NYC Subway New Technology Train R142 "A" Car

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I have dedicated countless months to fine-tuning every detail of this subway car, and it's currently in beta testing, so be prepared for a high volume of bugs. As this is an 'A' car, it holds the title of first and last in its 5-car subway set, with the remaining cars classified as 'B' cars, which I will upload separately once this one is complete. If you encounter any issues, please don't hesitate to report them to me. For reference, a full subway car set comprises 10 cars, divided into two 5-car sets. To assemble these, four 'A' cars are required, accompanied by six 'B' cars. Now, for a brief historical note: The R142 subway car initially made its debut on the (6) subway line in the year 2000, later being introduced to the (2)(4) and (5) trains, where it resides today. Coming up soon: R62 Subway Car R188 Subway Car R160 Subway Car R32 Subway Car This model is designed for O-Gauge scale tracks. While I will provide the trucks in due course, you'll need to determine how to power the motors on your own. Only the 'A' cars are fitted with these, whereas the 'B' cars do not. Another note: When attempting to print this subway car, users have reported difficulties slicing it correctly using a 3D printer. The problem appears to stem from an incomplete model upload on Thingiverse, which has resulted in missing polygons and, consequently, printing irregularities on the sides. Please wait for me to resolve this issue. Now, onto the assembly instructions: This project consists of six parts: front, back, right side, left side, bottom, and roof. Notably, when printing the sides, ensure they are printed with supports to prevent distortion during the first layer. 1. Print all six components. 2A. Skip this step if you haven't received my wheel designs yet. Next, print the wheels as instructed in Step 2A. 2. Gather super glue and connect the right side to the base. Verify that it fits perfectly, ensuring a rectangle beneath the doors. Apply glue, holding the piece in place for two minutes before proceeding. 3. Connect the left side to the base, following the same procedure outlined in Step 2. 4. Attach the Cab front to the car's front section and secure it with glue. 5. Link the end part of the car to its rear portion, securing it firmly with glue. 6. Position the roof atop the car and check that all sides are even, including those adjacent to the front and back sections. Apply glue as necessary. 7. Prepare the car for painting by allowing all glued parts to dry completely. Subsequently, inspect the model for any loose components. 8. Begin painting the front section of the car, first applying red coloration around the area where lights will be placed (but not touching them). Paint the top light a darker shade of red and the lower one white. Proceed by painting the window surround on both sides black, effectively coloring all areas above the lights entirely in this hue. 9A. Create decal stickers using your 2D printer for the 'A' car and affix them within the first door as instructed. 10. Print undercarriage components on your 3D printer and glue them to the model's bottom section, ensuring that the couplers are even. 11. Create a coupler adapter and connect it to both couplers, facilitating easy connection between 'A' cars and 'B' cars. 12. Congratulations - you've completed the assembly process!