLAT WHITE

COIL

SEMI GLOSS

BLACK

CHROME

11

19

★28

9

ENGINE

SUPPORT

SEMI GLOSS BLACK

27

THREE-CARB

MANIFOLD

FLAT WHITE

★26

VALVE COVER

CHROME

12

ENGINE HALF

(SHOWN IN PLACE)

FLAT WHITE

FLAT BLACK

20

TURQUOISE

TIRE

2

FAN

WHITE WALL

SEMI GLOSS BLACK OR GLOSS

FRONT AxLE

SEMI GLOSS BLACK

21

PULLEYS

SEMI GLOSS BLACK

OR

GLOSS TURQUOIS

4

INSERT

COMPLETED TIRE

ASSEMBLY

1

WHEEL HALF

FLAT BLACK

FUEL PUMP

SEMI GLOSS BLACK

RETAINER GLUES

TO AxLE TIP

3

RETAINER

FLAT BLACK

18

★4

STOCK

WHEEL

COVER

CHROME

★7

CUSTOM

WHEEL
COVER

CHROME

17

OIL FILTER

SEMI GLOSS BLACK

SPRINGS

SEMI GLOSS BLACK

LEFT

ExHAUST

MANIFOLD

STEEL

49

24

52

RIGHT

“A” ARM

SEMI GLOSS BLACK

10

CHASSIS

SEMI GLOSS BLACK

OR

FLAT WHITE

51

LEFT

“A” ARM

SEMI GLOSS BLACK

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REAR CHASSIS ASSEMBLY

TIRE

COMPLETED TIRE

ASSEMBLY

8

REAR AxLE

SEMI GLOSS

BLACK

4

WHITE WALL

INSERT

WHEEL HALF

FLAT BLACK

RETAINER GLUES

TO AxLE TIP

1

★4
STOCK
WHEEL
COVER

CHROME

★7

CUSTOM

WHEEL

COVER

CHROME

3

RETAINER

FLAT BLACK

48

SWAY BAR

SEMI GLOSS BLACK

45

RIGHT

ARM

SEMI GLOSS BLACK

44

SPRING

SEMI GLOSS BLACK

47
SHOCK ABSORBER
(SHOWN IN PLACE)

SEMI GLOSS BLACK

44

SPRING

SEMI GLOSS BLACK

46

LEFT

ARM

SEMI GLOSS BLACK

SHOCK ABSORBER

47

SEMI GLOSS BLACK

53

ExHAUST

STEEL

3

SEMI GLOSS BLACK

31

BODY

ENGINE ACCESSORIES ASSEMBLY

56

BATTERY

WITH

RED CAPS

58

HOOD

SHADED AREA

SEMI GLOSS

BLACK

57

HEATER

SEMI GLOSS BLACK

OR

GLOSS TURQUOISE

✱

RADIATOR

SEMI GLOSS BLACK

NOTE: OPEN HOLES

FOR ANTENNA,

MIRRORS AND HOOD

ORNAMENTS.

✱

SEE STEP 12

59

✱

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67

HEADLIGHTS

CLEAR

WITH SILVER BACKS

CUSTOM

64

TAILLIGHTS

TRANSPARENT RED

★98

LICENSE

PLATE

CHROME

HEADLIGHT / REAR ASSEMBLY

STOCK

★63

LEFT

BACKING

CHROME

61

LEFT

TAILLIGHTS

TRANSPARENT RED

★65

LEFT

BACKING

CHROME

97

REAR BUMPER

GLOSS TURQUOIS

64

TAILLIGHTS

TRANSPARENT RED

★66

RIGHT

BACKING

CHROME

★98

LICENSE PLATE

CHROME

★96

REAR BUMPER

CHROME

61

RIGHT

TAILLIGHTS

TRANSPARENT RED

★62

RIGHT

BACKING

CHROME

5

RIGHT

32

VENT

WINDOW

CLEAR

DO NOT USE

SIDE VENT
WINDOWS

FOR CUSTOM

VENT FRAME

✱

✱

REPEAT
FOR OTHER
SIDE USING

DECAL 7

SEAT FRONT

GLOSS ROSE

FLAT WHITE

★34

CHROME

8

73

OR

INTERIOR ASSEMBLY

36
RIGHT
DOOR

REPEAT FOR LEFT SIDE

USING PARTS 33, ★35, 37, 39

FOR CUSTOM

38

DOOR PANEL

GLOSS ROSE

OR

FLAT WHITE

OPEN HOLE

FOR STOCK

ONLY

REPEAT FOR OTHER SIDE

74

SEAT BELTS

FLAT WHITE

(SHADED AREA

GLOSS TURQUOISE)

75

INTERIOR

GLOSS

TURQUOISE

OR ALL

FLAT WHITE

★78

UNISTICK

CHROME

★76

CONSOLE

PANEL

CHROME

HINGE PLATE

REPEAT FOR OTHER SIDE USING

43

HINGE PLATE 42

FOR CUSTOM

ONLY

77

CONSOLE

GLOSS

TURQUOISE

72

SEAT BACK

10

(PAINT SHADED AREA FLAT WHITE)

GLOSS ROSE

OR ALL WHITE

9

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CHASSIS

88

BACK

PANEL

GLOSS

TURQUOISE

6

87

HEAD REST

PANEL

GLOSS

TURQUOISE

CUSTOM PANEL ASSEMBLY

★

HORIZONTAL ANTENNA

86

CHROME

22

21

7

TOP PIVOTS

8

CLEAR

CUSTOM BUBBLE TOP ASSEMBLY

TOP PIVOTS

71

FIRST

CUT OUT HOLES FOR

BUBBLE TOP

ONLY GLUE
TO PINS ON

BUBBLE TOP

70

BUBBLE TOP

CLEAR

BUBBLE TOP IN

OPEN POSITION

BODY ASSEMBLY

STOCK CUSTOM

VENTS MAY BE SANDED OFF FOR CUSTOM

6

5

FOR OTHER
SIDE USING

3

REPEAT

DECAL 4

11

REPEAT
FOR OTHER
SIDE USING

DECAL 12

FIRST

9

DASHBOARD ASSEMBLY

STOCK

10

81

DASHBOARD

GLOSS ROSE

OR

GLOSS TURQUOISE

82

PEDALS

FLAT BLACK

★85

TACHOMETER

CHROME

84

STEERING

COLUMN

GLOSS ROSE

83

STEERING

WHEEL

GLOSS ROSE

★80

INSTRUMENT

PANEL

CHROME

★79

PANEL

CHROME

STOCK

FRONT ASSEMBLY

★89

GRILLE

CHROME

93

PARKING LIGHT

CLEAR

GRILLE GUARD

CHROME

CUSTOM

★91

RIGHT

GRILLE GUARD

FIRST

★95

GRILLE

CHROME

★90

LEFT

CHROME

93

PARKING

LIGHT

CLEAR

60

ExTENDED SCOOP

GLOSS TURQUOISE

REMOVE PIN

REMOVE PIN

94

ROLL PAN

GLOSS TURQUOISE

11

WINDSHIELD

41

CLEAR

WINSHIELD / TANK ASSEMBLY

55

★40

WINDSHIELD

FRAME

CHROME

LEFT

VISOR

FLAT WHITE

12

★109

LANDAU TRIM

CHROME

★103

REAR VIEW MIRROR

CHROME

99

TANK

SEMI GLOSS BLACK

TOP / FINAL ASSEMBLY

107

ROOF

ROSE

★100

SIDE VIEW MIRRORS

CHROME

54
RIGHT
VISOR

FLAT WHITE

SEE STEP 3

★102

ANTENNA

CHROME

ORNAMENTS

★101

HOOD

CHROME

★108

106

REAR

WINDOW

(SHOWN IN PLACE)

CLEAR

LANDAU TRIM

CHROME

13

DECAL PLACEMENT

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