Build instructions · Series 1

Elevations

Modular platforms with legs, extenders, feet and steps that combine in many ways.

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Elevations

This is a guide for a retired Series 1 set.

Before you start

  • White PVA craft glue. We use Aleene's Turbo Tacky: the bottle for big jobs, a glue pen for fine beads.
  • Small clamps to hold pieces while they dry.
  • Precision tweezers or a pointed tool for punching out small pieces and slots.

Tips & tricks

  • The front of a sheet is the side the die cut went into; it has the rolled edges. The back is flat.
  • Pieces punch out most easily when pushed from the back.
  • Fold every score fully so its edge is crisp and straight. It's cardboard, so it sometimes needs a little help.
  • Be a little generous with glue. It wipes up with a dry or slightly damp paper towel and dries clear.
  • Glue marks and their targets always match in shape and size.

  1. Elevations

  2. Step 1 of 12 Platform tops

    Step 1 diagram
    1. Glue indicated pieces as shown.
    2. Make sure that doubled up edges are aligned before drying.
    3. These create the PLATFORM TOP pieces.

  3. Step 2 of 12

    Step 2 diagram
    1. Clamp pieces every 3 inches or so as shown to dry.

  4. Step 3 of 12 Support structure

    Step 3 diagram
    1. Assemble support structure as shown.
    2. Use a generous bead of glue on edges that contact the assembled PLATFORM TOP pieces.
    3. See the Tips & Tricks video for the most effective method of gluing the plugs.
    4. Clean any excess glue and allow to dry.

    Watch the video

  5. Step 4 of 12

    Step 4 diagram
    1. Assemble similar to previous panel.

  6. Step 5 of 12 Legs

    Step 5 diagram
    1. On pieces 18 & 20 ensure all scores are crisply and evenly folded.
    2. When assembling leg pieces, put glue dots in the end of the slots on the larger folded pieces before sliding on the smaller pieces.
    3. Check legs for square before allowing to dry.

  7. Step 6 of 12

    Step 6 diagram
    1. No glue is required.
    2. Assemble as indicated.
    3. These pieces fit snugly. Be careful when sliding piece 03 on the double plugs to not bend or tear any pieces. Slow and steady wins this race.

    Note There are 2 extra 02 pieces in the set. That is expected.

  8. Step 7 of 12

    Step 7 diagram
    1. Glue and assemble as indicated.

  9. Step 8 of 12

    Step 8 diagram
    1. See the Tips & Tricks video for the most effective method of gluing the plugs.

    Watch the video

  10. Step 9 of 12 Legs onto feet

    Step 9 diagram
    1. No glue is required.
    2. Legs assemble onto feet as indicated.

  11. Step 10 of 12 Platforms onto legs

    Step 10 diagram
    1. No glue is required.
    2. Platforms assemble onto legs & feet as indicated.

  12. Step 11 of 12 Assembled platform

    Step 11 diagram
    1. An assembled platform looks like this diagram.
    2. The platforms, legs, extenders, and feet can be combined in many ways.

  13. Step 12 of 12 Steps

    Step 12 diagram
    1. When assembling steps pieces, put glue dots in the end of the slots on the side riser pieces before sliding on the smaller tread pieces.
    2. Ensure steps side risers are straight up and down before allowing to dry.

    Note There are 2 extra 26 pieces in the set. That is expected.