tools of the trade

Reading the construction notes along with the diagrams show just how detailed this kit is, with all it's minute working parts. I had to have a feel for how the stock hex nut driver supplied with the kit would work. It is a 3mm hex nut driver and I noticed no burs or sharp edge on the end, so I did not have to file/sand anything (I was given the advice to look for such flaws which might scratch the paint when snugging down the nut/bolt). I took out the tender and simply removed the top which held the fuel tank in place to the body. Very smooth. I put it back on. I have a habit that I have picked up over the years of working with things to counter any potential of cross-threading a bolt or screw when working with fine threads. I make sure to align it properly (no side-angle entry) and turn counter-clockwise (lefty loosey) a turn or to, then clockwise (righty-tighty) and if it feels right, no resistance, I know I have it. Seems as though this will be of utmost importance when working with such small screws/nuts as they are going into brass.

I packaged it back up to build later.